Anybody know if a frame from a 2004 YZ250F is the same as a 2003 model. I need to have my '03 powdercoated but I don't want any down time. I can buy a '04 frame, have it coated and then just swap parts if they are the same. Thanks for any help.
go to the Yamaha website and look thru their parts #s to compare.
Sorry that doses not give a definate answer- the part #s are different. I have both bikes and they look identical
The part numbers might differ, but I am almost positive it's a direct swap. Keep an eye on oil line locations, but I believe it's all the same from 2003-up.
My only concerns would be differences in shock overall length, different linkage geometry, different linkage mounting position, and different swingarm length and/or linkage mounting points on swingarm.
Check those part #'s too.