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00743: |
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Black 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.12.30) |
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| Usage: |
5,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Sven-Oliver Vogel
Phone: +491717920893
Email to Sven-Oliver Vogel
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| Location: |
n/a -- Germany, Berlin
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Modifications:
Open Version with 125 PS LSL steering damper new ECM and Thermostat neuer Tank Zündkerzen mit Doppelelektroden
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Problems:
Tankundichtigkeiten, klemmendes Ventil in Einspritzpumpe
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Comments:
Beste Maschine, die ich je hatte
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16109: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.12.26) |
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| Usage: |
45 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. |
| Owner: |
John Jankowski
Phone: (512)288-9079
Email to John Jankowski
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| Location: |
n/a -- Austin, Texas, USA
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00789: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.12.23) |
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| Usage: |
2,500 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Christopher Bloch
Phone: 610 565 8629
Email to Christopher Bloch
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| Location: |
n/a -- PHILA PA
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| Photo: |
URL
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Accessories:
Two Brothers Carbon Fiber exhaust cans Suzuki steering damper, and new computer box
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Problems:
Very few, the stumbling at low rpm was fixed by the new brain box that was just put in last week, other than that the bike is fantastic
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Comments:
The bike is fantastic, adult owned, selling because the new TL1000R is ordered otherwise i would keep this one, it is red and in perfect condition. The price is $ 6,700. The few problems that i have had with this TL are completely erased when i take it for a ride, the smile on your face makes you forget the stumbling at low rpm. The paint and fit and finish are good the bike looks fantastic, it sounds great with the Two brothers pipes and it is faster than almost any other twin out there, and most big bore bikes onthe street because of the power that it makes down low.
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For Sale:
(this bike offered for sale without comment)
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01663: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.12.17) |
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| Usage: |
1,600 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Perry M LeFever
Email to Perry M LeFever
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| Location: |
n/a -- Kansas City, USA
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Modifications:
Raised forks 6mm, latest ECU(vast improvement) Yoshimura slip-ons on the way, stripped decals, all but tank Suzuki, tail tuck, 16 tooth sprocket on the way.
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Problems:
hesitation at 3k to 4k fixed with ecu, still not perfect but better, no other problems to date
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Comments:
Damaged knee in non motorcycle incident and subsequent reconstruction limited riding this year, 1998 will prove whether I'm happy with it or not!
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00271: |
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Black 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.12.15) |
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| Usage: |
5,312 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Bryce Coxhead
Email to Bryce Coxhead
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| Location: |
n/a -- Melbourne, Australia
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Accessories:
Bagster tank cover and bag Carbon Rear Hugger Bike speedo - registers speed, time, avg speed, max speed, trip. Dead accurate too!
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Modifications:
Raised forks 10mm in clamps New ecm & thermostat High level Laser pipes, mmmm good noise
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Problems:
Weeping clutch cover (twice)
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Comments:
Wicked motor (from a former zx9 owner, that's something), and an entertaining bike. Have experienced most of the problems that others have: slipping clutch (fixed itself), weeping cover (warranty), tankslappers (pre damper), the occasional stumble. But nothi
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01626: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.12.3) |
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| Usage: |
3,300 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Mike Schneider
Phone: 303-368-2535
Email to Mike Schneider
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| Location: |
n/a -- Aurora, Co.
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Accessories:
Heli Bars and Suzuki Tank Bra
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Modifications:
New EPROM chip installed. Steering Damper installed.
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Problems:
1. Clutch interlock Switch-Case split causing electrical system to short out and killing the engine. 2. Cam bearing burnt out on front cylinder. 3.Instrument panel taking on moisture and fogging up the instruments. 4. Battery dead after two weeks of non use.
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Comments:
Suzuki has told me that it is normal for the battery to need charged every two weeks. (BS) I've encountered several problems with this bike and Suzuki has taken care of them under warranty. However, I do not believe that the battery should require charging every two weeks. Suzuki customer service is anything but helpful. Is there any place else to address this problem with?
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03367: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.12.3) |
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| Usage: |
165 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
John D. Kent
Email to John D. Kent
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| Location: |
n/a -- Euless, TX, USA
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Accessories:
I see Heli bars in my future
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Modifications:
came with the new PROM for the ECU
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Problems:
Stalling/dying ... almost dropped it a few times
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Comments:
I look forward to getting through the break in period. I wish it exploded like the SuperHawk.
