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.
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.
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.
What kind of tank sealant do you use on a GS500?
POR-15 is the other tank sealant. Most prefer this one over Kreem. Check the oil on a regular basis. Air cooled engines use more oil. Common sense in not very common. Re: What Are The GS500’S Most Common Problems? Tank sealant covers surface rust and arrests the rusting process before it becomes terminal.
Is there a problem with my 1983 Suzuki gs750e?
I just bought a 1983 Suzuki GS750E. I rode it home 115 miles with no problems, and then went to start it the following day and got nothing from the key turn. No lights, no gauges, no sounds, nothing. I checked the battery, and the kill and start switches– they passed a continuity test.
When did the Suzuki GS500E come on the market?
The newest GS model from Suzuki was introduced in 1989 and is currently on the market with minor changes from its introduction. Caption from the Motorcycle Online database) A vertical-twin engine with a broad, mellow powerband keeps the GS500E slim, light and easy to handle.
Is there a FAQ for the Suzuki GS twins?
Suzuki GS Twins FAQ v1 (03/17/98) compiled by Bruce Brown (91 GS500) Preface: I enjoy my GS500 and the GS Twins list so with Michael Moore’s consent this is an attempt at a FAQ section for the GS Twins. Most of the information for this section is coming directly from the posts to the GS Twins list.
Where are the electrical cables on a Suzuki gs750e?
There are two cables: RED goes to one side of the starter solenoid, with a smaller wire coming off the main fuse close by going to everything else. Then there is the black cable which probably is bolted to the chassis near the starter.
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.
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.
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.
POR-15 is the other tank sealant. Most prefer this one over Kreem. Check the oil on a regular basis. Air cooled engines use more oil. Common sense in not very common. Re: What Are The GS500’S Most Common Problems? Tank sealant covers surface rust and arrests the rusting process before it becomes terminal.
How do you lock the ignition on a Suzuki GS?
To get to inside of the lock, fthe irst you need to remove the headlight bucket to get to the ignition switch. Remove the two Allen-head bolts holding the housing with a 5mm Allen Wrench. Then lock remove the small screw that holds the actual electrical switch to the housing and you will end up lock with the whole shebang in your hand.
What to do if your Suzuki ignition cylinder stops turning?
This tutorial is for Suzuki GS850 GZ ignition cylinder, but it is the same in principal for many other makes and models of motorcycles. If your ignition key stops turning, which often happens when the steering is locked positionin , first shoot a stream of WD-40 down the hole to see if it starts turning again.