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| Purchased: | 02/2005 | ||
| Usage: | 5,800 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | Dunlop BT012SS | ||
| Owner: | Wimpy
Email to Wimpy | ||
| Location: | Asia (Central) -- Chiang Mai, Thailand | ||
| Experience: | 27 years street riding | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 5 | ||
| Modifications: Bike is Japanese spec with UK ecu. More coming soon. | |||
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| Purchased: | 07/97 | ||
| Usage: | 38,000 miles, Street/Sport, Other. | ||
| Tires: | Pirelli Dragons GTS | ||
| Owner: | V.M.Battle,Jr.
Phone: (828) 667-2254
Email to V.M.Battle,Jr. | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthEast) -- Candler,NC - US | ||
| Experience: | 30+ yrs. road riding | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 6 | ||
| Accessories: Tank bag Pitbull pit-stand Corbin seat NWS grab-rail Hugger removed (gravel damage) Zero gravity double-bubble screen | |||
| Modifications: Yoshimura s/s two into two system. Goodridge brake lines - with Speed bleeders K&N filter Dynojet PCII - installed on 08/05/99 - Sprint top-mount damper /bracket from street & competiton - much better than OEM set-up | |||
| Problems: no major mech /elect. problems since new (02/05) Removed NWS Hugger in summer of '02 - stone trapped between tire & fiberglass tore a large hole in the hugger - On 2nd clutch (don't use synthetic oil with OEM clutch)needs adj. at lest once a year. still runs well -can stay with wife's CBR900RR. paint fading on recall tank. some normal wear showing. | |||
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Re-call tank assy. installed 09/98 - gas - in - oil problem gone after 3800 mi./new ECU (water pump leak apparently went with it - linked to oil level??) on 2nd battery . now using motul petroleum 10w/40w - 2,000mi.intervals does'nt use any oil.Service manager sez I have an early production model - surprized that it's doing so well-- still an outstanding ride - good for all-'round use - dyno shows 110 w/PCII (up from 106) uses up a rear every season - front lasts 2 yrs. - Pirellis last longer than metzlers, stick just as well..
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| For Sale: Going to keep this one......... | |||
| JS1AG111400101265: |
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| Purchased: | November 03 | ||
| Usage: | 13,500 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | Pirelli Diablo | ||
| Owner: | Don Grieve
Phone: 64-9-4247273
Email to Don Grieve | ||
| Location: | New Zealand -- Silverdale,Auckland. | ||
| Experience: | 26 years.dirt and road. | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 17 | ||
| Modifications: Ohlins rear damper,Carbon hugger,2 bros pipes,braided lines,K&N filter.dropped the triple clamps 5 ml.Had the fueling set up at local bike shop. | |||
| Problems: keeping front wheel down!!! | |||
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realy nice bike.ohlins rear damper makes a huge difference.dropped triple clamps 5 ml-helps turn in with no side fx.probably go to 180 rear tyre-they dont seem to last long!!.Holeshot motorcycles in takapuna set up the fueling for the pipes & filter-doesnt try to launch you off from closed throttle any more-much smoother.200 ish kms a tank when going hard but over 300 when cruising.
