Squeaky rear suspension - TL1000s

[nadroj]

I don't mind helping someone to do their maintenance @ myplace (I have most tools & space). It works out better all around if you get shown how to do your own maintenance so you are able to do it yourself in the future. A basic set of tools is the best investment you can make. Pm me if required.

[saul]

Mate that was scary reading

Well done Sensei you have saved DW a lot of money and I bet the bike feels fantastic now.

Cheers

[crazyxr250rider]

Dont road bikes have grease nipples??

[DemonWolf]

Mate that was scary reading

Well done Sensei you have saved DW a lot of money and I bet the bike feels fantastic now.

Cheers

Yep he sure did... quite ashamed of myself actually (concerning the oil) I should have known better.

and the short ride I've been on.. its very good. I'll know for sure tomorrow when I go to work (hopefully another sunny day?) but yeah its feeling great.

[wendigo]

Back at Sensei's place, the first thing was to check where the leak from coming from.. lifting the petrol tank.. we found it (the top end sump! no there isn't one.. but it sure did look like it!) the airbox was oozing oil!

Rumour has it that the oil level shouldn't be more than a third of the distance between the low and hi level indicator lines or the oil gets blown into the airbox. Can anyone confirm or deny this?

Re: Air filter - nothing wrong with a K&N and doesn't have to be replaced every 20000(?) km like the origional paper element.

[Sensei]

Manual says 3.3 litres with new filter so thats what it got , Suzuki should know they built it .Airfilter wasn't paper either woven fibre . K/N or Bmc would be the go recleanable & life time warranty .

[DemonWolf]

Manual says 3.3 litres with new filter so thats what it got , Suzuki should know they built it .Airfilter wasn't paper either woven fibre . K/N or Bmc would be the go recleanable & life time warranty .

Cheers mate its running like a dream... I'll have to get you that box of bourbon.

[Morepower]

Rumour has it that the oil level shouldn't be more than a third of the distance between the low and hi level indicator lines or the oil gets blown into the airbox. Can anyone confirm or deny this?

Re: Air filter - nothing wrong with a K&N and doesn't have to be replaced every 20000(?) km like the origional paper element.

I have heard that too , I fill to that mark and no more , best thing you can do for a tL is change the oil frequently like every 2500-3000kms ( do the filter every 2nd change).They run rich and so can put a fair amount of fuel in the oil watch for a rising oil level. Mine has got to 78000kms without even needing a valve adjustment ( last checked at 70,000kms) .so must be doing something right.
Also its important to do the spark plugs every 20000kms or so , mainly so that they dont coke up and become impossible to remove.

Also do not overtighten the chain, you need to have someone sit on the bike when you check the tension and then be aware that the chain tightens when you do up the axle bolt . A real pain but getting it right will pay big dividends in chain wear.


Lastly if you have not already check out www.tlplanet.com
Dave

[wendigo]

Thanks for that oil change tip. Didn't realise it should be as little as 3000 k. Have heard of the rising oil level as well, but fortunately don't seem to suffer from it.

[Morepower]

Thanks for that oil change tip. Didn't realise it should be as little as 3000 k. Have heard of the rising oil level as well, but fortunately don't seem to suffer from it.

If you dont have any problem with fuel in the oil you could go longer probably with no problems , I am just a bit over cautious.

Dave

[BurnCycle]

Good to hear you got it sorted.

[tl_tub]

Lastly if you have not already check out www.tlplanet.com Dave

Now www.tlzone.net

This company is the closest ive found that supplies the bitubo. The last time I contacted them they were waiting for stock from the factory. http://www.motorcycle-parts.com.au/Mono_Shocks.htm
Sure, not cheep, but atleast it gets rid of the spring that will only wear out again.

[Morepower]

[QUOTE=brent_b]Now www.tlzone.net

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The TL Planet site is back up and seems well supported I am not sure what has happened , they both have thier supporters

Dave