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Model Year Differences 2002 to 2010

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Model Year Differences 2002 to 2010

Road Star Warrior 'Features by Model Year'


Current as of 10-20-2011


Year, Feature, Members Verifying

2002

Preload adjustable single rear shock. ArizonaWarrior Rdarnitall / DarkStar
Fuel tank mount related recall. ArizonaWarrior Rdarnitall
Digital clock reads in 24-hour format (01:00-24:00). Tomasa Warrior_Dave
Transmission recall. cr0ssfire ArizonaWarrior
Bridgestone or Dunlop Tires. Independent_Lemming ArizonaWarrior
Spec= CDI Ignition, actually TCI (ECU 5PX-8591A-00-00). AlanH ArizonaWarrior
Under-the-clearcoat tank badge. Independent_Lemming ArizonaWarrior
Chrome incorporated into tank badge. slngshott Rdarnitall
Rear axle nut 90179-22004-00. ArizonaWarrior Independent_Lemming
Rear axle washer 90215-26041-00. ArizonaWarrior Independent_Lemming
Handlebar control wires covered in gray tube wrap. Bruce59 ArizonaWarrior
Icons for handlebar buttons on the switch housings. Bruce59 ArizonaWarrior
02-05 front pulley washer 90215-26241-00 (new tabbed). Independent_Lemming ArizonaWarrior
02-05 front pulley nut 90179-22004-00. ArizonaWarrior
02-05 front pulley nut 22mm thd 1.5p M36 hex socket. AlanH ArizonaWarrior
Amber turn signal lenses with clear bulbs. Onager ArizonaWarrior
Wire Harness Assy 5PX-82590-00-00. AlanH ArizonaWarrior
Front signal bulbs 1157, rear signal bulbs 1156.

2003
Digital clock reads in 12-hour format (AM/PM). ArizonaWarrior Dude143a / OldMan
Preload and rebound adjustable single rear shock. rdarnitall ArizonaWarrior
Transmission recall. ArizonaWarrior Dude143a
Bridgestone or Dunlop Tires. Independent_Lemming ArizonaWarrior
TCI Ignition (ECU 5PX-8591A-01-00 (verified thru 2010 model year). Onager ArizonaWarrior
Under-the-clearcoat tank badge w/chrome. ArizonaWarrior Dude143a
Rear axle washer changed to 90215-30233-00. ArizonaWarrior
Generator Stator improved (5PX-81410-10-00). ArizonaWarrior
Handlebar control wires covered in gray tube wrap. Bruce59 ArizonaWarrior
(Some?) 2003 bikes were sold as 2004 models in Europe. Tomba
(Some?) U.K. bikes have only front horn, no side horn. Tomba
Wire Harness Assy 5PX-82590-10-00. AlanH ArizonaWarrior
Front signal bulbs 1157, rear signal bulbs 1156.

2004
Two-piece seat, new rear fender seat loop mounting position. RobRuguez ArizonaWarrior
Enhanced front fender mounting hardware with slightly larger diameter fender hole for bushing.
Front rider pegs slightly further forward and down, shorter pavement feelers. Onager RobRiguez
. . . . Specifics: rider peg bracket now only 40mm vertical rise from bend (was 58mm). Jarv
Chrome wire boot-guard at header is larger and horizontal. Tomba ArizonaWarrior
Slightly different mirror stems. RobRiguez ArizonaWarrior
Slightly more pullback on the stock handlebars. ArizonaWarrior Onager
Bridgestone or Dunlop Tires. Independent_Lemming ArizonaWarrior
Passenger pegs forward and down (flip-and-grind not needed). (thanks, Infidel). Onager ArizonaWarrior
Sliver tank badge under clearcoat. slngshott ArizonaWarrior
Rear fender under-stay moved back slightly. ArizonaWarrior
License plate bracket moved back slightly in fender. ArizonaWarrior
Icons for handlebar buttons on the buttons. Bruce59
Some European 2004 bikes are 2003 model year. Tomba
Verify if transmission recall affects some '04 non-USA bikes. Tomba ArizonaWarrior
Indigo bikes have blue and purple pinstriping. Onager
Fuel light flashes 8 times as self-diagnosis device for fuel level detection circuit. ArizonaWarrior
Wire Harness Assy 5PX-82590-20-00. AlanH ArizonaWarrior
Front signal bulbs either 1157 or BAZ15D-3.
Rear signal bulbs either 1156 or PY21W.
Rear suspension 'dogbone' links now painted black (previously silver).
Handlebar Part Number changed to 5PX-26111-10-00 (changes unknown). ArizonaWarrior

