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Suzuki GS500

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the Suzuki GS500 — from 1989 to 2009.

19892009 Suzuki GS500

487cc DOHC Parallel Twin, air-cooled · Chain

46 hp / 31 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-40
Capacity3.1 qt

Transmission

Type6-Speed
FluidShared with engine oil

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Fuel

Tank4 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Front110/70-17
Rear130/70-17
Pressure (front)29 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI

Battery

Group sizeYTX9-BS
Shop group YTX9-BS battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.028 in
Shop spark plugs

Service Intervals

Oil change3,700 mi
Brake fluid12,000 mi
Spark plugs7,500 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter7,500 mi