Gpz500s spring service/clean

This lot arrived over the weekend. Chain and sprockets due any time. Fingers crossed it's tomorrow. I'm planning on doing a mini project with plenty of pictures.

So far I have;

- spark plugs

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- rear pads

- cush drive rubbers

- oil filter

I'm awaiting the chain and sprockets before I start.

I plan to check the air filter to see if a clean will suffice, if not I'll order a new one. I'm going to give the swinging arm a clean and coat of hammerite.

I may be purchasing 2 stainless steel silencers, I find myself holding off, I found this

Can't help but think it sounds a bit agricultural.. I know it's a twin but it's a bit off putting to pay £240 when I'm not 100%.

Coincidentally it's my model and colour scheme.

I would also clean the carbs. Had a gpz500s and when I pulled the float chambers off there was some sediment in them. Happy servicing.

Pack the cush rubbers with tin or rubber to take up the slop, makes alot of difference.

Also turn the pilot screws out 2.5 turns and drill a 1" hole in the airbox. (Google gpz500 fog mod for more info.) You'll get much smoother throttle response.

Also sign up to ex500.com

Yeah I think you pointed me in the direction of that site when I did the review on it..

Saw this on there and I plan to do this to it as even with brand new rubbers in there's still a substantial amount of snatch when rolling on and off the throttle.. Even with a brand new x ring chain & sprockets..

Mine needed alot more packing than that it did make a huge improvement though.

lots and lots of detail and pictures! It would get me off my arse and experiment a little more with a deep clean rather than the more superfical stuff.

generally I hold back as I fear doing more damage than good!

I have just had to take the carbs apart on mine for a second time. Full of crap again, even with the inline filter I put in

I am right now in the process of taking 15 odd litres out of the tank, Dunno if I can do anything with it but it looks a manky orange. I have ordered a ZZR600 OEM fuel filter which apparently fits in the fuel in fitting on the carb, but I am going to have to give the inside of the tank a damn good cleaning and then put fresh fuel in. I also have one of the pilot screw 'O' rings missing and when I took the tank off first I also have one of the little round tank dampers missing. All ordered.

If you are giving her a good servicing, then now would be a good time to do the valve clearances If you do, watch the 2 little metal dowels that fit between the rocker cover and the head. You don't want to drop one of those down the engine