Sending her in for a crankcase replacement after being a little, well, retarded in my application of mechanical repair. I was a touch over zealous when hammering a Recoil expansion thread into the oil drain and smashed the interior of the case. Missing insert, shrapnel all up inside her...

hello, so i finally took my TL all apart to fix a few small issues. One was the leaky fuel pump deal. oh yeah its a 2001 tl1000s so i pull it off and yes its no good, cuts, splits etc. i go and order a new one and its the new style, the original was all rubber. Now where the flange is on...

New header gasket for TLS (may fit TLR) Suzuki part number 14181-31D00. I bought three for my polished headers project and didn't realize the rear one requires a TON of work to get to. Considering the other two were near perfect when removed, it wasn't worth my trouble. Cost around $7.00 at...

Has anyone got the part number for the rear link pipe to header exhaust seal ring, i need to get one ordered up. Many thank guys.

So... I had a leaky gas tank gasket at the start of last season, well.. I had it replaced with a new one, and when I was putting my bike in storage I noticed it was leaking again. :banghead FML! Is this normal to have these damned things fail in less than a year of riding?? Gee Ps- Where...

I can smell gasoline as if the rubber seal on the gas cap is leaking...has anyone else had this problem or had to replace it? I can't find a part number for it on Ron Ayers...it looks like a complete assembly (cap, housing, etc...)

Ok hers the skinny! I bought a 98 tlr runs great never leaked from the pump at all!! Then i buy a set of fairings ant tank all fancy painted and switch the pump and gasket and it leakes like a siv!! So i take it off and put a dab of rtv gas resistant goo on it and that didnt even slow it down...

In the Feul Pump Gasket Leaking Poll it seems that about half the folks have had or do have leaks. Is this just a product of wear/time? Or have you folks removed your feul pump gasket? Did you re-use? Did you use a new one? In other words, for the general info guy... Is it better to leave...

Hi guys, have to change that silly tube gasket on the rear cylinder and was wondering what the best sealant is. someone elsewhere recomends copper high temp. Not sure where to get this, Any ideas johnny z

Whats up Zone?...I have a 1997 TLS with a recalled tank which I am told is different from the stock tank. I am looking for the fuel pump gasket for this tank. If anyone can point me in the right direction or have one they would like to sell then your assistance would be greatly...

All, I need a new fuel pump gasket, and the dealer only has a gasket for a 1998 TLS. I'm wondering whether or not this will fit my 97 TLS without needing any modification. Thanks

I just need to order the right parts. The fork seals are busted. On the link below what parts should I order to replace the seals? Do I need 2,4,5,6,7,8? http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/camhops/forkseal.gif Regarding the link below. I'm missing a gasket between 1 and 4 and I'm...

Hello all, just about to replace Spigot gasket on 97 tls. Any hints, do I need to strip entire exhaust down or is there a "trick" If you do have to strip entire system down is it worth replacing other 5 Gaskets ? I'm sure many of you have had same problem, interested in your thoughts ...

I have the new Suzuki gasket they have two different sides and there is nothing in a shop manual about installing them. One side has 2 small tabs across from each other & its flat. And the other has a rounded bevel on inside So what is correct way to install: 1. tabs into the head first 2...

Is it true that the TLR does not use a gasket for its oil filter?? My oil filter seems to be leaking....Yet I can't seem to find a gasket part in the manual. Any advice??

I did a search and found only 1 post that didn't help. Finally received used replacement pump for grandson's '01 TL1000S. Replacement pump gasket was hard & original was hard too but it was stuck to tank pretty good so I didn't change it. Needless to say, it leaked even though I used proper...

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Hiya, just recently been checking a few things on the maintenance front, removed the clutch side casing that holds clutch cover and waterpump etc. Now I have old gasket on both parts... :eek Has anyone got a good method of removing the old gasket without damaging the mating surfaces? ??? David.

where can i get a gasket for where the shifter connects to the engine part ?????????????????????:O:O:rant:coocoo:banghead

So I went out side today to warm up my bike before I went to work and I noticed that the rear exhaust gasket bolt was missing. Is this normal? I have already ordered a new one. It will take a while for it to get here. Will I hurt my bike if I ride it with one missing?