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| JS1VT51A9X2100561: |
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| Purchased: | February 5, 2005 | ||
| Usage: | 17,889 kilometers, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Dunlop | ||
| Owner: | Alan Poplett
Phone: 780-446-9909
Email to Alan Poplett | ||
| Location: | Canada (Western) -- St Albert, Alberta | ||
| Experience: | 38 years of constant riding. All Street & Touring | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 16 |
| 77799: |
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| Purchased: | dec 2004 | ||
| Usage: | 120,040,500 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring, Other. | ||
| Tires: | pirelli / will have roadtec Z6 next | ||
| Owner: | paul
Phone: =64212393793
Email to paul | ||
| Location: | New Zealand -- auckland | ||
| Experience: | 5 years street, 8mnths dirt (just enough2handle slides | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 7 | ||
| Modifications: TWO BROTHERS MUFFLERS ...clear sticky bits 2 prevent scrayching paint. pilliden handle, so the misses doesn't fall off :) | |||
| Problems: just go it, frame cracked re welded with support bracket. sweeks, playing with it at the mo. re-did fork seals. | |||
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wicked bike love the roar, great wheelies, hence the re-fork seals.love to ride e-mail me if u live in auckland 2 go 4 a ride. first real bike, still 19 years old, hope 2live past 21 :)
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| Purchased: | 5/97 | ||
| Usage: | 6,800 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Owner: | David Anderson
Email to David Anderson | ||
| Location: | USA (California) -- |
| 00573: |
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| Purchased: | May 2000 | ||
| Usage: | 17,000 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Bridgestone BT010 (F) 020(R) | ||
| Owner: | Phil Rutherford
Email to Phil Rutherford | ||
| Location: | UK -- Wiltshire | ||
| Experience: | Riding 10 yrs. | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 3 | ||
| Accessories: 1)Scottoiler. This has been recently modified with a dual feed. The inside nozzle had to be cut back, because the centre hub on the rear wheel is quite large and doesn't leave a lot of room for the nozzle to rest against the rear sprocket. 2)Frame protecting mushrooms. 3)Viper oval cans. Loud enough for me! They come with noise reducing baffles, but these are crued and look pretty awful when in place. | |||
| Modifications: 1) Ohlins rear damper. Well worth getting. 2) Dynojet power commander PCII with mapping for the Vipers. Haven't tried it yet, but hopefully this will smooth out the low rpm jitters. 3) 180 width rear tyre, rather than the stock 190. Whoever said that the bike turns quicker is right. I'm going to try Dunlop 207s next, maybe the RRs. | |||
| Problems: 1)Original rear damper started making creaking noises after about 9 to 10,000 miles. Hence the Ohlins replacement. This turned out to be the cheapest option, bar a breakers (I think not). Much better tyre wear, even though suspension set-up is not my strongest point. Only problem now is that the spring is too soft and adjusting the preload without taking the shock off appears to be too much bother. 2)Fuel tank leak. The drain pipe that runs from the filler neck gutter, through the tank, to drain water, etc onto the ground split. This meant that fuel leaked onto the ground until I capped the bottom exit point of the tank. The warranty didn't cover this (Dutch import by the way), but had a new tank fitted for £150 by the dealer in Feb 2003. 3) Nearly lost the sidestand. Lost one bolt and only the micro-switch was keeping the second one in place. They've been replaced and are now regularly checked. 4) Valve stem seal failed in summer 2004 (front cylinder, exhaust valve), resulting in a good impression of Del Boy's van. Bike's been off the road ever since, but have stripped the bike and the seal's been replaced. Hopefully have it running again by the spring. | |||
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Even though it's had a few problems (not as many as alot of owners have had), I love the bike. It pulls like a train and I've had no real handling problems. I've done several trackdays on it and loved every minute. It's not the most comfortable bike, but I have taken it to Italy and back without too much pain involved and lets face it, the bike's not designed for too much comfort anyway. I'm only 5'6" so my legs tend to get forced apart by the wide(ish) tank which is where the problem comes from. It's got snatchy fuel injection as standard and the usual stalling probs, but I've learnt to ride round it. Now I've got the Power Commander, I might get this sorted at last.
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| JS1VT51A2V2103461: |
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| Purchased: | SEPT 1998 | ||
| Usage: | 20,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Racetrack. | ||
| Tires: | MICHELLIN PILOT SPORT | ||
| Owner: | DON ERVIN
Email to DON ERVIN | ||
| Location: | Japan -- SAGAMIHARA | ||
| Experience: | 24 YRS | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 3 | ||
| Accessories: COERCE REAR CARBON FIBER FENDER, RS-3 YOSHIMURA SLIP-ON'S. EARL'S STEEL BRAIDED BRAKE LINES/TOKICO SIX-POT CALIPERS. COERCE CARBON FIBER FENDERLESS KIT. CARBON FIBER LOWER COWLING. TRIPLE TREE COVER. INTUITIVE FRAME SLIDERS. DYNO-JET PCII. LP SMOKED WINDSCREEN. K&N AIRFILTER. | |||
| Modifications: TUNED WITH DYNO-JET AT DR. SUDA'S. | |||
| Problems: ..REPLACED A Many SETS OF TIRES.. | |||
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GREAT BIKE, ALWAYS A BLAST TO RIDE...LOVE RIDING IN JAPAN. MOVED BACK STATESIDE AND MISS RIDING JAPAN, BUT DID FIND DEAL's GAP!
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| Purchased: | March 1997 | ||
| Usage: | 90,800 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | Bridgestone BT012 f, BT020 r. | ||
| Owner: | Gavin Gaynor
Email to Gavin Gaynor | ||
| Location: | Australia (Eastern) -- Wagga Wagga | ||
| Experience: | 15 years road riding | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 6 | ||
| Accessories: Tank bra, grabrail, Bagster tankbag, paddock stand | |||
| Modifications: Stock mufflers debaffled by Andrew Mcnay in Melbourne. Racetech fork springs & Gold valves fitted 27/1/99. Goodridge braided brake lines, pads & discs. Tingate Racing highrise bars ($135). 79,601 kms fitted Bitubo spring/damper unit where original spring was. Pretty good value for $A900. Wow. What a difference. The original rotary damper has been removed and consigned to the dustbin of history, probably where it belongs. The grease-filled steering damper has also been removed, as it is no longer needed. The rotary damper can be improved with revalving, but if you can afford it do yourself a big, big favour and fit a Bitubo. Worth doing for the improvement in ride quality alone. Ridden hard over rough roads it is very stable & confidence inspiring. | |||
| Problems: All the usual- slipping clutch fixed with TLR unit, stalling fixed with ECU fitted under warranty. Riding in torrential rain it began running on one cylinder (intermittently!). Turned out to be a wet spark plug in the front cylinder, caused by a blocked drain hole from the plug recess (hornets). 15/12/02 74,180 kms- Well it's finally happened- the frame has cracked at the upper bolthole for the rear damper. Suzuki Australia will be supplying the new frame and also paying for the labour(12 hrs). 24/1/03- The beast is back! This frame appears to have a much better finish than the original. It was good to have the swingarm etc thoroughly cleaned as well. | |||
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I love this bike! Much better machine now than when it was new. Has never used any oil. Not a bike for the timid or inexperienced. Will be keeping this one for a long time.
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| Purchased: | June 2000 | ||
| Usage: | 28 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | Metzeler M1 Sportec's | ||
| Owner: | Dave
Email to Dave http://www.canyonchasers.net/ | ||
| Location: | USA (NorthWest) -- Salt Lake City | ||
| Experience: | 12 Years on the Street - Riding on the dirt since conception - MSF Instructor. | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 10 | ||
| Photo: | http://www.canyonchasers.net/ | ||
| Accessories: Heli-Bars. Gel Grips (no more numb hands) Memory Faom Seat. DoubleBubble windscreen. Started riding with a throttle rocker and love it. Use the Tour Master Cortech integrated system. Works really well and has not damaged the paint (yet). | |||
| Modifications: Use a dremel and a lot of patience to cut the inner nipples out of the exaust cans. Made them much louder and deeper sounding. People say it sounds just like a Ducati. The Michelin Macadam Rear Tire is Terible So far - 5000k miles - Grips mediocre for street riding but its keeping its shape well even after many straight roads. Maybe try MEZ4 next time... If I live that long with this rear tire... I changed the fork oil after building a homemade spring compression tool. Made the job very easy! Finally got rid of the Macadam rear tire before it was wore out at 11,500 miles - (a lot of life for a "sport" tire). Even though it never let go on me, I never felt confident with it. But the Metzelers are awesome. The soft sidewalls really fit my style and builds a lot of confidence. Finally got around to remapping the FI. Dyno'd the HP. 108 stock, 118 after remap! Mileage also increased to 50+! Best modification to date! Love Metzeler tires. They work fantastic on the bike! MEZ4's grip better than the Pilot Sports!! Decided to go with a 180 on the rear. Seems okay. not a very dramatic difference. I also replaced the chain and sprockets at 24,000 miles. Went up two teeth in the rear, and kept the same size front sprocket. The change is perfect! It gives the bike a bit more pull out of the corners, making it more fun to ride, but it is not wheelie prone and very little change is made to the top end/cruising speed. Also the speedometer seems to have retained its accuracy. The Metzeler didn't last as long as I hoped, but wonderful handling! Details on the Ohlins upgrade availble at: http://www.canyonchasers.net/shop/tls/index.php | |||
| Problems: It steers a little heavier that I would like. The rear dampner is starting to dissapoint me. I keep turning up the rebound dampning and the bike still handles poorly in corners over 100mph. The adjustments help, but don't eliminate the problem. I may have to upgrade this component. The rear suspension linkage is starting to squeak constantly (and loudly) when I'm riding. Would like to find a way to solve this. Tried Penetrating oil around all the joints, but no luck. Finally disassembled and repacked the needle bearings in the linkage with white lithium grease. The bearings were totally dry! Bike is only one year old! But the grease solved the problem. This winter I think I'll repack the swingarm bearings. I does go through rear tires, however. | |||
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Its much more graceful bike in corners than many other sources have claimed. Really looking forward to improving upon cornering abilities. The engine that just keeps giving and giving. Never have I enjoyed a bike as much as this one. Still love this bike. I can't think of one I'd replace it with. Friend who rode my bike then the Ducati 996 couldn't say enough about how much more fun the TLS was. I just replaced the rear tire and installed a 180 M-1. The rear tire is awesome but wears out really fast. The 180 seems to allow for a quicker turn-in. I am now considering putting a lighter weight oil in the steering damper. At 25K miles, Clean and straighten the Radiator and clean all the road grime/Oil off the bike. Its amazing how fast and thick it accumulates.
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| For Sale: Sold. :( | |||
| JS1VT51A9V2103151: |
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| Purchased: | May 1997 | ||
| Usage: | 15,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | Bridgestone 010 | ||
| Owner: | Joe Berk
Email to Joe Berk www.joeberkphotography.com | ||
| Location: | USA (California) -- LA | ||
| Experience: | 40 years riding | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 40+ | ||
| Photo: | www.joeberkphotography.com | ||
| Accessories: tank bag and tail bag | |||
| Modifications: Heli Bars | |||
| Problems: Some coolant seepage on right side of bike under hard acceleration | |||
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I love this motorcycle. The low and midrange torque are awesome. Hitting 7000 rpm is like kicking on the afterburner. I've been all over Mexico on mine; see the website. Great sports touring machine.
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| JS1AG111300100350: |
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| Purchased: | oct 2002 | ||
| Usage: | 17,500 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | 207 | ||
| Owner: | dave collins
Phone: 01322 614051
Email to dave collins | ||
| Location: | UK -- swanley kent | ||
| Experience: | 25 yrs | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 15 plus | ||
| Accessories: yoshi rs3 cans,wavy discs front& rear, under tray,raised bars,braided lines,cut down and raised fairing. | |||
| Modifications: ohlins rear damper, ohlins fork internals&ohlins steering damper.one off air box,cut &raised exhaust pipes.down geared.black powdercoated frame & s/arm.wheels & forks sprayed gold. | |||
| Problems: clutch worn out,new one fitted. | |||
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Great fun in the twisties.
