2003 Yamaha YZF450 Need new parts

[Flat Spot]

I just purchased a 2003 Yamaha YZF450 and want to replace all the body parts on the bike as the current ones are broken or faded. I found a site that will sell me the Blue OEM parts I need for $200, but I wanted to know if the newer White body parts would fit on my bike.

Also, does anyone know where else I might look for these pieces?

 

[bwood]

Instead of looking at OEM, you can get aftermarket (Acerbis, UFO, Polisport, Cycra) from most anywhere in an array of colors for much cheaper. About $130 is average for a set of plastic (front # plate, side panels, rad shrouds and fenders). I'm just guessing that the plastic from any steel framed YZF450 might fit? I think the 07 was the first year for white as an option.

 

[Matt90GT]

03-05 are the only years that fit. 250f/450f bikes.

You can find aftermarket plastic for just over $100 for a complete kit minus like the number plate or fork guards. Check on motosport.com for good pricing.

if you change the plastic color, you will still have a blue tank. keep that in mind. You can get an aftermarket tank in different colors, but add another $200 to that. And no, the newer 06+ plastics will not fit

 

[Flat Spot]

I ended up buying all new OEM pieces and the price was decent. I should have them next week to start on restoration project.

Now I'm looking at a new chain and rear 50t sprocket. Just need to decided which ones to go with.

 

[Matt90GT]

EK MRD chain

Sprockets, your best bet is steel. But the renthalls and protapers seem to hold up pretty well for aluminum units.