20 Most Recent 1997 Suzuki TL 1000 S Questions & Answers

think u blew a fuse-dont fool w electrical if no xperienc---bike is old and probly needs a new pump relay-battery cud be weak also or not being charged rite----buy a haynes or clymer manual and learn repair or bring it to a private bike mech instead

sounds like a worn wrist pin in the rear piston cylinder. Having that changed will not cost so much by your friend

My workshop manual covers the one model from 1997 - 2001 with only slight engine differences. The fairing has no part number change, so I would say it should fit.
Hope that helps.

That is to show that the CPU has received a fault code. Your Suzuki dealer can tell from interigating the CPU where the fault was/is.

There is often one under the plastic cover of the starter solenoid.

The Bike Technicians Tactic

Phase1

An electrical inspection on the bike should produce results. First, the bike battery powers the entire lightening systems mentionable as ignition, meter readings, head lamps, signal indicators. However, the battery provides the power supply to several entities though also significant is the fuse box containing circuit protection coils. Inserting the bike key into the ignition to perform start mode displays the capacity power circuits. A charged battery should display an indication in the meter reading area also known as bike dashboard grading. A malfunctioning start mode on inserting key in ignition may be traceable several locations on the electrical circuits. Attempting to repair the electrical power of the bike usually requires batter power power test kit. The test kit ascertains the battery power making possible progress to the remaining electrical circuits. Test kit also ascertains the fuse box circuit functionality either with fuses still intact or extracted allowing for the next progress level. An observation tour of the bikes electrical wiring kits from battery hold through fuse box compartments to each lightening display area either headlamps, indicators, and meter reading should produce results of any visible damages that may require repairs after the electrical inspection has been performed. Once any faults were observed on the electrical channels, repair mode is the next level. A dull battery either may have been depleted completely of durational capacity requiring another for replacement. Alternately, a depleted power supply due to prolonged storage may require charge functionalities. Usually, a device capacapble of restoring a battery of electrolytes is resorted for charger ability. The type of battery may require constuents either liquid cathode replenishment in the battery entrapment area prior to charging feature is assumed with electrolyte machine. Once the battery has regained full functionality makes way the next repair task. The fuse box may have simply required replacement fuses either as missing or burnt out. A fuse box usually contains additional spare for replacement functionalities. An alternate arrangement at acquiring fuses on the auto mart may replace the burnt devices. The next electrical task is wiring fixtures achievable by mending broken cords with appropriate electrician's tapes else malfunctions may remain. Alternately, a worn-out electrical wire is replaceable by acquiring the entire extension lengthwise between significant areas. The last remaining electrical units are lightening indicators consisting of bulbs or luminescent displays reflectors. Observe the blub areas either by loosening covers to inspect for observable burnouts else the entire electrical circuitry is ready for functionality observations with separate entities.

Engine Technicians Tactic

PHASE 2

A bike engine inspection includes observation for indications of malfunction. Any fluid residue is indication of problem areas. Where oil leaks usually requires engine block inspections. A bike engine consists of an entrapment compartment where mechanical combustion takes place. First, the entire observable block consists of an external coating known as engine bloc housing internal component of pistons, rings, and fastens known as cylinder heads. A bike engine has every component embedded within requiring technical expertise to achieve an inspection. Once deciding on the engine task requirements, acquire a tool box with the appropriate componements as first requirement before engine works is commence able. Second, the bike may require an area environment as workshop requirement to attain engine inspections. Third, bike engine are least bulky compared with vehicle engines however assistance would complement the inspection phase. Prior to inspecting the bike engine, a strap mechanism has to be assumed to achieve expert maneuverability also as safe precaution. Unless parts hinder maneuverability at engine locations, the only removable components should be the engine. First, start with disjointing the spark plug cables to acquire accessibility to plugs imbedded on the cylinder heads. The plugs require tools to loosen thereby exposing the combustible area. Once the spark plugs are exposed, two alternatives are likely. First, a spark plug may have gathered rust residue only requiring cleaning to attain regular capacity. The pin area of the spark plug may have been twisted due to overheating and slight melting dislocation. Usually cleaning the residue from old plugs may simply expose the ignitable capacities. However, an observation of twisted plug pin may require twisting back in place to achieve full ignitability once bike engine starts. A bike engine bloc has the pistons as combustibles or blasters of fuel gasoline. The rings perform as strap fasteners whenever the pistons move about combustibility. Usually, the engine entrapment components would have collected residue requiring clearing. Also, pistons together with rings may require replacements either as worn-out due to prolongs tasks or overexerted biker features.

Is the high pressure pump, inside of the fuel tank, working? The pump on my Buell packed up and a replacement fixed it.
Hope this helps.

Check your main fuse its a 30amp.Its part of you starter solenoid. Take off battery cover solenoid is to the right.Hope this helps
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If bike has sports mufflers will be cuased by clean air system,need to block off to stop backfire

OK, the first thing to do is check your fuse box for blown ignition fuse all motors in order to run must have fuel, air, fire, oil to operate. Since this bike was setting up for four months I recommend changing the oil and filters, empty and flush the gas tank remove any rust if present, your carburators will need servicing, empty and clean the bowls replace gaskets clean your jets, charge your battery replace it needed. Check your charging system (ie stator.) for proper voltage output replace if needed. check Automatic timing unit at the chank shaft on lower right side of the bike. this is needed for impulse signal to be sent to the coils to firng in seqence. If no fire at the spark plug the problem is either your ATU or your coils need replacing. Happy riding !!!

Check condition of wire and the ends, to the starter and solenoid .read dc volts at bettery to make sure there is 12 or 13 volts any less needs new bettery,or a stronger charge perhaps.

Install new sparkplugs. Activate choke. Do not touch throttle. Push starter button. Do not touch throttle. If bike stalls repeat until it stays running, then you may give it a little throttle. If I give my TL any throttle on start up it floods. It usually takes 2 or 3 tries where the bike starts then stalls before it stays running. DO NOT TOUCH THROTTLE UNTIL IT IDLES. THEN GENTLEY.

I suggest doing a search for a Suzuki TL forum on the internet. I have a Hayabusa and there are several such user forums. You usually have to register in the forum (free) and when you get inside you will find all sorts of helpful people and resources, and if you're lucky you might be able to score a factory repair manuals in electronic format. Failing that, you should be able to get tips and advice from people who know the bike inside and out :)
I used Google to search for "Suzuki TL1000 Forum" and found these links that look promising amongst many more:

http://www.tlzone.net/
http://www.tlplanet.com/

Hi, as far as I know the TL1000s is fuel injected, so no carby setting, hope this helps :)

Sounds like the the clear fluid could be shock oil. The smoke is probably from the oil getting on the exhause manifold and burning off (same as any oil on a hot surface). you need to trace it to see where its coming from as itz something we cant see from the net. She hose could be a fuel overflow drain hose as all bikes have em to dump fuel if you fill the tank too high or the pressure gets too high.

Could be an overflow tube for the carb floats. Drains excess gas.

check the fuse frist but it sounds like the fuel pump. i had a 99 gsxr 1000 that did that and it was the fuel pump

check the spark plugs they may be wet if they smell of petrol or are black replace them

Most likely the thermostat.

go to capitolcycle.com and go to their online store and look up your fuel tank as if you are buying another one...it will show you the fiche page and you can print it out...you can look up every single fiche page you need to find each hose and follow it to where it needs to go.