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| JS1AG111300100804: |
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| Purchased: | 2000.may | ||
| Usage: | 10,000 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. | ||
| Tires: | battleaxe. | ||
| Owner: | chris
Email to chris | ||
| Location: | Europe (Western) -- carlisle | ||
| Experience: | 10+moto cross road raceing. | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 10+ | ||
| Accessories: super chip.flat bar conversion.art cans they wake the dead | |||
| Problems: noisey cams have put new cam chane adjusters in still noisey | |||
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what a bike,i used to think my old lc could live on the back wheel.grin facter 10.
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| Purchased: | 04/2000 | ||
| Usage: | 34,000 kilometers, Racetrack, Touring. | ||
| Owner: | Pavel Snitily
Phone: +420606808047
Email to Pavel Snitily www.dragster.cz | ||
| Location: | Europe (Eastern) -- Prague, Czech Republic | ||
| Experience: | 8, 4 years drag racing with TL, 2xchapion of Czech Republic in STREET 10,5 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 8 | ||
| Photo: | Photo-Link | ||
| Accessories: x | |||
| Modifications: airbox modification, BMC filter, special exhaust under engine (as Buell) made by me, lower front patt of bike, 14,15,16 or 17 front sprocket. | |||
| Problems: leakage of coolant from water pump, problem with electric conector on relay switch | |||
| JS1AG111300101654: |
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| Purchased: | 03/04 | ||
| Usage: | 7,200 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Metzler 120/70 ZR(f) 190/50 ZR (r) | ||
| Owner: | John Simich
Email to John Simich | ||
| Location: | New Zealand -- Auckland | ||
| Experience: | 20 Years | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 6 | ||
| Accessories: Two Bros Pipes, polished alloys,dual seat,lower fairing,tinted screen,race stand,headlight protector, | |||
| Modifications: Steering damper mod, | |||
| Problems: Super sensitive throttle at low rev's 1200-2000rpm Slipper clutch a bit twitchy when engine cold, had rotary damper connection re-welded, all OK, 5/04 Mastered the throttle with some adjustment of the cables, not so snappy, 01/11/04 replaced the oil in the steering damper with 2.5, now a bit easier to handle at slow speed, | |||
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Awesome bike, big jump from SD900 Ducati, the power delivery needs a remap, maybe next year, need some time riding the bike, maybe a track day could be the berries
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| For Sale: Lots of Ducati bits for sale suprisingly, SD900 tank unpainted $180 ONO, 20 years of bits, you name it, it's at the bottom of the box for sure, Pantah 600 fairing needs some work $200 ONO | |||
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| Purchased: | may 2000 | ||
| Usage: | 14,000 kilometers, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | DUNLOP D207 | ||
| Owner: | Olav The Hairy
Email to Olav The Hairy | ||
| Location: | UK -- Sidcup | ||
| Experience: | 14 years of pain, misery cold and police (and highsides) | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 6 | ||
