I wrecked my '06 DL-650 this weekend when a rock flew into the crankcase, breaking off the oil-line spigot and some other stuff from the crank case.
(Please, no comments about the benefits of skid plates. :headbang
I'll probably go get a new one -- ABS was on my wishlist anyway. I would, however, like to keep my V-Strom red, swapping the (pretty much brand new) fuel tank and plastics from my '06 to the '11 model.
So here's my question: Does anyone have actual knowledge or first-hand experience whether a fuel tank from the pre-K7 era is compatible with the newer bikes?
Here's what I know:
(Please, no comments about the benefits of skid plates. :headbang
I'll probably go get a new one -- ABS was on my wishlist anyway. I would, however, like to keep my V-Strom red, swapping the (pretty much brand new) fuel tank and plastics from my '06 to the '11 model.
So here's my question: Does anyone have actual knowledge or first-hand experience whether a fuel tank from the pre-K7 era is compatible with the newer bikes?
Here's what I know:
- The part number indicates a version change: 44110-06G00-xxx to 44100-06G30-xxx -- but sometimes this can be as little as a different sticker, sometimes it's a physical change, hence my question.
- I'm aware of the possible difference regarding the evap canister but would be prepared to lose that one.
- I know that the wheelbase has grown a little -- has it been confirmed that this is just a longer swingarm, or possibly also a change in frame (and thus tank/plastic) geometry?