FOREWORD GROUP INDEX The SUZUKI GS500E has been developed as a new generation motorcycle to the GS-models. It is GENERAL INFORMATION packed with highly advanced design concepts including a New Twin Dome Combustion Chamber, PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND a crankshaft couter-balancer, a fully transistorized TUNE-UP PROCEDURES ignition system and a full-floater rear suspension.
GS500EW/X/Y (’98/’99/’00-MODELS) CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS ..................17- 1 SERVICE DATA..................17- 2 NOTE: Asterisk mark (*) indicates the new specifications.
GS500K1/K2 (’01/’02-MODELS) 18-1 GS500K1/K2 (’01/’02-MODELS) CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS ..................18- 2 SERVICE DATA..................18- 3 NOTE: Asterisk mark (*) indicates the new specifications.
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18-8 GS500K1/K2 (’01/’02-MODELS) ELECTRICAL Unit: mm (in) ITEM SPECIFICATION NOTE Ignition timing 5° B.T.D.C. at 1 000 r/min. E-33 12° B.T.D.C. at 1 200 r/min. For the others L . R Firing order Spark plug DENSO: X24EPR-U9 Type NGK: DPR8EA-9 0.8 –...
18-10 GS500K1/K2 (’01/’02-MODELS) SUSPENSION Unit: mm (in) ITEM STANDARD LIMIT NOTE Front fork stroke ——— (4.7) Front fork spring free length ——— E-03, 28, 33 (10.6) ——— For the others (13.2) Front fork oil level E-03, 28, 33 ——— (3.9) For the others ———...
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GS500K1/K2 (’01/’02-MODELS) 18-11 FUEL + OIL ITEM SPECIFICATION NOTE Use only unleaded gasoline of at least 87 pump Fuel type R + M octane ( ) or 91 octaneor higher rated by the research method. Gasoline containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl E-03, 28, 33 Ether), less than 10% ethanol, or less than 5% methanol with appropriate cosolvents and corro-...
GS500K3 (’03-MODEL) 19-1 GS500K3 (’03-MODEL) The descriptions of GS500K3 (’03-model) are applicable to 01E, 01F and 01G, and not to 03E. This chapter describes service data, service specifications and servicing procedures which dif- fer from those of the GS500K2 (’02-MODEL). NOTE: * Please refer to the chapter 1 through 18 for details which are not given in this chapter.
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GS500K3 (’03-MODEL) 19-11 SUSPENSION Unit: mm (in) ITEM STANDARD LIMIT NOTE Front fork stroke — (4.7) Front fork spring free length — P-28 (10.6) Others — (13.2) Front fork oil level — E-28 (3.9) — Others (3.6) Rear shock absorber spring 4th position among 7 —...
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19-12 GS500K3 (’03-MODEL) FUEL + OIL ITEM SPECIFICATION NOTE Fuel type Use only unleaded gasoline of at least 87 pump R + M octane ( ) or 91 octaneor higher rated by the research method. Gasoline containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl P-28 Ether), less than 10% ethanol, or less than 5% methanol with appropriate cosolvents and corro-...
GS500K3 (’03-MODEL) 19-13 FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY • Remove the rear view mirror 1. • Disconnect the front brake light switch couplers 2. • Remove the reservoir tank cap 3 and diaphragm. • Suck up brake fluid as much as possible. •...
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19-14 GS500K3 (’03-MODEL) • Pull out the dust boot 6 and remove the snap ring 7. • Remove the piston and return spring. 8 Piston/cup set 9 Return spring INSPECTION Inspect the master cylinder bore for any scratches or other dam- age.
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GS500K3 (’03-MODEL) 19-15 Inspect the reservoir tank cap and diaphragm for damage. REASSEMBLY AND REMOUNTING Reassemble the master cylinder in the reverse order of removal and disassembly. Pay attention to the following points: * Wash the master cylinder components with fresh brake fluid before reassembly.
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19-16 GS500K3 (’03-MODEL) • Tighten the union bolt. (Brake hose routing: '7-16) & Brake hose union bolt: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lb-ft) * The seal washers should be replaced with the new ones to prevent fluid leakage. * Bleed air from the system after reassembling the master cylinder.
GS500K3 (’03-MODEL) 19-17 IGNITION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The fully transistorized ignition system consists of a signal generator, ignitor unit, ignition coils and spark plugs. The signal generator mounted at the right end of the crankshaft comprises the rotor tip and pickup coil. The induced signal in the signal generator is sent to wave-form arrangement circuit, and CPU receives this signal and calculates the best ignition timing from the signal of ceramic vibrator.
