TLZone Forums http://www.tlzone.net/forums/ This is a message board and discussion forum for the Suzuki TL1000R (TLR) and TL1000S (TLS) superbike motorcycles. en Fri, 18 May 2012 04:19:13 GMT vBulletin 250 http://www.tlzone.net/forums/images/misc/rss.png TLZone Forums http://www.tlzone.net/forums/ Engine Not Starting and Backfires...HELP. http://www.tlzone.net/forums/suzuki-tl1000r-tl1000s-forum/129393-engine-not-starting-backfires-help.html Fri, 18 May 2012 04:12:12 GMT Hi i just finished rebuilding the motor after the tranny gears exploded on my 1998 TL1000S. I spent a very long time putting it back together doing... Hi i just finished rebuilding the motor after the tranny gears exploded on my 1998 TL1000S. I spent a very long time putting it back together doing every step exactly to spec via the Suzuki Manual. Upon trying to start it for the first time and everytime after it cranks over strong about 3 times then a loud backfire out the exhaust but never starts running, if i continue to try to start it nothing happens for about 10 turnovers then the start button just ends up priming the fuel pump probaly due to pistons being flooded. Whats the best way to check if the plugs are firing? After the first fail i bought two new NGK iridium spark plugs and a new battery so its not those. Also im sure the crank timing is correct 100% and its not 180 degrees out (was the first time i put the chain on and corrected it) the 2 cam marks lined up perfect. ]]> FastRider http://www.tlzone.net/forums/suzuki-tl1000r-tl1000s-forum/129393-engine-not-starting-backfires-help.html MotoGP: Casey Stoner Explains His Decision To Retire http://www.tlzone.net/forums/press-room/129392-motogp-casey-stoner-explains-his-decision-retire.html Fri, 18 May 2012 03:15:41 GMT * * * This article comes from AsphaltandRubber.com * * * At the press conference at Le Mans, where Casey Stoner made the shock announcement... *
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At the press conference at Le Mans, where Casey Stoner made the shock announcement of his retirement, Stoner answered questions from journalists present about his decision to retire at the end of the 2012 season. You can find his original statement in*this story, but below is a transcript of what Stoner told journalists when they were given a chance to question the Australian about his retirement. Q:*You said you are disappointed in things, would you ...

Visit Asphalt & Rubber for more articles like this one ]]> The Press Room http://www.tlzone.net/forums/press-room/129392-motogp-casey-stoner-explains-his-decision-retire.html Audi e-bike Wörthersee – More than an Electric Bicycle http://www.tlzone.net/forums/press-room/129390-audi-e-bike-w-rthersee-more-than-electric-bicycle.html Fri, 18 May 2012 01:15:08 GMT * * * This article comes from AsphaltandRubber.com * * * We have already shown you Julien Dupont playing around on the Audi e-bike... *
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We have already shown you Julien Dupont playing around on the Audi e-bike Wörthersee, but now we have got some more details about the German brand’s electric bicycle. Designed to be a fun and sporty urban two-wheeler, the Audi e-bike Wörthersee resides somewhere between the growing electric motorcycle trend and a moped, but boasts some impressive technology no matter what segment you think it hails from. At the heart of the electric drivetrain is a ...

Visit Asphalt & Rubber for more articles like this one ]]> The Press Room http://www.tlzone.net/forums/press-room/129390-audi-e-bike-w-rthersee-more-than-electric-bicycle.html ive started afew mods http://www.tlzone.net/forums/suzuki-tl1000r-tl1000s-forum/129389-ive-started-afew-mods.html Thu, 17 May 2012 22:42:17 GMT had abit of sunshine so i thought i better start afew of the mods in mind...Attachment 36019... had abit of sunshine so i thought i better start afew of the mods in mind...Click image for larger version.  Name: PICT0092 (Copy).jpg  Views: 11  Size: 64.8 KB  ID: 36019Click image for larger version.  Name: PICT0093 (Copy).jpg  Views: 9  Size: 65.5 KB  ID: 36020Click image for larger version.  Name: PICT0095 (Copy).jpg  Views: 8  Size: 49.0 KB  ID: 36021
waiting on some brake lines then i can complete this mod and turn my attention to the rear end:)
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]]> smithie http://www.tlzone.net/forums/suzuki-tl1000r-tl1000s-forum/129389-ive-started-afew-mods.html Sparkymarky!! http://www.tlzone.net/forums/suzuki-tl1000r-tl1000s-forum/129388-sparkymarky.html Thu, 17 May 2012 21:39:48 GMT i guess your inbox is full!?? i guess your inbox is full!?? ]]> Troy http://www.tlzone.net/forums/suzuki-tl1000r-tl1000s-forum/129388-sparkymarky.html Valentino Rossi Says Two More Years in MotoGP http://www.tlzone.net/forums/press-room/129387-valentino-rossi-says-two-more-years-motogp.html Thu, 17 May 2012 20:35:08 GMT * * * This article comes from AsphaltandRubber.com * * * Coming on the heels of the news that Casey Stoner will retire from MotoGP at the... *
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Coming on the heels of the news that Casey Stoner will retire from MotoGP at the end of the 2012 season, Valentino Rossi was pitched a question on the same vein at Thursday’s press conference. Asked how much longer he planned on racing in the premier class, Rossi replied that he no plans of following the reigning-World Champion into retirement, and would like to spend two more years in the Championship. “For me it’s very ...

