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00620: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.2.4) |
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| Usage: |
175 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Thom Chichester
Email to Thom Chichester
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| Location: |
n/a -- Woodbine, Md. USA
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Accessories:
Purchased with second generation ECU and steering damper.
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Comments:
Still breaking it in. The more I ride it, the more I like it. Definately needs Heli Bars. And I'll probably spring for an aftermarket pipe. I've been running at Suzuki's recommended rpm limit, but the bike still screams. This is going to be fun.
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00138: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.1.31) |
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| Usage: |
850 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Harry L. Jones Jr.
Email to Harry L. Jones Jr.
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| Location: |
n/a -- Lynden, WA
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Accessories:
Yosh RS-3 Cannisters Tank Bra Ugly Steering Stabilizer
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Modifications:
Replacement ECU and all related adjustments (adjustments done 4 times!) Finally (after 7 months)the 3rd "generation" ECU
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Problems:
The dreaded 4k & under stumbles and occasional backfire. Hard cold starting (frequent backfiring when cold)
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Comments:
A new $9000 motorcycle should function better than this! Suzuki says to "put miles on it" to seat the rings! Huh? Is it just me, or does this sound like a large load of fertilizer? I must admit that under throttle loads, this "does not suffer fools gladly". What a hoot! 11/17/97: After all I've been thru, being treated like a "hypochondriac", I'm rather tired of this. Anybody want to buy one? 1/31/98: I hope the new owner has a better experience than I did!
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01225: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.1.28) |
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| Usage: |
2,100 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Carl Bennett
Email to Carl Bennett
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| Location: |
n/a -- Stillwater OK
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Modifications:
3rd generation ECM Removed steering damper. As long as you hang on it is not a problem, does help in fast bumpy corners though.
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Problems:
Trouble w/ starting for the first 1k, now it's fine Had stumbles at first, now only occurs at fuel light ON condition.
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Comments:
If you can get your hands on the diagnostic switch and the EFI tape from Suzuki you can deal with any fuel related problem!!
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01527: |
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Black 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.1.27) |
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| Usage: |
5,062 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Martin Pluskota
Email to Martin Pluskota
http://www.kawo2.rwth-aachen.de/~bud/tl.html
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| Location: |
n/a -- Germany
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| Photo: |
http://www.kawo2.rwth-aachen.de/~bud/tl.gif
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Modifications:
Stearing damper installed (Suzuki recall) ECU replaced 2 times Rear fender removed (ugly german version). Replaced by a piece of carbon. Warning stickers removed Bridgestone BT56 mounted
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Problems:
Stumbling between 2500 and 4000 rpm reduced by 80% after new ECU installed Fuel in oil
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Comments:
Danger! Homepage in german language! Some Pictures, 1 animated GIF. Sold the Suzuki 1/26/98 after crash! Ordered a Yamaha R1 for february. I loved the TL, but i hope the R1 will be even better...
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00954: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.1.26) |
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| Usage: |
1,062 miles, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Tim Pickering
Phone: 416-982-4283 (work)
Email to Tim Pickering
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| Location: |
n/a -- Toronto, Ontario
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Accessories:
Completely Stock
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Modifications:
None
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Problems:
None. Last ECM fixed everything. Bike better than new.
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Comments:
Barely touched bike. Selling in US dollars to benefit from favourable exchange rates. $7500 USD obo. Must sell ASAP. Delivery may be possible to certain cities.Bike has been Dyno tested at 110 HP (all stock). Still under Warranty.
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For Sale:
(this bike offered for sale without comment)
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00923: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.1.26) |
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| Usage: |
890 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
GARY LEE
Phone: 01752 266597
Email to GARY LEE
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| Location: |
n/a -- DEVON
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Modifications:
MICRON RACE EXHAUSTS
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01576: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.1.25) |
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| Usage: |
3,700 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Tom Christensen
Phone: (814) 757-4708
Email to Tom Christensen
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| Location: |
n/a -- Russell, PA USA
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Problems:
I had a main seal go bad on the case which caused oil and anti-freeze to pour out. I just now learned that the oil level should be at the lowest level.I have learned so much since signing up.Other than that I only have had a flat rear at a cost of $200 for a Metzler.
