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00351: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.3.2) |
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| Usage: |
625 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Craig Feutrill
Phone: +61 2 6955 9504
Email to Craig Feutrill
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| Location: |
n/a -- Leeton, New South Wales, Australia
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Accessories:
New brain needed to cope with the awesome power.
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Modifications:
Omrae Carbon fibre exhausts, removed all warning stickers, Suzuki steering damper, removed ridiculous chain guard cum mud thingy below numberplate. Rear carbon hugger, kickplates and front guard. Braided lines - converted to twin lines from master cylinder, transformed braking from great to awesome! Stripped paint from rims and polished.
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Problems:
After reading the input to these pages, I went and had a closer look at the oil level and after 1000 km it had risen about 10mm. Not pleased with this and the surging between 3,200 and 3,900 rpm, wrote a letter to Suzuki Australia - as yet no reply received. 3/11/97 received reply from Suzuki Australia offering new '98 spec ECM to be ordered and fitted at a dealer of my choice. Noted that at 200 km/h on sweeping bends it starts to 'wallow' or corkscrew slightly but put that down to suspension settings and will play with these over the next few weeks. Still manage to get head shakes when cranked over on bumpy surfaces under hard acceleration. Crashed at a ride day on 30/11/97, lowsided on hairpin at Mallala (showing off!) took most of the panels, levers, indicators, radiator, mirror off right hand side - all up including new tyres, braided lines and carbon fibre, just under $5,000.00 (Aust).
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Comments:
After the GSX-R 750, getting the power to the ground so easily and early is truly awe inspiring. The bike makes you look a better rider than you are! Despite all to doom and gloom about its handling, I believe the bike is one of the best handling, power to weight packages available and the grin factor is worth the price alone.
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01641: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.28) |
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| Usage: |
42 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Gunther Slizewki
Phone: (719) 570-6804
Email to Gunther Slizewki
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| Location: |
n/a -- Colo. Springs CO
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00216: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.26) |
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| Usage: |
2,643 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Roland F. Watzl
Email to Roland F. Watzl
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| Location: |
n/a -- Qld.,Australia
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Modifications:
new chip auto throttle
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Problems:
none thus far
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01531: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.24) |
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| Usage: |
2,700 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
JOHN BURTON
Email to JOHN BURTON
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| Location: |
n/a -- NE
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00153: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.24) |
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| Usage: |
3,200 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Jim Reynolds
Phone: 201-507-8828
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| Location: |
n/a -- Berkeley Hts,N.J.
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00561: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.24) |
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| Usage: |
925 miles, Racetrack. |
| Owner: |
Bryan Whitton
Phone: 972-407-8985
Email to Bryan Whitton
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| Location: |
n/a -- Dallas,TX
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Accessories:
M4 2 into 1 racing pipe Ridelite Carbon Front fender Ridelite heel guards Sharkskinz full competition fairing Dynojet Power Comander Ridlite Data acquisition for racing Toby(sp) sterring damper
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Modifications:
Trimmed stock damper mount and hard mounted it.
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Problems:
Steering still slow and bike is too heavy.
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Comments:
Dymeg wheels and more carbon from Ridelite. VeeTwo ride height adjuster ordered
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01529: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.23) |
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| Usage: |
1,487 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Fred Bakhuis
Phone: 0031384538829
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| Location: |
n/a -- Zwolle, The Netherlands
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Accessories:
grab rail, mdi screen to increase comfort, scottoiler
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Modifications:
new ecu, thermostat & back-torque limiter
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Problems:
with new ECU: none when servised perfectly
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Comments:
tried several type of (rental)bikes during 1997. No other bike made an overwhelming impression like the tl1000s
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00440: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.23) |
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| Usage: |
2,950 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Dave LaFrance
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| Location: |
n/a -- Spokane, WA
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| Photo: |
http://www.micapeak.com/TL1000S/photos/2tls-2.jpg
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Accessories:
Full Two Brothers 2-1-2 side pipes with carbon cans (first set delivered).
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Modifications:
Removed decals, removed license plate bracket and fabricated a replacement, smaller turn signals, removed mirrors and chainguard, converted to 520 chain, 40-tooth rear sproket, solid footpegs off a GSXR, cranked up the preload by 3 turns on the rear. Polished edges of rims and painted the centers black.
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Problems:
The dreaded stumble if ridden under 4k RPM. Mostly cured by a new ECU.
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Comments:
This bike rocks! V-twins forever!
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For Sale:
(this bike offered for sale without comment)
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01100: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.23) |
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| Usage: |
1,100 miles. |
| Owner: |
R.M. Yocum
Phone: 412-274-1079
Email to R.M. Yocum
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| Location: |
n/a -- western, pa.
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Accessories:
carbon yosh, steel braided, fr.-rr., jellseat,
damper, carbon tank jock strap
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Modifications:
none
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Problems:
finding time to ride, i to seem to have one of the
good ones'. either that or i'm so adaptable i just
around the probs.
