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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> OEM Fuel Tank Color and Fit Question /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1376601504 Message started by deejaysham on 08/15/13 at 14:18:24 |
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Title: OEM Fuel Tank Color and Fit Question Post by deejaysham on 08/15/13 at 14:18:24 When I found a 2009 S40 with low miles for the right price I jumped on it. The only downside for me was really one of the superficial: the color. It's that lipstick pink color they called "candy red" in 2009. I really don't love it. But I realized I could repaint my 2009 for not too much. But here in Denver I'm finding that painting a bike ain't cheap! Even MAACO quoted me at "between 1,000 to 1,500!" Now I'm realizing for far less I could buy OEM replacement parts. It's only 5 pieces of metal: 2 fenders, fuel tank, and 2 small side panels. And to make things even cheaper, I'd still have a whole set of the red/white parts to put up on eBay and recoup at least half of the cost back. Plus I don't have to leave my bike somewhere for 7-10 days while they paint it. It's a no brainer. So my question is will 2011 S40 parts fit a 2009? Because if so, I could order the silver/white dual tone paint job that I loved so much. That'd make me happy. Partzilla seems to have them in abundance. |
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Title: Re: OEM Fuel Tank Color and Fit Question Post by gdrseeker on 08/15/13 at 15:34:36 Easy answer YES |
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Title: Re: OEM Fuel Tank Color and Fit Question Post by WD on 08/15/13 at 17:47:44 With the exception of handlebars, risers, switches and a couple extra electrical circuits, 1986-current runs the exact same exterior parts. Oh, and the Savage variant has uglier turn signals. |
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Title: Re: OEM Fuel Tank Color and Fit Question Post by Steve H on 08/15/13 at 20:41:07 Hey...I sort of like those big, gawky turn signals. They're big enough and bright enough that everybody can see them. A case of function outweighing form. |
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Title: Re: OEM Fuel Tank Color and Fit Question Post by WD on 08/15/13 at 20:47:41 I have stock fronts and 1950s big rig bullets (red, glass lenses) on my 1998. The rears got used as baseballs... ::) |
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Title: Re: OEM Fuel Tank Color and Fit Question Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/16/13 at 04:40:04 Now I'm realizing for far less I could buy OEM replacement parts. It's only 5 pieces of metal: 2 fenders, fuel tank, and 2 small side panels. And to make things even cheaper, I'd still have a whole set of the red/white parts to put up on eBay and recoup at least half of the cost back. Plus I don't have to leave my bike somewhere for 7-10 days while they paint it. It's a no brainer. Dang,, thats great! |
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Title: Re: OEM Fuel Tank Color and Fit Question Post by Charon on 08/16/13 at 05:39:19 My '07 S40 fell over on the trailer, a result of a broken tie-down strap. It landed with the left side of the tank on an eyebolt. The dealership quoted me a price of $638, not including labor, for a replacement. It is not clear whether that price includes the petcock, but I expect not. |
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Title: Re: OEM Fuel Tank Color and Fit Question Post by ToesNose on 08/16/13 at 06:52:52 4F646D7E63620C0 wrote:
07' what color? I've seen brand new ones on EBAY for $250ish :-? |
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Title: Re: OEM Fuel Tank Color and Fit Question Post by Dave on 08/16/13 at 07:15:44 6D565C4A77564A5C390 wrote:
07' what color? I've seen brand new ones on EBAY for $250ish :-?[/quote] I listed a really nice set of 07 white body parts on eBay. They were nearly flawless.....and I finally ended up sellling them for about $ 400 for the whole set. I got lots of offers to buy the tank for $ 200, and right side panel that seems to be lost easily for $ 40.....but the front and rear fender seem to be almost worthless alone. I suggest you watch eBay patiently for the color you want, and ride with the color you have until the right set comes along. You should be able to get something for $ 400 - $ 600 that is in nearly perfect condition. Another option is to contact a local autobody painter at an independent shop.......and see what they can do. The cost of the base coat, color coat, clear coat supplies is pretty darn expensive, and it may be $ 300 worth of paint alone. |
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Title: Re: OEM Fuel Tank Color and Fit Question Post by deejaysham on 08/16/13 at 08:29:25 When it comes to ordering OEM tanks via websites, there's one thing I'm not sure about. For nearly every year model and on nearly every website they list three options for fuel tanks. The part numbers are different, the prices are the same, and the spec drawings look identical. Does anyone know why you'd get the E03, E28, vs. the E33? http://www.suzukipartshouse.com/oemparts/l/suz/50d33079f8700232d0b3db1e/2012-boulevard-s40-ls650-parts |
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Title: Re: OEM Fuel Tank Color and Fit Question Post by Charon on 08/16/13 at 08:56:22 My '07 is the dark blue color. I expect the different part numbers are simply the different colors, as Suzuki usually offered two or three colors every year. |
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Title: Re: OEM Fuel Tank Color and Fit Question Post by WD on 08/16/13 at 10:03:26 As long as you don't buy 1998 orange, everything is fine. That miserable excuse for paint isn't UV stable, turns a rotten persimmon orange-yellow-pink inside a couple months. http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y490/mphsgal/LISA-HP/Photos/Cars%20Trucks%20Motorcycles/J-bike/oldmeandbikefarm_zpsda7db1e1.jpg http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y490/mphsgal/LISA-HP/Photos/Cars%20Trucks%20Motorcycles/J-bike/Savleft_zpsb7b43f97.jpg http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y490/mphsgal/LISA-HP/Photos/Cars%20Trucks%20Motorcycles/J-bike/Savright_zps2a346ab6.jpg Photo one is stock faded out at a year of ownership. Photo 2 and 3 is after a respray in 2000 with Kubota Type 2 orange, from the tractor dealership. |
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Title: Re: OEM Fuel Tank Color and Fit Question Post by Dave on 08/16/13 at 11:06:27 4655110 wrote:
WD......You talking about this "Salmon" color? |
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Title: Re: OEM Fuel Tank Color and Fit Question Post by WD on 08/16/13 at 11:13:35 Yep, look at the rear fender in my 1st photo, same pukey rotten persimmon or rotten apricot color. Disgusting. |
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Title: Re: OEM Fuel Tank Color and Fit Question Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/16/13 at 13:55:01 78434E5948445F59424A47582B0 wrote:
07' what color? I've seen brand new ones on EBAY for $250ish :-?[/quote] I listed a really nice set of 07 white body parts on eBay. They were nearly flawless.....and I finally ended up sellling them for about $ 400 for the whole set. I got lots of offers to buy the tank for $ 200, and right side panel that seems to be lost easily for $ 40.....but the front and rear fender seem to be almost worthless alone. I suggest you watch eBay patiently for the color you want, and ride with the color you have until the right set comes along. You should be able to get something for $ 400 - $ 600 that is in nearly perfect condition. Another option is to contact a local autobody painter at an independent shop.......and see what they can do. The cost of the base coat, color coat, clear coat supplies is pretty darn expensive, and it may be $ 300 worth of paint alone. [/quote] & yet another option is to go riding around, visit body shops, talk to the GUYS who work there., Youd be surprisedhow many work on the side, at home, for cheap. Case O beer & $100.00 & YOU be there to sand & help,, youd learn & save.. |
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Title: Re: OEM Fuel Tank Color and Fit Question Post by Charon - FSO on 08/16/13 at 14:59:28 As of now, it is a moot point. Because of the tank damage as well as a couple of other items, and the labor, the insurance company totalled the bike. Because I had kept it clean and neat, and stock, they wrote me a check for over NADA retail for it. |
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