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00689: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.1.23) |
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| Usage: |
3,312 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Kazuhisa Ohta
Email to Kazuhisa Ohta
http://www2s.biglobe.ne.jp/~kaz_pon/
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| Location: |
n/a -- Japan
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Accessories:
SUZUKI's digital mini clock (stick on meter cover)
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Modifications:
Export model's speed meter & ECU. (My TL1000s is Japanese regulation model) V&H SS2-R Carbon Fiber S/O exhaust system OVER RACING PROJECT's Back-seat Cover COERCE's Rear inner & Front Carbon Fender EARL'S stainless steel brake lines Plan: DYNOJET's Power Commander S/D replace
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00077: |
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Black 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.1.21) |
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| Usage: |
3,159 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Adam Harrison
Phone: 61 7 3217 5866
Email to Adam Harrison
http://www.thehub.com.au/~adamh
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| Location: |
n/a -- Brisbane, Australia
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Accessories:
Yoshi RS-3 carbon cans carbon rear hugger alarm
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Modifications:
polished rims (centres painted red)
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Problems:
weeping clutch cover
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Comments:
awesome bike!!!
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00768: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.1.17) |
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| Usage: |
1,500 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Joseph Fuqua
Phone: (410)-867-8368
Email to Joseph Fuqua
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| Location: |
n/a -- Annapolis MD
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Accessories:
completly stock.
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Modifications:
factory upgrades
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Problems:
none
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Comments:
The bike is for sale.I love the bike but I need more power. It is not suzuki's falt.If it came from the factory with a turbo it would be perfect. The seat is kinda high but I am only 5'5. The bike was bought in Oct 97. $8200 or trade for ?
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For Sale:
(this bike offered for sale without comment)
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00634: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.1.16) |
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| Usage: |
4,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Richie Lowles
Email to Richie Lowles
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| Location: |
n/a -- London. England
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Accessories:
Renegade exhaust cans.Harris Racing steering damper. Harris Racing carbon hugger.Suzuki lower fairing. Corbin seat.
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Problems:
Stalling untill race cans fitted.Eats spark plugs hopefully this problem will be rectified by fitting new computer.
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Comments:
Everything a sports bike should be.No its not an easy ride,demanding a lot of rider input,but would you have it any other way.Renegade exhausts look terrific and sound great. Ducati eat your heart out.
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00285: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.1.14) |
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| Usage: |
6,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Cuyler Murphy
Phone: 4198788956
Email to Cuyler Murphy
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| Location: |
n/a -- Waterville, OH
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Accessories:
Vista Cruise
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Modifications:
Just removed stickers. Played with air screws for slight improvement. Ready for new Avons at 5100 miles. 16 tooth sprocket is great improvement.
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Problems:
Runs like junk 2500-4000 with new ECU. Slight clutch slip with roll ons; problem with clutch or oil? No more clutch slip with new unit. Fourth ECU, now best but not perfect.
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Comments:
TRADED FOR NEW ZX9R ON 1-15-98 Love it/ hate it! Want to ride not wrench! Dealer is cooperative but ignorant. Suzuki failing to follow up well, won't buy another from this manufacturer. Better runner with miles.
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00127: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.1.14) |
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| Usage: |
3,125 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Max Falkå
Phone: +46 44 126312
Email to Max Falkå
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| Location: |
n/a -- Kristianstad,Sweden
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Accessories:
Laser exhaust system (hi pipe)
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Modifications:
all recomended plus, dyno jet adjustments. Forks raised 5 mm. pre load rear suspension increast to turns.
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Problems:
not any longer
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Comments:
a bike witch give you full value direkt from start, all day long intill you turn it of again. Then you just wont to start it again for an other ride..... With adjustments 117,SAE HP and Torque 103,3 N-m. ( on the back wheel ) mid range very big inprovment ( 6500 rpm ) + 8Hp and 9 N-m Torque
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02405: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.1.13) |
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| Usage: |
3,182 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. |
| Owner: |
Dave Waddell
Phone: +1 713 524-7469
Email to Dave Waddell
http://waddell.pdq.net/
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| Location: |
n/a -- Houston, TX, USA
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Modifications:
Tuned suspension ECU fix Steering Damper
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Problems:
Two tip-overs in parking lot stalls Clutch slipping when rolled on between 5.5 and 7K in 4,5,6th gear. Shitty paint job on tank (same with my Gixxer) Very serious tankslapper when braking while going into a corner at ~100mph. Gritted my teeth - opened her up - and leaned hard. I consider myself lucky to have made it. Happened after the damper was installed. I am a WERA expert and have 37 years experience on and off track. Occasional misses up until 1000 miles. Chainguard bolt loosened and guard rubbed against chain. Lost front reflectors. Something leaked brown fluid onto left silencer. Clunks when going over steep bump in parking lot. Weave fixed by suspension tuning but still unstable in high speed turns if bummpy.
