All i know is the 516.16 will fit the 2004 gs500f. Someone on the board already has it on their bike. I already had this topic. Here is the link.

http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12975&highlight=sprockets

Quote from: stefman722All i know is the 516.16 will fit the 2004 gs500f. Someone on the board already has it on their bike. I already had this topic. Here is the link.

http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12975&highlight=sprockets

Excellent.  Then the 516.15 should fit too.  Thanks.

Scott

No problem  

I have a definitive answer on the 15 tooth sprockets and fit.  I just finished installing mine and taking a test ride...much better torque, no noise, and as Kerry said...literally a 15 minute job.

I bought the JT Sprockets JTF516.15 (Dennis Kirk Part #80-985-15) as my 15T sprocket.  It has a ridge similar to the stock 16T, therefore fits very similarly between the crankcase and the snap ring (very little play...hence no noise).

I also bought the Sprocket Specialists 562-14, which is made for a 92-02 Ninja EX250, yet is supposed to work on an 04 GS500F (even says it on the invoice/packing slip).  But, it does NOT have the ridge, so the thickness overall is less, which may cause more play and possible noise.  Since I don't want this and really wanted a 15T anyway, I did not install it.  Although, it MAY work...I'd go with the 15T from JT Sprockets as noted above.  I'll keep the 562-14 as a spare and just in case I buy my girlfriend an Ninja 250 to learn on.

So, the winner for the 15T sprocket for our American version 2004 Suzuki GS500F is JT Sprockets JTF516.15 (Dennis Kirk Part #80-985-15).

Scott

great Scott!  sorry..couldn't help it.

thanks for the info dude!

Quote from: chinox22xgreat Scott!  sorry..couldn't help it.

thanks for the info dude!

You are quite welcome.  No problem on the pun...get it all the time.  Lol.

Quote from: 2xsSo, the winner for the 15T sprocket for our American version 2004 Suzuki GS500F is JT Sprockets JTF516.15 (Dennis Kirk Part #80-985-15).

Good stuff!

As Admiral Boom (from Mary Poppins) would say: "Enter that in the log!"  :mrgreen:

Good suggestion actually...do we have a FAQ or "log" for known items/issues?

Quote from: 2xsdo we have a FAQ or "log" for known items/issues?

Well, we have the FAQ forum (just below General Discussion) but it's having some growing pains.  Still, we (one of the admins or mods) could create an all-inclusive thread about chains and/or sprockets.

Meanwhile, I'll update my personal GS500 Chains & Sprockets listing with your hard-earned info.

[Pause]

Wait a minute ... it's already there!  But thanks to you I can (finally!) change all of the '94-'02 model year ranges to '94-'04.

Sounds like a plan