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01625: |
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Black 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.8.22) |
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| Usage: |
1,093 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Peter Schönberger
Phone: +31 0654 974018
Email to Peter Schönberger
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| Location: |
n/a -- The Netherlands
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Accessories:
Red alert alarm Tankpad
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Modifications:
New CDI box New clutch
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Problems:
Full consumption is very high Wobbles on bad roads Engine to cold Stubles, backfires and stalls at low revs (3000-4000)
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Comments:
I just love it It's over the dammage is beyond repair this one is destroyed.
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01124: |
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Black 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.8.22) |
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| Usage: |
1,238 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Alessandro AMADIO
Phone: +039-02-38101794
Email to Alessandro AMADIO
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| Location: |
n/a -- Milano ITALIA
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Accessories:
Alarm
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Modifications:
Suzuki damper, carbon fiber exh. system
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Problems:
What stumble? Black smoke from rear (burned oil) but only when I'm gone really fast for the first time. Stalls at low RPM. Abnormal fuel request.
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Comments:
I' love this bike
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00115: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.8.21) |
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| Usage: |
4,617 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
David Turner
Phone: 065?(nz) 09-479-4765
Email to David Turner
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| Location: |
n/a -- Auckland -New Zealand
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Accessories:
alarm braided front brake lines
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Modifications:
Only to my ridiny style
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Problems:
It hunts when crusing (3000-4000 mostly but else where as well 60-80kph) the odd back fire up the throttle body.not very good milage either.
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Comments:
Great bike the best ive had . Can anyone help me with this , does it sound familar. how will i approach the dealer to tell him there is a prob ..any help would be much appreciated. thanks a lot Dave T
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00656: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.8.21) |
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| Usage: |
4,150 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Steve Gaskell
Email to Steve Gaskell
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| Location: |
n/a -- Nevada, USA
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Accessories:
Yoshi RS-3 Slip-Ons Suzuki Grab Rail
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Modifications:
New ECU 16-Tooth front sprocket Suzuki damper
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Problems:
Usual stumbles to start with. New ECU made big improvement. Bike stalled a few times after new ECU when decelerating. Increasing idle to 1350rpm and resetting TPS seems to have cured it. Wire for hi-beam detached itself from switch. This looked to be a badly soldered connection. Resoldered - no further problems. New tuning procedure and some Suzuki tinkering has made this bike perfect.
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Comments:
Great Bike !! New rear tyre fitted at 2700 miles. Want to try BT56's next time Avon Azero's.
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02506: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.8.20) |
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| Usage: |
235 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. |
| Owner: |
Steven Kahlon
Email to Steven Kahlon
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| Location: |
n/a -- philadelphia, pa.
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Accessories:
Fast Line Braided Brake lines Second Look Tank Skin
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Modifications:
recall steering dampner
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Comments:
I have had no problems with this unit. This Bike was not meant to be ridden like a Virago. So you should not see any problem at 3000RPMS if it is ridden right. My Unit did not need the new CPU It was perfect out of the crate.
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02151: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.8.20) |
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| Usage: |
2,500 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Joe Boyd
Email to Joe Boyd
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| Location: |
n/a -- Los Angeles, CA. U.S.A.
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Modifications:
Chip & Damper
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Problems:
1. Drivability between 3,250 - 4,575 RPM is unacceptable. FI chip has been changed, moved the problem RPM range slightly. 2. Steering damper eliminated the agile steering feel.
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Comments:
Awsome top end power. Powerband is like an in-line four, which isn't what I'm after. If you stand on it, It'll keep you smiling.
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00182: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.8.20) |
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| Usage: |
2,312 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Trevor RIM
Email to Trevor RIM
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| Location: |
n/a -- Melb., Victoria, Australia
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Problems:
1. Oil weeping from hole in water pump cover. 2. Clutch slip on hard acceleration..intermittent 3. Bike stutters or stumbles between 3000 & 4000 rpm. Usually with slight throttle applied.
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Comments:
Great bike.....awsome fun to ride and love those monos. actual serial number 111400100181 but 00181 was already taken
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01669: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.8.17) |
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| Usage: |
2,900 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
E.J.
Email to E.J.
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| Location: |
n/a -- New York
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Accessories:
None to date, plan on a K&N air filter (when available), a full exhaust system (Yosh or Indigo), full fairings (sharkskinz), possibly a Euro-spec thermostat.
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Modifications:
Two teeth down on front sprocket (to 15), air bleed screws set 3 turns out to address the low rpm surges, "pink wire" mod.
