Ideas on which bike year to go for?

[BockinBboy]

2001+ has the newer bodystyle and 3-circuit carbs. Oil cooler added in 2004+ when F model introduced.

I would go 01+ since older than that doesn't seem to be much less expensive unless the bike is junk anyway. 04+ if you want bodywork ~ nice if you travel a bit, but expensive to fix if you fall over.

As a newb I would say an 'E' model unfaired '01-'03 is going to be your best buy

Being a parts whore, I avoid 01-02.
Those were transition years. Newer styling, older type of ignition but different connectors. Different connectors for handlebar controls.
Nothing wrong with 01-02 but many small parts are unique to those years.

89-00 all pretty much the same except for a change in the clutch safety switch and change in front sprocket. Both easy to get.

2004+ is all pretty much identical. In 2006 they did change the right hand control plug to route the headlight through the starter button to kill the headlight when starter pressed. Otherwise everything I've seen is the same.

There is nothing wrong with any year. However, from my parts whore point of view for parts interchangeability, I prefer dealing with 89-00 and 2006+

Both are sound pro and cons that I would form my decision from.

- Bboy

[NortwestRider]

Addiasguy's garage is like a Suzuki parts department,FUN place to hang out !!.


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