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02483: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.7.21) |
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| Usage: |
700 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Paul
Email to Paul
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| Location: |
n/a -- Phila
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Accessories:
Does anyone have a full list of whats available?
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Modifications:
Im open for suggestions (exhaust) Cans only or complete sys?
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Comments:
Need more miles
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01610: |
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Black 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.7.21) |
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| Usage: |
4,062 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Anders Johnson
Email to Anders Johnson
http//:hem.passagen.se/strana
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| Location: |
n/a -- Sweden
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Accessories:
F1 Racing Carbon pipes
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00885: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.7.16) |
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| Usage: |
1,500 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
MIKE WILLIAMS
Phone: N/A
Email to MIKE WILLIAMS
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| Location: |
n/a -- ODESSA, TX ECTOR
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Accessories:
Ordered corbin seat about 4 wks ago! Not in as of 07-16-97. Still looking for a 2 into 1 pipe?iNstalled 2nd look tank bra . fits loose poor fit.16 T Pro Teck sprocket.
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Modifications:
gutted stock cans Took all decals off except Suzuki on gas tank. Cut rear fender off even with blinkers. air screws at 1 and half out. foam Johar street grips
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01217: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.7.15) |
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| Usage: |
3,125 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Wilbert Kessels
Phone: 0475-453246
Email to Wilbert Kessels
http://www.cbw.nl/motor
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| Location: |
n/a -- Netherlands, Europe
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http://www.cbw.nl/motor
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Accessories:
Remus Aluminium slip-ons (get your ear-plugs out) Unbelievable how loud this bike can be.......
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Modifications:
none
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Problems:
minor stumbles between 3000-3500k passenger seat cover scratching tail section FUEL / Tires CONSUMPTION!!!!!
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Comments:
Fantastic bike for the utterly insane! Wheelies quite OK!
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00984: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.7.12) |
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| Usage: |
253 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Simon
Email to Simon
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| Location: |
n/a -- QC, Canada
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Problems:
Stalling in first gear...
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00355: |
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Black 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.7.12) |
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| Usage: |
640 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Adrian Rosevear
Email to Adrian Rosevear
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| Location: |
n/a -- Adelaide, Australia
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Accessories:
Half Tank Bra Suzuki kindly supplied a steering damper
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Modifications:
None yet - Would like some Yoshimura Cans. Am about to remove all of the really important warning stickers.
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Problems:
Minor Surges 3-4K.
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Comments:
I guess I'll begin the long process everyone seems to go through to get rid of this at my 1000K service on Wednesday 16/07/97. No stalling yet. Came from Ducati 600SS - Have decided I have found riding heaven.
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01122: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.7.12) |
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| Usage: |
2,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
TEIKARI MARKKU
Phone: +358400492446
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| Location: |
n/a -- FINLAND
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Problems:
ECU BOX, still minor problems after doing almost everything possible, Also clacking noise from the front cylinder head when engine is hot. Eats too much fuel! (10l/100km)
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00619: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.7.8) |
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| Usage: |
1,800 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. |
| Owner: |
Cole Howell
Email to Cole Howell
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| Location: |
n/a -- Fairfax, VA USA
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00597: |
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Black 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.7.7) |
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| Usage: |
1,749 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Peter Burridge
Phone: 44-1752-482590
Email to Peter Burridge
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| Location: |
n/a -- Plymouth UK
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Accessories:
None yet. Would like to see extender fender actually in stock Bellypan that protects oil cooler would also give peace of mind. And what about a radiator cover to partially obscure and overcome cold running. I'm loath to duct tape my rad.
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Modifications:
Alloy ART race cans cheap, well made and on the loud side of very loud! - 60% stumble cure. New ECU - 30% stumble cure Suzuki damper
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Problems:
Stumbles 3200 - 4000 rpm until almost cured Clutch slip as of yesterday, wide throttle opening at 7-8k rpm in 5th and 6th gears. Both adjusters are OK. Lack of compliance at the rear causing poor handling on bumpy roads. Runs cool, unlike its owner.
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Comments:
Out accelerates a RC 45 at 90 - 120 mph. Sounds quite wonderful. Probably about as tempermental as a Ducati? More fun than a VFR. How about posting the registry to Suzuki UK (and US)
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02115: |
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Black 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.7.5) |
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| Usage: |
875 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Achim Schaefer
Email to Achim Schaefer
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| Location: |
n/a -- Hundsangen, Germany
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Accessories:
small black Carbon turn signals black windshield carbon chain cover A.R.T. carbon-tank-pad
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Modifications:
A.R.T.-Cans (extremely loud, the best sound in town) Gearing modified (first gear up, 2-6 down) LSL steering damper conditioned of Suzuki total recall 16-tooth countershaft sprocket
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Problems:
After 600 miles inspection, Suzuki total recall and open performance NO PROBLEMS.
