Folks, I am looking forward to you guys for your input and advice. I recently acquired a 2000 GS500E with ~5900 miles and not much history except that it's running and in good condition :)
So far:
1- Changed Engine Oil/Filter
2-Replaced/bled brake fluid for front/rear
3-Lubed Clutch/Throttle cables, adjusted free play on clutch
4-Cleaned Chain, still need to adjust it(chain slack should be between 0.8-1.2 inches, correct?)
5-Replaced battery
6-Tightened all bolts
Questions What else should I be paying attention to or doing? Any other basic maintenance I should be doing or looking at?
I am going to look at Air filter and spark plugs, though they look in good condition. Thanks guys :bowdown:
Have you checked out the wiki yet? Most of the general maintenance tasks are noted there along with general intervals. For the record, they are also noted in either a Clymer's or Haynes manual...
http://wiki.gstwins.com/index.php?n=Main.Maintenance (http://wiki.gstwins.com/index.php?n=Main.Maintenance)
Thanks very much. I have looked at Wiki religiously and that's how I did all of the above tasks :)
Was asking if I should stick to mileage or year as indicator in terms of replacing things?
Some are mileage based. Others are time based. Still others are as needed.