Hi, I have a 2001 GS500 Model (it's the one with new look), It has 15K km. I have replaced the original air filter with a new OEM one. The problem is that I noticed that the new air filter has part# corresponding to older model bikes.

Does anybody knows if this would make any diference?

The original part# is: 13780-01D10

The new filter part# is: 13780-01D00

Regards

I've always assumed the air filter elements were the same for all GS500/E/F models.  Wrong again!     They look the same but are actually a bit different.  Putting the 13780-01D00 in RonAyers' reverse lookup and checking MrCycles part fiches show it's currently used for 89 thru 2000 E models and 04-09 F models.  Checking the 13780-01D10 shows it's used for 01-02  and 04-06 F models.  There's some confusion on the 04-06 F models, could be one is used for CA models and the other for rest of US?

The filter element top and bottom plates, wire mesh, and filter paper appear the same on all but the 01-02 D10 filters have a sleeve extending down about 1.5" or so into the inside of the filter element restricting the air flow a bit.  Seem the same otherwise but they must still feel the D10 are best for our 01-02 models?  

I had some old filter elements from both my 97 and 02 GSs in the garage to check.