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Message started by Jamie on 10/17/14 at 16:51:53

Title: New here - Questions
Post by Jamie on 10/17/14 at 16:51:53

Hi all! I just got my Suzuki a week ago and was thrilled to find a forum dedicated to my bike. I got a 2009 S40 w/ 11,000 miles for $1500. The only problem it has is one rear turn signal is wrapped in electrical tape where the bike must have been put down. I ordered aftermarket signals to replace them. Other than that the bike is in phenomenal shape. No dents, scratches, etc. After changing the oil and filter, petcock, adjusting the fuel mixture screw and the idling rpm screw it is running pretty good. The backfiring is less and it is just more smooth sounding. I will take care of the Verslagen cam tensioner over the winter sometime. A few things:

1. On the right side next to the little S40 panel there is a space where there appears to be something rectangular that was once there but is now missing. Pictures on Google show some sort of black rectangular panel. Any idea of what this is and where I can get a replacement?

2. The muffler heat guard is hanging on by a thread. Apparently the two bolts that should be in it are missing. Any thoughts on whether to go buy some bolts/nuts and secure it or get rid of it?

3. I was scouring the internet looking for used or aftermarket saddlebag supports when my buddy pointed out to me tonight that I already have them on the bike. Somehow I hadn't noticed that. :o They appear to be the stock Suzuki supports and one side has a lock but no key. First off, where can I get a key and second, is there a certain type of bag I can use with this support? I want a simple throw over soft bag for carrying random junk when needed.

Thanks in advance and I am excited to ride the hell out of this thing all winter and into next year.

Jamie

Title: Re: New here - Questions
Post by runwyrlph on 10/17/14 at 17:29:45

Hi Jamie,

1. That thing on the right side was a little lockable storage compartment. There are 2 parts to it not sure from the pic if the back is still on there - it has a couple screws holding it on and kind of a bracket/tab thing sticking out at the bottom. The other piece is a chrome box with a keyed latch that locks onto the bracket/tab part.

It was a very small compartment (4" x 6" x 1.5" or so), not very useful, not worth the trouble of opening most of the time, but it might be handy as a slightly secure lockable compartment

2. I can find most bolt sizes at my local True Value

3. That lock thing at the right rear is a helmet lock. Pretty useless. Just get a crummy helmet that nobody wants to steal. You should be able to use pretty much any soft bags. The supports keep them off your wheels. Like many, I took off the seat and hung the bags across the rear fender, then put the seat back on. My bags zip off, but they're pretty crummy looking, so I don't think anybody will steal them.

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy299/madcap_bucket/59b34068-f161-4da4-b7c6-8f7129fe28a4.jpg

ps. nice looking scoot! I'd say you got a pretty good deal.

pps. as you may surmise, I'm the type who would leave the turn sig taped as long as it passes inspection. If you want to hang bags on it you may want to move your sigs anyway. You can probably find a few threads if you do a search

I made a bracket of flat steel, attached to license plate bracket -used aftermarket "bullet" turn sigs.

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy299/madcap_bucket/59c8e892-f609-42d5-90f8-34028b4113a0.jpg

Title: Re: New here - Questions
Post by jcstokes on 10/17/14 at 23:45:39

You got the best colour they ever made, fix up your heat shield and enjoy. Leave the electrical tape alone, I've got duct tape on my r/r indicator. You may get the missing cover off this website, people "bobbing, modding, projecting"and so on frequently get rid of them.

Title: Re: New here - Questions
Post by Jamie on 10/18/14 at 05:30:42

Thanks for the replies! I am going to fix the heat shields today and I ordered some saddlebags from Amazon. Hopefully I can find the cover on here or Ebay. As for the turn signal, I just can't bring myself to leave it looking like that. :) I ordered a pair of aftermarket signals and I am going to get that fixed up.

Title: Re: New here - Questions
Post by Dave on 10/18/14 at 05:43:16

Don't know what kind of aftermarket turn signal you ordered - but you will most likely be back with more questions as the turn signals most likely won't just be a bolt on. Also....I hope you got something that is bright enough to be DOT approved. Most of the small turns signals aren't bright enough to be seen in direct sunshine......and are not safe to use.

