Suzuki GS500E (1989-1997) [25/221] Adjustment

Suzuki GS500E (1989-1997) [25/221] Adjustment
1 Periodic adjustment of the clutch cable Is
necessary to compensate for cable stretch.
Check that the amount of freeplay at the
clutch lever end is within the specifications
listed at the beginning of the Chapter (8ee
IIU8tr8tIon). If adjustment Is required, It can
be made at either the lever end of the cable or
at the clutch end.
2 To adjust cable freeplay at the lever, pull
back the rubber cover, then loosen the
locking ring and tum the adjuster In or out
until the required amount of freeplay Is
obtained (s.. IIIU8tr8tfon). To Increase
frMplay, tum the adjuster clockwise. To
reduce freeplay, turn the adjuster antl-
cIocI<wI88. TlghtM the ~ ring 88ClreIy.
3 To adjust cable freeplay at the clutch, pull
up the nk*- COY« on the top of the engine
sprocket cover, then loosen the locknut and
t\m the adjust.- ~ the requred amount of
freepjay is obtained (see illustration). To
Incr-. freeplay, t1.m the ad~er clockwise.
To reduce freeplay, turn the adjuster antl-
Clockwise. TIghten the locknut securely.
4 If - the ~ has been .-en up at the
lever, reset the adjuster to give the maximum
(8) (lever end)
10.2 Lockring (A),
Chapter's Specifications (... Illustration).
~ 1h8 ch8Jn will rarely We.' evenly, rotate
the rear wheel so that another section of chain
can be checked; do this severa times to check
the entire length of chain. In some cases
where lubrication has been neglected or the
chain's O-rings have failed, corrosion and
galling may cause the links to bind and kink,
~ effectively ~ the ch81'SIength. If
the chain is tight between the sprockets, rusty
or kinked, or If any of the ~ 8r8 loose or the
rogers damaged, It's time to replace It with a
new one. If you find a tight area. ~ It with
felt pen or paint, and repeat the lT1888UrMW1t
after the bike has been ridden. If the chaWl'S
stil tight In the S8ne area. It may be damaged
or wom. Because a tight or kinked chain can
damage the tran8mis8k)n output shaft ~,
it's a good idee to replace It.
Adjustment
4 Rotate the rear wheel until the chain Is
positioned with the tightest point at the centre
of Its bottom run, then place the machine on
Its 8Ide8t81d.
5 On US models, remove the split pin from
the rew axle nut, then on all models slacken
the axle nut (... .U8b'8tIon).
8 Adjust the chain adjustw,g nuts on the end
of each side of the swingarm evenly until the
amount of freeplay specified at the beginning
8T1OIrt of freepIay, then set fie conect a'nount
of ~ U8i'Ig the adjust8' at fie ckJtch erwJ
of fie cable. Sli)8equent ad~ can now
be made ~ the ~ criy.
5 Clutch plate wear can be compensated for
by 8djwtment of the clutd1 r.-. "~--~
set i1 fie s,.od(8t oovw. " It Is ~ to
eliminate clutch drag or slip with cable
adjustment. set the reI88S8 mechanism
freepiayas described in Chipt.. 2, Section 17.
Always adjust the cable after release
mechanism adjustment.
Freepiay Check
1 A neglected drive chain won't last long and
can quickly damage the sprockets. Routine
chain adjustment will enS(Ke maxinum chain
and sprocket life.
2 To check the chain, shift the transmission
into neutral and make sure the ignition switch
is OFF. Place the machine on Its centre stand.
3 Measure the amount of freepiay on the
chain's bottom run, at a point midway
between the two sprockets, then compare
your measurement to the value listed in this
~ .
11.5 Slacken the axle nut . . .

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