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Comments:
The wished Heli bars were not installed, because the alteration is to complicate and the price (1700,-DM) for working to high (for me!). But it's my wonderful and best bike of the world. All people, really all people, who has seen/hear my bike are enthusiastic! Question: Grab rail in germany not available (said my dealer)! Who will affect an exchange? Rear with grab rail vs. my rear. At 09.-10.August 1997 the first TL-Meeting in Germany!!! For more informationen send me a eMail.
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02166: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.7.5) |
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| Usage: |
2,100 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Mike Heney
Email to Mike Heney
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| Location: |
n/a -- CA USA
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Accessories:
D+D Slip-on mufflers
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Modifications:
Fuel injection tweaked by Mark Madsen @ EMF motorcycles in Morgan Hill,CA
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00027: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.7.4) |
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| Usage: |
2,200 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Richard H. Kraus
Phone: 408-341-1800x236
Email to Richard H. Kraus
www.pixera.com
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| Location: |
n/a -- Santa Cruz
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Photo-Link
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Accessories:
Hmmmmm?????? Let's seee????? Hmmmmmm???? None! Although, Sandra Bullock would look pretty good on the back. Correction, in the TLS riding position she could be the pilot and I will be the passenger.
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Modifications:
Drilled both ends of the exhaust cans. Looks stock and sounds great. Lindemans reworked the Frt and Rear suspension. A MUST!!! Do not do anything radical until you have this done. All of the stickers on the frame and body/windshield are history, except the clear coated decal. Got any suggestions oot there on how to deal with tank decal? Reflectors past tense. Currently trying to figure out how to get rid of those 1970 size turn signals? Love the European BLACK TLS. The Swiss have a BMW/GS11 type rear mud guard that looks crazy. Suzuki's band aid for the suspension is the steering dampener. Cure the real problem Suzuki. Trying to find Metzeler MEZ4's inthe USA??
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Problems:
To early to tell, but... the front end bottoms out, the rear end door opener and closer doesn't. The frt suspension adjustments are a marketing gimick and do not really work at all! Lindeman put a 9.5 lb springs in the front in place of the 7.3 which are stock. Revalved the Rotary. Stumble, bumble, cough, puke, die... silence. Also a bad early riser. Clutch slips from 6k to 9k. Could this be the slipper in action? Or just bad engineering? Oil is rising and Suzook is denying responsibility!
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Comments:
Looking at Ducati 900 bars instead of giving Heli $300 smackers. I would prefer not to show a 'sucker' sign on my forehead. I have been waiting thirty years for the Japanes to produce this type of bike. A heavier flywheel would be more to my liking, ie Moto Guzzi/BMW. Check out www.pixera.com for high resolution digital cameras.
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01499: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.7.1) |
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| Usage: |
2,500 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Darrick Anderson
Phone: 612.519.1516
Email to Darrick Anderson
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| Location: |
n/a -- Minneapolis, MN
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Accessories:
Carbon fiber guards(chain, ankle) TL tankbag(rearranged my cellular for good)
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Problems:
Idles for crap, and Suzuki still hasn't shipped my dealer the steering damper.
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Comments:
Found a rear hugger type carbon fender for it from Pyramid in the UK. Expensive shipping, but cleaner bike equals less work
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00095: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.6.30) |
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| Usage: |
1,500 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Martin Le Fevre
Email to Martin Le Fevre
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| Location: |
n/a -- Deal, Kent, UK
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Accessories:
Hand/Grab Rail
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Modifications:
Steering damper fitted by supplier
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00523: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.6.30) |
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| Usage: |
4,235 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Matthew P. Dwyer
Email to Matthew P. Dwyer
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| Location: |
n/a -- New Jersey
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Accessories:
Suzuki steering damper installed 6/16/97. Major improvement I no longer have to hold on like a cowboy taming a wild horse...
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Modifications:
Looking at different slip on exaust. Fuel injection upgraded
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Problems:
Had fuel injection chip upgraded hopefully there will be another update form suzuki to fine tune mapping. Bike will not start on first try but is consistent.
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Comments:
I am very pleased with the TL and would highly recommend it. Incredible performance for the price... It must be true that each TL1000S is unique. I have had no major problems to date... Still have ample tread to go on my tires after 4,000 miles.
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00400: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.6.29) |
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| Usage: |
1,562 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Peter Korevaar
Phone: 072-5716365
Email to Peter Korevaar
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| Location: |
n/a -- Heerhugowaard, Nederland
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Accessories:
No
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Modifications:
Nothing
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Problems:
Fuel Consumption 1:11,7 My old two fireblades 1:17
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00294: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.6.25) |
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| Usage: |
8,125 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Ross Hammond
Phone: +(64) (03) 3654865
Email to Ross Hammond
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| Location: |
n/a -- Christchurch New Zealand
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Accessories:
Clear tank protector. I will fit after market cans, but am waiting until the surge/hesitation is fixed. I have access to after market body kits for the TL if anyone is interested please E-mail me for more info.
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Modifications:
1st service :- New shimms because dealer was instructed valves were too tight. CR8 NGK Pluggs fitted. ECU sent away, dealer said for chech. I was told that there was nothing wrong with my ECU, It was refitted. I have gone to fully sinthetic oil. Factory recal:- New steering damper fitted.