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Problems:
Low rpm surge/miss
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Comments:
Going down two teeth really reduced the surge/miss, which would happen at time between 2000 and 4000, usually at around 3700-3800. That of course is crusing speed with stock gears. I turned the air bleed screws out to 3 turns, and had to resync the TB's twice to find a happy medium. A friend suggested to check at idle, 2000, 3000, and 4000, and go from there. On my bike, cyl #1 was high at idle, then #2 was high at 2000, then #1 at 3000, and even at 4000. I was forced to "best guess" by ignoring the mercury and just listening to the motor. The result is a very "normal" motorcycle that is very sensitive to throttle changes. I installed the steering dampner, but had had no handling problems whatsoever, from dragging knees at 100+ to cocked over with the front in the air, from commuting to work to 140 and accelerating. My feelings for this bike can be summed up simply, I would buy another one right now!!!
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03543: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.8.15) |
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| Usage: |
700 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Howard
Email to Howard
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| Location: |
n/a -- usa
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Accessories:
Yosh titanium- carbon fiber exhaust
Lower gearing
New brake lines and brakes
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Modifications:
many
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Problems:
clutch slipped at first
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Comments:
great bike, it does everything very well indeed
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01690: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.8.14) |
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| Usage: |
7,266 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
norm brown
Phone: 7048916425 fax
Email to norm brown
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| Location: |
n/a -- ashville n.c. usa
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Accessories:
vance&hines oval carbon cans recall dampner tank bag
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Modifications:
powdercoated frame,wheels,swingarm & other misc. items lots of tire & suspention experimentation
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Problems:
slight stumble bet. 3000-3500 ,occasionaly stalls when coming to a stop all problems too minor to bother dealer with now. maybe this winter ?
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Comments:
we live in the mountains. great sport bike. never had headshake problem. powerslides,wheelies,etc. love position most mileage in one day -450. bike turns in better w/ smaller rear tire. likes f & r suspention on the stiff side.
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01915: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.8.14) |
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| Usage: |
75 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
David Lynne
Phone: +44 1428 644121
Email to David Lynne
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| Location: |
n/a -- Haslemere,GB
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00761: |
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Black 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.8.14) |
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| Usage: |
2,201 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Tim Doyle
Email to Tim Doyle
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| Location: |
n/a -- Essex ,England
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Accessories:
Damper,Datatool Alarm,Grabrail,headlight cover, extended front mudguard black fairing screen
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Modifications:
ART Carbon Cans removed decals
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Problems:
2nd TL, 1st delivered 1st march had mega problems misfiring cutting out oil in air box dealer re-ringed bike @1250 miles clutch slip etc.etc only 1 minor slap (without damper) managed to get replacement after 3k miles(june) and many mister angry letters .
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Comments:
2nd tl now done 2k miles runs much better get intermittent back fire with cans and the dreaded stumbles also clucth slips when accelerating hard @6.5k rpm sounds the mutz nutz with the cans no slaps with damper,even 2 up 1st bike for 8 years wow!!!!!.
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00451: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.8.13) |
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| Usage: |
5,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Tim Giles
Phone: +814-692-4023
Email to Tim Giles
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| Location: |
n/a -- State College PA USA
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Accessories:
R-K Tank Bag Suzuki Tank Bra Chase Harper Tail Bag and Soft bags
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Modifications:
Two Bros. C.F. Ovals
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Problems:
Minor stumbling 3 -4 K Overflow of gas through breather
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Comments:
Love the TL's mid range power and maintaining top end as well. Like the looks. It gets attention, and I need to get stock in the tire companies!
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01298: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.8.12) |
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| Usage: |
1,896 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Daniel R. Parker
Phone: (719) 574-0013
Email to Daniel R. Parker
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| Location: |
n/a -- Colorado Springs, Co (USA)
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Modifications:
Replaced mirrors with carbon fiber & alloy models Carbon Fiber Tank Protecton
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Problems:
Hesitation around 4000 RPM Terrible gas mileage Need to set up the suspension, stock setting is not working right for my 140 lb weight
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Comments:
Power down from my GSXR 1100, but SOOOO lite! If anyone would like to call or E-Mail me a company who does a solo tail in carbon fiber and the pipe that gives the most power I would appreciate it. Is K&N offering a replacement filter?
