Sticking slide and holes in the rubber diaphragm

[DanUK]

Okay so i was playing around with the carbs the other night and i noticed that i have a small pin hole in one of my rubber diaphragms and 2 pin holes in the other rubber diaphragm. I also noticed that one slide is sticking a bit, when i push it up it comes down a little bit then stops for a milisecond and then starts again, where as the other slide comes down smooth. My bike runs quite well at the moment but i was wondering whether this could cause a problem. Thanks Dan.

[the mole]

Yes.

[ben2go]

Change both diaphragms and pull the slide guides and inspect them.Some people use 2 stroke oil to lube the guides.

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=24036.0

[DanUK]

where would i buy just the diaphragms? Is it a buy second hand carbs off ebay job? Or get them straight from suzuki?

[ben2go]

where would i buy just the diaphragms? Is it a buy second hand carbs off ebay job? Or get them straight from suzuki?

I can't find any cheaper aftermarket ones so Suzuki is the best choice.The part number is 482459-001 and bike bandit website has them for $23.27.Check your local Suzuki shop first.Sometimes they have them for a price that will beat shipping cost.Most places online are gonna charge a minimum of $7 shipping on small items.

[sledge]

Errr........you can get them in the uk. NRP carbs list them for £26 each.....about a tenner less than the dealers charge.

http://www.nrp-carbs.co.uk/suzuki_carburettor_diaphragms.htm

[DanUK]

that site says for the gs500 89-01 mines an 04 bike, did the diaphragms change at all?

[DanUK]

Also i just found this one on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180688517212

should do the same job as the suzuki dealers ones , just a bit cheaper. Or would you stick to oem parts?

[RichDesmond]

Also i just found this one on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180688517212

should do the same job as the suzuki dealers ones , just a bit cheaper. Or would you stick to oem parts?

Stick to OEM if the price difference isn't much.

[ben2go]

Errr........you can get them in the uk. NRP carbs list them for £26 each.....about a tenner less than the dealers charge.

http://www.nrp-carbs.co.uk/suzuki_carburettor_diaphragms.htm

Sledge has the hook ups in the UK. 

Didn't realize the UK in DanUK stood for United Kingdom.I was thinking University of Kentucky.Sorry bout that mix up.