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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: ron freeman on April 05, 2016, 04:10:56 PM

Title: GS500FK8 or 9
Post by: ron freeman on April 05, 2016, 04:10:56 PM
How do you know if you have a FK8 or 9? Both came out in 2008. I'm trying to order a new nose for my bike. Thanks in advance for the help.
Title: Re: GS500FK8 or 9
Post by: ShowBizWolf on April 06, 2016, 12:14:37 AM
Hi ron,

Hopefully this link will help you:
http://www.cyclepedia.com/motorcycle-vin-decoder/

That way there hopefully would be no question when ordering parts.

Also found this interesting article that breaks down what each part of the VIN means (and which one means the model year!):
http://www.motosport.com/blog/how-to-read-and-check-your-motorcycle-or-atv-vin
Title: Re: GS500FK8 or 9
Post by: ron freeman on April 06, 2016, 02:52:17 PM
Thank you. That cleared it right up.
Title: Re: GS500FK8 or 9
Post by: ShowBizWolf on April 07, 2016, 01:10:53 PM
I'm glad !!  I want to do my vin now too for fun  :D