Is there a problem with the clutch on a Suzuki GS500?
The idle sounds fine. The clutch has two points of adjustment at least…some have three. The excess cable slack needs to be taken up at the engine end. Leave some slack to be taken up at the bar lever…about 10mm movement.
What should the idle be on a Suzuki GS500?
For most bikes, the recommended idle is 1000 to 1200; 2000 is WAY too high. You check the slack AND adjust it at the lever (handle). Which way you move the adjustment depends on whether you need more slack or less.
What are the most common problems with the GS500?
I sat down on a brand new one at the dealership (and a ninja, and a Katana, and an SV640, and a GSX-R600 to humor the salesman) I liked the way the Ninja felt because it sat lower, all the other ones just intimidated the hell out of me, but sitting down on the GS I felt like the two of us could have some exciting times ahead.
Is the GS500 a good bike to buy?
The GS is one of the most reliable least maintenance required bikes and thus one of the most loved. Dollar for mile you can’t go wrong. These bikes are so inexpensive and so trustworthy. Few bikes can offer such cheap thrills. Parts are easy to find also.
The idle sounds fine. The clutch has two points of adjustment at least…some have three. The excess cable slack needs to be taken up at the engine end. Leave some slack to be taken up at the bar lever…about 10mm movement.
For most bikes, the recommended idle is 1000 to 1200; 2000 is WAY too high. You check the slack AND adjust it at the lever (handle). Which way you move the adjustment depends on whether you need more slack or less.
I sat down on a brand new one at the dealership (and a ninja, and a Katana, and an SV640, and a GSX-R600 to humor the salesman) I liked the way the Ninja felt because it sat lower, all the other ones just intimidated the hell out of me, but sitting down on the GS I felt like the two of us could have some exciting times ahead.
What to do if your GS500 tank leaks?
Tank sealant covers surface rust and arrests the rusting process before it becomes terminal. Ie, you shine a flaslhight in your tank and it looks rusty. If your tank leaks, I would not bet on it. Of course you have to do it right, else it is a worse problem than you started with.