Can somebody list me all the bolt sizes the GS500 uses. I plan on working on my bike this weekend, to save myself some $300 in stealership fees. With teh GS being my primary vehicle I do not want to get stuck needing a specific size wrench/socket with the bike in inoperable status. I plan on doing the 4000mile service, everythign seems easy in it, except for the valve clearance check. Please help a college noob save some $$
Thanks.
whats a good lubricant to oil the rear swingarms?, and where is the other brake fluid master cylinder?
Every 4000 miles (6000 km)
* Check battery electrolyte level and condition
* Inspect spark plugs; regap or replace if necessary
* Tighten cylinder head nuts and exhaust pipe bolts
* Inspect valve clearance; adjust if necessary
* Inspect all fuel lines for deterioration and leakage
* (California models) Inspect evaporation canister and vapor lines
* Change engine oil and replace filter
* Check engine idle speed; adjust to 1200 rpm if necessary
* Check clutch adjustment; adjust if necessary
* Check drive chain tension; adjust if necessary
* Inspect all brake hoses for chaffing, cracks or leakage
* Check brake fluid levels in both master cylinders; add fluid if necessary
* Check brake pad wear
* Inspect tire condition and air pressure
* Check steering operation; adjust if necessary
* Check operation of front forks
* Check rear suspension operation
* Check all chassis bolts and nuts for tightness; tighten if necessary
* Check all cable adjustments; adjust if necessary
* Check throttle grip operation, play and adjustment
* Check headlight aim, adjust if necessary
* check front and rear brake light switch operation
* Lubricate rear suspension linkage and swing arm bearings
Standard set of metric socket wrenches between 6 and 22mm is all you'll need. The most common ones I use are 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, and 22mm. I also use a set of metric allen wrenches. The 19mm and 22mm ones are typically only used on the axle nuts and bolts.
The rear brake master cylinder is under the seat, behind the battery box.
r3
since he's checking the fluid, he's looking for the reservoir.
alpha prett much nailed. it . the allien heads on the valve cover are #6 make sure thats what you use . nothing bigger or smaller you dont want to strip the dang thang !!! make sure you have the valve clearce tool . if you have not downloaded kerrys valve check video do it !!!!! it will pretty much tell you any thing you need to know and it will make things sooooo much easyer for sure ! i know cuz thats what i did when i did my first service ...
I'll ammend my post up top and here as well.
You might also need some 6mm and 8mm socket wrenches for the engine side casings.