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Dizzledan:
I thought since more and more members are making excellent videos, it'd be nice to put them all together in one place to make searching easier.
PM me if you find a worthwhile GS500 tutorial and I'll update the list.

All of these videos are presented with no warranty or guarantee of any kind. They are meant to be used as a visual aide only, not as a service manual replacement. If you need a service manual, purchase one through this link (the site gets a donation):
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0892878339/gstwincom


Looking for a specific process? Hit 'control+f' and type in the keywords to search the page


Kerry's Valve Adjusting Shim video:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2015554469142545363

Fork Seal Replacement:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cSYiIl8gQk

Replacing Rear Brake Pads:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdxkIgnrolI

Replacing Clutch Lever:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-yM57FL99U

Replacing Brake Lever:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAWh85DXkfM

How to get the bike on Center-Stand:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWi7zgBYEsU

Quick Adjustment of the Rear Suspension:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VHKrV7kIGM

Removing front wheel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcwHQw7Ou20

Clutch fiber/spring replacement:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUgg2UN3gC4

Valve Removal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOAGx1867sk&context=C37774c5ADOEgsToPDskKg71t1i6d-OmLfjzOfzpWY

Piston Removal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj0bSp8jF24

Engine Top End Rebuild pt. 1- Cylinder Head Removal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X0VwcdZq7M&context=C39afdd1ADOEgsToPDskJ-lQJ_EtrQcMsoqKTE-rP6

Engine Top End Rebuild pt. 2- Cylinder Head:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpLOZOhclSY&context=C3bc6373ADOEgsToPDskLhyy5zcPMr7ryobW8FxHf8

Engine Top End Rebuild pt. 3- Cylinder Block (Jug):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1bm-bJvZJ8&context=C3d5e5a0ADOEgsToPDskKg71t1i6d-OmLfjzOfzpWY

Engine Top End Rebuild pt. 4- Final Assembly:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmfkhLE0Cog&context=C3a64c30ADOEgsToPDskLUZYPCGR41sE6zAhiPTR5R

Compression Test:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PH0BnemyPQ

Valve Clearance Check:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4vRm9xADa8

Clutch Seal Replacement:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrvPt15CM-M

Oil and Filter Change:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0qaR37f00w

Broken Oil Filter Stud Repair:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aE_bntq_iE&

Bleeding Brakes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu8e2-qki38&

Changing Handlebars:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAKfu8rVMzo&

Steering Head Bearing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2L9b3B5YUk&

R6 Shock Conversion:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_0gnFaONfY&

Carb Jet Cleaning (including removal):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJh1hxNf7BA&feature=youtu.be

Valve Check/Adjustment:

1989-2000:  http://youtu.be/jIL0eMzRPF8

2001-2002:  http://youtu.be/GWrlaIafIAU

2004-Present:  http://youtu.be/5J19aNdXV08


Chain Cleaning, Lube, Adjust, Alignment:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSa55bspoS8&

Removing the Fairing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2lIhoUUewo

Installing Aftermarket Exhaust System:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eMGNolMuEU

Removing Tach/Speedo and Opening Process:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSQZLovlhEI

lucky4034:
[youtube]8cSYiIl8gQk[/youtube]

Is this forum incapable of embedding video?

or can we get an Admin to open up the embedding options?

SS Adrenaline:
Heck, nice job, this should be a sticky.  Cheers

adidasguy:
Thanks for collecting the tutorials. I can see ones done and not have to duplicate.
Next I'll do voltage regulator replacement. Will also include notes on LiFe batteries in it and the correct and incorrect battery for a GS500.
Suggestions for more?
LED in gauges?
Cutting out headlight when starting (2004 and earlier as newer ones do that)?

Dizzledan:
It'd be pretty interesting to have the headlight cutoff explained in laymens terms.

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