Getting the Suzuki TS started

**Drew** · 7th October 2013, 18:45

Originally Posted by Matariki

Although, I still gotta figure out what I did wrong with the fuel tap (why its leaking).

Is it held on with a big nut, or two bolts.

Big nut, the gasket/O ring might be sitting pissed or now buggered because you tried to tighten it up by turning the whole thing.

Two bolts. Usually just a flap of petrol eaten paint doubled over so the seal can't...well...seal.

**Rhys** · 7th October 2013, 18:52

The TS's use to eat plugs, if it didn't start first kick it was time for a new plug

**Matariki** · 7th October 2013, 19:32

Originally Posted by Drew

Is it held on with a big nut, or two bolts.

Big nut, the gasket/O ring might be sitting pissed or now buggered because you tried to tighten it up by turning the whole thing.

Two bolts. Usually just a flap of petrol eaten paint doubled over so the seal can't...well...seal.

Two bolts is what is connecting the fuel tap to the tank. It leaks out the front where the knob is, that is being held by one screw which is located underneath the knob.
Any suggestions on how the leakage can be fixed?

**Matariki** · 8th October 2013, 10:10

Well, I think I found out what was wrong with the fuel tap. The O ring is broken and I need to replace it. Do I need to get specific Suzuki TS O rings or can I just pop down to my motorcycle store and get a pack (or whatever they come in).

Edit: I've also drained the carb.

**Drew** · 8th October 2013, 13:16

Originally Posted by Matariki

Well, I think I found out what was wrong with the fuel tap. The O ring is broken and I need to replace it. Do I need to get specific Suzuki TS O rings or can I just pop down to my motorcycle store and get a pack (or whatever they come in).

Edit: I've also drained the carb.

Just get one from anywhere, to replace the O ring.

While you're out, get a new plug for it too.

**jellywrestler** · 8th October 2013, 13:55

Originally Posted by Matariki

Well, I think I found out what was wrong with the fuel tap. The O ring is broken and I need to replace it. Do I need to get specific Suzuki TS O rings or can I just pop down to my motorcycle store and get a pack (or whatever they come in).

Edit: I've also drained the carb.

go and see Doug at the end of west street, he'll have one in stock, maybe a plug too, or at the very least take the plug to him and ask what he thinks of it

**Matariki** · 9th October 2013, 23:21

Originally Posted by jellywrestler

go and see Doug at the end of west street, he'll have one in stock, maybe a plug too, or at the very least take the plug to him and ask what he thinks of it

Is Doug a member on the forums here?

**Matariki** · 9th October 2013, 23:22

I've had to order an O ring for the TS from the local motorcycle store, it should be here hopefully by Friday. Fingers crossed it should fix the leakage issue.

**jellywrestler** · 10th October 2013, 05:23

Originally Posted by Matariki

Is Doug a member on the forums here?

no,
pick up the phone book and go and see the man next time, greytown auto spares 245 i think west street

**jellywrestler** · 10th October 2013, 05:23

Originally Posted by Matariki

I've had to order an O ring for the TS from the local motorcycle store, it should be here hopefully by Friday. Fingers crossed it should fix the leakage issue.

take care when fitting it, that's probably what damaged it in the first place

**Matariki** · 10th October 2013, 13:36

Ok, so I fitted a new O ring (the fuel tap isn't leaking anymore), replaced the petrol, installed a new spark plug and it still wont start.

Its not good because I had someone come out today who was interested in buying the motorcycle. I said I would get it fixed in time (by Saturday). Now I'm starting to worry.

**Matariki** · 10th October 2013, 13:44

Originally Posted by jellywrestler

no,
pick up the phone book and go and see the man next time, greytown auto spares 245 i think west street

Do you know his last name? I had a look for a shop called Auto spares 245, there doesn't appear to be one. There is R&B motors at the end of west street (at the petrol station) but they don't service motorcycles.

**Banditbandit** · 10th October 2013, 13:53

Originally Posted by Drew

We don't want you to adjust or fix anything. There's a brass screw right at the bottom. It goes into a little nipply bit the points down.

Undo the screw, and fuel comes out the little nipple. With the fuel turned off, wait for fuel to stop coming out of the nipple, do the screw back up, (not too tight, it's a needle seat with an O ring so real easy like). Turn the gas on, give it thirty seconds, then kick.

See - moving a brass screw in what is probably an alumnium body is a worry - too easy to cross thread ... go to replace the bowl, the gasket - stuff up something else ... and then you might as well get a new carb (not wanting to scare you off or anything .. just sayin' - the potential here is big )

**Drew** · 10th October 2013, 14:24

Originally Posted by Matariki

Ok, so I fitted a new O ring (the fuel tap isn't leaking anymore), replaced the petrol, installed a new spark plug and it still wont start.

Its not good because I had someone come out today who was interested in buying the motorcycle. I said I would get it fixed in time (by Saturday). Now I'm starting to worry.

Right. You're in mongrel territory now.

The bikes are simple, real simple. So the problem isn't gonna be a big issue, it's just a matter of finding it.

If you're not overly handy with spanners and screw drivers, I suggest you put the word out to people you know that are.

I would check for spark first. Just because I'm lazy and it's easy. If it has spark then the problem is at the carb....or terminal.

You know how to do that? Take the spark plug out of the head, then put the HT lead back on it. Rest the metal bit of the plug on the engine where you can see the electrode, and gently kick it over. If you have to hold it onto the motor, (sometimes it's best to do this to make sure you have a good ground), do it with something insulated. 50,000 volts has a tendency to do a little more than tickle.