| Photo: | Photo-Link | ||
| Accessories: Dust. | |||
| Modifications: ART CARBON CANS, SMALL No PLATE, BUGGERED ABOUT REAR MUDGUARD, 28-9 HAS ANYONE GOT A FULL RACE SYSTEM (CHEAP) LYING AROUND DUE TO OLD BILL ATTENTION OR WHATEVER THAT THEY WANT TO GET RID OF? ALSO A POWER COMMANDER CHIP CHEAP PLEASE AND A 15T FRONT SPROCKET. IF NOT, I'LL HAVE TO ASK SANTA... | |||
| Problems: KEEPS TRYING TO KILL ME BY BODYPOPPING OVER 130 WHILE CHASING R1'S. 12-9-2000 THE SODDING TANK HAS DECIDED TO BECOME INCONTINENT JUST AS THE UK RUNS INTO ITS WORST FUEL STRIKE IN MY LIFETIME. IT LOOKS LIKE THE SEAL BETWEEN THE BRASS PLATE UNDER THE TANK AND THE TANK ITSELF HAS GONE - CAN ANYONE HELP ME - THE BLOODY DEALERS I SPOKE TO SAID ITS TOO LATE TO GET IT DONE ON A RECALL BASIS. FECK! 2-10-2001 ALL SORTED, JUST STILL NEED A POWER COMMANDER AND REMEMBER TO DROP THE FORKS 10mm AS THE BUGGER DOES NOT LIKE TURNING. | |||
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THE GREATEST ENIGMA IN THE WORLD. WHEELIES ANY FOOL WOULD DIE FOR, DRIVES OUT OF CORNERS LIKE A TANK FROM A CATAPULT, HANDLES LIKE A GSXR110K WHICH HAS BEEN LEFT OUT IN THE RAIN FOR A YEAR, BUT OH MY GOD I LOVE IT. ANYONE FANCY A RUN TO BOXHILL OR ANYWHERE IN THE SOUTH, GIVE US A CALL AND HELP ME MASSACRE THE R1 POPULATION OF RICH BASTARDS ROUND HERE. 12-9-2000 SOMEONE SEND ME A NOTE TELLING ME HOW TO FIX THE LEAKING TANK WITHOUT HAVING TO FORK OUT FOR ANOTHER ONE AS THE DEALERS WON'T PLAY BALL!28-9-2000 I HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT! DEALER REPLACES TANK ON IMPORT FREE OF CHARGE! BLOODY HELLFIRE! RIGHT, NOW TO SORT OUT THOSE BLOODY R1'S AT BOXHILL ONCE AND FOR ALL. 2/9/2001 - JUST REDISCOVERED INTERNET. MANAGED TO HIGHSIDE IT IN BOXHILL CARPARK IN FRONT OF SOME OLD GIFFERS AT ABOUT 5mph COMING OUT OF A BURNOUT, oh the shame...ALSO MANAGED TO LOWSIDE IT IN FRONT OF A PUB FULL OF MATES. BUT ON THE PLUS SIDE, WHEELIES ARE NOW GOOD ENOUGH TO GET A TELLING OFF, INSTEAD OF A SENTANCE, FROM THE OLD BILL. ALSO - TO THE NICE CHAP I MET UP WITH ON THE RED TL WHO SUBSEQUENTLY BINNED IT BIG TIME - GET WELL SOON MATE! *creeeeaaak* 10th Nov 2004 - Bike is still alive but has been sat in a garage for over a year due to small noisy baby . Anyone got a cheap used rear tyre going for a song?
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| Purchased: | 08/2004 | ||
| Usage: | 9,450 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | Metzeler MEZ3's | ||
| Owner: | David Peacock
Phone: +44 7834 515716
Email to David Peacock | ||
| Location: | UK -- UK - St Neots, Cambs | ||
| Experience: | 28 years riding experience | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 8 | ||
| Accessories: Double bubble black tint screen, fender extender, suzuki grab rail, carbon hugger, probolt engine & fairing kit | |||
| Modifications: ohlins rear shock conversion, goodridge brake lines, K&N Filter, Yoshimura RS3 carbon race cans | |||
| Problems: none todate | |||
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Compared with earlier TL I owned, Ohlins rear shock conversion dramatically improves handling, feel & confidence... best & most exciting bike I have owned....the sound is fantastic.
