GS500E parts interchangable with GS500F?

[xxLeemanxx]

So I had a bad encounter on my GS500F with some sand and gravel in a curve and well to make a long story short I need a new tank and right side rear tail section.  I have noticed that in both cases the GS500E parts seem to be more available and cheaper.  My question is will the tank and the tail section from the E fit on the F? 


Thanks for any help,
            Lee

[tb0lt]

If i remember right, it won't be a direct bolt on for the E tank and tail to fit the F... BUT you can make it fit with just a little work. The F seat with rub on both sides of the E tank.

[mike__R]

They are definitely different between the E and F.

[gsJack]

The naked 01-02 GS500 tank and tail parts should be the same as F parts.

[SAFE-T]

1st and 2nd generation bodywork is not compatible, but anything after 2001 will work on your F model. Suzuki stopped importing the E model in the US in 2003, but continued to sell it elsewhere around the world.

[5thAve]

Yes. The difference is not between e and f models but pre-2001 models and 2001-later models. E and f are compatible from 2001 onward.

[jeffdodge]

Actually, it is compatible to swap for older stuff, but then it means seat, tank and tail, tail lights and the rails from under the seat that the tail light bolts to. I wouldn't do it, if it was me. I swapped my 98 over to 2006 bodywork.

[xxLeemanxx]

Thanks for the help.  I may attempt to make the E tank work just to give myself a new project.  And if you know of anyone with either of these parts let me know.