Suzuki GS500E Twins (1989 - 2002)

This Suzuki GS500E Twins Manual is 427 pages.

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CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization / Notes, cautions and warnings / Safety first / Service hints / Torque specifications / Fasteners/ Lubricants / Expendable supplies / Parts replacement / Emission control and battery labels / Basic hand tools / Precision measuring tools / Fabricating tools / Mechanic's tips / Ball bearing replacement / Seals / Riding safety / Storage / Specifications

CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING
Operating requirements / Troubleshooting instruments / Starting the engine / Starting difficulties / Engine starting system / Charging system / Ignition system / Fuel system / Engine overheating / Engine noises / Cylinder leak down test / Clutch / Transmission / Drive train noise / Handling / Frame noise / Brakes / Specifications

CHAPTER THREE / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Pre-ride check list / Maintenance schedule / Engine oil and filter change / Oil pan and sump filter / Oil pressure test / Control cable lubrication / Drive chain / Periodic lubrication / Periodic maintenance / Air filter / Engine tune-up / Measure adjust valve clearance / Cylinder compression test / Spark plugs / Ignition timing / Idle speed adjustment / Carburetor throttle valve synchronization / Specifications

CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE TOP END
Exhaust system / Cylinder head cover / Camshaft / Camshaft chain tensioner and guides / Camshaft drive chain / Cylinder head / Valve lifter and shim / Valves and components / Cylinder block / Piston and rings / Specifications

CHAPTER FIVE / ENGINE LOWER END
Removal installation / Oil pump / Oil pan and strainer / Oil pressure regulator / Oil cooler / Starter clutch and gears / Crankcase / Crankshaft / Connecting rods / Engine break-in / Specifications

CHAPTER SIX / CLUTCH AND EXTERNAL SHIFT MECHANISM
External shift mechanism / Clutch lifter mechanism / Clutch cable / Specifications

CHAPTER SEVEN / TRANSMISSION AND INTERNAL SHIFT MECHANISM
Internal shift mechanism / Specifications

CHAPTER EIGHT / FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Carburetor / Pilot screw / Fuel level / Carburetor float height / Fuel injection system / Depressurizing the fuel system / Fuel injection precautions / Fault codes / Throttle body / Fuel pressure inspection / Throttle cable / Choke or fast idle cable / Air box / Fuel tank / Fuel valve / Fuel pump and fuel filter / PAIR system / Crankcase breather system / Evaporative emission control system / Specifications

CHAPTER NINE / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery / Charging system / Voltage regulator rectifier / Alternator / Transistorized ignition system / Starting system / Starter relay / Lighting / Switches / Turn signal relay / Fuel pump and relay / Thermostatic fan switch / Fuses / Specifications

CHAPTER TEN / COOLING SYSTEM
Hoses and clamps / Inspection / Radiator and fan / Fan / Thermostat / Water pump / Fan thermoswitch / Coolant temperature sensor / Specifications

CHAPTER ELEVEN / WHEELS, TIRES AND DRIVE CHAIN
Rear coupling / driven sprocket / Hubs / Drive chain / Sprockets / Specifications

CHAPTER TWELVE / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Handlebar / Steering head and stem / Steering stem bearing / Front fork / Specifications

CHAPTER THIRTEEN / REAR SUSPENSION
Shock absorber / Swing arm / Shock linkage / Specifications

CHAPTER FOURTEEN / BRAKES
Brake pads / Caliper / Master cylinder / Brake hose / Brake disc / Bleeding the system / Rear brake pedal / Specifications

CHAPTER FIFTEEN / BODY AND FRAME
Seats and rear tail piece / Front fairing / Fairing lower side panels / Upper fairing / Rear frame cover / Sidestand / Specifications

INDEX

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Models covered:
1989 Suzuki GS500E Twin
1990 Suzuki GS500E Twin
1991 Suzuki GS500E Twin
1992 Suzuki GS500E Twin
1993 Suzuki GS500E Twin
1994 Suzuki GS500E Twin
1995 Suzuki GS500E Twin
1996 Suzuki GS500E Twin
1997 Suzuki GS500E Twin
1998 Suzuki GS500E Twin
1999 Suzuki GS500E Twin
2000 Suzuki GS500E Twin
2001 Suzuki GS500E Twin
2002 Suzuki GS500E Twin
GS500E Twin