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03-03-2010, 1:02 PM zephyr66 Joined on 02-23-2010 Joshua Tree, CA Posts 19 Interchangeable Parts for Different Years? Hi... Been running into a lot of probs finding parts for my '87 Honda. Talked to a guy that owns a shop and he said most manufacturers of bikes are ceasing production of parts for bikes as early as 10 years old. They said this has come about more recently because of the sluggish bike sales and they want to deter folks from buying used and want them to buy new. My question is, since the TW seems to have stayed the same over many years, are most of the engine and electrical parts interchangeable between newer and older models? I have a '99 and am wondering if something goes wrong if I will be in a position of not being able to find some of the parts because it's getting older. Thanks!    Report

03-03-2010, 4:33 PM srs713 Joined on 09-14-2008 Wichita, KS Posts 440 Re: Interchangeable Parts for Different Years? Half the mods on this forum are sticking parts from other bikes on the TW. What's the worry? Stephen S. '07 TW200: 15/50 sprockets, O-ring chain, D2Moto foot pegs tweaked carb (127.5 jet, 0.019 needle shim, idle screw @2.25), Rubbermaid "Action Packer" on homemade brackets    Report

03-03-2010, 5:22 PM zephyr66 Joined on 02-23-2010 Joshua Tree, CA Posts 19 Re: Interchangeable Parts for Different Years? not worry, but possible preparation? also, don't like to modify, but keep stock. just wondering if newer model's parts generally work on older models or if i'm looking at hard to find parts as my bike gets older. it's a 99. like i said, the manufacturers are d/cing most parts on bikes 10 years old and more to promote new bike sales.    Report

03-03-2010, 7:16 PM rodrey Joined on 05-14-2009 Simi Valley, Ca Posts 744 Re: Interchangeable Parts for Different Years? Minor changes from year to year for the most part. You can mix & match pretty freely. Nothing to worry about. TW-less for now... Proud Dad of a Marine 3 1/2 gallon Clarke tank Banshee rear shock XT250 forks 21" front rim XT250 speedo cluster XT225 kickstand Duro Power Grip ATV tire Opened up exhaust CRF 450 handlebars GPS bar mount    Report

03-03-2010, 10:07 PM lizrdbtrh Joined on 07-01-2009 Desert, California Posts 356 Re: Interchangeable Parts for Different Years? The bulk of the major hard parts have been the same since '87. "87 plastics will fit a 2010, for example, as will most of the major hard parts. Main differences are the later disc brake front end and changes in the charging and electrical systems over the years. In fact for the most part the only parts that absolutely won't interchange betwen years are electrical, and most of those have workarounds. My own bike s registered as an '87, has an '01 front end, '03 engine and charging system, 91 swingarm, early kickstart...yada yada ad nauseum. For the most part they were all bolt-ons. You're good to go for the forseeable future. And as long as this board exists you're only a click away from help. Powdercoated '87 frame, disc front, XT350 tank, tall bars, risers, '03 motor and electrical, kickstarter, cut ATV rear rack, TCI front rack, upgraded wiring, kickstart, no safety switches, D2moto pegs, 8" headlight, Bighorn2, 55t, etc. Constantly in flux.    Report

03-04-2010, 7:01 AM zephyr66 Joined on 02-23-2010 Joshua Tree, CA Posts 19 Re: Interchangeable Parts for Different Years? thanks a lot everyone! it's good to know.    Report

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