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[Sodemuk]

Hello all you loveable gs500 enthusiasts. I recently got myself an 89 gs500. But after alot of research I couldn't find any gs500 like mine? Mine has double headlamps and a fairing kit like none other? Anyone know about this? Hoping some expert can tell me more

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[Sodemuk]

Hello all you loveable gs500 enthusiasts. I recently got myself an 89 gs500. But after alot of research I couldnt find any gs500 like mine? Mine has double headlamps and a fairing kit like none other? Anyone know about this? Hoping some expert can tell me more

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[Char]

Hi everyone,

I just purchased a GS as my first bike this week. I've been browsing the forums and going through the Clynes manual researching what to do before I start riding for the season.

The bike is a '98 with 48k kms. Doesn't seem to have any major issues, but I am a little concerned about the aftermarket exhaust. While driving it back after purchase (solid 1hr highway trip) it was pointed out to me that the throttle seemed to stay high when coming to idle. I'm thinking it may not have been rejetted after the exhaust was put on. It also seems to idle a little rough around 1k rpm even after an hour of putting around.

I'm looking at taking the carb out to rejet it since I have no clue if it's been done. I'm having a bit of a hard time finding a Canadian source for parts to rebuild the carb. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but the parts I need are all the o-rings, e-rings, float gaskets, main jets and pilot jets, right? Furthermore, I don't know what kind of exhaust has been put on it, other that it's a Hindle. Should I be looking to put a 150 main jet on it as indicated for many other exhausts in the rejetting FAQ?

Cheers,

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[Char]

Hi everyone,

I just purchased a GS as my first bike this week. I've been browsing the forums and going through the Clynes manual researching what to do before I start riding for the season.

The bike is a '98 with 48k kms. Doesn't seem to have any major issues, but I am a little concerned about the aftermarket exhaust. While driving it back after purchase (solid 1hr highway trip) it was pointed out to me that the throttle seemed to stay high when coming to idle. I'm thinking it may not have been rejetted after the exhaust was put on. It also seems to idle a little rough around 1k rpm even after an hour of putting around.

I'm looking at taking the carb out to rejet it since I have no clue if it's been done. I'm having a bit of a hard time finding a Canadian source for parts to rebuild the carb. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but the parts I need are all the o-rings, e-rings, float gaskets, main jets and pilot jets, right? Furthermore, I don't know what kind of exhaust has been put on it, other that it's a Hindle. Should I be looking to put a 150 main jet on it as indicated for many other exhausts in the rejetting FAQ?

Cheers,

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[Char]

Hi everyone,

I just purchased a GS as my first bike this week. I've been browsing the forums and going through the Clymer manual researching what to do before I start riding for the season.

The bike is a '98 with 48k kms. Doesn't seem to have any major issues, but I am a little concerned about the aftermarket exhaust. While driving it back after purchase (solid 1hr highway trip) it was pointed out to me that the throttle seemed to stay high when coming to idle. I'm thinking it may not have been rejetted after the exhaust was put on. It also seems to idle a little rough around 1k rpm even after an hour of putting around.

I'm looking at taking the carb out to rejet it since I have no clue if it's been done. I'm having a bit of a hard time finding a Canadian source for parts to rebuild the carb. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but the parts I need are all the o-rings, e-rings, float gaskets, main jets and pilot jets, right? Furthermore, I don't know what kind of exhaust has been put on it, other than it's a Hindle. Should I be looking to put a 150 main jet on it as indicated for many other exhausts in the rejetting FAQ?

Cheers,

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[Char]

Hi everyone,

I just purchased a GS as my first bike this week. I've been browsing the forums and going through the Clymer manual researching what to do before I start riding for the season.

The bike is a '98 with 48k kms. Doesn't seem to have any major issues, but I am a little concerned about the aftermarket exhaust. While driving it back after purchase (solid 1hr highway trip) it was pointed out to me that the throttle seemed to stay high when coming to idle. I'm thinking it may not have been rejetted after the exhaust was put on. It also seems to idle a little rough around 1k rpm even after an hour of putting around.

I'm looking at taking the carb out to rejet it since I have no clue if it's been done. I'm having a bit of a hard time finding a Canadian source for parts to rebuild the carb. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but the parts I need are all the o-rings, e-rings, float gaskets, main jets and pilot jets, right? Furthermore, I don't know what kind of exhaust has been put on it, other than it's a Hindle. Should I be looking to put a 150 main jet on it as indicated for many other exhausts in the rejetting FAQ?

Cheers,

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[89gS500_Kirk]

So I have been having electrical issues since last year. I finally figured out that when the turn signal relay is plugged in the 20 amp fuse DOES NOT blow. But when it is plugged in the fuse blows. I have 2 different relays and they both cause the same issue. Do you think I just have 2 bad relays or does anyone know if there may be another issue/short somewhere else? Thanks in advance

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[89gS500_Kirk]

So I have been having electrical issues since last year. I finally figured out that when the turn signal relay is plugged in the 20 amp fuse DOES NOT blow. But when it is plugged in the fuse blows. I have 2 different relays and they both cause the same issue. Do you think I just have 2 bad relays or does anyone know if there may be another issue/short somewhere else? Thanks in advance

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[89gS500_Kirk]

So I have been having electrical issues since last year. I finally figured out that when the turn signal relay is plugged in the 20 amp fuse DOES NOT blow. But when it is plugged in the fuse blows. I have 2 different relays and they both cause the same issue. Do you think I just have 2 bad relays or does anyone know if there may be another issue/short somewhere else? Thanks in advance