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00833: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.8.6) |
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| Usage: |
670 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Ron Bueler
Phone: 505-846-7827
Email to Ron Bueler
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| Location: |
n/a -- Albuquerque, NM, USA
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Accessories:
Yoshimura RS-3 Racing Slip-Ons Tank bra
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Modifications:
Removed TL1000 stickers Removed ugly warning lables Dealer installed steering damper, recalled ECU replaced with newer one
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Problems:
Occasional back fire at low RPMs, occasional stall at low RPMs, seems worse with race cans,
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Comments:
Incredible power, super handling, just a much easier bike to ride than my 96 GSX-R750, so far I'm getting great mileage (40 MPG) even at the high 5800 ft elevation here in Albuquerque
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02161: |
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Black 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.8.3) |
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| Usage: |
2,343 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Oliver Blaankaert
Email to Oliver Blaankaert
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| Location: |
n/a -- Nettetal,Germany
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Accessories:
Removed crap tailguard (only for Germany)and fitted a proper alloy chainguard Suzuki original Steering damper
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Modifications:
none in the moment
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Problems:
Blody thirsty thing ,fuel ran out after 170 km
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90093: |
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Black 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.7.30) |
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| Usage: |
2,514 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Ron Parker
Phone: 079-791860
Email to Ron Parker
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| Location: |
n/a -- Gladstone. Qld.Australia
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Accessories:
carbon fibre tank guard steering damper grabrail headlight protector
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Modifications:
custom pipes (really mean )
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Comments:
love this snarly little monster
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00581: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.7.29) |
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| Usage: |
495 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Mike Love
Email to Mike Love
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| Location: |
n/a -- Reno, NV, USA
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Modifications:
None
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Problems:
Gas in oil (~10-15% dilution in <500 miles!) Surgeing at 3000-4000rpm at constant throttle Cold starts take 3-4 trys independent of choke position
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12134: |
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Marble Italian RED 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.7.27) |
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| Usage: |
3,551 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Saint
Phone: (915)984-3680digtal pager. 915-822-3491 Home a.m. only
Email to Saint
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| Location: |
n/a -- El Paso, Texas
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Accessories:
2-1-2 Right TBR Carbon fiber Delta P Carbon: tank protector, front fender, bar endz, heel guards, chain guard. Scott Russel "red" chief helmet. Teknic full leathers with GP boots.
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Modifications:
See Accessories...... New ECU. 1/4 Drop to triple clamps.
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Problems:
Same as all of you.
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Comments:
New set of TBR - Carbon fiber fange-ons. New in box Paid $620 make offer. Full Stock Exhaust(header system to cans) NEW... Make offer.
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For Sale:
(this bike offered for sale without comment)
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00060: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.7.26) |
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| Usage: |
3,700 miles. |
| Owner: |
Up for Grabs
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| Location: |
n/a --
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Modifications:
Pulled warning labels off tank, steering damper, & fairing. Removed side reflectors.
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Problems:
Oil level rising? Stalling (quite frequently). Stumbling (very, very minor).
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Comments:
Suzuki rep look at it, said it was the best running TL he'd been on. Keeping an eye on the oil level.
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For Sale:
(this bike offered for sale without comment)
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01397: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.7.25) |
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| Usage: |
277 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
David R. Johnson
Email to David R. Johnson
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| Location: |
n/a -- St Paul, MN
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01261: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.7.24) |
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| Usage: |
625 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Jorge Monteiro
Phone: 203 3662907
Email to Jorge Monteiro
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| Location: |
n/a -- Bridgeport, CT.
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Accessories:
1/2 tank bra
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Modifications:
Cut out rear fender for plates and mounted aftermarket turnsignal lights.
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Problems:
Stumble at 3000-4000 rpms Too many gas pit stops
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Comments:
I love the bike, it handles well and goes pretty good.
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01913: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.7.23) |
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| Usage: |
750 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Eric Anderson
Phone: 905-878-3392
Email to Eric Anderson
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| Location: |
n/a -- Milton, Ontario, Canada
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Modifications:
Yoshimura RS-3 Race slip-on cans
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Problems:
stumbling and quitting when cold. clutch slips during hard shifting
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Comments:
RS-3's sound great, not excessively loud. I purchased them with the flat black finish. I think it also improves the look of the bike. Performance improvement =more mid-range punch (supposedly +5 HP)
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02343: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.7.22) |
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| Usage: |
150 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Tim Lowery
Email to Tim Lowery
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| Location: |
n/a -- Hillsboro, NC USA
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Modifications:
Helibars
Yoshimura Carbon-Fiber Race Only pipes
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Comments:
Love it. It is the most fun I've ever had on a street bike.
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02367: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.7.21) |
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| Usage: |
1,700 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
M Flynn
Phone: 1.540.877.2156
Email to M Flynn
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| Location: |
n/a -- Winchester, VA, USA
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Problems:
"typical" stumble mid-range
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Comments:
What a terrific bike. Took a 750 mile ride across W.VA & eastern Ohio in 2 days. Still didn't want to pull my 44 year old arse off the seat. Let's keep riding
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