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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: Jay on July 23, 2004, 08:06:52 AM

Title: 2001 GS 500 - Need Help
Post by: Jay on July 23, 2004, 08:06:52 AM
Title: 2001 GS 500 - Need Help
Post by: Hi-T on July 23, 2004, 08:52:08 AM
Alot the stuff you mentioned is pretty basic, routine and easy to take care of. The more you ride, the more you'll get the "feel" for when somthing is off- so it's good for you to check everything you mentioned and make sure it's in spec.

However, if your bike only has 2600 mile on it- you probably don't need to worry about the valves yet-  My 2001 went 16,000 miles before it's first check and they were only one shim size off on two valves.
Title: 2001 GS 500 - Need Help
Post by: perfdrug on July 23, 2004, 08:59:24 AM
ya, i'd wager most of that stuff is unneccesary. i'd make sure your forks aren't leaking, change the oil, clean the chain real well, adjust idle if neccesary, pull the plugs to make sure they're the correct color, and make sure your tires are in good condition/properly aired. those should pretty much get you running well and you should be able to tell if there are any other problems.

damn, you've got way too many things listed. 2600 miles is still infancy.
Title: 2001 GS 500 - Need Help
Post by: Stephen072774 on July 23, 2004, 09:12:18 AM
I bought a 2001 with 1600 miles on it, I bought a clymer manual and checked all those things myself.  I haven't checked the valves yet, I'm gonna wait until about 10,000 miles.  I'm at 3700 now.

BTW, you really need to learn the simple things like adjusting your idle, most of the things you listed are very simple tasks, you don't need to pay a dealer for that.  That what this forum is for... asking 'How do I..."
Title: 2001 GS 500 - Need Help
Post by: Richard UK on July 23, 2004, 09:56:56 AM
i wouldn't bother messing with the swing arm bearings after such a low mileage
Title: 2001 GS 500 - Need Help
Post by: Jay on July 23, 2004, 06:41:59 PM
Hi

Thanks a lot for your valuable feed backs. Really appreciate it.

As Stephen072774 suggested, I bought a clymer manual and now will do all the check and inspects myself.

That leaves only engine oil / filter change and spark plugs.

Thanks once again,
Title: 2001 GS 500 - Need Help
Post by: pantablo on July 24, 2004, 12:54:07 AM
Quote from: Jay

That leaves only engine oil ,

http://www.gstwin.com/oil_change.htm
Title: 2001 GS 500 - Need Help
Post by: Diderich on July 25, 2004, 07:23:45 AM
careful, my '01 needed some shims at 4k...
Title: 2001 GS 500 - Need Help
Post by: mjm on July 25, 2004, 09:11:38 AM
Quote from: Diderichcareful, my '01 needed some shims at 4k...

On my 2001 I checked the valves at 600 - one was tight, 4000 and a different one was tight, 7000 all was well and at 10,000 one more was tight.  Way different than the 1980 GS 450 I owned back in the dark ages - did all the checks and never had one out of adjustment in over 15,000 miles
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