Factory Shop Manual updates needed!

[rcepluch]

I own a '02 GS500 and in '03 I bought the official factory shop manual from Suzuki for $60.00.  Imagine my disappointment when I ripped off the plastic and discovered that it  only covered models through '99.

At the time this was the only version available so i kept it (Part # 99500-34069-03E 9th edition 8/99).  Now I see that they have a new edition out (Part # 99500-34090-03E).

My manual is set up with 8 chapters covering the '89 model, and then chapters 9 through 17 each cover a successive model year from '90 through '99.  

If any one has the new Suzuki shop manual I would really like to obtain copies of the new chapters covering the years 2000 through 2004.  I am assuming that the manual is similar to mine in that they have just added additional chapters at the end to cover the new model years.

I am certainly willing to reimburse anyone for copying and postage costs and a little extra for your trouble.

If anyone can help I would be very thankful. (respond with a PM if you wish)


Bob

[geekonabike]

If nobody else comes through I can eventually send you that.  I'm a little busy at the moment so I don't want to commit right now.  Shipping is all I will need.  (I own a copier I got on EBAY--btw they are very cheap to get there not counting shipping and initial maintenance--and over the two years I've had it I figured I've paid $0.04/page, but the marginal cost is something like $0.004/page.  For a one-time deal I'll give you the copies for free, you being in the gstwin brotherhood and all.)  IIRC what's missing in your manual is only a list of specifications that might have changed from the earlier models listed there, like tank capacity, etc.  I guess it is worth having.

--Mike D.

[geekonabike]

Oops.  I'd better check that mine goes through 2004.  I'm at work now so not sure.  Hence if someone else can help for sure, you might want to go with them.  Sorry!  --Mike D.

[rcepluch]

Hello Mike,

Well, unless you bought your manual from Suzuki very recently you probably have the same edition that I do. (through '99   Part # 99500-34069-03E)

I have an '02 GS500 so I really only need the updated chapters from '00 through '02.

I have just read something on the forum about a supplement to the manual.  However, I called Suzuki and this just covers the '04 model, not the previous models.

I noticed in some of the additional year chapters that there was more information than just specifications.  There are supplemental maintenance procedures and photos for some years.  I know that the carburetors were changed around '01, but not sure if there is any other important changes.

I am not in a hurry at all.  This is just something that is bugging me.  I paid $60.00 for a manual thats not up to date.  And Suzuki can't help me short of selling me a new manual for another $60.00!

So, I would really appreciate it if you could, at your leisure, check the part # on your manual and let me know. Thanks.


Bob

[geekonabike]

I tried to send this privately but it got bounced.  Is your email address in your profile correct?  Text of attempted message follows.  You can reply privately to geekonabike@yahoo.com.

Hi Bob,

We have the same model numbers on our manuals (99500-34090-03-E) but mine has extra sections for other models.  The last such section is section 18, which is titled "GS500EK1/K2 ('01/'02-MODELS)."  If you want I can photocopy this last section, which is 11 pages, all specificiations.  Now Section 9 (GS500EL ('90-MODEL) ) has some diagrams, like cable routing, as does section 10, and maybe some others.  I don't know if each is an "update" and therefore you need each of the preceding updates.  If you want I can photocopy all of that, but it may take longer just because it is a longer job.  Or I can just run the pages through my photocopier on one side, and then let you make your own two-sided copies from them (you may have to sort first), which would be faster but mean a bigger package for you.  It matters not to me really.  Maybe you have some of the earlier sections.  What numbered section does yours end with?  And before I forget, what's your address?

Hoping to hear from you soon.

--Mike Dougherty (a.k.a. geekonabike)
Weatherford OK

[rcepluch]

Hello Mike,

You have just what I need.  This is great.  I will send you an e-mail.  Thanks so much.


Bob