Suzuki GS500E User Manual

GS500K4/FK4 (’04-MODEL) 20-19
• Loosen the front fork lower clamp bolt
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3 and remove the front
fork.
NOTE:
Hold the front fork by the hand to prevent sliding out of the stee-
ring stem.
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DISASSEMBLY
• Remove the front fork cap bolt.
• Remove the spacer
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1, spring retainer
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2 and spring
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3.
• Invert the front fork and stroke it several times to drain out the
fork oil.
• Hold the fork inverted for a few minutes.
• Remove the damper rod bolt using the special tools and 7 mm
hexagon wrench.
& 09940-34520: “T” handle
09940-34531: Attachment “A”
• Remove the damper rod
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4 and rebound spring
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5.
Do not operate the brake lever while the caliper is
removed.

Suzuki GS500E Specifications

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