Hello all, my first post and looking forward to riding my GS500e.
I am having a little trouble identifying the bearings I need in my rebuild.
Big end bearings
I think I have identified the big end bearings by using the following markings:
Crankshaft markings: L12R
Crankshaft ID: 2
Main bearings
Crankshaft markings: BBBB
Crank case markings: No idea, can't find case markings
My specific questions are as follows:
1: Does the L12R marking mean the left crank marking has an ID of 1 and the right has an ID of 2. Ie I have to have different bearings for each side?
2: Does anyone have a picture or a more detailed explanation of where I can find the crank case markings? I've looked everywhere (in my mind), can't for the life of me find them.
Many thanks
Matt
Check out the manual http://forum.gs500.pl/ftp/Studi/Suzuki_GS_500_E_F_1989-2009_Service_Manual.pdf (http://forum.gs500.pl/ftp/Studi/Suzuki_GS_500_E_F_1989-2009_Service_Manual.pdf)
Page 74 has the info you're looking for.
Welcome, and good luck with your rebuild!
Crank case markings are in the back side of the block, near swingarm/rear shock