How to Oil the Chain on a GS500
To keep your Suzuki GS500 motorcycle in working condition you will need to maintain it well. Maintaining the Suzuki will mean that you will need to oil the chain periodically to keep it from rusting and to ensure that the bike is working properly.
Things you will need:
- Motorcycle jack
- China oil
- Rag
- Put the GS500 in neutral by pressing down on the clutch. You will need the motorcycle in neutral so you can move the rear wheel to oil the entire chain.
- Get the motorcycles jack place it under the frame of the GS500. Once the jack is in place you will need to jack the motorcycle off the ground enough that the rear wheel is completely lifted.
- Take your lubrication can and place the tube in the valve. Get by the rear wheel sprocket. You may need to place one knee on the ground for a better reach of the chain.
- Turn the rear wheel with one hand and in the other hand place the lubrication in and spray the chain while turning the wheel. You will need to turn the rear wheel until you have completely covered the chain with the oil.
- Place your rag on the rim to wipe away any excess oil that may have gotten on it.
- Go to your jack and lower the motorcycle to the ground. Once it is completely lowered you may place the GS500 in park and remove the jack from under the bike.