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00428: |
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Black 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.1.12) |
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| Usage: |
1,500 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Joseph Bender
Email to Joseph Bender
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| Location: |
n/a -- New Zealand
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Modifications:
Two Brother Racing "slip ons"
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01619: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.1.11) |
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| Usage: |
250 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Patrick Salonis
Email to Patrick Salonis
http://www.webspan.net/~ajpags
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| Location: |
n/a -- Freehold, NJ, USA
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Accessories:
none
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Modifications:
none
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Problems:
Even with new ECU, still having mild "hiccups" between 3,50 and 4,000 RPM. Only 250 miles so far.
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Comments:
Still breaking in...
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00543: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.1.11) |
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| Usage: |
5,745 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Stewart Thornton
Phone: +44(411)353419
Email to Stewart Thornton
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| Location: |
n/a -- Derby,Derbyshire,UK
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Accessories:
Grabrail (Suzuki) CF Rear Hugger Headlamp Guard MAGNOM Magnetic Oil Filter Datatag Sola-larm
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Modifications:
Later design of clutch hub with Suzuki spring kit, (all replaced on warranty - 'cos it used to slip) The recall bits : Steering damper, ECM, Thermostat
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Problems:
Clutch Slip (see above). The single seat unit used to vibrate and damaged the top of the rear panels, these were replaced by Suzuki, the new panels have clear plastic pads on them. The battery had to be replaced after about 4 months as it no longer held a proper charge. No problems with the new one so far.
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Comments:
I think its an excellent bike that has had far too much unwarranted bad publicity. I have done nearly 6000 miles in 6 months, and have not had any real handling problems. Sure it shakes its head now and then, but then, so did my CBR1000. My only real gripe is that it unhooks the rear too easily, but the tyres seem to have a huge effect on this. I have a set of HI-Sport Race 3's on it at the moment and although they have more grip than a very grippy thing on a grippy day, they make the rear end feel horrendously unstable whilst banked over, (compared to the old Metzelers). I hope some further suspension changes will fix that though. (A pillion actually improved things about 1000000% !)
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02466: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.1.9) |
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3,200 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. |
| Owner: |
Weston F. Orloff (yes my initials are WFO...)
Email to Weston F. Orloff (yes my initials are WFO...)
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| Location: |
n/a -- Columbus, In
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Modifications:
Powercommander module (3hp gain) Airbox Modification (3hp gain) Yosh RS3 stainless exhaust (10hp gain) 133 rear wheel hp on dyno at Bloomington Powersports!
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Problems:
The usual....Plug fouling when cold, oil dilution, slight surge at 4000 Dirty looks from harley owners when they hear a big twin coming only to realized they've been TLerrorized! I question my own sanity as I am actually begiing to like the looks of the solo tail....
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Comments:
Never thought I would own a twin before this bike came out....Made the decision between TL and GSXR (1996 carb). I also own a GSXR but LOVE my TL!!!!. I question the need for the TL damper (keep in mind I also sport ride an H2...). I have dropped the forks 2mm and have never had a problem. I think the reason for the bad rep is because the the front end can get so light at relatively low revs. Ride a GSXR back to back with a TL on a tight road with lots of elevation changes and theres a night and day difference...TL wants to wheelie off of every rise while the gixer feels relatively planted. I've found the same holds true for corner exits on the throttle! Behavior is a lot closer on the track when you get the revs up on the GSXR...I might get brave and remove the damper this summer. Haven't tried it yet, but I heard a 180 rear lightens up the flickability...going to try on next set of rubber. Happy Duck Hunting!
