Okay so i was playing around with the carbs the other night and i noticed that i have a small pin hole in one of my rubber diaphragms and 2 pin holes in the other rubber diaphragm. I also noticed that one slide is sticking a bit, when i push it up it comes down a little bit then stops for a milisecond and then starts again, where as the other slide comes down smooth. My bike runs quite well at the moment but i was wondering whether this could cause a problem. Thanks Dan.
Yes.
Change both diaphragms and pull the slide guides and inspect them.Some people use 2 stroke oil to lube the guides.
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=24036.0
where would i buy just the diaphragms? Is it a buy second hand carbs off ebay job? Or get them straight from suzuki?
Quote from: DanUK on July 15, 2011, 09:43:10 AM
where would i buy just the diaphragms? Is it a buy second hand carbs off ebay job? Or get them straight from suzuki?
I can't find any cheaper aftermarket ones so Suzuki is the best choice.The part number is 482459-001 and bike bandit website has them for $23.27.Check your local Suzuki shop first.Sometimes they have them for a price that will beat shipping cost.Most places online are gonna charge a minimum of $7 shipping on small items.
Errr........you can get them in the uk. NRP carbs list them for £26 each.....about a tenner less than the dealers charge.
http://www.nrp-carbs.co.uk/suzuki_carburettor_diaphragms.htm
that site says for the gs500 89-01 mines an 04 bike, did the diaphragms change at all?
Also i just found this one on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180688517212 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180688517212)
should do the same job as the suzuki dealers ones , just a bit cheaper. Or would you stick to oem parts?
Quote from: DanUK on July 15, 2011, 01:52:25 PM
Also i just found this one on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180688517212 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180688517212)
should do the same job as the suzuki dealers ones , just a bit cheaper. Or would you stick to oem parts?
Stick to OEM if the price difference isn't much.
Quote from: sledge on July 15, 2011, 12:08:18 PM
Errr........you can get them in the uk. NRP carbs list them for £26 each.....about a tenner less than the dealers charge.
http://www.nrp-carbs.co.uk/suzuki_carburettor_diaphragms.htm
Sledge has the hook ups in the UK. :icon_rolleyes:
Didn't realize the UK in DanUK stood for United Kingdom.I was thinking University of Kentucky.Sorry bout that mix up. :icon_rolleyes: