Suzuki GS500E User manual

99500-34094-03E

GROUP INDEX
GENERAL INFORMATION 1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
TUNE-UP PROCEDURES 2
ENGINE 3
FUEL
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AND
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LUBRICATION
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SYSTEM
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ELECTRICAL
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SYSTEM 5
CHASSIS 6
SERVICE
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INFORMATION 7
EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
8
GS500EL (’90-MODEL) 9
GS500EM (’91-MODEL) 10
GS500EN (’92-MODEL) 11
GS500EP (’93-MODEL) 12
GS500ER (’94-MODEL) 13
GS500ES (’95-MODEL) 14
GS500ET (’96-MODEL) 15
GS500EV (’97-MODEL) 16
GS500EW/X/Y (’98/’99/’00-MODELS)
17
GS500K1/K2 (’01/’02-MODELS) 18
GS500K3 (’03-MODEL) 19
GS500K4/FK4 (’04-MODEL) 20
GS500K5/UK5/FK5/FUK5 (’05-MODEL)
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GS500K6/UK6/FK6/FUK6 (’06-MODEL)
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© COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION 1990
FOREWORD
The SUZUKI GS500E has been developed as a
new generation motorcycle to the GS-models. It is
packed with highly advanced design concepts
including a New Twin Dome Combustion Chamber,
a crankshaft couter-balancer, a fully transistorized
ignition system and a full-floater rear suspension.
Combined with precise control and easy handling
the GS500E provides excellent performance and
outstanding riding com fort.
This service manual has been produced primarily
for experienced mechanics whose job is to inspect,
adjust, repair and service SUZUKI motorcycles.
Apprentice mechanics and do-it-yourself mechan-
ics, will also find this manual an extremely useful
repair guide. This manual contains the most up-to-
date information at the time of publication. The
rights are reserved to update or make corrections to
this manual at any time.
IMPORTANT
All street-legal Suzuki motorcycles with engine dis-
placement of 50 cc or greater are subject to Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency emission regulations.
These regulations set specific standards for exhaust
emission output levels as well as particular servicing
requirements. This manual includes specific infor-
mation required to properly inspect and service the
GS500E in accordance with all EPA regulations. It
is strongly recommended that the chapter on Emis-
sion Control, Periodic Servicing and Carburetion be
thoroughly reviewed before any type of service work
is performed.
Further information concerning the EPA emission
regulations and U.S. Suzuki’s emission control pro-
gram can be found in the U.S. SUZUKI EMISSION
CONTROL PROGRAM MANUAL/SERVICE BUL-
LETIN.

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