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Comments:
H-riders look on then look away
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00231: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.22) |
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| Usage: |
2,800 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
scott petersen
Email to scott petersen
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| Location: |
n/a -- chattonooga tn
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Accessories:
tank bra
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Modifications:
none
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Problems:
stumbling, sputtering and stalling as yet unfixed by dealer. finally got it fixed after it being in and out of the shop all summer. it runs 90% better as far as i can tell.
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Comments:
for sale $7100 o.b.o can't afford to make payments or keep insurance. hate to get rid of it but have to.
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For Sale:
(this bike offered for sale without comment)
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00912: |
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Black 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.20) |
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| Usage: |
4,062 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
WILLEMS Peter
Phone: 032095202714
Email to WILLEMS Peter
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| Location: |
n/a -- Belgium, Brussels
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Modifications:
Geen
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Problems:
Eerst had ik GROTE problemen zonder stuurdemper, maar eens deze er opstond was alles OK!
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Comments:
Het is mijn eerste motorfiets. VERKOOPT IEMAND CARBONUITLATEN VOOR EEN GOEDE PRIJS???
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00148: |
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Black 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.18) |
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| Usage: |
8,125 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Raphael Pearce
Email to Raphael Pearce
http://staff.curtin.edu.au/~apearcen/
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| Location: |
n/a -- Perth, Western Australia
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Accessories:
Dark tint Indicators.
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Modifications:
Laser High-swept stainless exhausts.
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Problems:
A little trouble with fuses - now gone. Problems with two Suzuki dealers re: new ECU.
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01138: |
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Black 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.16) |
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| Usage: |
3,500 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Colin Hill
Email to Colin Hill
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| Location: |
n/a -- Lincoln, England
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Accessories:
Carbon tank protector Hugger Clear headlamp protector. Oval "Carbon" Cans- very loud, but complete with the "E" compliance number!(useful for U.K. use - will pass any inspection!) E-Mail me for details - approx £360 a pair.
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Modifications:
Factory recall - 90% cured the "stumbles"
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Problems:
none since recall
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Comments:
Excellent bike with an unfair reputation.
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02028: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.14) |
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| Usage: |
6,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
chops
Phone: (313)570-3027
Email to chops
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| Location: |
n/a -- waterford, mich.U.S.A.
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Accessories:
stock stock
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Modifications:
none
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Problems:
Common surge trouble from 3000 r.p.m.-4000 r.p.m. cured completly by new ECM. Common clutch problem is another story.First clutch was replaced after it was totally shot at around 8000 kilo`s.Second clutch only lasted 1000 kilometers. Suzuki has offered washer`s as a fix. NO THANKS!!! Have ordered barnett`s heavier springs. Cost $16.00. Part # MT-15-5. Will keep this space updated on spring cure. If this doesn`t fix the problem then anyone intrested in a free T.L. can contact me and I will supply location on lake Michigan for recovery attempts.(I should'a bought a VTR!!!)
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61273: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.14) |
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| Usage: |
9,062 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
LEEVENSON R
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| Location: |
n/a -- NETHERLANDS
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Modifications:
NEW COMPUTER FOR INJECTION SYSTEM
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01574: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.12) |
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| Usage: |
2,495 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Joe Khalsa
Phone: (920)727-9030
Email to Joe Khalsa
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| Location: |
n/a -- Menasha, WI USA
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Accessories:
None yet!
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Modifications:
Recall steering damper. Recall ECM.
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Problems:
Very bad 3500 rpm surge until new ECM was installed. Problem is completely gone now. And the power has NOT suffered.
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Comments:
Absolutely the most fun bike I have ever owned. I'll take all problems (which are all fixed now) gladly, because one ride on the bike and I can't keep the grin off. I've owned lots of fun bikes (V-MAX, FZR-1000, CBR-900RR to name a few) but none even hold a candle to this.
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01475: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.12) |
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| Usage: |
1,500 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Joe O'Neal
Email to Joe O'Neal
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| Location: |
n/a -- Centreville, VA USA
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Problems:
Surging, Poor Gas Mileage,Wish I'd Bought a VTR!
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00701: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.11) |
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| Usage: |
1,200 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
jonathan marusek
Phone: 413.584.6834
Email to jonathan marusek
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| Location: |
n/a -- northampton ma
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Accessories:
yoshimura rs3-a full system works enduro rider steering dampener dynojet power commander
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00054: |
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Dark Green Metallic 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.10) |
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| Usage: |
8,750 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Peter Pindsle
Phone: +61 (2) 9966-1066
Email to Peter Pindsle
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| Location: |
n/a -- Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Modifications:
Suzuki Steering Damper C/F rear hugger (mudguard) C/F Exhaust Cans Braided Steel Brakelines Suzuki Grabrail Repainted green ( from red ) Dropped forks 5mm
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Problems:
- Fuel Injection 'Stumble' problem which has been fixed by the replacement ECU (mostly) - Stalling when engine not properly hot (usually after decelerating) Fixed by new ECU (mostly) - Clutch Slipping when hot. Fixed by fitting new design clutch parts - Ignition fuse blowing intermittently. Caused by a wire rubbing on the underside of the fuel tank. Fixed under warranty - Paint peeling from left-rear bodywork. Gave up arguing with Suzuki Australia about this since I was getting it repainted anyway.
