Suzuki GS500E (1989-1997) [10/221] Identification numbers

Suzuki GS500E (1989-1997) [10/221] Identification numbers
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Frame and engine numbers UK models us models
G I Models are identified by their suffix letter The procedures In this manual Identify the
enera (eg GS5O0EK). To determine the suffix letter, models by their suffix letter (eg GSSOOEK). On
The frame number is stamped into the refer to the frame numbers in the following US models the suffix letter is included in the
right-hand side of the steering head and is table. The first part of the frame number is the frame number. The first part of the frame
repeated on the identification plate. The model code (eg GM51A), followed by the number is the model code (JS1GM51A),
engine number Is stamped Into the top of the actual serial number. Note that the production followed by a letter (see below), then the
crankcase, on the right-hand side, behind the year is not necessarily the same as the year of actual frame number.
cylinder block. Both of these numbers should registration.
be recorded and kept in a safe place so they
can be fumished to law enforcement officials V.., SuffIx letter Initial frame no. Year Suffix letter
in the event of a theft. There is also a 1989 K GM51A-100001 on 1989 K
carburettor Identification number on the side 1990 L GM51A-103616 on 1990 L
of each carburettor body. 1991 M GM51A-109642 on 1991 M
The frame and engine numbers and carbur- 1992 N GM51A-116511 on 1992 N
ettor identification number should also be 1993 P GM51A-122409 on 1993 P
1994 R GM51A-130124 on 1994 R
1995 S GM51A-133783 on 1995 S
1996 T GM51A-137535 on 1996 T
1997 V GM51A-139551 on 1997 V
kept In a handy place (such as with your
driver's licence) so they are always available
when purchasing or ordering parts for your
machine.
Buying spare parts
Once you have found all the identification
numbers, record them for reference when
buying parts. Since the manufacturers change
specifications, parts and vendors (companies
that manufacture various compon«1ts on the
machine), providing the ID numbers is the only
way to be reasonably sure that you are buying
the correct parts.
Whenever possib~, take the worn part to
the dealer so direct comparison with the new
Identification numbers
brake pads, etc. Rarely will an accessory
outlet have major suspension components,
cylinders, transmission ~, or cases.
Used parts can be obtained for roughly half
the ~of new ones, bUt you can't always be
sure of what you're getting. Once again, take
your worn part to the breaker (wrecking yard )
for direct comparison.
Whether buying new, used or rebuilt parts,
the best course Is to deal directly with
someone who speclallses in parts for your
particular make.
component can be made.. Along the trail from
the manufacturer to the parts shelf, th«e are
nu"*OU8places that the ~ can end up with
the wrong number or be listed Incorrectly.
The two places to purchase new parts for
your motorcycle - theacoessory store and the
franchised dealer - differ In the type of parts
they carry. While dealers can obtain virtually
every part for your motorcycle, the accessory
dealer Is usually limited to normal high wear
Items such as shock absorbers, tune-up
parts. various engine gaskets. cables, chains.

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