Recent content by gordon holmes

it was engine oil m8 its ok now thanks

sorted thank you every one. When I cleaned the chain grease from around the drive sprocket I pulled the pushrod out and when I put it back in I must have got a bit of grit on it causing the leak. To cure it I pulled the push rod back out and started the engine for a couple of seconds causing the...

the oil is coming from the clutch push rod seal does ayone know if its an engine out or can it be done from the outside??

got an oil leak and dont know where from anyone any ideas looks like its coming from the push rod seal

Hi I have just noticed a slight knock when I push my bike into the garage when I apply the front brake I dont know if its the brake pads clicking or could it be play in the headstock my bike is the k8 model with 16000 miles on it I do not do wheelies but I ride it pretty hard any ideas please...

Hi guys I have managed to remove my back seat what I did was I printed the photo what ChattanoogaBusa put on here for me I put a small wedge of wood in the left hand side of the seat I put the print of the seat on the top of my seat which aided me to direct the bent welding rod to the release...

Thanks Guys for the advice I will try what you have sugested thanks again

after rebuilding my K8 ie putting all the panels back on after the winter service I forgot to put the cable which attaches to the rear seat lock and have put the seat back on. Now I cannot get the seat off any one any Ideas on how to get the rear seat off without damaging anything please???

Hi Ive contacted Suzuki GB and they have organised a new rectifier to be fitted to my bike as it should have been recalled. So hope this rectifies the problem thanks everyone for the info. Gordon H.:please:

thanks everyone for your thoughts I will try everything you all have asked me to try and will let you all know how I go on with the problem thanks again

Its got 15000 miles on it now so should be loosened up I think by now.

I have a k8 busa had it 3 years now when I had around 2000mls on it I had a problem it would not turn the engine over quick enough to start when it was warm or after doing a few miles. I went back to my dealer and he put a new battery on it and it was ok until recently. Now Im having the same...

Has anyone fitted handlebar risers to a K8? If so where could I purchase one please? thankyou:thumbsup: