edgerider
Veteran
I know there were some updates/recalls that needed to get done to the 03s. Does anyone know if there is a list of them available anywhere? Did Yamaha cover them all? Thanks.
LazyBastard
TY 4 Stroke God
No recalls. Several updates for improved durability/performance. The control rod upper loops were weak - updated for 04 - thicker and stronger. Hood bumpers to keep the hood from rubbing on bolt heads. Rivet update to keep rivet head from rubbing on seat. Swaybar links - longer for flatter cornering, but its better to replace bar and links to 04+ and even better to replace bar with 13mm aftermarket bar. The other most note worthy update, which everybody did aftermarket was FRONT SPRINGS - 03 had progressive springs. Get #140 straight-rate springs.
4Fighter
TY 4 Stroke God
They made over 100 improvements for '04 model to adress issues with '03.
IMO: The '04 needed 100 more and unfortunately, I bought most of them.
IMO: The '04 needed 100 more and unfortunately, I bought most of them.
LazyBastard
TY 4 Stroke God
Thats really not accurate. "100 improvements" included things like HOOD STICKERS and moving that rivet down 2mm.
FIB
Newbie
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Are these "updates" covered by yamaha, or do we have to foot the bill?
Thanks.
Thanks.
edgerider
Veteran
What about the rings? Oil consumption issues?
LazyBastard
TY 4 Stroke God
If you're out of warranty, you're on your own. What oil consumption are you referring to?
edgerider
Veteran
I thought some 03s had some oil burning issues?
BURMAD69
Expert
Most all of the 03's burn some oil,If someone is telling you otherwise they arent being exactly truthful. But you havr to remember loose is fast.
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I have 2 03's and neither burn oil. The think the turbo does push some out thru the crankcase vent, but not very much, it just get's a little sloppy by the end of the hose.
edgerider
Veteran
Ok, how about the ring issue? Should the 03 rings be replaced with 04-05 rings?
LazyBastard
TY 4 Stroke God
If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
