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Suzuki rg500 User Manual

Suzuki rg500
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RG500 Service Manual
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01 General Information
01-01 Fuel, Oil & Coolant Recommendation
01-02 Breaking-In Procedures, Cylinder Identification
01-03 Special Materials
01-04
01-05 Precaution & General Instruction
01-06 Specifications
01-07
02 Maintenance
02-01 Periodic Maintenance Schedule
02-02 Lubrication Points
02-03 Battery, Engine Bolds & Nuts
02-04 Head, Cylinder & Muffler; Air Cleaner
02-05 Spark Plugs
02-06 Carburetors
02-07 Fuel Lines
02-08 Oil Pump; Clutch
02-09 Transmission Oil
02-10 Cooling System
02-11 Drive Train
02-12 Brakes
02-13
02-14
02-15 Tires
02-16 Steering; Front Fork; Rear Suspension
02-17 Chassis Bolts & Nuts
02-18
03 Engine
03-01 Engine Components Removable with Engine in Place
03-02 Engine Removal and Reinstallation
03-03
03-04
03-05
03-06
03-07
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Suzuki rg500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Displacement498 cc
Bore x Stroke56.0 mm x 50.6 mm
Transmission6-speed
Front suspensionTelescopic forks
Front brakesDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Dry weight154 kg
Fuel capacity22 liters
IgnitionElectronic
Engine typeLiquid-cooled, two-stroke, square-four
Power95 hp @ 9, 500 rpm
Frame typeAluminum
Rear suspensionFull Floater
CarburetionMikuni VM34SS
Rear suspension typeMonoshock
TiresRear: 130/80-18

Summary

General Information

Fuel, Oil & Coolant Recommendation

Recommendations for fuel, oil, and coolant types and usage for the RG500 motorcycle.

Breaking-In Procedures, Cylinder Identification

Procedures for breaking in the engine and identifying engine cylinders.

Special Materials

List of special materials required for maintenance and repair tasks.

Precaution & General Instruction

Important precautions and general instructions for safe operation and maintenance.

Specifications

Technical specifications and data for the RG500 motorcycle.

Maintenance

Periodic Maintenance Schedule

Schedule for regular maintenance tasks based on mileage or time intervals.

Lubrication Points

Identification of key lubrication points on the motorcycle for proper maintenance.

Battery, Engine Bolds & Nuts

Maintenance procedures related to the battery and tightening of engine bolts and nuts.

Head, Cylinder & Muffler; Air Cleaner

Maintenance for cylinder head, muffler, and air cleaner components.

Spark Plugs

Inspection, maintenance, and replacement procedures for spark plugs.

Carburetors

Maintenance and adjustment procedures for the motorcycle's carburetors.

Fuel Lines

Inspection and maintenance of the fuel delivery lines.

Oil Pump; Clutch

Maintenance procedures for the oil pump and clutch systems.

Transmission Oil

Procedures for changing the transmission oil and related checks.

Cooling System

Maintenance and inspection of the motorcycle's cooling system.

Drive Train

Maintenance of the drive train components, including the chain and sprockets.

Brakes

Maintenance and inspection procedures for the front and rear braking systems.

Tires

Inspection and maintenance procedures related to motorcycle tires.

Steering; Front Fork; Rear Suspension

Maintenance of steering, front fork, and rear suspension systems.

Chassis Bolts & Nuts

Recommended tightening torques for chassis bolts and nuts.

Engine

Engine Components Removable with Engine in Place

Identification of engine components that can be removed while the engine is installed.

Engine Removal and Reinstallation

Step-by-step guide for removing and reinstalling the engine assembly.

Engine Disassembly

Detailed instructions for the systematic disassembly of the engine.

Engine Components Inspection & Servicing; Head, Cylinder, Exhaust Valve

Inspection and servicing of key engine components including head, cylinder, and exhaust valve.

Piston

Procedures for inspecting and servicing the piston.

Piston Rings

Procedures for inspecting and servicing the piston rings.

Bearings; Oil Seals; Crankshaft

Inspection and servicing of engine bearings, oil seals, and crankshaft.