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| Purchased: | 12-12-2003 | ||
| Usage: | 6,000 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | donlap | ||
| Owner: | ken loden
Phone: 205-862-86802
Email to ken loden | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthCentral) -- birmingham,al. | ||
| Experience: | 27 years | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 2 | ||
| Accessories: Looking for manual for suzuki tl100s 2000 year | |||
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| Purchased: | 04/97 | ||
| Usage: | 10,600 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Metz (Rear changed to 180) | ||
| Owner: | Paul Laver
Phone: +44 (0)1582 715828
Email to Paul Laver | ||
| Location: | UK -- Hertfordshire | ||
| Experience: | 23 years riding/ 5 years racing | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 12 | ||
| Photo: | Photo-Link | ||
| Accessories: NWS paddock stand. Harris alloy 'cotton reels' Considering Belly Pan or Front Guard extender. | |||
| Modifications: Micron Carbon Cans - great sound , good carburation - stock settings, improved pick up. Carbon Tank Protector (ART) Carbon Rear Hugger (NWS) Grab Rail (NWS) Changed rear tyre to Metz 180 - steering now quicker, feels better to me.Goodridge front brake hoses & Speed Bleeders | |||
| Problems: Bad fuel consumption (light flashes at 100 miles, light on at 120) 8/8/98 Into dealer for 4000 service - during final check it emptied its fuel tank onto the dealers forecourt!!, October '99 7050 miles warped left front disk. | |||
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10/6/97 Back from Isle of Man, no problems with handling or suspension - My weight 203lbs. Got my Suzuki damper fitted 21/6/97, slow speed steering feels stiff now, also backed rear compression damping right off,will report further. Just fitted NWS Hugger, its well made and has a deep 'tongue' through swinging arm to protect rear exhaust. NWS also made a grab rail using my bike as a prototype, its a tubular U-shaped type fitting under the rear seat pad and finished in black powder coating. It looks good and is cheap! New ECU (32920-02F01)& Thermostat (80 deg) fitted 18th Oct 97 - will report further. 20th July 98 - Squeak from rear suspension, Aug 98 Recall tank fitted, Oct 98 Rear suspension stripped under warranty to cure squeak, Mech said bottom shock mount was a bit dry - squeak now gone. Mar '99 - Found Rear damper mounting bolts loose!!, Managed to sqeeze 145 miles out of a tank and then filled with 16.1 ltrs of fuel. 6700 miles - Original front tyre now needs replacing as does 2nd rear. 30/10/99 7050 miles New tyres front and back Metz again (180 rear). March 2002 9300 miles new rear needed. March 2003 New tyres front/rear Metz MEZ3 10,300 miles.
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| For Sale: £2750ono with Sprint Damper, Braided brake lines, Carbon Micron cans, Manual, New tyres, Carbon Hugger, ring for more details Call +44 (0)7967 969216 | |||
| 1S1ZTS1AXV2102557: |
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| Purchased: | August 2004 | ||
| Usage: | 9,000 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Michelin | ||
| Owner: | Vince Kreul
Phone: 423-618-6224
Email to Vince Kreul http://www.kreul.vcn.com | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthEast) -- Dayton, TN | ||
| Experience: | 4 years riding friends/family bikes | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 1 | ||
| Accessories: M4 pipe, steering damper | |||
| JS1VT51A4X2100306: |
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| Purchased: | March 2004 | ||
| Usage: | 5,400 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Dunlop 208 Sportmax 190/50R17 | ||
| Owner: | Jessie Brett Liles
Phone: 252-537-8813
Email to Jessie Brett Liles | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthEast) -- Roanoke Rapids, NC | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 1 | ||
| Problems: Tires lasted about 3,400 miles. 05/18/04 A dog jumped out in front of me and I had to lay the bike down. Road Rash is very painful, but no broken bones, I survived. Can't say the same for the dog. | |||
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My first bike and I have enjoyed since day one. I didn't know how the V-twin engine would perform as compared to the 4 cylinder. Great power and handles very well. Drove to Myrtle Beach for Bike Week 2004. About a 285 mile trip one-way. Here is a tip, stop at least every hundred miles.
