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General| Displacement | 487 cc |
|---|---|
| Bore x Stroke | 74.0 mm x 56.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition (transistorized) |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tire | 110/70-17 |
| Rear Tire | 130/70-17 |
| Engine Type | Air-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, parallel twin |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Front Brakes | Disc brake |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 liters |
| Seat Height | 790 mm |
| Max Torque | 40 Nm (29.5 lb-ft) @ 7, 500 rpm |
| Length | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1405 mm |
Provides guidelines for selecting appropriate fuel and engine oil types for the motorcycle.
Provides essential safety precautions and general guidelines for servicing the motorcycle.
Details key technical specifications of the GS500E motorcycle, including dimensions and engine.
Recommends intervals for service work and provides a chart for required maintenance tasks.
Details the procedure for changing engine oil and oil filter, including required quantities.
Explains how to inspect and adjust tappet clearances for proper engine operation.
Details inspection procedures for brake fluid level, pads, and light switches.
Details tire tread depth inspection and recommended cold inflation tire pressures.
Provides specifications and procedures for checking engine compression and oil pressure.
Details the procedure for removing and reinstalling the engine assembly.
Covers inspection and service procedures for the cylinder head, valves, guides, and seats.
Details service procedures for pistons, rings, pins, conrods, crankshaft, and bearings.
Details the procedure for removing, inspecting, and cleaning the fuel tank and fuel cock.
Covers float height adjustment, needle valve inspection, and carburetor balancing.
Details engine oil pressure specifications and service for the oil filter and sump filter.
Provides procedures for inspecting charging output, AC generator, and regulator/rectifier.
Covers inspection of ignition coils, spark plugs, signal generator, and ignitor unit.
Details inspection procedures for the starter motor, relay, and associated switches.
Details inspection procedures for the diode, neutral switch, and side-stand switch.
Covers front wheel removal, disassembly, inspection, and reassembly.
Details removal, disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of front brake caliper and master cylinder.
Covers front fork removal, disassembly, inspection, oil level adjustment, and installation.
Details steering system removal, disassembly, inspection, and reassembly.
Covers rear wheel removal, inspection, and reassembly procedures.
Details inspection and disassembly procedures for the rear suspension components.
Provides common problems and their causes and remedies for engine, electrical, chassis, and brakes.
Comprehensive charts detailing tightening torque values for engine and chassis components.
Compiles critical service data for valves, pistons, crankshafts, and transmissions.
Explains the evaporative emission control system components and operation for California models.
Details dimensions, dry mass, engine, transmission, chassis, electrical, and capacities for the GS500EL.
Provides specific service data for valves and guides on the GS500EL model.
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