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10218: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.6.11) |
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| Usage: |
2,750 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Eric Stenning
Phone: 415 207-3867
Email to Eric Stenning
http://www.
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| Location: |
n/a -- San Francisco
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Accessories:
two bros carbon cannisters
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Problems:
severe miss between 3500-3900rpm slow warm-up (this is not what I expected from a fuel injected bike.),
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02243: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.6.9) |
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| Usage: |
1,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Terry Ward-Llewellyn
Phone: 805-981-1615
Email to Terry Ward-Llewellyn
http://www.clipsystems.com
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| Location: |
n/a -- ventura, CA, USA
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Accessories:
Yosh slip-ons
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Modifications:
Modified ECU to cure stumble
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Problems:
Ran very poorly when delivered, Suzuki not a help
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00176: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.6.9) |
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| Usage: |
307 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
David Dearstyne
Phone: 704 846 7724
Email to David Dearstyne
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| Location: |
n/a -- Charlotte, NC
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Accessories:
Yoshimura Slip-ons
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00617: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.6.4) |
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| Usage: |
1,700 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Dennis Anderson
Phone: 517-832-9526
Email to Dennis Anderson
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| Location: |
n/a -- Midland, MI -- USA
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Accessories:
yoshimura RS-3 race Suzuki Tank Bag
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Modifications:
All decals removed Heli Bars, can now ride all day without pain Performoto Damper just received
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Problems:
Clutch slips on hard roll-ons Stumbles 2,000 to 3,500 rpm's
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Comments:
The dealer re-torqued the clutch but still slips occasionally. Dealer installed washers in clutch but still slips New clutch on order New ECU, still slight stumbles. Need to look at TPS, Synch, and air screws adjustments.
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00342: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.6.4) |
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| Usage: |
1,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Vicki Anderson (wife of Dennis)
Email to Vicki Anderson (wife of Dennis)
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| Location: |
n/a --
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Accessories:
Yoshimura exhaust Suzuki tank bag
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Modifications:
Have ordered new handlebars higher, wider, closer) removed silly warning stickers Heli Bars installed, work great Performoto Damper just received
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Problems:
coughs and stumbles at low rpm's attracts too much attention from sheriff etc. Clutch slips on 5th and 6th gear roll ons. New clutch on order New ECU installed, Runs great-no stumbles
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Comments:
a real crotch rocket! ride makes my other bikes (BMW GS, K75S,) seem like trucks...slow and cluncky
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00608: |
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Black 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.6.3) |
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| Usage: |
1,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Hans Grass
Phone: 0492045960063
Email to Hans Grass
http://members.aol.com/TL1000A/home.htm
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| Location: |
n/a -- Germany
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Accessories:
Yoshimura RS3 Exhaust LSL - Lenkerstummel LSL - Lenkungsdämfer ordered Windshield ordered
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Comments:
Look my homepage for the TL1000S problems !!!! HTTP://members.aol.com/TL1000A/home.htm
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02743: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.6.3) |
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| Usage: |
1,300 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. |
| Owner: |
Chris
Email to Chris
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| Location: |
n/a -- Bronx, NY, USA
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Accessories:
Waiting for carbon Triple tree cover, carbon half tank cover from LP, WER steering dumper and trying to decide which pipes to put on.
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Modifications:
raised forks in a triple tree by about 10 mm, improved handling significally, more flicable and less headshake. This also adds more weight on the front so I can acelerate harder with my front wheel on the ground.
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Problems:
bad headshake and tankslapper when riding hard too many wheelies.
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Comments:
Awsome bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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02207: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.6.2) |
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| Usage: |
678 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Peter Millar
Email to Peter Millar
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| Location: |
n/a -- South Bay, CA
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Accessories:
tank bra
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Modifications:
1) Opened up the end of the stock cans a bit. Pretty much a waste of time. 2) Warning stickers long gone. Decals soon to follow. Plans: exhaust cans and possible bar kit
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Problems:
1) The stumbles - surge/buck like running out of gas. Manageable but waiting for the 600 mile service to synchronize everything. 2) Gas in the oil 3) coolant overfilled from factory 4) burned out taillight 5) rusting bolts (bike is always garaged) 6) occassional backfire
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Comments:
Despite the stumbles (which I knew about beforehand, plus test ride confirmation) I really love this bike. The biggest problem has been finding the time to ride when I'm in town. Mild headshake under acceleration.
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00384: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.6.2) |
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| Usage: |
812 miles, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Håkan Knutsson
Phone: +46 90 19 78 50
Email to Håkan Knutsson
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| Location: |
n/a -- Umeå, Sweden
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Accessories:
None
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Modifications:
New program in ECU. More fuel low rpm's Thermostath installed.
