Hi guys, new to the group. Getting my Suzuki gs 500 2000 delivered tomorrow and It runs fine but when It gets wet It wont start...i know electrical problems are hard to find but where should i look first?


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Is it turning over? If it is turning over, then check the spark plug and plug boots. Check if they're cracked or not seated properly.



If it isn't even turning over, check out the connections to the starter solenoid, to the right of the battery.

Yep - something in the ignition system. Next time it's dry and starts, try spraying water out of a bottle on various parts of the system (starting with the crank trigger area on the right side of the motor). Don't drown it though! A little bit of water won't hurt anything, and it might make your motor sputter when you get close.

Just got bike...found problem straight away...hace a look. Some people have no clue what theyre doing.

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Yes the missing  badge. Mine was missing as well. On 4 out of 6. Only one of 4 had the wet starting issues.
Aaron

How much does a whole case go for?

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Quote from: Henxo on November 12, 2017, 10:48:59 AM
How much does a whole case go for?

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just the cover? someone here makes replacements for them.

If you can't find the billet ones or whatnot, perhaps the emblem would suffice. Such as
http://www.oneidasuzuki.com/store/parts-accessories/emblem-crankcase-cover-gs500f-2004-06.html
Aaron

Looking for whole thing as its in pretty bad condition.

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Shortly after I bought my GS I replaced that cover with a new one as well. Any motorcycle part website that sells OEM would be a good place to purchase from. My favorite is Motosport.com

Chuck81 on this board sells a version of the cover in solid aluminum. It doesn't have the hole in it so no need for the Suzuki emblem sticker over it.
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=59323.0

You can order the original from any Suzuki parts dealer. For example Bike Bandit has the signal generator cover for $37.95 and the emblem sticker that goes over it for $16.29
https://www.bikebandit.com/oem-parts/2006-suzuki-gs500f/o/m9752?a=1#sch510172