19-18 GS500K3 (’03-MODEL) TROUBLESHOOTING * Check that the transmission is in neutral position and No spark or poor spark the engine stop switch is in the RUN position. Inspect that the fuse is not blown and battery is fully-charged condition before the diagnosis. Check the ignition system couplers for Looseness •...
GS500K3 (’03-MODEL) 19-19 IGNITION COIL PRIMARY PEAK VOLTAGE • Remove the fuel tank. • Disconnect the two spark plug caps. • Connect new two spark plugs to each spark plug cap and ground them. NOTE: Be sure that all couplers and spark plugs are connected properly and the battery is in fully-charged condition.
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19-20 GS500K3 (’03-MODEL) Inspect the No.2 ignition coil primary peak voltage in the same manner of No. 1 ignition coil inspection. No. 2 ignition coil: B/Y terminal – Ground (+ Probe) (- Probe) B/Y: Black with Yellow tracer NOTE: Do not disconnect the ignition coil primary wire. ) Tester knob indication: Voltage (*) + Ignition coil primary peak voltage: More than 100 V If they are lower than the specified values, inspect the ignition...
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GS500K3 (’03-MODEL) 19-21 SIGNAL GENERATOR PEAK VOLTAGE • Remove the seat. • Disconnect the signal generator lead wire coupler. NOTE: Be sure that all couplers are connected properly and the battery is in fully-charged condition. Inspect the signal generator peak voltage between Brown and B/Bl lead wires on the signal generator lead wire coupler.
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19-22 GS500K3 (’03-MODEL) REGULATOR/RECTIFIER • Remove the seat. • Diconnect the regulator/rectifier couplers. Measure the voltage between the terminals using the multi cir- cuit tester as indicated in the table below. If the voltage is not within the specified value, replace the regulator/rectifier with a new one.
GS500K3 (’03-MODEL) 19-23 COMBINATION METER The combination is equiped with the electrical tachometer. And so the tachometer cable and tachometer driven gear are eliminated. INSPECTION • Remove the headlight. • Disconnect the combination meter couplers. Using the multi circuit tester, check the continuity between lead wires in the diagram as shown below.
19-24 GS500K3 (’03-MODEL) TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BUIB REPLACEMENT • Loosen the screw. • Release the bulb socket 1 by turning it clockwise. • Replace the bulb and lock the bulb socket. • Hook the claw A on the turn signal light body. •...
GS500K3 (’03-MODEL) 19-25 WIRING DIAGRAM FOR GS500HK3/GS500HUK3 P-19...
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19-26 GS500K3 (’03-MODEL) FOR GS500K3/GS500UK3 P-02, 19, 54...
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GS500K3 (’03-MODEL) 19-27 FOR GS500 P-24, 28...
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19-28 GS500K3 (’03-MODEL) WIRE ROUTING Clamp Ignition coil lead wire Clutch cable Throttle cable Pass the lead wire Ignition coil, left underneath the frame. Clamp Make clearance between the wiring harness and fuel tank bracket. Clamp Clamp Clamp Clamp Ignition coil, right Spark plug cap Wiring harness Neutral switch lead wire...
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GS500K3 (’03-MODEL) 19-29 Clamp Ignition switch lead wire Left handlebar switch lead wire Right handlebar switch lead wire Clamp Left turn signal Right turn signal Wiring harness Right handlebar switch lead wire Left handlebar switch lead wire Brake hose Wiring harness Wiring harness guide...
GS500K4/FK4 (’04-MODEL) 20-1 GS500K4/FK4 (’04-MODEL) FOREWORD This chapter describes service data, service specifications and servicing procedures which dif- fer from those of the GS500K3 (’03-MODEL). NOTE: * Any difference between the GS500K3 (’03-model) and GS500/FK4 (’04-model) in specifications and service data are clearly indicated with an asterisk (*). * Please refer to the chapter 1 through 19 for details which are not given in this chapter.
20-2 GS500K4/FK4 (’04-MODEL) COUNTRY AND AREA CODES The following codes stand for the applicable country (-ies) and area (-s). CODE COUNTRY or AREA P-02 P-03 USA (Except for California) P-09 Colombia P-19 P-24 Australia P-28 Canada P-33 California (USA) P-54 Spain...
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GS500K4/FK4 (’04-MODEL) 20-3 SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS AND DRY MASS Overall length ............2 080 mm (81.9 in) Overall width ............800 mm (31.5 in) Overall height ............1 060 mm (41.7 in) ....GS500/U * 1 150 mm (45.3 in) ....GS500F/FU Wheelbase ............
