If you are referring to the hose connected to the rear valve cover, it is not a PCV valve, but it is part of the crankcase ventilation system. Follow the hose and you'll find it goes to a fixture between the cylinders. From there, another hose goes to the bottom of the airbox. If all is connected, it shouldn't need any attention.
Anatomy of the TLR1000 VTWIN
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If you are serious about stretching your TLR, PM me about the swing arm.
BlksTLr1000,
I am in a similar boat. Tearing down, finding things missing, modding away. I have a suggestion on idle, based on the thinking on why my idle is not consistent.
Compression: Fine assumed if its running above those RPMs. Same here.
Fuel: You mentioned rebuilding the pump, did that include changing the fuel filter? I changed mine (and modded it out of the tank). That started cleaning up the low end. I am going to look into rebuilding my pump with the Bosch part to eliminate fuel delivery. I am also going to have my injections rebuilt. 8 years sitting and I assume the fuel delivery system has some varnish in there. Injector cleaner and ride it hard to clear and heat it up. Then do a TPS and throttle body sync. Which leads to:
Air: You have an R, so your air delivery system to the injectors is fine for now, but I bet bet bet your vacuum lines are brittle and cracked like mine. Another product of sitting for a long time. This is mine:
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No chance I am not leaking vacuum. Vacuum leak = uneven throttle body pressures = poor idle. At least that is my guess. I am just going to trim the ends of any nasty pieces while replacing whatever else I can with new stuff.
Just some thoughts. Listen to Six5, as a good general rule... he fixes things.
I am in a similar boat. Tearing down, finding things missing, modding away. I have a suggestion on idle, based on the thinking on why my idle is not consistent.
Compression: Fine assumed if its running above those RPMs. Same here.
Fuel: You mentioned rebuilding the pump, did that include changing the fuel filter? I changed mine (and modded it out of the tank). That started cleaning up the low end. I am going to look into rebuilding my pump with the Bosch part to eliminate fuel delivery. I am also going to have my injections rebuilt. 8 years sitting and I assume the fuel delivery system has some varnish in there. Injector cleaner and ride it hard to clear and heat it up. Then do a TPS and throttle body sync. Which leads to:
Air: You have an R, so your air delivery system to the injectors is fine for now, but I bet bet bet your vacuum lines are brittle and cracked like mine. Another product of sitting for a long time. This is mine:
No chance I am not leaking vacuum. Vacuum leak = uneven throttle body pressures = poor idle. At least that is my guess. I am just going to trim the ends of any nasty pieces while replacing whatever else I can with new stuff.
Just some thoughts. Listen to Six5, as a good general rule... he fixes things.
Rumple Stil-kin TLR
You guys remember that story (more like a fairy tale) about the guy who fell asleep under a tree for all those yrs? Up, thats my tlr, except it wasnt under now tree. Ya 8 yrs is a lot of time for a bike to just sit. As far as repairs and maintenance, I am a true Man with that. Certified tech for close to 12 yrs then i got tired of it, (other peoples unneccassary headaches!) and changed fields to Fabrication. I have already changed my hoses, did the valve lash, pulled the tps and and did the visual, mechanical, and electrical inspection. New thermostat and the fan mod. Braided hoses front and back with the twin micro line set up in the front and also braided lines from levers to reservoirs. new chain and rear sprocket(40), bearings everywhere. The Pump was rebuilt in April when i got it because it wouldnt start and yes it rode like shit the first 40 miles or so. Then i started riding it to work which is all hiway and after the first week she would wheelie for me all the way to 3rd gear. oh ya, i went with 35wt hi\lo hid lighting, led tail, mirror w/signal and r turns. i pulled the stator and actually passed is inspection. I did some other stuff too. now all the rest is pure one off fab and custm mods. By the way, I am working on something for the stretch out back, a purely custom piece that i have never seen. Im not to sure anyone has done it, but we will see. Thanks to everyone who has dropped some TL "V" science on me because honestly, I LOVE THIS BIKE! She can be so temperamental some days and it seems like every ride is different.