Clutch Plates

Inspection and servicing procedures for the clutch plates.

Transmission Gears & Related Parts

Inspection and servicing of transmission gears and associated components.

Countershaft

Inspection and servicing procedures for the engine countershaft.

Drive Shaft

Inspection and servicing procedures for the engine drive shaft.

Engine Reassembly

Step-by-step guide for the systematic reassembly of the engine.

Cooling System

Cooling System

Overview of the engine cooling system and its operation.

Cooling Solution

Details on the correct coolant mixture, properties, and handling.

Radiator & Water Hoses

Maintenance and inspection procedures for the radiator and water hoses.

ThermoStat

Inspection, testing, and replacement of the engine thermostat.

Water Pump

Removal, disassembly, and inspection procedures for the water pump.

Water Temp. Meter & Temp. Gauge

Maintenance and inspection of the water temperature meter and gauge.

Fuel and Lubrication System

Fuel Tank & Fuel Cock

Maintenance and cleaning procedures for the fuel tank and fuel cock.

Carburetor Construction

Detailed diagram and explanation of carburetor construction.

Specifications; I.D. No. Location

Carburetor specifications, identification numbers, and their locations.

Removal & Disassembly

Procedures for removing and disassembling the motorcycle's carburetors.

Needle Valve Inspection

Inspection of the needle valve and seat for wear or damage.

Float Height Adjustment; Reassembly & Mounting

Adjusting float height and reassembling carburetors.

Fuel Level Inspection

Checking the fuel level within the carburetor float bowls.

Balancing Carburetors

Procedures for synchronizing and balancing the motorcycle's carburetors.

Oil Pump Bleeding Air; Checking

Procedures for bleeding air from the oil pump and checking its operation.

Electrical System

Charging System

Description and inspection of the charging system components.

Ignition System

Description and inspection of the ignition system components.

Automatic Exhaust Valve Control Unit & Actuator

Description and maintenance of the automatic exhaust valve control unit and actuator.

Water Temp. Meter

Description and inspection of the water temperature meter.

Oil Gauge

Description and inspection of the oil level gauge.

Lamps

Information and maintenance procedures for motorcycle lamps.

Speedometer

Description and inspection of the speedometer assembly.

Switches

Inspection and troubleshooting of various electrical switches.

Battery

Maintenance, charging, and servicing procedures for the motorcycle battery.

Chassis

Fairing

Construction, removal, and installation of the motorcycle's fairing.

Front Wheel

Construction, removal, inspection, and reassembly of the front wheel.

Front Brake

Construction, removal, and maintenance of the front brake system.

Front Fork

Removal, disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of the front fork.

Steering Stem

Removal, disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of the steering stem.

Rear Brake

Construction, removal, and maintenance of the rear brake system.

Rear Wheel

Construction, removal, inspection, and reassembly of the rear wheel.

Tire & Wheel

Inspection, repair, and mounting procedures for tires and wheels.

Rear Swingarm & Suspension

Construction, removal, inspection, and reassembly of the rear swingarm and suspension.

Servicing Information

Troubleshooting

Guide to diagnosing and resolving common operational problems.

Wiring Diagram

Schematic diagrams of the motorcycle's electrical system.

Cable, Harness & Hose Routing

Diagrams illustrating the correct routing of cables, harnesses, and hoses.

Special Tools

List and identification of special tools required for servicing.

Tightening Torque

Chart of recommended tightening torques for various fasteners.

Service Data

Technical data, specifications, and limits for servicing the motorcycle.

Appendix

3rd/4th Drive Gear & 5th Drive Gears

Information regarding the 3rd/4th and 5th drive gears.

Overflow Pipes Routing

Instructions for the correct routing of carburetor overflow pipes.

Transmission Oil Capacity

Specification for the required transmission oil capacity.

RG500H ('87 Model)

Service Data

Specific service data and specifications for the RG500H ('87 Model).

2nd & 6th Driven Gears

Information regarding the 2nd and 6th driven gears for the RG500H.

Under Cowling Installation

Instructions for installing the under cowling on the RG500H.

Foreword

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