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20-4 GS500K4/FK4 (’04-MODEL) CHASSIS Front suspension ..........Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped Rear suspension ..........Link type, coil spring, oil damped Front suspension stroke........120 mm (4.7 in) Rear wheel travel ..........115 mm (4.5 in) ° Caster ..............25 05’...
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GS500K4/FK4 (’04-MODEL) 20-5 SERVICE DATA VALVE + GUIDE Unit: mm (in) ITEM STANDARD LIMIT Valve diam. — (1.5) — (1.3) Valve lift — (0.33) — (0.31) Tappet clearance (when cold) 0.03 – 0.08 IN. & EX. — (0.001 – 0.003) Valve guide to valve stem 0.025 –...
20-16 GS500K4/FK4 (’04-MODEL) LOWER CRANKCASE Dowel pin position Apply SUZUKI BOND to the mating surface of the lower and upper crankcase at shaded area. Dowel pin Dowel pin position position Dowel pin position ! 99104-31140: SUZUKI BOND “1207B” (USA) " 99000-31110: SUZUKI BOND “1215” (Others)
20-18 GS500K4/FK4 (’04-MODEL) FRONT FORK 1 O-ring 2 Spacer 3 Spring retainer 4 Front fork spring 5 Damper rod ring 6 Damper rod 7 Rebound spring 8 Inner tube 9 Anti-friction metal (Inner) 0 Dust seal A Oil seal stopper ring B Oil seal C Oil seal retainer D Anti-friction metal (Outer)
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GS500K4/FK4 (’04-MODEL) 20-19 • Loosen the front fork lower clamp bolt 3 and remove the front fork. NOTE: Hold the front fork by the hand to prevent sliding out of the stee- ring stem. Do not operate the brake lever while the caliper is removed.
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20-20 GS500K4/FK4 (’04-MODEL) • Remove the dust seal 6 and oil seal stopper ring 7. • Separate the inner tube out of the outer tube. • Remove the following parts. A Oil seal B Oil seal retainer C Anti-friction metal (Outer) D Anti-friction metal (Inner) E Oil lock piece INSPECTION...
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Use special care to prevent damaging the teflon coated surface of the anti-friction metals when installing them. OIL SEAL • Apply fork oil lightly to the lip of a new oil seal and install it. ( 99000-99044-10G: SUZUKI FORK OIL #10 or equivalent fork oil...
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& 09940-34520: “T” handle 09940-34531: Attachment “A” FORK OIL • Pour specified fork oil into the inner tube. ' Front fork oil capacity (each leg): 380 ml (12.8/13.4 US/Imp oz) ( 99000-99044-10G: SUZUKI FORK OIL #10 or equivalent fork oil...
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• Apply fork oil lightly to a new O-ring and install it to the front fork cap bolt. ( 99000-99044-10G: SUZUKI FORK OIL #10 or equivalent fork oil • Temporarily tighten the cap bolt. INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following points.
GS500K4/FK4 (’04-MODEL) 20-27 WIRING HARNESS AND HOSE ROUTING WIRING HARNESS ROUTING Clamp Ignition coil lead wire Clutch cable Pass the lead wire Throttle cable underneath the frame. Clamp Ignition coil (LH) Do not allow the Neutral wiring harness to switch contact with the coupler fuel tank bracket bolt.
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20-28 GS500K4/FK4 (’04-MODEL) For GS500/U Clamp Clamp Ignition switch Left turn signal Left handlebar switch Right turn signal Clamp Right handlebar switch Wiring harness Right handlebar switch lead wire Left handlebar switch Brake hose Wiring harness Wiring harness guide Pass the horn lead wire behind the wiring harness guide.
GS500K4/FK4 (’04-MODEL) 20-31 CARBURETOR AND AIR CLEANER HOSE ROUTING Air cleaner To the fuel valve Throttle cable Air vent hose Breather hose Air cleaner Carburetor clamp position (Intake manifold side) Fuel valve vacuum hose Throttle cable Air control hose 15˚ Carburetor clamp position (Air cleaner side) Air cleaner drain hose...
GS500K4/FK4 (’04-MODEL) 20-33 FRONT BRAKE HOSE ROUTING (For GS500F) 10˚ 14˚ Front brake hose Throttle cable Throttle cable Front brake hose Clamp Clamp 28˚ 28˚ Stopper Front brake caliper After positioning the brake hose union to the stopper, tighten the union bolt. 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lb-ft)
GS500K5/UK5/FK5/FUK5 (’05-MODEL) 21-1 GS500K5/UK5/FK5/FUK5 (’05-MODEL) This chapter describes specifications, service data and servicing procedures which differ from those of the GS500K4/FK4 (’04-MODEL). NOTE: * Any differences between the GS500K4/FK4 (’04-MODEL) and GS500K5/UK5/FK5/FUK5 (’05-MODEL) in specifications and service data are indicated with an asterisk mark (*). * Please refer to the chapter 1 through 20 for details which are not given in this chapter.
