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Title: WTB: GS500 engine head
Post by: Juan1 on July 03, 2012, 07:52:34 AM
I'm looking for a new engine head for my '98.  If you have are in southern California, I'll even pick it up. 
Title: Re: WTB: GS500 engine head
Post by: EdE on July 06, 2012, 03:44:22 PM
I have an 89 head and I am in SoCal are they interchangeable?  markk1027@verizon.net  Ed
Title: Re: WTB: GS500 engine head
Post by: Tombstones81 on July 06, 2012, 04:53:27 PM
yes they are.

but incase the topic poster forgot or doesnt know.

The head needs to be complete with matching Cam Shafts and cam shaft Mounts.

Those are machined specifically for the head and cannot be swapped around.

(edit)
the only difference with the heads, is the newer ones have an electronic tach.
unlike the older ones with the slot in the head for the mechanical one.
Title: Re: WTB: GS500 engine head
Post by: Juan1 on July 07, 2012, 11:01:04 PM
Thanks for the quick response. Email sent. I'd recommend taking down the email address to avoid spam-bots.

Tombstone, I appreciate the technical info.
Title: Re: WTB: GS500 engine head
Post by: Juan1 on July 11, 2012, 05:51:52 PM
Looks like this sale fell through.  I'm still in the market if anyone has a spare engine head sitting around.
Title: Re: WTB: GS500 engine head
Post by: weedahoe on August 10, 2012, 10:51:52 PM
Ive got a head complete off a running 07 if you are interested
Title: Re: WTB: GS500 engine head
Post by: harhar on August 13, 2012, 06:14:45 AM
Quote from: Juan1 on July 11, 2012, 05:51:52 PM
Looks like this sale fell through.  I'm still in the market if anyone has a spare engine head sitting around.

I might still have a head off an 05, with a new valve(valve was cracked) and new valve seals. Not sure if I have the cams tho will have to check. Trying to get rid of it
Title: Re: WTB: GS500 engine head
Post by: The Buddha on August 13, 2012, 06:18:43 AM
Juan1 - you really should get a 89-00 head, some time in 04-05 or even later I am not sure, they plugged off the tach drive. OTOH, you can swap to the later electrical system and get the electronic tach, and toss the bloody PITA cable tach. You need the new tach too.
Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: WTB: GS500 engine head
Post by: weedahoe on August 13, 2012, 06:37:21 AM
Thanks bud, I wasn't aware of that.
Title: Re: WTB: GS500 engine head
Post by: Soloratov on August 13, 2012, 05:21:23 PM
I have a complete head from a 94. Cams, mounts and tach screw are all there. PM if you are interested.
Title: Re: WTB: GS500 engine head
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on August 13, 2012, 10:34:58 PM
also in 97 engine and head changed from black to silver. keep this in mind