1993 Suzuki GS

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My father was a motorcycle mechanic by trade and this was one of his motorcycles. I ride a different motorcycle, but have tried to at least fire this one up and take it around the block a few times every year. This year, I noticed it is hesitating during acceleration. The bike has been maintained properly, has new tires, brakes, fresh oil change, carbs professionally cleaned, and new battery as of three summers ago. Since then, it has only been ridden about 20-30 miles. It will likely need a little bit of tlc (carbs cleaned again?) before hitting the road. This motorcycle is perfect for beginners. It's very easy to ride and you can make extremely short radius turns on it. From Wikipedia: The Suzuki GS500E is a popular entry level motorcycle manufactured by the Suzuki Motor Corporation. Suzuki produced the GS500E from 1988-2000. ManufacturerSuzuki Motor CorporationAlso calledGS500E GS500FProduction1989–2012 (GS500 / GS500E)[1] 2004–2013 (GS500F)[2]AssemblyJapan 1988-2003 Gijón, Spain 2004-2013[3][4] Pereira, Colombia 2014—[5]PredecessorSuzuki GS450ClassNaked bike (GS500 / GS500E) Lightweight Sport bike (GS500F)Engine487 cc (29.7 cu in), 4-stroke, air‑cooled parallel twin, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder [6]Bore / stroke74.0 mm × 56.6 mm (2.91 in × 2.23 in)Compression ratio9.0 : 1Top speed185 km/h (115 mph)[7] 159 km/h (99 mph)[8] 169 km/h (105 mph)[9]Power51.3 hp (38.3 kW) @ 9500 rpm (claimed)[7] 38.1–40.5 hp (28.4–30.2 kW) (rear wheel)[8][9]Torque30.4 lb·ft (41.2 N·m) @ 7500 rpm (claimed)[7] 25.6–26.7 lb·ft (34.7–36.2 N·m) (rear wheel)[8][9]Ignition typeTransistorized electronic ignitionTransmission6-speedFrame typeDuplex cradle [10]SuspensionF: Telescopic, spring preload adjustable R: Link type, spring preload adjustableBrakesF: Disc, twin-piston caliper R: Disc, single-piston caliperTiresF: 110/70-17, R: 130/70-17[11]Rake, trail25° 30′, 95 mm (3.7 in)[12]Wheelbase1,405 mm (55.3 in)DimensionsL: 2,080 mm (82 in) W: 800 mm (31 in) H: 1,060 mm (42 in) (GS500), 1,150 mm (45 in) (GS500F) Seat height790 mm (31 in)Weight169 kg (373 lb) (GS500E)[12] 174 kg (384 lb) (GS500)[13] 180 kg (400 lb)[14] 184 kg (405 lb) [9](GS500F) (dry) 193 kg (425 lb) (GS500)[1] 199 kg (439 lb)[2] 201 kg (443 lb)[8](GS500F) (wet)Fuel capacity17.0 l (3.7 imp gal; 4.5 US gal) 20.0 l (4.4 imp gal; 5.3 US gal) (2001—)Fuel consumption56.3 mpg‑US (4.18 L/100 km; 67.6 mpg‑imp)[15] GS500E parallel twin 1988-2000Suzuki modified the original GS series engine layout to produce a successor to the GS425, the GS450 twin, which had a new bottom-end design that used a one-piece 180° crankshaft running on plain bearings. A counterbalance shaft controlled engine vibrations. The 448 cubic centimetres (27.3 cu in) displacement of this twin grew to 487 cubic centimetres (29.7 cu in) in 1988 by means of a 3 mm larger bore, when it became the engine for the new GS500E.[24]As introduced in 1988 for the UK, and the GS500EK model in 1989 for Europe and North America, the bike came with a black painted engine mounted in a light grey frame and white wheels. These first GS500 bikes had low two-piece handlebars, giving the impression of clip-ons but were in fact mounted to the upper triple tree. In 1990 the handlebars were raised to a more standard height. A California-specific model for 1990 had a reduced fuel capacity, 15.0 liters (3.3 imp gal; 4.0 U.S. gal) instead of 17 liters, to allow room under the tank for an evaporation canister.[12]Although the GS500E twin was developed from an existing design, for the 1988 GS500EJ model Suzuki came up with a brand new frame, running gear and bodywork aimed at urban riders, novice motorcyclists and those on a budget. Additionally, the GS500EJ debuted with carburetors from the Mikuni ‘Slingshot’ series, a design which was simultaneously being used on the Suzuki GSX-R750 racer-replica. Although it did not produce as much horsepower as comparable multivalve engines, the two-valve GS500 engine had proportionally more torque at low speeds.[25]The GS500EN (1992) front suspension was improved by fitting spring preload adjusters to the forks. The painted wheels were changed in 1996 from the original white color to dark grey, and the frame on some models. The engine was no longer painted black.New front brake calipers for the GS500EV in 1997 had two large pistons, replacing the previous unequally-sized pistons. Starting in 1998 (GS500EW) French models were fitted with Mikuni BSR 34mm carburetors with a three-circuit design (pilot jet, mid-main jet, main jet) for precise fuel metering throughout the rev range.[12]