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Problems:
As all other, stumples in 3000-4000rpm. Hard to start.Engine wants to stop when it's cold! Fuel in oil. Runs cold! Thermostath made no difference. Fuel consumtion is about 0,73-0,81 l/10Km Clutch slips in 6000 rpm when switching gear from first to second. Got an error message "CHEC" sometimes! Have lost some screws! Rear suspension to hard! Am I the only one who has this problem? I think the suspension is difficult to adjust.
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Comments:
Is not very satisfied with buying a new bike which runs like an 20 years old! Fuel in the oil can't be so good! 970529 -Sold, changed to a GSXR 750 -97!
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00357: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.5.29) |
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| Usage: |
3,500 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. |
| Owner: |
JASON MEISTER
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| Location: |
n/a -- MESA, AZ U.S.A.
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Problems:
Had the stumbles between 2000-4000 rpm. Received new black box. Cured stumble, but now have idle problems. Sometimes it won't idle at all for a few seconds. Some screws tend to vibrate loose quite often, but other than that no problems.
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02645: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.5.29) |
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| Usage: |
1,180 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Ed Yero
Phone: 305-531-7580
Email to Ed Yero
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| Location: |
n/a -- Miami Beach,Fl,USA
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Accessories:
None yet-too busy riding it
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Modifications:
Looking for any info on steering dampners-mounting locations TBR slip ons on order All decals except Suzuki on tank gone..
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Problems:
Stumble stumble.. It's more fun above 4000rpm anyway!
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05566: |
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Custom color 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.5.27) |
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| Usage: |
1,100 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Craig Haworth
Phone: United Staes
Email to Craig Haworth
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| Location: |
n/a -- Thousand Oaks,Calif
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Accessories:
Yoshimura polished cans Carbon fiber license plate frame Geza black cover Polished aluminum mini turn signals
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Modifications:
Custom Fly Yellow paint (bodywork) eliminated rear fender
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Problems:
surges at part throttle condition stalls periodically backfires sometimes at cold startup
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Comments:
fast bike but needs attention to stalling problem and surging. Also definitely needs a stabilizer for the front forks (steering )
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00568: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.5.27) |
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| Usage: |
1,500 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Jay Snyder
Phone: 4144540086
Email to Jay Snyder
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| Location: |
n/a -- Milwaukke WI USA
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Accessories:
Barrnet clutch springs
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Problems:
New ECU board cured about 90% of stumble Still about 30 mpg - hard stating in cold mornings Clutch seemed to slip around 6-7K some times New springs took care of that problem
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Comments:
This bike really gets up and moves I LOVE IT ! By far the best looking motorbike out there I am sure many owners will not be replacing front tires often
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03120: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.5.26) |
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| Usage: |
1,065 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Ron Riggs
Phone: 707 894 3555
Email to Ron Riggs
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| Location: |
n/a -- Cloverdale Ca Usa
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Accessories:
Suzuki tank bra,Suzuki race stand,
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Modifications:
Two Bros. pipes
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Problems:
Stumbles 3500-4000,not bad Dont notice on hard acc eleration
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Comments:
I love this bike all the power Ineed! Handles great!!! Brakes also great!!!
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02726: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.5.21) |
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| Usage: |
50 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Mark Coughlin
Phone: 606-873-2012
Email to Mark Coughlin
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| Location: |
n/a -- Versailles, KY
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01286: |
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Black 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.5.16) |
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| Usage: |
1,625 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Rafael Sandner
Email to Rafael Sandner
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| Location: |
n/a -- Germany
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00301: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.5.16) |
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| Usage: |
1,300 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Tom Kennedy
Email to Tom Kennedy
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| Location: |
n/a -- Conn, U.S.A
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Problems:
The usual @ 2k-4k rpm.
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Comments:
After 3rd fix things are looking better; still stumbles but she is fast as hell!!!
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00541: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.5.14) |
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| Usage: |
1,600 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Sean Marcus
Email to Sean Marcus
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| Location: |
n/a -- CT, U.S.A
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Comments:
Ride hard stay over 5k rpm.......if you wanted to just cruise you shuold have bought the VTR and some saddle baggs....see you ladies at super suday!!!!!
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00920: |
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Black 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.5.11) |
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| Usage: |
812 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Perraudin philippe
Phone: +3275718815
Email to Perraudin philippe
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| Location: |
n/a -- Belgium
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Accessories:
RS 3 slip-on Hyperpro steering dumper
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Problems:
High fuel consumption resolved by dealer ( technical note from suzuki Belgium)
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Comments:
Quite a good sport bike, but nothing really amazing
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01490: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.5.10) |
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| Usage: |
1,800 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Roger Lamb
Phone: 813-855-8892
Email to Roger Lamb
http://www.lambsoftware.com/tl1000.htm
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| Location: |
n/a -- Tampa, Florida
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http://www.lambsoftware.com/tl1000.htm
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Accessories:
1. Yosh Race Only Flange ons. 2. Steel brake lines front 3. EBC Brake pads 4. 4" X 5" Tank scratch pad 5. Python matching yellow/red shoei 6. Front and rear suzuk stands.