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01666: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.11.29) |
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| Usage: |
2,250 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Paul Verhoeven
Phone: mail me
Email to Paul Verhoeven
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| Location: |
n/a -- Holland
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Accessories:
B.S.M. Vampire exhaust Purple Point alarm instalation
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Modifications:
New blackbox
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Comments:
I love her!!!!!!!!!!!! Font tire lives for EVER
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00584: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.11.28) |
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| Usage: |
10,000 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Joel Robie
Phone: 617-579-1942 pager
Email to Joel Robie
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| Location: |
n/a -- Saugus, MA U.S.A
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Accessories:
Two Bros. Racing two into one into two both exiting the right side exhaust system
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Problems:
surging between 3000-4000 rpm (second recall fxed problem fairly well) clutch slipping at @6000 miles only when rolling on smoothly when cruising at steady speed Two Bros Racing first generation carbon canisters fell apart due to inability to withstand high heat of tl exhaust (new cans just arrived yesterday
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Comments:
love the bike just wish Suzuki would do something to allow the dealerships to adjust the fuel injection so the bike would run correctly!!!!!
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02328: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.11.28) |
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| Usage: |
700 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. |
| Owner: |
Dan Wilson
Email to Dan Wilson
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| Location: |
n/a -- Beaverton, OR USA
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Accessories:
None yet, looking for used slip-ons
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Problems:
Stumbles at 3k-4k rpm's
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Comments:
Springs need to be stiffer on both ends, increasing rear preload by 10mm helps tremendously, will drop forks about 5mm and increase preload same amount to aid braking.
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00894: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.11.26) |
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| Usage: |
1,250 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. |
| Owner: |
George Pethard
Phone: why?
Email to George Pethard
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| Location: |
n/a -- Singapore
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Accessories:
Yoshimura aluminium pipes.
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Modifications:
only the Yoshi pipes..oh, and of course my attitude.
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Problems:
none so far.. just the hassle of the steering damper recall. very dissappointing that it's such a cheap patchup job. riding near the equator! imagine a really hot place....it's much hotter here. forces you to start saying things like "officer, the devil made me do it" not as good as sex... although if someone would do something about the weather in this part of the world it may go close. i'm an alcoholic...oops. wrong website!!
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Comments:
awesome machine. i've owned four ducati's and thought i'd never own anything else, but upon seeing the spec of this bike on paper and having ridden the new GSX-R750 i couldn't resist (120 plus hp just had to be tried). SUZUKI have screwed up. i cant believe that they didnt come across a lot of the well publicised PROBLEMS prior to release. Further i cant believe the way they've handled it. just at a time when they could have had the opportunity to make a real step away from the PLASTIC/THROWAWAY image that so many japanese products have... they screw it up. IF THE PERSON/PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE READ THIS..GIVE YOURSELVES AN UPPERCUT. here in singapore customer service is non-existent (actually a few people here could give themselves an upppercut...i gave myself one recently..it worked!) no matter what the product/industry you're operating in, but for SUZUKI in the UK and US to have such a poor response is inexcusable. AWESOME PERFORMANCE THOUGH. these northern european owners who claim the performance is nothing special have clearly been drinking far too much alcohol and watching far too many porn flicks. %$# unbelievable acceleration. handling leaves a little to be desired. hitting a bump mid way through a fast bend is a sphincter tightening experience...even with the damper. possibly the best thing about the bike is the price. it's almost half of what the ducati 996 SPS and delivers much more than half in return. i love ducati's but this suzuki is simply awesome ..all things considered.
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03583: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.11.21) |
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| Usage: |
800 miles, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Jim White
Email to Jim White
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| Location: |
n/a -- Chula Vista, California, U.S.A.
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Accessories:
Tour Master tank bag, Tour Master rear seat bag.
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Modifications:
Warranty ECU & steering damper. These modifications were made prior to purchase.
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Problems:
My two-wheeled urban crotch shaker used to stall at intersections until I turned up the idle from 1100 rpm to 1300 rpm.
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Comments:
I love my ride, and I'm glad I live in a part of the country where I can ride all year 'round. I use it to commute back and forth to work, and for fun on the weekends. Racing is probably out of the question for me. I haven't lost all of my marbles yet. I might just take the seat to an upholstery shop and put on a little more padding. I definately want to get one of those black boxes which make the brake lights flicker when you apply the brakes. The best strategy for street riders is to be seen. I just came back from a week-long business trip to San Bernardino, CA. The ride was perfect, and my crotch shaker got a lot of stares and comments. Can't wait to do another long trip.
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00758: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.11.21) |
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| Usage: |
3,500 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
John Luongo
Phone: 617-449-0222
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| Location: |
n/a -- Needham, Mass, USA
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Accessories:
*Yoshimura polished RS3 cans *Suzuki 1/2 bra *Corbin seat
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Modifications:
*Removed rear fender, liscense plate tucked above rear tire *Custom liscense plate light with remote toggle switch to turn on and off. *Suzuki steering damper *third gen ECU
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Problems:
Clutch slippage plugs Squeaky rear suspension ecu
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Comments:
This bike is the shit!
