rear fender 2018 vs 2019

[Doc Brown]

I ordered a rear fender for a 2019 EC 300. First I got one for the 2014 but that happened as the guy who picked it took it out of the wrong box.

Then I got one for the 2018 but kept it as there is a 2018 in my garage as well. I ordered another one and got a 2018 one again

Checked both parts books (2018 and 2019) and both fenders have the same part number

Is there a possibility to tell Gasgas that this isn't a good idea

 

[Cox76y]

I was under the impression that the 2019 had a small extension on it or lip that went over the edge of the airbox and kept the airbox panel from falling off. The 2018 didnt.

 

[gasgasman]

I was under the impression that the 2019 had a small extension on it or lip that went over the edge of the airbox and kept the airbox panel from falling off. The 2018 didnt.

It does.
I put a red rear fender on my '18. The '18 side cover fits perfect.

 

[Doc Brown]

I was under the impression that the 2019 had a small extension on it or lip that went over the edge of the airbox and kept the airbox panel from falling off. The 2018 didnt.

Yes the 2019 has a small tab to hold the airbox cover in place. But as long as dealers have old stock it will happen that we get wrong ones...

 

[nknudsen]

GG "should" change a part number anytime there is any change to a part for any reason even a supplier change. Most other big manufacturers do it that way.

 

[gasgasman]

The part # can stay the same when it is superceded.
They just need to purge the old stock out of circulation.

 

[Doc Brown]

The part # can stay the same when it is superceded.
They just need to purge the old stock out of circulation.

Agree 100%. But I think that's where they struggle a bit...

 

[nknudsen]

The part # can stay the same when it is superceded.
They just need to purge the old stock out of circulation.

There will still be issues at the dealership with any old stock of parts.