differences between 01 and 05 model

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Mr Episkopos
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differences between 01 and 05 model

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Except the second spark plug and the magnesium cylinder covers are there any more differences between 2001 and 2005 model. Is it true that 2005 model has bigger horsepower.

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Re: differences between 01 and 05 model

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Not much by way of change or HP diferences. I have run into a couple that had FD (final drive) bearing problems at around 50K miles or 80K kms aside from the other little/big issues that have been posted in this forum.
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Re: differences between 01 and 05 model

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Model year differences are limited to dual spark cylinders (2004), Motronic software/firmware version updates (2004/2005), minor valving changes in the ABS module (2004), transmission gear parts changes (2002/2003), and paint.
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in addition to those changes, the '05 also had stainless steel braided clutch and brake lines.
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Re: differences between 01 and 05 model

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shake1150 wrote:in addition to those changes, the '05 also had stainless steel braided clutch and brake lines.
As does my '04, I don't think the 01-03s had them.
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