i like the feel and look of the 04+ but it still doesn't feel as good enginewise as the pre 04s. then i took a look at the two differing tachs and realized that alot of the difference was being able to see a full rainbow being marked off in the older models and only a half in the newer. just visually, it feels like you're being cut short even if it is only 500 rpms. the engine sound of course is intense at 8900 as well, but i guess im just saying that i wish there ewas a way to have the old tach in the newer models without going overseas.