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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: jefferygs500 on February 13, 2005, 06:15:28 AM

Title: Maintenance!
Post by: jefferygs500 on February 13, 2005, 06:15:28 AM
Hey People, I am 16 years old and just bought my first bike from a good friend, It's a 1991 Gs500E, I got all the fenders and tank off it and sending it away to get painted. While everything is off what do you guys think i should check.. and look for to see if everything is all rite. I am pretty good around bikes soo help me out. It has 35000 kms soo, i think i should check some stuff out. Thanks Guys Jeff
Title: Maintenance!
Post by: cummuterguy on February 13, 2005, 06:43:10 AM
Ok, that's approx 21k miles so if you are unsure about what has been done before, you'll need to plan on checking your valve clearances, clean/adjust the chain, check the air filter, oil change, check tire psi. You may also want to synch the carbs.

Congrats on your new bike, good choice :thumb:  You'll find lots of help here on how-to's, add-ons and also riding tips etc, as I'm guessing this is your first street bike. :cheers:
Title: Maintenance!
Post by: scratch on February 13, 2005, 09:22:04 AM
Welcome!

I'd add: new sparkplugs, change brake fluid and fork oil; check battery fluid levels.

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