Hi.I'm trying to remove the front sprocket :banghead .I have the chain still on.I read in here that it is difficult but i experience great difficulty to remove it :coocoo .I try with applying the rear brake and also with a piece of metal bar through the swinger to keep the wheel still.I also...

Any UK zoners done this mod? I'm in process of doing a full service and thought while I was there I may look into doing this. Will it effect MOT time?

gonna be attempting some rust removal on my tls tank this week using the electrolysis method. since i cant think of a way to seal the fuel pump hole, i am going to try and do i with the tank upside down. looking for ideas to seal the fill hole. my only idea so far it to use an expanding rubber...

Hi everyone, I am trying to remove the headlight, all four bolts have been removed and the headlight has been slid out. However it is still connected via the two wires going to the bulbs. There is a connector going into the headlight but I cannot seem to pull the connectors free from the...

What do you guys think? Good Deal? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TPO-Suzuki-TL1000-Emissions-Removal-Kit_W0QQitemZ300387814309QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item45f0824ba5

Hi anybody interested in an oil filter removal tool for the TLR/ TLS obviously this will work with other models as well that use the same oil filter type. This tool fits to a ratchet and makes removal and re-fitting of the filter dead easy. In perfect condition. Asking £2 for this, shipping...

Right guys first post for help please. I am removing the rear swing arm for painting, I have removed the rear brake caliper and the bolts for the suspension, the left side nut and the right side lock nut (castle nut or whatever its called), but do I need to undo the screws on the plates behind...

So, I'm to the point where I need to cap off the elbows to the throttle bodies. Instead of using two caps I decided to run a piece of the rubber hose I removed. Cut the ends off, cut to size and routed as best I could. See any problems with the route I've used? -Matt

So, if you're going to remove the PAIR system from your TLR, you're going to have fun getting to the rebreather tube/fitting on the rear cylinder. I was going to plug the tube on the far end, but since I had already fabbed up some block off plates, it was just mocking me. After numerous failed...

Okay, while her pants are down I figured I'd rip out the PAIR system and Kalifornia gas vapor box. So I'm following the official guide on the PAIR removal, which was a big help. Whipped me up some block off plates from some left over bungie bracket bits from my ZX14. Front plate installed...

hey all im yanking off the tank to fix the dredded leaking fuel pump gasket and noticed the steering dampner nuts(chrome)appear tight as hell.are they the ones to remove or something else thanx...

Guys, How difficult is it to remove the front fairing, one that fits over the headlight (TLR). I need to have mine removed since after 9 years, the plastics needs to be repaired, and probaly gonna have all re-sprayed in black. The side fairings, back piece and belly pan is no problem, but to get...

I'm anal and wouldn't stand for clamping off the rear tube. But damn, that bottom bolt on the flange, by the head is a b*tch to get to. No way I'm gonna pull the motor to get these things on. So the rear cyl exhaust was pulled, and the damper unbolted (for visibility)... The top nut came off...

I have my TLR in pieces right now, rewiring, removing, painting, lowering, you name it (pics to come). For the airbox, I removed the flappers and cut-up the baseplate a couple of days ago. I was looking at the affiliated vacuum control valve (VCSV) while I was replacing my clutch fluid...

I have a 97 tls that I'm going to street fighter and want to know if the bike will run with out the dash and can I just wire the hand controls strait ?http://www.tlzone.net/forums/images/smilies/headbang.gif

Does anyone have any alternatives to removing the special swingarm nut that requires the specific socket. The dealer wants $80 just for the socket and I was trying to see if there was any way around that to remove the swingarm.

i have my lower tripple out (TLR) and im having problems removing the stem. i assume its pressed in, but i cant seem to budge it on my press. i dont want to apply too much pressure and risk damaging the lower triple. Any help offered?? thanks in advance

Final steps before powder coat... All I have left is to remove the swingarm bearings and the bearings that are in the setup for the rear shock. I don't know how to remove them. Was wondering if I'll need to take her to a machine shop to get the pressed out or beat them to death with a hammer...

what have people used to get the sticker from new off the swingarm? its like its been glued on, cant even peel it, dont want to scrape it off in tiny bits and scratch the hell outta swingarm, any ideas?

how straight forward will it be, is the spring a bugger to remove? getting stand chromed so need to take it off