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Recomended service schedule

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So now that I'm buying a low mileage 83 GS 1100E, I want to make sure I perform the recomended maintenence. Does anybody know the factory maintenence schedule for the 83 1100's? Like cam chain maintenence, head bolts, etc.

I'm also interested in doing my own valve clearances. I did a search but couldn't find a good writeup. Does anyone want to help me out and describe the process? I've been as deep as removing the valve cover and re-tourqing the head bolts, but I never did the clearances.
 
From the Suzuki service manual:

Cylinder head cover bolt: thread diameter 6: 6.5-7.0 lb-ft torque
Cylinder head bolt: thread diameter 6: 5.0-8.0 lb-ft torque
Cylinder head nut: thread diameter 10: 25.5- 29.0 lb-ft torque

Didn't see anything of cam chain maintenance. Will look deeper
 
Direct from the manual:

Every 6 months:
Check air pressure in front forks

Every 2000 Miles:
Clean Air cleaner element (replace every 7500 miles)

Every 3500 Miles or 12 months, whichever comes first:
Inspect Battery
Tighten cylinder head bolts and exhaust bolts
Check valve clearance
Clean spark plugs
Inspect carb idle RPM
change oil and filter
Inspect Clutch
Inspect drive chain (Clean and lube every 600 miles)
Inspect brake pads
Inspect Tires
Inspect steering
Tighten chassis bolts

Every two years:
Replace fuel line
Replace Brake lines

Lubrication -
Every 4000 miles:
Clutch and brake lever holder - motor oil
Throttle Cable - motor oil
Clutch cable - motor oil
Drive chain - Grease
Brake pedel and rod link - Grease ot oil
Side stand pivot - motor oil
Steering stem bearings
Swing arm bearings

Every 7500 miles:
Throttle grip - Grease
Clutch release - Grease
Speedo Cable - Grease
Tach cable - Grease
Brake cam shaft - Grease
Ignition timing governor link - Grease
 
befor every ride do a preride check. check every thing over.

every spring and fall go over the hole bikes wireing, change brake fluid. if it moves lube it.
 
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