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[89gS500_Kirk]

So I have been having electrical issues since last year. I finally figured out that when the turn signal relay is plugged in the 20 amp fuse DOES NOT blow. But when it is plugged in the fuse blows. I have 2 different relays and they both cause the same issue. Do you think I just have 2 bad relays or does anyone know if there may be another issue/short somewhere else? Thanks in advance

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[89gS500_Kirk]

I have been having some issues with wiring, FI ALLY figured out where the short was and fixed it. However when I try to start my bike nothing happens not even a click on the starter relay. The fuse and diode are all brand new. If I short out the starter relat it tries to turn over. My first question is I am not sure if I have the wires hooked properly on the relay can anyone show me a pic or how to attach the wires properly? I have an 89 so my relay is without the fuse it just has 2 screw studs and 2 tabs for the wires to plug in to. Thanks for any help

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[Forbsey]

Hey everyone one, so yesterday I had new rubber installed and when I was putting everything back together I must've left a front caliper bolt finger tight.
So this morning on my way into work it decided to leap off of my bike!
I need to get a replacement to safely get home tonight, and luckily there's a fastenal down the street from my work.
Does anyone know what size of bolt I need for a replacement?
I've scoured the forums all morning to no avail. What I have found that it's a 14mm hex head, with 8mm threads, and a 1mm pitch, but I can not find the bolt length anywhere.

Can anyone confirm or correct the info I have?

Thank you so much

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[Forbsey]

Hey everyone one, so yesterday I had new rubber installed and when I was putting everything back together I must've left a front caliper bolt finger tight.
So this morning on my way into work it decided to leap off of my bike!
I need to get a replacement to safely get home tonight, and luckily there's a fastenal down the street from my work.
Does anyone know what size of bolt I need for a replacement?
I've scoured the forums all morning to no avail. What I have found that it's a 14mm hex head, with 8mm threads, and a 1mm pitch, but I can not find the bolt length anywhere.

Can anyone confirm or correct the info I have?

Thank you so much

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[Forbsey]

Hey everyone one, so yesterday I had new rubber installed and when I was putting everything back together I must've left a front caliper bolt finger tight.
So this morning on my way into work it decided to leap off of my bike!
I need to get a replacement to safely get home tonight, and luckily there's a fastenal down the street from my work.
Does anyone know what size of bolt I need for a replacement?
I've scoured the forums all morning to no avail. What I have found that it's a 14mm hex head, with 8mm threads, and a 1mm pitch, but I can not find the bolt length anywhere.

Can anyone confirm or correct the info I have?

Thank you so much

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[Forbsey]

Hey everyone,
Does anybody know the size of the front caliper bolts? I lost one on my way to work, and need a replacement to get me home. I'm going to order a set of oem ones off ebay, but that doesn't help me get home tonight lol.
Any help is appreciated
Thank you

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[Renrobin]

Hey all! I am Ren and I'm new here, new to motorcycles, and new to putting them back together. Last week I picked up a used 2004 gs with 9,000 miles for under $1000. Great deal! Only catch was I had to put her back together as the previous owner wanted to do a cafe racer mod, but bought a Ducati instead. Long story short, I'm good for everything except the wiring harness. I'm having difficulty figuring out how everything is supposed to fit in the bikes tiny frame. I do have a manual and I've been following along faithfully, but wiring is all new to me. I honestly think a decent resolution photo or two would help me dramatically. Thanks for taking time to read this!

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[Renrobin]

Hey all! I am Ren and I'm new here, new to motorcycles, and new to putting them back together. Last week I picked up a used 2004 gs with 9,000 miles for under $1000. Great deal! Only catch was I had to put her back together as the previous owner wanted to do a cafe racer mod, but bought a Ducati instead. Long story short, I'm good for everything except the wiring harness. I'm having difficulty figuring out how everything is supposed to fit in the bikes tiny frame. I do have a manual and I've been following along faithfully, but wiring is all new to me. I honestly think a decent resolution photo or two would help me dramatically. Thanks for taking time to read this!

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[Renrobin]

Hey all! I am Ren and I'm new here, new to motorcycles, and new to putting them back together. Last week I picked up a used 2004 gs with 9,000 miles for under $1000. Great deal! Had to reassemble from ground up. Long story short, I'm good for everything except the wiring harness. I'm having difficulty figuring out how everything is supposed to fit in the bikes tiny frame. I do have a manual and I've been following along faithfully, but wiring is all new to me. I honestly think a decent resolution photo or two would help me dramatically. Thanks for taking time to read this!

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[Renrobin]

Hey all! I am Ren and I'm new here, new to motorcycles, and new to putting them back together. Last week I picked up a used 2004 gs with 9,000 miles for under $1000. Great deal! Had to reassemble from ground up. Long story short, I'm good for everything except the wiring harness. I'm having difficulty figuring out how everything is supposed to fit in the bikes tiny frame. I do have a manual and I've been following along faithfully, but wiring is all new to me. I honestly think a decent resolution photo or two would help me dramatically. Thanks for taking time to read this!

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[Renrobin]

Hey all! I am Ren and I'm new here, new to motorcycles, and new to putting them back together. Last week I picked up a used 2004 gs with 9,000 miles for under $1000. Great deal! Had to reassemble from ground up. Long story short, I'm good for everything except the wiring harness. I'm having difficulty figuring out how everything is supposed to fit in the bikes tiny frame. I do have a manual and I've been following along faithfully, but wiring is all new to me. I honestly think a decent resolution photo or two would help me dramatically. Thanks for taking time to read this!

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