I'm picking up a '96 GS500e tonight and the owner cannot locate the owner's manual.  I've been searching the net, but keep getting maintenance manuals (I already have Clymers)  Anyone know where I can get an owner's manual?  Thanks.

I got one from ebay, well actually my dad got it on ebay as a birthday present for me.  Just have to be patient to find one there

Quote from: manofthefield on July 29, 2007, 03:00:58 PM
I got one from ebay, well actually my dad got it on ebay as a birthday present for me.  Just have to be patient to find one there

thanks for the tip.

I am suprised that Suzuki does not make them available as a free download, liability thing.
I have never seen them in any online parts listing for purchase.

Factory owner's manuals are useful- mine for the Concours leaves out a lot of stuff though.  Also it is written in Japanglish sometimes. 

I use Haynes for the Shadow, it is all right, but it has mistakes too- you can't remove and replace the starter unless you remove the starter cover plate and gears, the starter doesn't just "slip out".   

But all are useful, for basic information, like torques and the order of work.

The owners handbook and manual both have part numbers dependent on the year of the bike and the language they are printed in, both are available as "spares" from any Suzuki dealer.

Hi there GS500girl,
I'll be at a vintage Japanese motorcycle show here in central PA in three weeks and can look for one there for you. If it's under $10 plus shipping, you want me to buy it for you and send it to you?
I see owners manuals there a lot.
Let me know,
Yours,
Todd

I never needed one.

The part no` of  my service manual is printed on the last page. 99500-34068-01E. (9th Edition in English).
I cant find the owners handbook but the number will be printed in there somewhere.

Quote from: Trwhouse on July 31, 2007, 08:11:39 AM
Hi there GS500girl,
I'll be at a vintage Japanese motorcycle show here in central PA in three weeks and can look for one there for you. If it's under $10 plus shipping, you want me to buy it for you and send it to you?
I see owners manuals there a lot.
Let me know,
Yours,
Todd

HI Todd.  At that price I'll take you up on that offer.  Thanks for looking for me!
Annette

Hi Annette,
I will let you know what I find there. If I see one, I will buy it for you.
Best wishes,
Todd

i never need it the one that came with my 05, but now that my mechanic needs it, I can't find the damn thing 

shucks

Quote from: Trwhouse on August 04, 2007, 01:23:38 PM
Hi Annette,
I will let you know what I find there. If I see one, I will buy it for you.
Best wishes,
Todd

Thanks Todd.  If you find one, just pm me. 
Annette

What in the sam hell does your mechanic need with your owner's manual??? 

Quote from: Chuck on August 04, 2007, 05:27:23 PM
What in the sam hell does your mechanic need with your owner's manual??? 

I don't really know if this forum allows this or not, but here it is: (download link removed)

It is the Haynes Manual to the gs500 up to '97, but I think it can easily be used to every other model after that.


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