Just got a 2001 GS 500 (6500 miles) for my first bike. Bike runs wonderfully and I have put about 500 miles on it this month, it was inspected cleanly and had an oil change. Unfortunatly there was no manual. I ordered a Clymer manual (through this site via amazon) but it hasn't arrived yet, so I have two questions. 1. What position should I leave the Fuel petcock in at night when the bike is parked? 2. Since I know nothing about the maintenance history of this bike what sorts of things should I look for? I want to make sure I take pristine care of it since it was very well cared for by the previous owner. 3. do I need to do anything special to change the air filter or can I just pop a new K and N filter in there?
Thanks everyone
1) Leave it in the ON position. The ON & RES positions don't allow fuel to flow unless the engine is running. The PRIme position bypasses all that ... which can be problematic if you have a stuck float, etc.
2) Take a look through the regular maintenance schedule (HERE (http://www.gstwin.com/maintenance_info.htm)) and take care of anything that doesn't seem "up-to-snuff". Then you can "reset the counter".
3) You can drop a new K&N in, but if you don't rejet you should install the restrictor ring. (See this page (http://www.bbburma.net/K&N_AirFilter.htm).)
Thanks so much! Does the restrictor ring come with the filter or do you have to buy that seperately?
It came with mine
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Quote from: DocFree on June 04, 2006, 06:25:10 PMDoes the restrictor ring come with the filter or do you have to buy that seperately?
Quote from: Reddog787 on June 04, 2006, 07:22:17 PMIt came with mine
Same here - it came in the box.