Find the year of the bike?

[thwart]

I'm a new rider and bought a bike from a friend. He said it was a 2004, but pics I'm seeing suggest a 2007 (based on the fuel tank).

What's the trick to finding out.

 

[Iceman24]

thwart; take a look at the VIN..."eighth" position is the model year (i.e. 4 = 2004, 9 = 2009, etc.). You can do a VIN check @ VIN Decoder - ATV Motorcycle Scooter Vehicle Identification - FREE - Cyclepedia Online Repair Manuals

 

[Breeze3at]

If the bike hasn't been repainted, the decals on the frame down tubes will have the date the bike was made. You may have to use a mirror.

 

[dbmg]

Maybe the peanut tank was removed for a bigger one............

 

[gusotto]

An '07 is the 1st year for FI.
Carb or FI????
Easily determined.

 

[iwantmybeerbackplease]

Take the seat off and have a look. Is there a black plastic tray in the rear fender holding an electronic device known as an ECM? The ECM is about 4"x5" in size. If you don't have one of those then it can't be an '07 cuz they're fuel injected.

-Beer