Parts compatability between the GS500E and GS500F...

[cunighthawk13]

I have a 2006 GS500F (has the plastics). Will the motor and exhaust parts from the GS500E fit the F model? For that matter, what parts are interchangeable?

[JeremyP]

the main difference between the E and F is that the F has an oil cooler and some extra emission stuff. If you put in an E engine you might want to consider going naked to keep it cool.

What is it exactly that youre doing? maybe you can be more specific.

good luck

[cunighthawk13]

I'm really trying to open up my options for spare parts. Like it is practically impossible to find aftermarket parts for the '06 F model, but when you look in all the books you can find parts galore for the '06 E model. For example, I am replaceing the chain and sprockets and there are only a couple websites I've found the parts. Cycle Gear here in Columbia found the parts, but they were for the E model. I'm in good with those guys so they just ordered them to see if they'd work. I'm not going to change the engine out by any means. As I said I'm just looking to make parts hunting easier.

[dgyver]

There is not an '06 E made for the USA, only F. The E ended in 2000 and the F started in 04, no 03 in the USA. Foreign markets have different models though.

[Tang]

i want to say most of the engine parts such as sprockets and what not are interchangable between E and F

not sure

don't quote me and blame it on me lol

i see ur in Columbia, SC

i'm in Charleston, SC