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| JS1AG111300100127: |
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| Purchased: | July 2003 | ||
| Usage: | 13,000 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. | ||
| Tires: | D207RR 180 rear | ||
| Owner: | Jim Darling
Phone: 07790 492789
Email to Jim Darling | ||
| Location: | UK -- Devon UK | ||
| Experience: | Lots | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 5 | ||
| Modifications: Quill T3's, Ohlins rear shock, Ohlins fork springs and oil, set up my MK Technics. Black wheels, undertray, Hyperpro damper, 100w/90w Xenon bulbs, Braided hoses, Spiegler master cylinder, double bubble screen. | |||
| Problems: Gearbox has seized on me. 70 mph, in the dark in April 04. Did not drop the bike! Friends on www.tlplanet.com took pity on me and supplied me with a gearbox to fit. Will be doing this ASAP, presently I have no garage, so not able to do the job. | |||
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Comments:
Bought a 95 Gixer to whazz about on. I miss the TLS!
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| Purchased: | SEPT 1st 99 | ||
| Usage: | 11,000 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. | ||
| Tires: | D207ZR, 180 on the back | ||
| Owner: | JIM DARLING
Phone: 07790 492789
Email to JIM DARLING | ||
| Location: | UK -- Was STROUD, now Devon | ||
| Experience: | 15YRS, RWYB, COURIER, FALLING OFF EXPERT | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 5 | ||
| Accessories: Proper carbon tank protector, tax disc holder. ABBA Stand. Datatool Veto. Novex double bubble screen as I am a lanky git. | |||
| Modifications: John Moult dropped forks 5mm for track day. Still on this setting as it helps turn in. No stabilty problems on the road. Harris carbon oval cans on full race Scorpion pipework. One blue light, 65w Hella, one 130/90w std. Nuovo Double Bubble Screen, great cos now I can read the clocks w/o straining, and the wind noise is less. It also looks great IMHO. Carbon front fender, Goodrich s/s lines 2 lines mod with s/s fittings. Harris rear sets. Hyperpro steering damper. EBC HH pads. Up 3 teeth on rear sprocket, AFAM C+S kit. Junked chain guard. | |||
| Problems: Slipping clutch from 5K rpm to 6.5K rpm, Fixed at dealer under warranty. Stone through the rad at 2000 miles. got rad welded and tested to 60 psi. by Watkins Radiators (01452) 527135. Top bloke, did it in 4 hrs. £50. New rad costs £320+VAT. Top mounting on shock side of frame has cracked (06/11/2000). Frame replaced by SGB. | |||
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Comments:
Fookin 'ell, 11000 miles and it wants to rear up on the back wheel at WOT in 1st and 2nd. Can't say I'm disappointed.. Seems to be gettin madder as the miles go on. Will wheelie in second off the throttle. Rear MEZ1 replaced@2200 miles. Front looks worn@2300miles. Dropped it in the CP at work and did £700 worht of damage. BOllox. Dunlop D207's are the best mod yet.
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| For Sale: I want to trace this bike. Sold it in 2002 to a bloke from Milton Keynes called Preston. I now wown another TLS, 97, in red. Gearbox has blown on that. No garage to rebuild it in, so bought a 95 Gixer for now. If you know where the bike is, V 425 DHR, please let me know! | |||
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| Purchased: | Jul 2004 | ||
| Usage: | 5,100 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | pirelli | ||
| Owner: | Paul Kilminster
Phone: +441481 239063
Email to Paul Kilminster | ||
| Location: | UK -- Guernsey, Channel Islands | ||
| Experience: | 26 years, road, trail, tour | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 18 | ||
| Accessories: none | |||
| Modifications: none | |||
| Problems: clutch cover oil leak | |||
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Comments:
6.5 years ago when they we're new I couldn't afford one. this summer I bought from Basingstoke UK a perfect one owner original minter, in green, 5055kms - folk can't believe it's not new. I will keep it in this condition and enjoy. Massive smiles for £3100!!!! My brother has a 916 in the same nick and struggles to keep up. On final thing - th emax speed limit on Guernsey is 35mph - so lots of dobbies spent on the ferry trips to old blighty!!
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| Purchased: | 05/2001 | ||
| Usage: | 25,656 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | DUNLOP 207RR | ||
| Owner: | Martin Varley
Email to Martin Varley | ||
| Location: | UK -- London | ||
| Experience: | 10 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 2 |
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