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Modifications:
1. Yellow rims (painted) 2. Polished ceramic stock headers w/ yosh race only carbon fiber slip ons 3. Removed rear fender 4. Removed all warning stickers 5. Suspension springs stiffer (230lb rider)
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Problems:
1. 3.5k stumble w/ new ECU 2. Off idle stall occasionally w/ new ECU 3. Turn signal wires running under seat at tank wore through and caused a short in the loom putting out all the lights until re-insulated with electrical tape. 4. EBC pads w/ steel lines cause grab/release pulse when stopping. (they still stop xcellent)
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Comments:
I love the bike, its a real looker and it sounds great w/ aftermarket pipes. Have money waiting for performance ECU which fixes inherit problems.
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01481: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.5.8) |
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| Usage: |
906 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Rauno Mattinen
Phone: +358-14-422843
Email to Rauno Mattinen
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| Location: |
n/a -- 43100 Saarijärvi, Finland
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Accessories:
none - yet
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Modifications:
none- yet. I'm going to change bars and exhaust
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Problems:
none-yet
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01633: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.5.7) |
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| Usage: |
1,325 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Sebastian Goh K. S.
Phone: 065-4406578
Email to Sebastian Goh K. S.
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| Location: |
n/a -- Singapore
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Accessories:
Any Accessories that fits on my TL !! If financially permits! Hopefully Available soon: Yellow Windshield from lockhart or Zero Gravity Fitted: Carbon Look Acerbis Tank Pad pr should I say stickers. Blue Snake lever skin for both clutch & front brake A small cushion pad for Gear shift Lever (for preventing damage to your shoe when shifting gears)
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Modifications:
A pair of sexy Yoshimura Carbon Cans slip-ons,( sounds like a pair of sub_woofers, cool,head-turner) Calibrated my ECUs using some kind of box w/ switches from the rear seat(Stumble problems) Hopes for: Racing ECUs from Yoshimura!!,Front straight through extractors
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Problems:
Stumbles 3K-4K rpm (80% Fixed after calibration) but could have been better (dealers not very supportive) Engine stalls during decelerations or when depressing the clutch, during high revs after shutting throttle, have to constantly adjust idling speed, adjust higher when engine is warm.
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Comments:
Suzuki should have done a better job in fine tuning the bike before rushing out to the market. It is a very responsive bike in terms of power delivery and handling but with abit of tank-slapping when U brake hard into corners.(badly needs steering damper or maybe change of tyres) Accelerations improves significantly w/ the slip-ons (becomes very wheelie prone) Just for fun: Tried acclerations: w/ ZX-11 D3(full Muzzy exhuast systems+K&N filter&DynoJet) Lost : about 2~3 bike lengths (caught on pesonal video camera by friends) w/ ZX-9 (same as above) Won : about 3/4 of a bike length ( caught on camera as well) Next : hope to maintain wheelies for the camera !!
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02018: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.5.6) |
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| Usage: |
1,562 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Dave Dusseldorp
Email to Dave Dusseldorp
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| Location: |
n/a -- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Accessories:
Suzuki Tank Bra Eclipse Tank Bag RKA 33litre Sport Bags (on order)
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Modifications:
Suzuki Grab rails (on order) Heli Bars (on order)
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Problems:
Surging @ 3000-4000 rpm Poor gas mileage Solo seat scratching tail section Seems very buzzy above 7000rpm
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Comments:
Whooopeee.......
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00754: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.5.2) |
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| Usage: |
500 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Steve Allred
Email to Steve Allred
http://www1.infowest.com/s/stevea/
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| Location: |
n/a --
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Accessories:
Suzuki TL tank bra (until a decent CF one comes out.)
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Modifications:
16 tooth countershaft and 41 tooth rear sprocket Red Fastline Brake lines Yellow rims 520 chain setup 6 1/4 Marvic on the rear GP style red pegs soon to be: 2Bros full system with RC style CF cans. CF bar ends flush mount signals and eliminated stock rear fender setup
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Problems:
Initially a lot of stumbling. After a new ECU and some tuning this all went away and I also now get 40 mpg (at 80 -120 mph) instead of the initial 27 mpg!
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Comments:
This bike rocks!! After 4 Ducatis and many other great bikes I have to say this bike produces more of a visceral response in me than any of the others!!! It really has a personality. Ducati is in SERIOUS trouble. (my Superlight is for sale, BTW.)
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02219: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1997.4.29) |
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| Usage: |
1,100 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Shawn Pigott
Phone: (408)685-8127
Email to Shawn Pigott
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| Location: |
n/a -- Aptos, CA, USA
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Accessories:
Two Brothers Aluminum Slip ONs
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Problems:
Still has the Stumbles had 600 mile check with suggested adjustments. Runs great above 4000 rpm.
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