Suzuki GS500 2008 Maintenance Schedule
The 2008 Suzuki GS500 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for brake fluid, oil, battery, air filter, general maintenance, valve clearance, spark plugs, drive chain maintenance and tires. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
487ccEngine size
23Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
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Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 6,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Inspect brake fluid level every 6000 km; replace every 2 years. |
| Engine oil & filter change | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace engine oil and oil filter at 1000 km, then every 6000 km or 12 months. |
| Battery inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect battery electrolyte specific gravity every 6000 km. |
| Air cleaner element cleaning/replacement | Every 3,000 km · Replace every 12,000 km | Easy | Clean air cleaner element every 3000 km; replace every 12000 km. |
| Exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts tightening | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Tighten exhaust pipe and muffler mounting bolts at 1000 km, then every 6000 km. |
| Valve (tappet) clearance inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Advanced | Inspect and adjust tappet (valve) clearance at 1000 km, then every 6000 km. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 6,000 km · Replace every 12,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Inspect spark plugs every 6000 km; replace every 12000 km. |
| Fuel line inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Inspect fuel line at 1000 km, then every 6000 km; replace every 4 years regardless of mileage. |
| Idle speed inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Inspect and adjust idle speed at 1000 km, then every 6000 km. |
| Throttle cable play inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect and adjust throttle cable play at 1000 km, then every 6000 km. |
| Throttle valve synchronization | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect and adjust throttle valve synchronization every 12000 km. Initial California-model-only check at 1000 km. |
| Evaporative emission control system inspection | Every 12,000 km · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Inspect evaporative emission control system every 12000 km; replace vapor hose every 4 years. California model only. |
| PAIR (air supply) system inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect PAIR (pulse secondary air injection) system every 12000 km. |
| Clutch cable play inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect and adjust clutch cable play at 1000 km, then every 6000 km. |
| Drive chain inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect drive chain slack and wear at 1000 km, then every 6000 km. |
| Drive chain cleaning and lubrication | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Clean and lubricate drive chain every 1000 km. |
| Brakes general inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect brake system operation at 1000 km, then every 6000 km. |
| Brake hose inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Inspect brake hoses at 1000 km, then every 6000 km; replace every 4 years regardless of mileage. |
| Tires inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect tire tread depth, condition, and pressure at 1000 km, then every 6000 km. |
| Steering inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect steering head bearings and play at 1000 km, then every 6000 km. |
| Front fork inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect front fork operation and for oil leakage at 1000 km, then every 12000 km. |
| Rear suspension inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect rear suspension linkage and shock absorber at 1000 km, then every 12000 km. |
| Chassis bolts and nuts tightening | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Tighten chassis bolts and nuts at 1000 km, then every 6000 km. |
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