People...... If you own something and use it everyday, when it is in need of repair...............DO IT RIGHT, NOT THE CHEAP WAY. Please think of the people who are some kind of TECH and how they feel because you cheapied some repair now they have to fix your mess. Have A Good Day
BlksTLr1000,
I am in a similar boat. Tearing down, finding things missing, modding away. I have a suggestion on idle, based on the thinking on why my idle is not consistent.
Compression: Fine assumed if its running above those RPMs. Same here.
Fuel: You mentioned rebuilding the pump, did that include changing the fuel filter? I changed mine (and modded it out of the tank). That started cleaning up the low end. I am going to look into rebuilding my pump with the Bosch part to eliminate fuel delivery. I am also going to have my injections rebuilt. 8 years sitting and I assume the fuel delivery system has some varnish in there. Injector cleaner and ride it hard to clear and heat it up. Then do a TPS and throttle body sync. Which leads to:
Air: You have an R, so your air delivery system to the injectors is fine for now, but I bet bet bet your vacuum lines are brittle and cracked like mine. Another product of sitting for a long time. This is mine:
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No chance I am not leaking vacuum. Vacuum leak = uneven throttle body pressures = poor idle. At least that is my guess. I am just going to trim the ends of any nasty pieces while replacing whatever else I can with new stuff.
Just some thoughts. Listen to Six5, as a good general rule... he fixes things.
You guys remember that story (more like a fairy tale) about the guy who fell asleep under a tree for all those yrs? Up, thats my tlr, except it wasnt under now tree. Ya 8 yrs is a lot of time for a bike to just sit. As far as repairs and maintenance, I am a true Man with that. Certified tech for close to 12 yrs then i got tired of it, (other peoples unneccassary headaches!) and changed fields to Fabrication. I have already changed my hoses, did the valve lash, pulled the tps and and did the visual, mechanical, and electrical inspection. New thermostat and the fan mod. Braided hoses front and back with the twin micro line set up in the front and also braided lines from levers to reservoirs. new chain and rear sprocket(40), bearings everywhere. The Pump was rebuilt in April when i got it because it wouldnt start and yes it rode like shit the first 40 miles or so. Then i started riding it to work which is all hiway and after the first week she would wheelie for me all the way to 3rd gear. oh ya, i went with 35wt hi\lo hid lighting, led tail, mirror w/signal and r turns. i pulled the stator and actually passed is inspection. I did some other stuff too. now all the rest is pure one off fab and custm mods. By the way, I am working on something for the stretch out back, a purely custom piece that i have never seen. Im not to sure anyone has done it, but we will see. Thanks to everyone who has dropped some TL "V" science on me because honestly, I LOVE THIS BIKE! She can be so temperamental some days and it seems like every ride is different.
People...... If you own something and use it everyday, when it is in need of repair...............DO IT RIGHT, NOT THE CHEAP WAY. Please think of the people who are some kind of TECH and how they feel because you cheapied some repair now they have to fix your mess. Have A Good Day
Yep but mine say tl1000, not busa
Whats it like fellow TL Lovers? Im hoping all is well with everyone. Well here is your first look at my "re1ent1e$$" inspired TL1000r. Any and all comments are welcome on likes and dis-likes. Keep in mind that, seat cowl is not pictured due to still being in transport, Custom hugger for the stretch is in paint and tank graphics are being applied later today. I also have a polished back wheel thats being powdered (only the spokes and the very center) and will be going thru install preparation Friday when i get back to work. I have one other question....rear turn signals arent working anymore. its not the lights, verified good, but when i check for power in the circuit, I get 12v on-off-on-off then no more after that. Has anyone else had this issue, is it the relay? it is still the original relay and i did give all the electrical a thorough once over, cleaning all connections and ground
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Lovely bike you got there! Except the stretch, but thats up to everyones liking..
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