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00676: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.11.18) |
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| Usage: |
5,100 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Greg Faulkner
Phone: 813-321-9674
Email to Greg Faulkner
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| Location: |
n/a -- St. Pete,FL,US
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Modifications:
Yosh Street Blk Slip ons
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01615: |
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Black 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.11.18) |
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| Usage: |
4,375 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. |
| Owner: |
Anders Kallman
Email to Anders Kallman
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| Location: |
n/a -- uppsala sweden
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Accessories:
V&H ss2
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Modifications:
new cylinders
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Problems:
gasoline in oil
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Comments:
not enoght power
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00232: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.11.16) |
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| Usage: |
781 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Dave Russell
Email to Dave Russell
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| Location: |
n/a -- Sydney, AUSTRALIA
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Modifications:
Steering-damper fitted on recall. New ECU and hotter thermostat supplied/fitted free at 1st service.
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Problems:
Usual stalling and stumbling. Hard starting from cold.
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Comments:
Tried it without steering-damper because it felt stiff and notchy (like tight head-bearings). It made some difference but too many mechanics and owners convinced me the '97 TL1000s needs a steering-damper. 1st service fixed steering-head bearings, the bike starts easier and seems to run smoother. It still stalls at traffic lights though.
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01747: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.11.15) |
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| Usage: |
2,300 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
TIMOTHY L. YOUNG
Phone: 4043556685
Email to TIMOTHY L. YOUNG
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| Location: |
n/a -- LAWTON, OK
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01540: |
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Black 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.11.13) |
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| Usage: |
4,062 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Claus Hammelstein
Phone: +49 2271 46046
Email to Claus Hammelstein
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| Location: |
n/a -- Titz, Germany
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Accessories:
Skorpion Titan SP racing exhaust system (it sounds like an earthquake) Bicycle Speedometer LSL steering damper carbon chain protection Spiegler steel-braided brakehoses 6-Piston Nissin calipers White Power front fork modification
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Modifications:
new ECM and 82°C Thermostat
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Problems:
none
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Comments:
best bike I ever had.
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01842: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.11.12) |
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| Usage: |
7,500 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
russell plume
Email to russell plume
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| Location: |
n/a -- vancouver bc canada
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Accessories:
two bros pipes
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Modifications:
adjusted throttle pos sensor steel braided brake lines for front switched to MEZ1 for street
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Problems:
complete clutch overhaul 8000km no stumbles after adjusting TPS clutch cover seeping oil resealed with silicone hasnt leaked since
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Comments:
for sale - stock pipes email me if interested bikes running great!
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For Sale:
(this bike offered for sale without comment)
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01133: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.11.12) |
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| Usage: |
3,800 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Daniel Jean
Email to Daniel Jean
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| Location: |
n/a -- Atlanta, GA
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Accessories:
Alarm
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Problems:
Oil levels rising (gas in oil)
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Comments:
I guess I got one of the good ones. It's a little jumpy from 2000 to 3000, and stalls at lights before its completely warm, but other than that it's beautiful.
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01543: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.11.9) |
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| Usage: |
1,812 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Roger Myran
Phone: +47 72 84 66 56
Email to Roger Myran
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| Location: |
n/a -- Trondheim, Norway
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Accessories:
Race stand Datatool Series 2 alarm Bagster tank bag Abus Granit Victory brake disc lock Øhlins steering damper Yoshimura RS 3, Carbon
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Modifications:
New ECU New thermostat
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Problems:
None.
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02163: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.11.6) |
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| Usage: |
6,000 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Matt
Email to Matt
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| Location: |
n/a -- San Francisco area
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Accessories:
Yoshi RS-3 Carbon Slip-Ons Factory steering damper.
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Modifications:
Not a one
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Problems:
Slight oil weep from forward cylinder.
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Comments:
Great on the street. Great on the track. Surge problems have been all but cured with new chip.
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03357: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.11.5) |
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| Usage: |
800 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Rod McKeithan
Phone: 910-484-8515
Email to Rod McKeithan
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| Location: |
n/a -- Fayetteville,N.C.
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Accessories:
bone stock
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Problems:
time and weather to ride
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Comments:
love this bike,who says japanese bikes have no personality..........THIS BIKE RULES
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02521: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.10.30) |
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| Usage: |
2,693 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
SAINT-VAL Joseph
Phone: 0590 815 164
Email to SAINT-VAL Joseph
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| Location: |
n/a -- guadeloupe
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Problems:
some time i don't like the wheeling
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01556: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.10.28) |
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| Usage: |
687 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Harald Gjeitsund
Email to Harald Gjeitsund
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| Location: |
n/a -- ÅL,NORWAY
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Modifications:
FREE SUZUKI STEERING DAMPER
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