Title: Re: New here - Questions
Post by Drestakil on 10/18/14 at 05:47:54

Great looking bike!! Looks just like mine. Mine has a Spitfire wind screen, a Wingerline Engine Guard, and saddlebags hung just below the turn signals. I didn't want to move them.

I'm like you, I'd want to replace a broken turn signal and fix the heat shield, too. Sounds like you sure got a good deal on it. Congrats!

Title: Re: New here - Questions
Post by Srotag on 10/18/14 at 07:13:10

And the helmet lock uses the ignition key. The "weld" gave way and the lock came off in my hand. >:(

Title: Re: New here - Questions
Post by Jamie on 10/18/14 at 07:44:06

Dave - I did just get the aftermarket signals today and they are small. I thought I ordered DOT but I don't believe it is so I will be sending them back. I will have to find a used OEM signal.

Title: Re: New here - Questions
Post by runwyrlph on 10/18/14 at 08:51:28

Mine, seen above are pretty small. They were made to have running light/turn sigs - I have them wired so that both filaments are in parallel and flash as turn sigs. I think I also have a higher wattage bulb than came in them. I don't know the #, but it's a standard automotive bulb. I also use hand signals if someone is following me

Title: Re: New here - Questions
Post by jcstokes on 10/18/14 at 13:24:38

You could try googling Michigan power sports for an OEM or near enough signal. You really need to remove yours and check that the treaded end is the same as what they offer.

Title: Re: New here - Questions
Post by stinger on 10/18/14 at 23:44:47

Your next project should be to ditch that stock muffler and get a after market muffler.

Title: Re: New here - Questions
Post by HondaLavis on 10/19/14 at 10:19:31

Take off the electrical tape, and give a proper assessment to the damage. If the rubber is just cracked, you should be able to fix it with some gorilla glue. I've got one right now that is held together that way. The cool thing about that glue is it's sandable, so once the repair is done you can clean up the area to remove all evidence. ;)

Title: Re: New here - Questions
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/19/14 at 10:29:37

If the plastic stem is busted and you have a Drexel you can super glue it, cut a groove in the bottom and a V groove around the crack and epoxy,Devcon 5 minute,the break and lay a piece of piano wire in the groove..It will look fine on a walk by.. mine did.. The guy who bought it never even noticed it..

Title: Re: New here - Questions
Post by Jamie on 10/19/14 at 16:07:39

Thanks guys. I didn't even think about taking off the tape and assessing the damage. If it is easily repairable like a crack, I'd rather not replace it.

Title: Re: New here - Questions
Post by jcstokes on 10/19/14 at 16:44:05

If it has broken where the bullet part meets the stalk you will need to find a way of supporting the bullet part while the super glue goes off, sitting there supporting it for five or more minutes gets tiring.

Title: Re: New here - Questions
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/19/14 at 17:13:38

Mine was busted out where the stalk opens up and in the stalk. My girl dropped it a few times,I did too. Never going over walking speed. I picked up all the pieces and went to work. If you have to,you can get the guts out and lay a foundation to glue any small bits to.

Title: Re: New here - Questions
Post by runwyrlph on 10/20/14 at 17:00:29

75627C72727E68110 wrote:

'course , I did still get run over by a Peterbilt last fall :-? ::) >:( :-[

Title: Re: New here - Questions
Post by Jamie on 10/20/14 at 17:07:03

Note to self. Hand signals are out. ;)

I took the tape off today and it was cracked right at the end of the stalk where it meets the light. Hit or with some epoxy. Tomorrow I'll check it out and if it held I'll googone it and call it a day.

Title: Re: New here - Questions
Post by Jamie on 10/21/14 at 11:09:11

Epoxy and GooGone did the job. This thing should hold under spring and I will fix it then. Thanks for the idea!

Title: Re: New here - Questions
Post by HAPPYDAN on 10/23/14 at 17:56:34

Forget the tool box - it's pretty useless anyway. Those long risers just beg for a groovy leather tool bag. Many good ones available, just Google.