Hey everyone, just bought a new 2004 gs500f, i didnt get an owners manual with it. Just wondering when valve clearances should be checked, was talking to a neighbour of mine with a bike. He said to check em at about 500-800km during the break in period. Also, does anyone know where i can get a shop manual for this kind of bike?
thx

Not sure about the service intervals for the valve clearance, I do not have a manual near me at this time.

For a Clymer manual, try this link at the top of the page: Buy a Repair Manual

you can actually find the Maintenace Schedule on this here site.

Valve clearance check is part of the initial 1000 km / 600 mi check.

Quote from: airbrushHey everyone, just bought a new 2004 gs500f, i didnt get an owners manual with it. Just wondering when valve clearances should be checked, was talking to a neighbour of mine with a bike. He said to check em at about 500-800km during the break in period. Also, does anyone know where i can get a shop manual for this kind of bike?
thx

Tell that dealer to go get you an owners manual    Did they say they lost it or something?  

they did have an owners manual.... in french , doesnt do me much good as I dont speak french!! They are supposed to be getting me one.

Quote from: airbrushthey did have an owners manual.... in french , doesnt do me much good as I dont speak french!! They are supposed to be getting me one.

Ha Ha You should have thought of that before you joined France.... Chicken.... Baaaaa buck buck buck....
Oh BTW "Je me souviens..." Guess what they remember.... They remember how we suffered trying to read stupid french signs... I feel your pain... sorta... Used to live in Toronto...
Cool.
Srinath.

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Is the clymer manual accurate for the 2004 model? Was there any major changes since then?

On my 2002 they did not do the valves at first service.  They said it's a waste of money.  Had them checked at 8K miles and they only 2 were a little off. After 8K they went off big time probably about 13K and I had them done at 15.5K.  I would have them checked about every 6K if you are cautious type.  Otherwise keep going until it starts to run lousy.

how much  should i be chared to get my valve check???

i dont want to go and bre charges like 100 dollars and get ripped off