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21-2 GS500K5/UK5/FK5/FUK5 (’05-MODEL) SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS AND DRY MASS Overall length ..................2 080 mm (81.9 in) Overall width ..................800 mm (31.5 in) Overall height ..................1 060 mm (41.7 in) .........GS500/U 1 150 mm (45.3 in) .........GS500F/FU Wheelbase ..................1 405 mm (55.3 in) Ground clearance................
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GS500K5/UK5/FK5/FUK5 (’05-MODEL) 21-3 CAPACITIES Fuel tank, including reserve............... 19.0 L (5.0/4.2 US/Imp gal)......P-33 20.0 L (5.3/4.4 US/Imp gal)......Others reserve................4.3 L (1.1/0.9 US/Imp gal) Engine oil, oil change ................ 2 600 ml (2.7/2.3 US/Imp qt) with filter change ............. 2 900 ml (3.1/2.6 US/Imp qt) overhaul................
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21-4 GS500K5/UK5/FK5/FUK5 (’05-MODEL) SERVICE DATA VALVE + GUIDE Unit: mm (in) ITEM STANDARD LIMIT Valve diam. — (1.5) — (1.3) Valve lift — (0.33) — (0.31) Tappet clearance (when cold) 0.03 – 0.08 IN. & EX. — (0.001 – 0.003) Valve guide to valve stem 0.025 –...
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GS500K5/UK5/FK5/FUK5 (’05-MODEL) 21-11 SUSPENSION Unit: mm (in) ITEM STANDARD LIMIT Front fork stroke — (4.7) Front fork spring free length (13.5) (13.2) Front fork oil level — (4.3) Front fork oil type Fork oil #10 — Front fork oil capacity 380 ml —...
GS500K6/UK6/FK6/FUK6 (’06-MODEL) 22-1 GS500K6/UK6/FK6/FUK6 (’06-MODEL) This chapter describes specifications, service data and servicing procedures which differ from those of the GS500K5/UK5/FK5/FUK5 (’05-MODEL). NOTE: * Any differences between the GS500K5/UK5/FK5/FUK5 (’05-MODEL) and GS500K6/UK6/ FK6/FUK6 (’06-MODEL) in specifications and service data are indicated with an asterisk mark (*).
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22-2 GS500K6/UK6/FK6/FUK6 (’06-MODEL) SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS AND DRY MASS Overall length ..................2 080 mm (81.9 in) Overall width ..................800 mm (31.5 in) Overall height ..................1 060 mm (41.7 in) ..... GS500/U 1 150 mm (45.3 in) ..... GS500F/FU Wheelbase ..................
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GS500K6/UK6/FK6/FUK6 (’06-MODEL) 22-3 CAPACITIES Fuel tank, including reserve ............. 19.0 L (5.0/4.2 US/Imp gal)..P-33 20.0 L (5.3/4.4 US/Imp gal)..Others reserve ................4.3 L (1.1/0.9 US/Imp gal) Engine oil, oil change ................ 2 600 ml (2.7/2.3 US/Imp qt) with filter change ............. 2 900 ml (3.1/2.6 US/Imp qt) overhaul................
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22-4 GS500K6/UK6/FK6/FUK6 (’06-MODEL) SERVICE DATA VALVE + GUIDE Unit: mm (in) ITEM STANDARD LIMIT Valve diam. — (1.5) — (1.3) Valve lift — (0.33) — (0.31) Tappet clearance (when cold) 0.03 – 0.08 IN. & EX. — (0.001 – 0.003) Valve guide to valve stem 0.025 –...
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GS500K6/UK6/FK6/FUK6 (’06-MODEL) 22-11 SUSPENSION Unit: mm (in) ITEM STANDARD LIMIT Front fork stroke — (4.7) Front fork spring free length (13.5) (13.2) Front fork oil level — (4.3) Front fork oil type Fork oil #10 — Front fork oil capacity 380 ml —...
22-12 GS500K6/UK6/FK6/FUK6 (’06-MODEL) STARTER BUTTON Color Position PUSH WIRE COLOR O/R : Orange with Red tracer O/W : Orange with White tracer Y/G : Yellow with Green tracer Y/W : Yellow with White tracer...
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