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01203: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.1.9) |
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| Usage: |
1,500 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Dan Drotleff
Phone: (941) 267-6924
Email to Dan Drotleff
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| Location: |
n/a -- Fort Myers, Florida
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Accessories:
Second Look Tank Bra Second Look Seat Skin Gold Bike Boltz
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Modifications:
Removed warning labels from tank. Yoshimura RS-3 Carbon Fiber Race Only Slip-Ons.
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Problems:
- Frequent backfiring...waiting on parts from dealer. - Stalls easily at idle speeds. - Rear seat cover scratching paint...added self-adhesive felt to bottom of cover...did the trick. - Accident on 12/18/97...bike totaled.
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Comments:
The insurance company picked up the bike on 1/7/98...will be sold as salvage.
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00392: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.1.7) |
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| Usage: |
10 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Bobb Seitz
Email to Bobb Seitz
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| Location: |
n/a --
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01430: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.1.6) |
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| Usage: |
1,100 miles, Racetrack. |
| Owner: |
Jeff Fuhrman
Phone: 913-677-4920
Email to Jeff Fuhrman
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| Location: |
n/a -- Kansas City,Ks USA
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Accessories:
none
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Modifications:
DAYTONA STEERING DAMPER YOSHIMURA RACE CANNISTERS ( NOT BOLT ON TYPE ) BRAIDED LINES SHARKSKINZ FULL FAIRING & SOLO SEAT DOOHAN STYLE THUMB BRAKE RIGHT SIDE SHIFT (GP) (I'm handicapped) *** REAR SUSPENSION MODS TESTED AT FIREBIRD INT. RACEWAY WERE A SUCCESS! MODS INCLUDE THE USE OF FOX REAR DAMPER USING THE STOCK SPRING. THE BIKE WAS HOOKED UP INCREDIBLY WELL WITH NONE OF THE FADE AND SUBSEQUENT WALLOWING ASSOCIATED WITH THE STOCK SHOCK. SHOULD SELL FOR AROUND $800-$900 WITH DAMPER. $250-$300 FOR MOUNT ONLY. PLEASE CALL TO ORDER ! **** 913-677-4920 **** ALSO ADDED .95 RACETECH SPRINGS AND GOLD VALVES. ALSO ADDING DYNOJET PROGRAMMABLE ECU.
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Problems:
LOOSE STEERING HEAD BEARINGS REAR DAMPER SUCKS ( REPLACED) ENGINE & FUEL INJECTION HAVE BEEN PERFECT!
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Comments:
THIS IS ONE FAST MOTORCYCLE
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03530: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.1.5) |
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| Usage: |
748 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Mark Horning
Phone: 714-505 6331
Email to Mark Horning
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| Location: |
n/a -- Tustin Ca. USA
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Accessories:
Yoshimura RS3 Pipes
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Modifications:
Up-Graded E.C.M.
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Problems:
Still Has A Slight Lean Surge @ +- 2500 -3000 RPM -Went back to dealer , throttle bodies re-balanced - cured surge
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02361: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.1.4) |
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| Usage: |
800 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. |
| Owner: |
John
Email to John
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| Location: |
n/a -- CHGO,IL,USA
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00396: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.1.3) |
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| Usage: |
1,875 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Gerhard Bester
Phone: +2741512421
Email to Gerhard Bester
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| Location: |
n/a -- Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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Accessories:
Shit hot brunette pillion, turns far more heads nowadays - depending on how long it lasts
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Modifications:
Rear tyre: Bridgestone Battlax 180/55x17 Replaced back with Pirelli Corsa - much better
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Problems:
Handling Clutch slipping from 7000RPM to 9500RPM Head shake at 200km/h in wind (steering damper fitted). Lately even with no wind, it simply does it under power, it picks it head up a bit and shakes it like a bull chasing flies off it's neck while running at 200 km/h - only funny afterwards Clutch slipping again at 6000km @ 7000RPM- 9000RPM
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Comments:
The engine is awesome! and riding position very nice, but the bike has never felt confident even after numerous suspension setting according to the revised factory specs. (Don't try to take a pillion on a Sunday cruise, rather jog - this bike is strictly for solo riding Price R53,000
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For Sale:
(this bike offered for sale without comment)
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02148: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.12.30) |
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| Usage: |
1,400 miles. |
| Owner: |
Tony Werner
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| Location: |
n/a --
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Problems:
Had the well-known "stumbles" problem. Updated ECU corrected the problem.
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