Visit Asphalt & Rubber for more articles like this one ]]> The Press Room http://www.tlzone.net/forums/press-room/129387-valentino-rossi-says-two-more-years-motogp.html Stripped sump plug threads http://www.tlzone.net/forums/suzuki-tl1000r-tl1000s-forum/129386-stripped-sump-plug-threads.html Thu, 17 May 2012 19:05:25 GMT Anybody know of a quick temporary fix for stripped sump plug threads? Anybody know of a quick temporary fix for stripped sump plug threads? ]]> chuckytlr http://www.tlzone.net/forums/suzuki-tl1000r-tl1000s-forum/129386-stripped-sump-plug-threads.html Red TL s seen in Cuijk centre . http://www.tlzone.net/forums/suzuki-tl1000r-tl1000s-forum/129385-red-tl-s-seen-cuijk-centre.html Thu, 17 May 2012 18:25:16 GMT Red with white number boards on the rear and girl on the back :devious Its like every other house has a bike :laugh Summer is here :hail Red with white number boards on the rear and girl on the back :devious

Its like every other house has a bike :laugh

Summer is here :hail ]]> kennyTL-S http://www.tlzone.net/forums/suzuki-tl1000r-tl1000s-forum/129385-red-tl-s-seen-cuijk-centre.html MotoGP: Casey Stoner Will Retire at the End of 2012 Season http://www.tlzone.net/forums/press-room/129384-motogp-casey-stoner-will-retire-end-2012-season.html Thu, 17 May 2012 17:15:01 GMT * * * This article comes from AsphaltandRubber.com * * * In a shocking turn of events, Casey Stoner announced at the Thursday press... *
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In a shocking turn of events, Casey Stoner announced at the Thursday press conference for the French GP that he would be retiring at the end of the 2012 MotoGP season. The news is a turn of events, as the Australian denied such rumors at Estoril, saying he would quit motorcycle racing when he no longer enjoyed it, though not any time soon. Citing his disappointed with the direction MotoGP is currently headed, Stoner main ...

Visit Asphalt & Rubber for more articles like this one ]]> The Press Room http://www.tlzone.net/forums/press-room/129384-motogp-casey-stoner-will-retire-end-2012-season.html WTB 4-6 TLS injectors, UK only http://www.tlzone.net/forums/want-buy/129383-wtb-4-6-tls-injectors-uk-only.html Thu, 17 May 2012 16:11:45 GMT Hi guys i need to scrounge up 4-6 TLS injectors as cheap as possible let me know your price and how many you have Hi guys

i need to scrounge up 4-6 TLS injectors

as cheap as possible

let me know your price and how many you have ]]> Want to Buy DenWous http://www.tlzone.net/forums/want-buy/129383-wtb-4-6-tls-injectors-uk-only.html Fixing sticking clutch switch cures rough idle? http://www.tlzone.net/forums/suzuki-tl1000r-tl1000s-forum/129382-fixing-sticking-clutch-switch-cures-rough-idle.html Thu, 17 May 2012 15:48:03 GMT Hello - I ride daily through the city with lots of traffic light stops. When stationary, my '97 TLS has been suffering from a variable idle rpm (1000 to 2000 to stalling) especially if clutch is activated when bike is in gear (like the clutch plates are dragging/warped). Over recent weeks the clutch switch has been intermitently sticking making the bike a pain to start and the idling totally sucked.