2005
Bridgestone or Dunlop Tires. Independent_Lemming ArizonaWarrior
Clear turn signal lenses with amber bulb. Onager ArizonaWarrior
Front signal bulbs BAZ15D-3, rear signal bulbs PY21W.
Over-the-clearcoat tank badge. Independent_Lemming ArizonaWarrior
First OEM Midnight Warrior. ArizonaWarrior Fafo64
Front master cylinder taller #5PX-W2587-01-00. Bruce59 ArizonaWarrior
Handlebar control wires have black tube wrap. Bruce59 ArizonaWarrior
Wire Harness Assy 5PX-82590-20-00. AlanH ArizonaWarrior

2006
Radial Mounted Brakes. RobRiguez CalWarrior
Stainless Steel Cables (Brake Lines still black). RobRiguez AlanH
Front master cylinder redesigned. ArizonaWarrior
Slightly different mirror stems again? (specifics unverified)
Five-Spoke Cast Wheels. RobRiguez CalWarrior
Five-Spoke Pulley. CalWarrior ArizonaWarrior
Rear pulley has an extra tooth? Tosh (unverified)
Forks 3/4" shorter than previous models. OhioMike
Bridgestone or Dunlop Tires. Independent_Lemming ArizonaWarrior
Rear axle nut changed to 90179-22006-00. ArizonaWarrior Independent_lemming
Rear axle washer to 90208-22002-00 (no tabs). ArizonaWarrior
First paint with racing stripes on tank. ArizonaWarrior
Magneto Stator improved more 5PX-81410-11-00. ArizonaWarrior
Starter Motor improved (5PX-81890-01-00). ArizonaWarrior
Middle shaft redesigned on chain side. Ross AlanH
Bearing housing on chain side redesigned. Ross AlanH
New transfer case bearing Ross AlanH
Transmission output shaft redesigned. Ross AlanH
Transmission 5th gear now has four dogs. Ross AlanH
Midnights have 3D tank badges. Gitrdone
Compression increased from 8.3:1 to 8.36:1. Roadburner06 (see 2008)
06-08 front pulley uses 22mm nut (30mm hex) # 90179-22006-00. Independent_Lemming Ross / Sadster
06-08 front pulley 22mm dimple nut (32mm hex) # 90179-22006-00. AlanH
06-08 front pulley conical spring washer 90208-22002-00. ArizonaWarrior
Wire Harness Assy 5PX-82590-20-00. AlanH ArizonaWarrior

2007
Bridgestone or Dunlop Tires. Independent_Lemming ArizonaWarrior
Midnights have red pinstriping. Onager
Midnights have 3D tank badge. Siradude
Midnights have red tribal pinstripe tank, rear fender. RobRiguez
Wire Harness Assy 5PX-82590-20-00. ArizonaWarrior

2008
Compression increased from 8.3:1 to 8.36:1. Onager (see 2006)
Rider seat lowered .6 of an inch. Onager
Changed from Kayaba to KYB fork (same mfr). Onager BlackStar
Tank badge says Star, Not Warrior. ArizonaWarrior Ardsranger
Midnight wheels are same as standard Warrior, not black. Ardsranger SeattleSage
Wire Harness Assy 5PX-82590-20-00. ArizonaWarrior

2009
Reportedly the same as 2008 except paint colors.
Midnight wheels again all black with red pinstripe. Seattlesage Siradude

2010
Reportedly the same as 2008 and 2009 except paint.
Midnight version has gold trim and forks. Warriorjack ArizonaWarrior
Sold in Canada only. Reportedly the last of this model line. Warriorjack ArizonaWarrior

Midnight Warriors:
Midnight's have red tach lights instead of blue. Independent_Lemming ArizonaWarrior
Midnight OEM exhausts have less heat shielding. Independent_Lemming ArizonaWarrior

Warriors in the European Union:
All EU (observed by Timoken, Gav, Jarv, Tomba, and others)
Official European bikes may have: Two headlight bulbs, non-LED tail light (some with a red lens), e-approved separate
front signals and running lights, turn signals do NOT auto-cancel, different horns, and systems meet Euro-emmissions.

