Question for brain trust. How to determine the year

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NancyandBud

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of my Honda BF40A outboards.

They were listed as a 2001, but each cover has a sticker saying they meet the 2006 emission standards.

Seems strange, perhaps the sticker was added to the cover at a later date?

The serial numbers are BAYS-3210XXX.

Any ideas?????

I just drained my carbs because the boat has sat for a while and we may or may not get to KY Lake yet this month.
 
Hi Bud,

My guess is those standards were set way before 2006, and Honda is putting it on there that they meet those future (at the time) standards.

That's a free guess. Friends and family discount. 8)
 
"AY" should be 2000. 2001 would be D1 or A1. If I am not going to use the boat in a month, where there is ethanol laced fuel, I drain the carbs and the fuel tanks. If I can start the motor every 2 months, and I have non ethanol fuel, with Stabil and am going to run it in 6 months (such as the St.John's gathering, I would then not drain. If any question, drain the fuel, and tank.
 
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