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Problems:
Very slight stumble. Hesitation(surging or hunting)at steady speed. Slipping clutch if in a hurry in 1st gear, this is more like wheel spin on cold tyres. However now I can go to 7.5k I have had some minor clutch slip, I will keep an eye on this.
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Comments:
After 1st service my TL came back rattley in the top end, when questioned my dealer said the sound was to do with the decompression mechanism, also the stumble and hesitation seemed to have gone, but after damper fitted the stumble and hesitation is back. The only other thing that has changed is a new tank of gas since 1st service. This bike is still an awsome piece of machinery. Red is definatly a faster colour, and sexier too.
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00248: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.6.20) |
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| Usage: |
1,700 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Ross Cunliffe
Email to Ross Cunliffe
http://www.uk.oracle.com
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| Location: |
n/a -- Herts, England
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Accessories:
Suzuki Steering Damper Harris Cans (Stainless)
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Problems:
Backfire/Stumble (occassional) Wobbles (occassional)
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Comments:
Any news on Suzuki UK attitude to recall/refund.
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00710: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.6.18) |
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| Usage: |
1,350 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. |
| Owner: |
frank smith
Phone: 732 828 3153
Email to frank smith
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| Location: |
n/a -- milltown nj 08850
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Accessories:
nothing yet
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Modifications:
reverse shifting
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Problems:
hard starting (foul plugs) rough running 3 to 4 thousand head shake (full blown lock to lock tankslapper) processer allready replaced
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00443: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.6.17) |
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| Usage: |
1,610 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Cieplik
Email to Cieplik
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| Location: |
n/a -- New Mexico, USA
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Accessories:
Suzuki Tank Cover Soon: Race Exhaust (Full System) Handlebar Risers
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Modifications:
Removed Stickers Steering Damper Installed
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Problems:
Just a little bit of shaking and a speedgaining of about 5-10 Miles when riding in the Mountains and Nose got into Wind
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Comments:
Great Bike rode against a Friends modified Bandit 1200 Bandit is stronger during low RPM guess it changes with the new Exhaust System
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00094: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.6.15) |
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| Usage: |
650 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Steven R Raizman
Phone: 914-485-5049
Email to Steven R Raizman
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| Location: |
n/a -- Poughkeepsie N.Y.
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Modifications:
yoshimura RS3-oval slip ons
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Problems:
surging,backfiring,blowing smoke seeping oil from below water pump(small pin hole under pump)
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Comments:
my tl has been to the dealer 4 times for all the problems.but they cannot fix.i am fed up with the problems.so i bought a new gsxr 750.now i am lookin to sell the tl.anyone interestd e-mail me i will sell cheap. ($7700)
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For Sale:
(this bike offered for sale without comment)
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00741: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.6.15) |
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| Usage: |
2,100 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Dan Winston
Phone: 612-454-6250
Email to Dan Winston
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| Location: |
n/a -- Eagan,MN
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Accessories:
Carbon Two Bros. Exhaust
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Modifications:
only plans for now
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Comments:
I actually have one of the ones that works really well. My fuel injection problems are minimal and I have no other complaints except the current shortage of aftermarket parts.
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01121: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.6.13) |
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| Usage: |
1,111 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Stan Rennert
Phone: 414 9230728
Email to Stan Rennert
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| Location: |
n/a -- FDL,WI.USA
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Accessories:
D& D&D slip,s 40 tooth rear sproket
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Modifications:
fixed clutch,cliped wheelie wire,air screw was at .75 now at 1.5
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Comments:
got a lot of bikes this is 'awsome'
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00196: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.6.13) |
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| Usage: |
650 miles, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Martin Ryall
Phone: +44-1256-882770
Email to Martin Ryall
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| Location: |
n/a -- Basingstoke, UK
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Accessories:
Alarm/Immobiliser Datatag
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Modifications:
NWS Steering Damper
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Problems:
Tankslappers (and nearly lost wife off pillion seat, but what's new!)until damper fitted. Awaiting Suzuki recall for their damper to be fitted. Passenger seat uncomfortable I'm told. Slight engine hesitation at low revs. Could do with wider-spaced gears and lower 1st.
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Comments:
As my previous 200,000 miles have been on VT500s anything would be good, but this bike is excellent. Haven't enjoyed a bike so much since my "goldie" (about 30 years ago!)
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00295: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.6.12) |
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| Usage: |
1,400 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
JOHN PHILLIPS
Phone: (44)01494 564251
Email to JOHN PHILLIPS
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| Location: |
n/a -- H. Wycombe
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Accessories:
None
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Modifications:
None - Steering Damper soon - From Suzuki Re-call!
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Problems:
Slappers - until the rear suspension (compression) backed right off and front preload adjusted to lower front. Stalls at low revs sometimes.
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Comments:
Much better than the blade, (except for front end) Engine superb - I am very light (140 pounds)and it pulls like a dream.
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