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Carburetor
| Carburetor specs | T500III, R | T500J | T500K, L, M, GT500A, B |
| Carburetor | VM32SC | VM32SC | VM32SC |
| Main jet | 150 | 150 | 97.5 |
| Needle jet | P-5 | P-5 (right) P-4 (left) | P-4 |
| Needle (last no. indicates needle clip position counting from top groove | 5FP8-3 | 5FP8-3 | 5FP17-3 |
| Pilot jet | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Throttle slide | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Model | T500, R, J | T500K | T500L | T500M | GT500A, B |
| Pilot screw turns out | 1.25 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Model | T500, R | T500J, K, L, M | GT500A, B |
| Float height | 27mm | 27.3mm | 25.8mm |
Ignition
| Model | T500, R, J | T500K | T500L | T500M | GT500A, B |
| Spark plug (NGK/ND) | B-77HC/W24FS | B-77HC/W24FS | B-77HC/W24FS | B-7HS/W22FS | B-7HS/W22FS |
| Spark plug gap | 0.6-0.7mm | 0.6-0.7mm | 0.6-0.7mm | 0.6-0.7mm | 0.6-0.7mm |
| Point gap | 0.3-0.4mm | 0.3-0.4mm | 0.3-0.4mm | 0.3-0.4mm | not applicable |
| Ignition timing (BTDC) | 3.4mm | 3.4mm | 3.44mm | 3.44mm | PEI - 2.93 mm |
Piston clearances
(std bore 70mm, 1st OS 70.5mm 2nd OS 71mm)
| Piston clearance (measuring from bottom edge of skirt, 90 degrees from the wrist pin | T500III-M, GT500A, B |
| Piston standard clearance | 0.065-0.075mm |
| Piston servicable limit | 0.25 |
| Ring end gap | 0.20-0.36mm |
| Ring servicable limit | 1.0mm |
Various Capacities
| Capacities | T500 | T500II, III, R, J, | T500K, L, M | GT500A, B |
| Gearbox (transmission), including clutchcase | 1200cc standard (warning, modify gearbox to hold at least 1400cc) | 1200cc standard (warning, modify gearbox to hold at least 1400cc) | 1400cc standard | 1400cc standard |
| Front fork (each leg) | 220cc | 220cc | 220cc | 220cc |
| Oil tank | 2,500cc | 1,800cc | 1,800cc | 1,800cc |
| Fuel tank | 14 litre | 14 litre | 17 litre |
Suggested lubricants |
| Engine oil - good quality two-stroke SAE30 oil (synthetic oil is perfectly OK) |
| Gearbox (transmission) - SAE 20/40W multi-grade oil (but not friction modified if possible) |
| Front forks - SAE 10/30W multi-rade oil, ATF (auto transmission oil) or a good quality fork oil |
| Drive chain - SAE30 motor oil or special chain lubricant |
| Fuel - 85-95 octane |
Tyres and electrics
Tyres |
3.25 x 19in front / 4.00 x 18 rear |
| Tyre pressure | 22-24 psi front / 26-34psi rear |
| Battery | 12V 5AH |
| Headlight globe | 12V 35/25W |
| Tail-light/brake-light | 12V 4/32cp |
| Indicators | 12V 32cp |
| Fuse | 15amp glass fuse |
| Instrument globes | 12V 3,4W |
Clutch and general adjustments
Description |
Suzuki T 500/GT 500 |
| Clutch plates fibre | std. = 3,5 mm / change at : 3,2 mm |
| Clutch plates steel | std. = 3,5 mm / change at : 3,2 mm |
| Clutch springs | std. = 40,4 mm / change at: 39,0 mm |
| Clutch lever free play | 4 mm |
| Front brake free play | 20 mm |
| Rear brake pedal free play | 20 - 30 mm |
| Rear chain free play | 25 mm measured in middle of chain |
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Murray Barnard
May 2000