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#1 ·
This may have been asked before, what is the differences between the VN750 A1 and A2, A3 and so on?
 
#2 ·
Not much, only the brake master cylinder was changed from square to round. The A1, A2 and so on are for what markets they were made for, ie: US, Canada, European, or General. The California( C ) model has more pollution crap on it.
 
#3 ·
Yes, most of the differences were small cosmetic things. Chrome finish on the seat rail, and on the gauge cups and side covers. Paint of course...Country differences were placement of the turnsignals. Some Euro models had chrome front fenders.

Mechinical differences were few...the above mentioned front brake master cylinder (and lever) ...the use of Allen head bolts on the carb drain screws, stock tires (some came with Dunlaps, some with Bridgestones)...

For as many years it was produced (1985-2006) it's in fact surprising how few changes were made compared to other long running models.
 
#4 ·
Changes in the VN750 over the years



.............
New Cost:
$5,500 (1985)
$5,500 (1987)
$5,500 (1988)
$_,___ (19__)
$6,090 (1995)
$6,090 (1997)
$6,090 (1999)
$6,190 (2000)
$6,190 (2002)
$_,___ (20__)
.............

Air adjustable forks
- '85-'88 = only years

Brake master cylinder
- '85-'90 = rectangular
- '91-'06 = round

Brake Lever
- '85-'90 = same
- '91-'06 = changed

Clutch lever is the same for all years

Engine color
- '85 only = black
- '86- up = natural aluminum

Engine displacement
- '85 only = 699cc
- '86- up = 749cc

Fuel Cap latching
- '85-'87 = close without key
- '88- up = need key to close ????

Fuel Control Valve
- '85-'__ = RES - ON - PRI (Prime)
- '__-'__ = RES - ON - OFF

Fuel Tank rear vent tubes
- '85-'87 = none
- '88-'98 = tubes
- '99- up = none ????

Grab rails, Sissy bar, Passenger footpeg mounts
- '85-'86 = aluminum
- '87- up = chrome

Instrument bezels
-'85-'__ = aluminum
-'03-'up = chrome

Mirrors
- '__-'__ = rectangular
- '__-'__ = round

Oil filter
- '85-'94 = larger size 2.95" diameter
- '95 up = smaller size 2.76" diameter

Oil filter (mating) plate
- '85-'93 = 13169-1921 = 2.95" (75mm)
- '94 = 13169-1921 = 2.95" (75mm)
- '94 = 13270-1170 = 2.76" (70mm)
- '95 up = 13270-1170 = 2.76" (70mm)

Shock absorber
- '85-'98 = 45014-1304
- '99- up = 45014-1710 older ProTac brackets may interfer with air valve
reported by Jim "Pick" Foster

Side covers
- '85-'86 = Ebony
- '87-'98 = Chrome
- '99-'00 = Gray
- '01 only = Bronze
- '02 only = Black
- '03 only = Red
- '04 only = Ebony
- '05 ____ = _____
- '06 ____ = _____

Wheels
- '85-'86 = painted
- '87-'up = natural

Wiring harness
- '85-'88 have a Turn Signal Control unit
- '89- up Turn Signal Control unit eliminated.

- '85-'88 are NOT interchangeable with 1989 and up
Won't work by leaving the signal circuit open

__________
- '__-'__ =
- '__-'__ =

__________
- '__-'__ =
- '__-'__ =


Paint color listing:
http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/MKNSQ_P...D08M/color.xls

A # Year Tank colors Side cover
--- ---- ---------------------- ----------
A 1 1985 _______ / _____ Ebony _____-____ & ____
A 2 1986 Black / Red L.V. Red 36002-5183-P5 & 5184-P5
A 2 86 Black / White Ebony 36002-5181-H8 & 5182-H8
A 3 1987 Black / Gray Chrome 36001-1359 & 1360
A 4 1988 Ebony / Gray " " " "
A 5 1989 Ebony " " " "
A 6 1990 Maroon / Black " " " "
A 7 1991 Maroon / Black " " " "
A 8 1992 Blue / Blue " " " "
A 8 92 Green / Green " " " "
A 9 1993 Blue / Gray " " " "
A 9 93 Green / Green " " " "
A10 1994 Green / Blue " " " "
A10 94 Red / Red " " " "
A11 1995 Green / Blue " " " "
A11 95 Red / Red " " " "
A12 1996 Red / Gray " " " "
A12 96 Blue / Silver " " " "
A13 1997 Red / Gray " " " "
A13 97 Ebony / G. Silver " " " "
A14 1998 Bronze / Red " " " "
A15 1999 Ebony / Gray P.C. Gray Blue 36001-1284-VK & 1285-VK
A16 2000 Ebony / Gray P.C. Gray " " "
A17 2001 Graystone / Bronze M.D. Bronze 36001-1284-7R & 1285-7R
A18 2002 Black / Silver P.G. Black 36001-1284-86 & 1285-86
A19 2003 Red / Graystone L.V. Red 36001-1284-2T & 1285-2T
A20 2004 Ebony / Silver Ebony 36001-1284-H8 & 1285-H8
A21 2005 Ebony / Silver Ebony " " "
A22 2006 _______ / _____ _______ -
 
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