When I rotated the clutch lever assembly on the handlebar to clean the switch plunger its electrical connector just fell off as it had not been attached securely. After cleaning the plunger and securing the connector proberly she now idles solid at whatever the rpm is set to (1200). Pulling the clutch in while in gear does not affect the revs.

I've read here how the switch is connected to the ECU (and related to the GPS?), however, would just fixing the above make my bike run so much better?

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Birdface :O ]]> Birdface http://www.tlzone.net/forums/suzuki-tl1000r-tl1000s-forum/129382-fixing-sticking-clutch-switch-cures-rough-idle.html I thought I was done with the drugs. http://www.tlzone.net/forums/bike-pictures/129381-i-thought-i-done-drugs.html Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:29 GMT When I sold my TLS (http://www.tlzone.net/forums/bike-pictures/123955-burncycles-tls-blast-past.html) some 4 years ago I thought I was done with the... When I sold my TLS some 4 years ago I thought I was done with the mods, the empty wallet, the wondering what to modify next. I also sold my race TLR (both of them) and stopped doing track days. I picked up a 08 Z1000 that acted as a methadone substitute for motorcycles. I did some small things as anyone would but the need to dive deep was kept at bay.

And then, as we sometimes do, I slipped.

I picked up a Ducati Paul Smart... All stock.

First it was small things like levers and grips... You know, gateway stuff. The clutch cover was next and I could feel the pull back into that downward spiral. Now the tail light and exhaust has been fitted and I fear I maybe going down that path again. Visions of Brembo radial master cylinders cloud my sight now... It is happening... The need change things. The drugs are back.

Could be worse I suppose, I could be drawn back to the track... Crap. I thought I had that beat but thanks to my line of work I was sent down to New Orleans to ride the 1199 Panigale at NOLA Motorsports Park last month. It was a wet track and my day was basically a wash out but that 15 minutes I had has me thinking of selling the Z and getting back on that curvy liquid crack.

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]]> Bike Pictures BurnCycle http://www.tlzone.net/forums/bike-pictures/129381-i-thought-i-done-drugs.html Simonsez He needs some help?!?!?!?!PLEASE?!?!?!?!? http://www.tlzone.net/forums/help-forum/129380-simonsez-he-needs-some-help-please.html Thu, 17 May 2012 12:59:08 GMT Good Morning Guys,
I'm going to continue to search through the posts on here, but thought I might get more direct help to my situation by creating my own thread.

I have been having an issue with the fuel system on a 2003 TL1000R for a while now. It ran all season last year. It would occasionally act like it was starving for fuel while ridding, I thought bad gas or clogged fuel filter or worse the injectors were clogged. I ran seafoam through it towards the end of last season and it didn't really change anything. The plan then was to take the bike apart over the winter and clean and replace a few things. That never happened then.

2012 Season, I have replaced the spark plugs, battery, New Fuel Pump, and Air Filter. Here is where I am stuck!! I now cant not get the bike to start. I have checked the plugs, I'm getting spark! I have double checked the fuel and I'm getting fuel! I have checked the Air and I'm getting air! I took the air box off last night and the filter off sprayed some starting fluid in there and after a short time I got the bike to at-least backfire!!

I'm am a bit of a newbie to this whole thing!!! I'm guessing at this point it is the fuel injectors???? If this is the case, Well I be able to take them off my self and have them sent somewhere to be cleaned or will I need special tools to remove them or would I be better off taking it to a shop?

Thanks for any help you can provide me!!!!!!!!!!!! ]]> Help Forum Simonsez http://www.tlzone.net/forums/help-forum/129380-simonsez-he-needs-some-help-please.html rifleman http://www.tlzone.net/forums/open-forum/129379-rifleman.html Thu, 17 May 2012 04:44:06 GMT i sent rifleman a pm telling him that i broke my beloved 1/5th throttle insert and asked where to send money to get a new one. He replied and told... i sent rifleman a pm telling him that i broke my beloved 1/5th throttle insert and asked where to send money to get a new one. He replied and told me that a new one would be......get this........FREE!!!!!!

that's so cool! thanks again Rifleman for the top notch customer service. a true asset to the zone!:hail:hail:hail:hail ]]> Open Forum rednecktwin http://www.tlzone.net/forums/open-forum/129379-rifleman.html Can the KTM 200 Duke Ride Thru Knee-High Water? http://www.tlzone.net/forums/press-room/129378-can-ktm-200-duke-ride-thru-knee-high-water.html Thu, 17 May 2012 03:35:17 GMT * * * This article comes from AsphaltandRubber.com * * * For some, the KTM 125 Duke is just not quite enough machine to get their... *
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For some, the KTM 125 Duke is just not quite enough machine to get their two-wheeled juices flowing, and thus the KTM 200 Duke & soon-to-be-expected KTM 350 Duke were born. With the Austrian motorcycle maker KTM partnering with India’s largest motorcycle brand Bajaj to make the baby Duke, it should come as no surprise then that many of these models are ending up outside of Europe, and in Asian markets…namely India itself. While us ...

