GS500e bearings questions

[mattyabs]

Hello all, my first post and looking forward to riding my GS500e.


I am having a little trouble identifying the bearings I need in my rebuild.


Big end bearings
I think I have identified the big end bearings by using the following markings:
Crankshaft markings: L12R
Crankshaft ID: 2

Main bearings
Crankshaft markings: BBBB
Crank case markings: No idea, can't find case markings

My specific questions are as follows:

1: Does the L12R marking mean the left crank marking has an ID of 1 and the right has an ID of 2. Ie I have to have different bearings for each side?

2: Does anyone have a picture or a more detailed explanation of where I can find the crank case markings? I've looked everywhere (in my mind), can't for the life of me find them.

Many thanks

Matt

[Kilted1]

Check out the manual http://forum.gs500.pl/ftp/Studi/Suzuki_GS_500_E_F_1989-2009_Service_Manual.pdf

Page 74 has the info you're looking for.

Welcome, and good luck with your rebuild!

[Armandorf]

Crank case markings are in the back side of the block, near swingarm/rear shock