How to raise the fuel tank on a TL1000S?
Raise Fuel Tank Remove the two Allen screws at the front edge of the fuel tank. Leave the collars and rubber grommets in the tank’s mounting tabs. Insert the “S” bend portion of the prop stand into the hole in the steering stem. Lift up on the front of the tank, the rear will pivot on its hinge. Set one of the front tank tabs onto the prop stand.
Can a spark plug be removed from a TL1000S?
CAUTION-Do not pull on the coil wire leading into the cap. This could cause a open electrical connection and affect engine operation. To access the front spark plug the radiator must be moved forward. Remove the 6mm radiator mount bolt on the front cylinder valve cover.
What should the idle speed be on a TL1000S?
The proper idle speed is 1200 RPM. Adjust the idle using the throttle lever stop screw. The screw is a black plastic knob mounted to the frame above the left engine cover. Set the idle speed once the engine has warmed to operating temperature. This is 160′ to 190′. The LCD on the tachometer will display the temperatures.
When to use piston rings on a TL1000S?
With at least 1000 or more miles of operation the piston rings will begin to seat which will improve the effectiveness of throttle body synchronization. Careful throttle body synchronization and throttle position sensor adjustment improve low and mid-speed throttle response and smoothness.
Where are the Allen screws on a TL1000S?
Remove the two Allen screws at the front edge of the fuel tank. Leave the collars and rubber grommets in the tank’s mounting tabs. Insert the “S” bend portion of the prop stand into the hole in the steering stem. Lift up on the front of the tank, the rear will pivot on its hinge. Set one of the front tank tabs onto the prop stand.
When was the last Suzuki TL1000R made?
1998: Suzuki TL1000R launched. 2000: New colours/graphics. 2003: Suzuki TL1000R model discontinued, Suzuki SV1000 replaces it. 2004: Last Suzuki TL1000R stocks sold at discount. None. 29 owners have reviewed their SUZUKI TL1000R (1998 – 2004) and rated it in a number of areas.
What kind of fairing does a Suzuki TL1000R have?
The Suzuki TL1000R’s full fairing is fairly wide, especially at the top half, so it keeps some windblast off the rider. The TL1000R pillion perch is a bit of joke, footpegs are too high and the upswept pipes makes panniers impossible to fit. You get a steering damper as standard on the Suzuki TL1000R though…which is nice.
Which is better Suzuki TL1000R or Ducati 916?
When you push it, the Suzuki TL1000R gets loose at high speeds, and oversteers on slow corners. The Suzuki TL1000R has a truly awesome engine, producing a claimed 135bhp and though it revs another 1000rpm higher than the TL1000S, the Suzuki TL1000R still feels like it makes as much poke as a Ducati 916 can manage, by about 6000 revs.