Visit Asphalt & Rubber for more articles like this one ]]> The Press Room http://www.tlzone.net/forums/press-room/129378-can-ktm-200-duke-ride-thru-knee-high-water.html two pingel front end lowering drag racing straps - one for TL and one that fits sv650 http://www.tlzone.net/forums/looking-sell/129377-two-pingel-front-end-lowering-drag-racing-straps-one-tl-one-fits-sv650.html Wed, 16 May 2012 23:18:17 GMT hello, two pingel straps, used by me, one fit my old TLS (ran 10.40s) and one that fit my sv650 (12.20s), both (you get two) for $20 shipped,... hello,

two pingel straps, used by me, one fit my old TLS (ran 10.40s) and one that fit my sv650 (12.20s),
both (you get two) for $20 shipped, email me at jgarman (you know what goes here) earthlink.net

absolutely kills the launch wheelies









have fun - ride safe! ]]> Looking to Sell n2wheelies http://www.tlzone.net/forums/looking-sell/129377-two-pingel-front-end-lowering-drag-racing-straps-one-tl-one-fits-sv650.html WSBK: John Hopkins Will Return at Miller Motorsports Park http://www.tlzone.net/forums/press-room/129376-wsbk-john-hopkins-will-return-miller-motorsports-park.html Wed, 16 May 2012 22:35:16 GMT * * * This article comes from AsphaltandRubber.com * * * After breaking his right foot at the Monza World Superbike round, Fixi Crescent... *
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After breaking his right foot at the Monza World Superbike round, Fixi Crescent Suzuki rider John Hopkins will make his return to WSBK racing at his home round of Miller Motorsports Park. Hopper broke his right foot and damaged his left hip in a highside crash at Monza, and had to miss the last WSBK round at Donington Park because of the injury, though there was initially hope that Hopkins would be fit in time ...

Visit Asphalt & Rubber for more articles like this one ]]> The Press Room http://www.tlzone.net/forums/press-room/129376-wsbk-john-hopkins-will-return-miller-motorsports-park.html confirm bits and bobs http://www.tlzone.net/forums/suzuki-tl1000r-tl1000s-forum/129375-confirm-bits-bobs.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:43:14 GMT hi guys started on a mod to put normal handlebars on today. i know for the clutch i can use a sr125 yam or a zuk gs500 but are there any certain... hi guys
started on a mod to put normal handlebars on today.
i know for the clutch i can use a sr125 yam or a zuk gs500 but are there any certain years for these items i need to go for?
also ive measured from the left front caliper to the handlebar resvoir a distance of 32 inchs,so if i get 2x that size line and run each to the clapiers back to the resevoir i should be fine?rather then the way suzuki have done it orignally.
im thinking of going with this company unless anyone knows better
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wezmoto-Su...#ht_2754wt_905

smithie ]]> smithie http://www.tlzone.net/forums/suzuki-tl1000r-tl1000s-forum/129375-confirm-bits-bobs.html 30% of Honda’s Business to Come from India by 2020 http://www.tlzone.net/forums/press-room/129374-30-honda-s-business-come-india-2020-a.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:12 GMT * * * This article comes from AsphaltandRubber.com * * * As several of our readers pointed out in the latest financial report from Honda,... *
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As several of our readers pointed out in the latest financial report from Honda, The United States, and North America as a whole, represent just a very small portion of Big Red’s total volume of motorcycle sales. For Honda’s 2011 fiscal year, North America sold a whopping 1.6% of the company’s total motorcycle inventory, while Asia accounted for nearly 79% of Honda’s total sales. While Honda and other motorcycle manufacturers certainly makes better margins on ...

