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Maintenance questions for new to me 2000 GS500E

Started by maverickfhs, July 18, 2016, 08:36:09 AM

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maverickfhs

Folks, I am looking forward to you guys for your input and advice. I recently acquired a 2000 GS500E with ~5900 miles and not much history except that it's running and in good condition :)

So far:

1- Changed Engine Oil/Filter

2-Replaced/bled brake fluid for front/rear

3-Lubed Clutch/Throttle cables, adjusted free play on clutch

4-Cleaned Chain, still need to adjust it(chain slack should be between 0.8-1.2 inches, correct?)

5-Replaced battery

6-Tightened all bolts

Questions What else should I be paying attention to or doing? Any other basic maintenance I should be doing or looking at?

I am going to look at Air filter and spark plugs, though they look in good condition.  Thanks guys  :bowdown:

jdoorn14

Have you checked out the wiki yet? Most of the general maintenance tasks are noted there along with general intervals. For the record, they are also noted in either a Clymer's or Haynes manual...

http://wiki.gstwins.com/index.php?n=Main.Maintenance
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maverickfhs

Thanks very much. I have looked at Wiki religiously and that's how I did all of the above tasks :)

Was asking if I should stick to mileage or year as indicator in terms of replacing things?

jdoorn14

Some are mileage based. Others are time based. Still others are as needed.
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