One thing many riders like about Yamaha Banshees is that many of the parts are interchangeable between the different years Banshees were manufactured. However, the electrical components had a few changes. 😏
Here's a list of the differences to the wiring harness and the electrical parts that connect to it.
Wiring Harness Plug Shapes by Year
Changes are shown in bold.
1987 – 1994
- Round semi clear plug connectors on handlebar switch, CDI, & stator.
- 3 bullet wire connectors for each headlight.
- Has a taillight.
- No brake light.
1995 was a Changeover Year
- Square gray plug connectors on handlebar switch, CDI, & stator.
- 3 bullet wire – OR – flat rectangle semi clear plug connectors for each headlight.
- Has a taillight.
- No brake light.
1996 – 1997
- Square gray plug connectors on handlebar switch, CDI, & stator.
- Flat rectangle semi clear plug connectors for each headlight.
- Has a taillight.
- No brake light.
1998 – 2001
- Square white plug connectors on handlebar switch, CDI, & stator.
- Flat rectangle semi clear plug connector for each headlight.
- Has a taillight.
- No brake light.
2002 – 2006
- Square white plug connectors on handlebar switch, CDI, & stator.
- White triangle 3 wire connector for each headlight.
- Has a taillight. Light assembly changed to include a bulb now with 2 filaments. Light assembly is much larger than previous years.
- Brake light added to taillight & switch added. Front or rear brake turns the brake light on. Uses the same light assembly as the taillight.
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