Visit Asphalt & Rubber for more articles like this one ]]> The Press Room http://www.tlzone.net/forums/press-room/129374-30-honda-s-business-come-india-2020-a.html From Kimi Raikkonen to Casey Stoner – An Interview with HRC’s Rhys Edwards http://www.tlzone.net/forums/press-room/129372-kimi-raikkonen-casey-stoner-interview-hrc-s-rhys-edwards.html Wed, 16 May 2012 18:25:03 GMT * * * This article comes from AsphaltandRubber.com * * * The longer I get to work in the MotoGP paddock, the more it strikes me how many... *
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The longer I get to work in the MotoGP paddock, the more it strikes me how many talented people contribute to the show by working behind the curtain while a small percentage of personalities get most of the media attention. Rhys Edwards, whom you may recognize from his frequent position in Casey Stoner’s seat during shots of the Respol garage, is one of many people I’ve met who manage to perform roles of great responsibility ...

Visit Asphalt & Rubber for more articles like this one ]]> The Press Room http://www.tlzone.net/forums/press-room/129372-kimi-raikkonen-casey-stoner-interview-hrc-s-rhys-edwards.html <![CDATA[Van's +2mm eccentrics.]]> http://www.tlzone.net/forums/want-buy/129371-vans-2mm-eccentrics.html Wed, 16 May 2012 18:09:38 GMT Hello,

IF anyone has a set and not using them, I want them.

BTW, they are to much for stock swingarm length, I'm working with one that is 2" longer.

Any color will do, paypal ready.

:cheers ]]> Want to Buy evl tvn http://www.tlzone.net/forums/want-buy/129371-vans-2mm-eccentrics.html ride height adjuster http://www.tlzone.net/forums/suzuki-tl1000r-tl1000s-forum/129370-ride-height-adjuster.html Wed, 16 May 2012 18:04:25 GMT Any body know how much a brand new ride hight ajuster cost? Help please:confused Any body know how much a brand new ride hight ajuster cost?

Help please:confused ]]> goffy1982 http://www.tlzone.net/forums/suzuki-tl1000r-tl1000s-forum/129370-ride-height-adjuster.html engine tapping http://www.tlzone.net/forums/help-forum/129369-engine-tapping.html Wed, 16 May 2012 17:22:35 GMT hi can any body help my tl has just developed an engine tap when warm also noticed right hand can a lot hotter than the left plz help hi can any body help my tl has just developed an engine tap when warm also noticed right hand can a lot hotter than the left plz help ]]> Help Forum gordon l http://www.tlzone.net/forums/help-forum/129369-engine-tapping.html <![CDATA[have I gone mad I've got my tlr sorted now thinking of a change :(]]> http://www.tlzone.net/forums/suzuki-tl1000r-tl1000s-forum/129368-have-i-gone-mad-ive-got-my-tlr-sorted-now-thinking-change.html Wed, 16 May 2012 16:52:37 GMT Well its now absolutely sorted engine from Sam recently fitted with still less than 3000miles on it, new tail end r1 forks and brakes , bitubo,... Well its now absolutely sorted engine from Sam recently fitted with still less than 3000miles on it, new tail end r1 forks and brakes , bitubo, supersprox running gear, gear indicator atre loads of other bits too also waiting on ccc that's still being made and coloured bits for inside just have it mapped too with pc fitted . Have I lost my marbles lol ]]> firestarter http://www.tlzone.net/forums/suzuki-tl1000r-tl1000s-forum/129368-have-i-gone-mad-ive-got-my-tlr-sorted-now-thinking-change.html Help with tlr 1999 not reving past 6500rpm http://www.tlzone.net/forums/suzuki-tl1000r-tl1000s-forum/129366-help-tlr-1999-not-reving-past-6500rpm.html Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:04 GMT Hi guys new to forum have a 1999 tl1000r need help.bike starts and runs fine up to 6500rpm then stops at that like cylinder cutting out, throught... Hi guys new to forum have a 1999 tl1000r need help.bike starts and runs fine up to 6500rpm then stops at that like cylinder cutting out,
throught first fuel pump or filter blocked replaced both still the same changed plugs cleaned all connectors no code no fi light on about to buy coils but not 100%.bike has been standing for 2 years but ran fine before just want to getting back on road now i have time to ride it so getting frustrated.if any body has any ideas that would be great:confusedThanks mark ]]> Marky1967 http://www.tlzone.net/forums/suzuki-tl1000r-tl1000s-forum/129366-help-tlr-1999-not-reving-past-6500rpm.html