UK bikes may have front running lights removed so front signal bulbs are single-filament. Jarv Gav
UK bikes may have incandescent filament tail and brake light assembly. Gav Tomba
UK Bikes have signal bulbs: P21W (clear) and PY21W (amber) single-filament. Tomba Gav
UK bikes may be fitted with only one horn. Frec Tomba
UK bike headlight bucket usually drilled for two separate headlight bulbs. Jarv Gav
UK bikes may have LED tail/brake light but no running lights. Yet some have no COD w/license plate light removed (just an observation).
UK bikes may be fitted with heavier clutch push-lever spring. Tomba Jarv
Term "Grey Import" coined by Jarv to describe dealer-mods to meet UK laws. Jarv ArizonaWarrior

Paint
2002 Metallic Titanium (a.k.a. Dark Grey Metallic) ArizonaWarrior
2002 Imperial Red ArizonaWarrior
2002 Indigo ArizonaWarrior
2002 Antares Black with Limited Flames (3 versions, Yellow, Red & Ghost Flames) mkayx (see post 26, this thread, for pictures)
2003 Titanium Metallic Dude143a
2003 Liquid Silver ArizonaWarrior
2003 Onyx with Indigo Flames ArizonaWarrior
2004 Indigo with blue and purple pinstripe ArizonaWarrior
2004 Cerulean Silver with Flames ArizonaWarrior
2005 Indigo with Blue and Purple Pin Stripe ArizonaWarrior
2005 Black Cherry with Flames ArizonaWarrior
2005 Onyx - First Midnight ArizonaWarrior
2006 Candy Apple Red with Silver Stripes on Tank ArizonaWarrior
2006 Onyx - Midnight ArizonaWarrior
2006 Cobalt Blue Sliver Flames Kichigai
2007 Sapphire Blue with Liquid Silver Flames ArizonaWarrior
2007 Charcoal Silver with Gray Stripes on Tank ArizonaWarrior
2007 Raven - Midnight with Red Tribal Pin Stripe RobRiguez
2008 Candy Red with Black sides Siradude
2008 Raven - Midnight Fake
2009 Liquid Silver Siradude
2009 Onyx - Midnight Fake
Canada Only:
2010 Deep Red Metallic with small tank swoosh Warriorjack
2010 Midnight is black w/gold rims and forks Warriorjack
All Years: Motorcycle Paint - ColorRite for aftermarket color matching.

Weight
2002 606 pounds dry weight SeattleSage
2003 606 pounds dry weight SeattleSage
2004 606 pounds dry weight SeattleSage
2005 606 pounds dry weight SeattleSage
2006 606 pounds dry weight SeattleSage
2007 613 pounds dry weight SeattleSage
2008 612 pounds dry weight SeattleSage
2009 650 pounds wet weight ArizonaWarrior
2010 649 pounds wet weight ArizonaWarrior

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#2 · (Edited)
To make this as effective as possible, I would like to use the following process to document any model differences.


  • Post here for any differences you want to bring up.
  • I will immediately start a thread to document the problem and look towards verification from the forum members and ?????
  • A link will be added (in this thread, hopefully the next post) to lead others to the correct thread to offer their insight to verifying the issue. NOTE: I would rather discuss the issue in another thread so as to keep this thread as tidy as possible.

  • The results of the ‘verification thread’ will determine if the issue will be posted.

Time is on our side here, so we will allow more than enough time to ‘vet’ any issue. Of course, ALL forum members are encouraged to give input. I will maintain a log for timely updates and monitor the additional thread(s) for updates, to be sure the information remains ‘fresh’.
 
#6 · (Edited)
A question about the 2002 versus 2003+ factory tool kit contents. I've added stuff and don't recall exactly what came in the 2003 kit from the factory. And I've heard the 2002 kit was different since the rear shock did not adjust in the same way (pic attached).

Does anyone know for sure the contents of the factory 2002 tool kit?

Can anyone with a newer Warrior post a similar picture of the oem tool kit for comparison?

Thanks.

[Added} the tool kit image has been moved here: http://www.rswarrior.com/forums/92-...maintenance-repair-documents.html#post2305699
 
#7 · (Edited)
A question about the 2002 versus 2003+ factory tool kit contents. I've added stuff and don't recall exactly what came in the 2003 kit from the factory. And I've heard the 2002 kit was different since the rear shock did not adjust in the same way (pic attached).

