The 2003 engine was the last year to have all the good internal bearings. Important if you are going to up the horsepower. Nice to know if you are doing a lot of miles!

The stock carb on 2003's is a 40mm constant velocity with enrichner, (choke). This is simplicity in itself, plus a collectible. All the bikes being trailered into dealerships I have seen, three in just one day recently, have all been due to fuel injection problems. There are a lot of components in a fuel injection sytem!!

There are numerous complaints about the six speed boxes, just hit the search tab to find out.

So, a reliable, "obsolete" bike, or a dubious internal bearinged and transmissioned 2006. Hmmm?[sm=confused06.gif][sm=confused06.gif][sm=confused06.gif]

 

IMHO, I would go with the oooo6. I am very happy with mine, have had no problem with F/I or anything else, except the horn went out. I have ridden to Orange County from Seattle and it was a pleasure. One thing to think about is the 06 is a one year model. So maybe down the road the value will be greater, that is if you ever sell it. I probably will not. My plan is to give it to the wife and by a new bike for me. With the PC, pipes and the A/C upgrade it runs great.

Either one will be fun and enjoyable.

 

to be honest. i would not want to go back in time to a carbed bike.

 

I would go with the 06......many improvements. But they are overpriced. I paid $14,300 new.

 

OBSOLETE? That's almost an insult....[&:]

Joe
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06..................but then again, I'm a little biased!