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Comments:
I love the bike, and the problems have all been worth it, although the 'stumble' problem did make commuting through city traffic a bit of a pain! Great bike on the track. I'll be going to more track days now!
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60009: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.10) |
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| Usage: |
4,500 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Dan Parker
Phone: (719) 574-0013
Email to Dan Parker
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| Location: |
n/a -- colorado springs, co, usa
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Accessories:
carbon mirrors carbon tank cover
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Modifications:
removed reflectors and warning decals and hotter plugs
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Problems:
had new black box installed still bucks badly under 4500rpm's steering stabilizer (dealer installed) fell off! Short tire life (go figure) Won't start in the very cold co mornings
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Comments:
Love the bike will the braced swing arm off the R fit without mods Will the high pipes from the R fit too?
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00433: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.9) |
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| Usage: |
10,300 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Chris Pascoe
Phone: 01503240855
Email to Chris Pascoe
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| Location: |
n/a -- Liskeard Cornwall England
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Accessories:
Renagade ali cans Power commander, Much smoother but there could be a problem with the waterproofing. Scottoiler fitted under the seat. S/s braided front break hoses Six pot calipers GSXR 750 WT 100w bulbs Belly pan Lap timer Front mud guard extention keeps all the cack of the exhaust pipe Various nuts and bolts
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Modifications:
3 different ECMs Torque limiter clutch replaced Thermostat
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Problems:
Crashed twice. Fueling at 3-4000 rpm Clutch slipping Scabby frame Suzuki unhelpfull attitude Finding a tyre that will provide enough grip that wont wear out in less than 1500 miles. My clutch now has washers to preload the springs has it was still slipping, it has cued the slip but you need 2 hands to pull the clutch in, there has to be a way around this.
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Comments:
Top bike, how Suzuki could make such a dogs dinner out of the launch of what must be the best bike to come from japan for years is unbelievable. Saying that i can not stop riding the dam thing The handling takes a while to get right but then it will stay infront of most things I have experimented with quite a few different settings on the suspention and have been able to help alot of other TL riders to sort thier handling problems. Iam also just about to service another TL which has covered 15000 miles so it should be interesting to see how the engine has worn. Any one need a hand sorting a problem Iam your man.
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03549: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.8) |
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| Usage: |
200 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Jerry A. Calvacca
Phone: (209) 439-5968
Email to Jerry A. Calvacca
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| Location: |
n/a -- Fresno, CA, USA
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Accessories:
Corbin seat
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02761: |
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Red 1998 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.8) |
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| Usage: |
31 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Peter Schönberger
Phone: +310654974018
Email to Peter Schönberger
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| Location: |
n/a -- The Netherlands
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Accessories:
TCP underfairing Carbon Bos exhausts mini signal lights (carbon look)
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Comments:
It's my second TL1000S the first one was black, a idiot car driver wrecked it.
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01738: |
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Custom color 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.4) |
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| Usage: |
7,500 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Alan Albrecht
Phone: 281-445-4227
Email to Alan Albrecht
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| Location: |
n/a -- Houston,TX
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Accessories:
Has SharkSkin full fairings. Titanium front wheel bolt assembly. Performance Machine wheels. Two Brothers 2-1 Aluminum can & Micron carbon fibre can. Custom made carbon fibre windscreen & chain guard. Corbin leather seat. Goodridge kevlar front & rear brake lines. Yoshimura upper triple tree plate. Pirelli Dragon Corsa 200/50-17 race compound rear & 120/70-17 Metzler ME-Z1 Race compound front. New Regina Gold chain & sprockets.
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Modifications:
All equipment has been installed at AJ Foyt Cycles Inc., in Houston by professional mechanics. I change the oil every 1500 miles with Motul 300V. Dropped one tooth off the rear sprocket because of weight reduction. Allows better control at hard excelaration.
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Problems:
Never had a problem bike was built as advertising tool for dealer. Best bike I have ever owned.
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Comments:
I am selling the bike for $9000 with all the equipment. I am getting married in November and need the free money. AJ Foyt is also giving me free demos, so I have no need the the extra expense.
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For Sale:
(this bike offered for sale without comment)
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00928: |
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Black 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.4) |
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| Usage: |
631 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Paul Collyer
Phone: 01903 744741
Email to Paul Collyer
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| Location: |
n/a -- Sussex, England
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Accessories:
None So Far, Watch this space!
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Modifications:
None at present (only collected today) Looking to get aftermarket cans, tinted screen and quality steering damper soon. Standard Suzuki damper fitted, latest generation ECU.
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Comments:
Had a Ducati 900ss before this - loved the torque, no top end power. Before that, had a GSXR, loved the top end, hated the lack of torque Now I have the best of both!
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