Servicing a Suzuki GS 500 Motorbike

Today we were asked to carry out a full service on this Suzuki motorbike after it hadn't been used in a while.
#servicing #suzukimotorcycles #suzukigs500 #motorbike #motorcycle #motorcyclemechanic #mobilemotorbikemechanic
Below are links to some of the tools you will see us using in our videos:
Chain Alignment Tool
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Milwaukee ½” Impact
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Wurth Spray Pump Bottle
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Universal Fork Seal Driver
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Oil Drain Pan
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Magnetic Bowls
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Magnetic Pick up Tool
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Seal Pick set
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Kneeling Mat
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Rear Paddock Stand with Forks
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Rear Paddock Stand Cradle Adaptors
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Front Paddock Stand
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[@leoglasmeyer2853]

Damn that oil clean as a whistle, good sign!

[@wdhewson]

I've never had a carb clear itself

[@besterspieler2285]

you really gotta rev it for quite a while.just drive it for half an hour and keep the revs between 6 to 11k. Really gotta heat them carborators up. If theyre really dirty you have no chance but to open and clean it, especially the idle nozzle (or whatever its called. leerlaufdrüse in german)

[@PrinceAndrewFucksKids]

​@@besterspieler2285the problem is the carb needle valve failing (they go flat on the bottom edge of the rubber needle and arent 100& triangle shape) and then they leak fuel and will flood the oil sump with petrol. Bandit 1200's have removable valve needle seats and behind them are o-rings that have to be replaced otherwise they will allow fuel into the sump. A failed fuel tap will not flood the sump, but will flood the airbox and spill out under the bike causing a fire hazard if the engine is hot😊

[@johnroethel5527]

From an old retired fart in Canada, F-ing great video. No BS, easy to follow, Great job

[@willriseabove6858]

I had a gs500f and it was always a pain but a stage 2 jet kit and a k and n air filter took care of 90% of the problems. As long as it wasn’t freezing outside you didn’t even need the choke lol

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

This is the sort of video that would encourage me to buy the bike from a seller. Can you imagine if someone has every service on video. What a fantastic proof and reassurance that the work was actually done. Do you give a copy of the video to the customer? Do you mention this in any adverts? And that oil was so clean. That would also encourage me to buy that particular bike.

[@PrinceAndrewFucksKids]

Not to be a debbie downer, but nothing stops someone chaging the oil 10 minutes before and then "changing the oil" on camera and making it look like that. The best test you can do is a compression test and check the oil pressure and check the coolant with a tester pen. These tools are max £100 on ebay (i know because i did this) and honestly, i wouldnt barter with the seller IF all readings are good. Because thats what I would do if i ever had to sell my bike. Stops the person from taking the piss too 😊

[@juleznava843]

This is my new favorite motorcycle channel

[@RoobieRoo2]

Fantastic video Steveo, thanks for taking the time.

[@odinalfather6494]

Increadibly informative for a person like me (who didn't even know that the brake fluid has to be changed). I am planning on buying a bike like this and I will probably rely on a mechanic for servicing, but I still wanted to be informed on whats the process which you showed pretty well in my opinion. Thank you !

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

Glad it was helpful

[@togwilson]

Great work 👍

[@Scarletpimp72]

Good vid, Ive got my Gs500 cafe racer to do soon. Very enjoyable to watch anyone working on their bikes.

[@NordicRC]

Brilliant!

[@glennhearn401]

well done great channel

[@1FromTheTree]

What do you do in the winter Steve, do you only accept jobs if the customer has a garage that you can work in?

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

We work all year round in all conditions. We just wrap up warm if it gets cold 🥶

[@ЯрославКалинин-о4д]

3L oil change?

[@peterwright9562]

I'm sure the k&N filters are a lifetime part?

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

Yes and no. K&N filters need to be serviced and maintained so they can become more hassle than normal filters. If we do come across a K&N filter we hand them back to the customer so they can wash, dry and oil them if they want to do so.

[@peterwright9562]

@themobilemotorbikemechanic Oh ok,well thanks for that I'll keep that in mind mate,keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@tgopaul57]

I just bought one with the same cylinder issue. Any tips?

[@Vortecs]

Was that only 3rd gear?!

[@Bandit19990]

Hi, can you tell me what alighnment tool that is and what your lining it upto? cheers. liked and subscribed.

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

For the chain? It is a Profi LE-CAT. You can buy one here: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B087V58PJY/ref=nosim?tag=themobilemoto-21 Thanks for subscribing to the channel

[@stephenmcqueen4029]

Massive breaker bar for the sump plug?

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

Only to undo the sump plug.

[@tokeerichsen4248]

My gs 500 keeps dying on me either cause of too much air in the fuel tank or too little gas intake what could cause this? Im thinking maybe that I need to clean the carburettor

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

Check your fuel tap and make sure that isn’t blocked. Then you can start to dig in further

[@troyholland3436]

Is it normal for these bikes to tick a little ? I’ve noticed once my Suzuki gs500 is warmed up you can hear a pretty constant ticking sound and it’s pretty noticeable but the bike starts right up and rides great when I’m actually driving it

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

They do tick a little if the cam chain is starting to wear. Keep an ear out for it and if it gets louder replace the chain asap

[@troyholland3436]

@@themobilemotorbikemechanic ya the ticking I hear is pretty loud but it only ticks bad when the engine is warmed up but the bike starts right away and has good power rides good when I’m on it but when it’s warm it ticks kinda a lot could it be valves ?

[@chr11sf]

👍

[@bluemike807]

You need to buy yourself a torque wrench my man.

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

I have several already thank you.

[@BobPemberton-wb5sb]

Whatever happened to bikers servicing and mending their own bikes?

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

Most people do not have the tools or the knowledge to do it themselves, and modern bikes can be very complicated and even intimidating to try and fix.

[@BobPemberton-wb5sb]

@@themobilemotorbikemechanic I'm just showing my age, keep up the good work.

[@jamesfitzgerald4419]

They all live in America 😉

[@wokeybrokey8006]

I swap the rear spindle around on my Suzukis because the chain always tightens when you nip up the nut.

[@oldfashionedwrx3574]

Chad services a motorcycle