Suzuki GS500/F - Periodic Maintenance Chart

GS500K4/FK4 (’04-MODEL) 15
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART
Interval: This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months, whichever comes first.
NOTE:
I=Inspect and clean, adjust, replace or lubricate as necessary
R=Replace
T=Tighten
NOTE:
(California model only) and (C.A. only) means that the item or the maintenance interval to be applied for the
California model.
Interval
Item
km
1 000 6 000 12 000 18 000 24 000
miles
600 4 000 7 500 11 000 14 500
months2 12243648
Battery (Specific gravity of electrolyte) — I I I I
Air cleaner element
Clean every 3 000 km (2 000 miles) and
replace every 12 000 km (7 500 miles).
Exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts T T T T T
Tappet clearance I I I I I
Spark plugs — I R I R
Fuel line
IIIII
Replace every 4 years.
Engine oil and filter R R R R R
Idle speed I I I I I
Throttle cable play I I I I I
Throttle valve synchronization
I
—I—I
(C.A. only)
Evaporative emission system
(
California model only)
—— I — I
Replace vapor hose every 4 years.
PAIR (air supply) system — — I — I
Clutch cable play I I I I I
Drive chain
IIIII
Clean and lublicate every 1 000 km (600 miles).
Brakes I I I I I
Brake hose
IIIII
Replace every 4 years.
Brake fluid
—IIII
Replace every 2 years.
Tires IIIII
Steering I I I I I
Front forks I — I — I
Rear suspension I — I — I
Chassis bolts and nuts T T T T T