HI I am new to the forum and just got an 06 GS500F. I wasn't able to get the owners manual with the bike, and had a couple of questions.
What grade fuel do I need to run?
When do I need to use the choke?
Thanks
Graham
Welcome, congrats on the new bike!
Fuel, just run the cheap stuff. Do a search for "octane".. you'll find about a dozen threads discussing premium vs. regular gas. In the end, buying premium for the GS is just a waste of money.
As for the choke, that depends on your bike (which is lean from the factory, I'd recommend you rejet it) and the ambient temperature. Usually when I start my bike in the morning, I have to use the choke for about the first minute or less of riding, and then she idles right where she should. With a rejet, your warmup time will drop.
Now that you've got guidelines, try a search for both of those terms, you'll find a wealth of information from other members, not just idiots like me!
Enjoy the bike, and keep the shiny side up!
Thanks. I will do some searching around. I am still in break in < 250 miles. It all is new to me, but I like the bike. The engine has a more classic feel to it than some other bikes I have ridden. I especially like the exhaust, what a great tone.
Graham