Does anyone know for sure the contents of the factory 2002 tool kit?

Can anyone with a newer Warrior post a similar picture of the oem tool kit for comparison?

Thanks.
A thread has been started to 'vet' this issue. Please go to:
http://www.rswarrior.com/forums/12-general-discussion/175096-warrior-tool-kits.html#post2236121 to comment and/or add information.
 
#11 ·
What are your thoughts on the weigh changes between 06 and 07's. Seems like the 06 came out with the major changes. So far for the 07, only wiring harness change; worth 7 lbs?

08 to 09, 38 lbs seems like a lot without mechanical changes. ??


Weight
2002 606 pounds dry weight SeattleSage
2003 606 pounds dry weight SeattleSage
2004 606 pounds dry weight SeattleSage
2005 606 pounds dry weight SeattleSage
2006 606 pounds dry weight SeattleSage
2007 613 pounds dry weight SeattleSage
2008 612 pounds dry weight SeattleSage
2009 650 pounds wet weight ArizonaWarrior
2010 649 pounds wet weight ArizonaWarrior
 
#13 ·
#19 ·
So I've been taking a look at buying a Midnight. What if any are the differences for the later models. Other than paint, some compression, gold forks, I haven't seen any "real" differences. Any owners out there find any? I like the red stripes and black wheels, so that narrows it a bit for me...but what about differences in '11, '12, and '13?

Thanks guys!
 
#21 ·
Did you read this here: http://www.rswarrior.com/forums/12-...year-differences-2002-2010-a.html#post2235856 just wondering. :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

So I've been taking a look at buying a Midnight. What if any are the differences for the later models. Other than paint, some compression, gold forks, I haven't seen any "real" differences. Any owners out there find any? I like the red stripes and black wheels, so that narrows it a bit for me...but what about differences in '11, '12, and '13?

Thanks guys!
 
#26 · (Edited)
for 2002 you could add to the paint the antares limited flames i found out that 50 even numbers were done black with yellow flames (like mine) and 50 odd numbers were done black with red flames total 100. ghost flames (planned) ended up being a standard paint.

one of each were sent to each states best selling dealership.


this is what the red flames look like compared to the yellow
 

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#27 ·
I tried for a few years to 'verify' this was factory/oem and not aftermarket but the company was already out of business. Web searches back then yielded spotty chatter but nothing to link it. Best I could find was that it seemed 'Antaras Design' was hired by a large USA Yamaha dealership or a regional network of Yamaha dealers, and it was speculated they were located probably in Southern California.

When I called back then, Yamaha USA said they were not involved. This is supported by lack of mention in any Yamaha paint spec or any advertising. Some accessory catalogs showed images of Warriors with what was noted as 'custom paint' but I didn't find any of the Antaras Design flame jobs (and even if there were any they were custom not oem). Plus Antares also did Honda bikes, and probably others too. Its awesome paint, but not shown to be factory/oem.

Maybe this thread will wake-up the conversation and maybe more will chime-in with what they know, so its great that you brought this up!

for 2002 you could add to the paint the antares limited flames i found out that 100 were done black with yellow flames (like mine) and 100 were done black with red flames the third was ghost flames which ended up being a standard paint.


this is what the red flames look like compared to the yellow
 
#28 ·
i talk with yamaha corp. and it was some sold in texas my came from nj some were sold in az ect. the person i talk to said it was like when talo orders guns from s&w for them to sell only in reverse yamaha said do this and sent me out to the dealer ships with the best sales in each regeign
 
#29 · (Edited)
Could you clarify with punctuation, I can read and understand this a couple different ways :)

When did you talk with Yamaha USA about this!! Were you involved with these paint jobs back then? Anyway, so are you saying Yamaha had some Warriors painted for high-producing dealerships as awards or rewards?
 
#30 ·
i talked with them 8/16/16, the bikes were sent out to dealerships that had high sales, in each sales region not as a reward but as a feeler to see if there was interest. the silver with ghost flames was not done as a limited since the others sold out.

i was transferred to 3 different reps and spent about 1.5 on hold, finally it was a local dealership salesman who helped me get information from yamaha usa.

i had nothing to do with this i just happened to get a good deal on #12 of 100
 
#32 ·
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