Suzuki GS500F Engine problems by year

1. Loose oil bolt caused oil leak 1st day of ownership. It was tightened to fix oil leak. 3 Days to repair 2. 3 Days later head gasket blown caused oil leak. Took 19 days to fix problem. Replaced with new head gasket. 3. 3 Days later, new head gasket blown. Replaced again with new gasket, 4 days to repair. 4. 1 Hour after pickup from 2nd new head gasket, oil leak for fourth time. Guessed as a faulty head. Currently replacing entire head in engine. 8 Days in service so far with no updates given to me. *Jb

I purchased this vehicle brand new on june 28th, 2006. On july 7th, I noticed a substantial amount of oil on my right boot. Mileage at that time was 269 miles. I was still in the manufacturers recommended break-in period, so I had not taken the vehicle above 5000 rpm's at all. I took the vehicle to the dealership on july 11th, 2006. The mechanic diagnosed the problem as a head gasket leak/blown head gasket. Today is august 3, 2006 and the bike is still in the shop. *Jb