Download GS500E SERVICE MANUAL

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the Haynes Motorcycle WorkshopPractice
Manual (Bk. No. 1454).
there will be an initial.e~pens~in ~uilding up alwaysaim to :rchase t::1s which ~t
enough tools for.servicing,this will soon.be the relevantnationalsafety standBtUs.
offset by the savingsmade by doing the Job
yourself. As experienceand confidencegrow,
The following lists of tools do not represent
additional tools can be added to enable the the manufacturer'sservicetools, but serveas
repair and overf1aulof the motorcycle. Many of
the specialisttools areexpensiveand not often
usedso it maybe pre!erableto hirethem,or for
a group of friends or motorcycleclub to join in
the putdtase.
As a rule,it Is betterto buy more expensive,
good qualitytools. Cheaper toolsare likely to
wear out faster and need to be renewed more
often, nullifying the originalsaving.
Maintenance
a guide to help the owner decide which tools
,.s service
M anufacturer
tools
Inevitablycertaintasks requirethe use of a
service tool. Where possible an alternative
tool or method of approach is recommended,
but sometimesthere is no option if personal
injury or damage to the component is to be
are neededfor this level of work. In addition, avoided. Where required, service tools are
items such as an electric drill, hacksaw, files, refetTedto in the relevantprocedure.
hammers, soldering iron and a workbench
equipped with a vice, may be needed.
Service tools can usually only be purchased
from a motorcycle dealer and are identifiedby
Althoughnot classedas tools, a selectionof
a part number.Some of the commonly-used
bolts, screws, nuts, washers and pieces of
tubing always come in useful.
For more information about tools, refer to
tools, such as rotor pullers, are available in
aftermarket form from mail-order motorcycle
tool and accessory suppliers.
and minor repair tools
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1 Setofflat-~
SCf8Wdrivefs
2 Set of PhJNipsh..t
screwdrlVets
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& ring spenners
4 Socket set (JIB inch
or 1/2 inch drive)
5 Set of Allen keys or bits
6 Setof TOf]( keysCN'
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12 Feelergauges
PIers 8nd se/f-locking
13 Spsrlcplug gap
grtps (A.4oIe
grips)
measuring and
8 AtfustabI8 spsmer
sdjustJngtool
9 C-.".vw
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14 Spstfc~
sp.-vw (A)
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or deep piJg soc#(et(8)
10 Tyre pressure gauge (A) 15 ~
Ixush and
& tI88d depth gauge (8)
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11 Cable pt8SSUf8oiler
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chain
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at drBin tray
Pun., type oi can
Gt88Ie gill
21 Steel I1J.Ie
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st/ai9fJt-edge(8)
22 Continuity tester
23 Battery chBIger
24 Hydrometer (for battery
specific gravity check)
25 Anti-f18ezetester (for
1kIuid-cooIedengines)
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