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JS1AG111400100852:
RED 1998 TL1000S (Updated: 2004.8.21)

Purchased: MAY 2004

Usage: 40,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring.

Tires: PIRELLLI

Owner: PETER GILES
Email to PETER GILES

Location: Australia (Northern) -- CAIRNS

Experience: 2YEARS RIDING

Bikes Owned: 2

Accessories: D&D CARBON FIBRE CANS

Modifications: AIR BOX MODIFIED

Problems: NIL

Comments:
LOVE MY TLS ITS AWESOME

JS1AG111300101668:

BLACK 2001 TL1000SY

(Updated: 2004.7.27)

Purchased:

Sep 2002

Usage:

20,000 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Bridgestone BT020

Owner:

Nick Higgs Phone: +441179502399
Email to Nick Higgs

Location:

UK -- Bristol

Experience:

24 years road riding experience

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Akrapovic titanium race pipes, Tinted screen, Carbon rear hugger, Lower fairings. Datatool immobiliser & Alpha Dot.

Modifications: TRE, Goodridge brake lines, 16/40 teeth sprockets.

Problems: 100% Reliable. I am second owner and have covered 15,000 miles in 22 months. I use the bike all year round. Milage is now 20,000. Bike has never had a problem, and is still mint condition.

Comments:

This is the best bike I have ever owned, and the longest I have ever kept the same bike. I have owned Fireblades, FZR, GSXR's, etc.The finish and reliability are second to none. Its also the quickest and best handling. Suzuki had really sorted the TLS by the final 'Y' model. I am still on the original clutch. This was beefed up from the 'X' model on. The last model also has the same rear damper as the TLR with larger fluid capacity. I ride the bike really hard, but have never had any handling problems. Only problem with bike has been rear tyre consumption, usually 12-1500 miles, however I am now upto 4000 miles on BT020's. And they grip as good as my previous D207/208's.

JS1VT51A5V2100733:

Red 1997 TL1000S

(Updated: 2004.7.26)

Purchased:

11/2000

Usage:

10,000 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Bridgestone BT010

Owner:

Louis
Email to Louis

Location:

USA (SouthEast) -- Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Lockhart Phillips bottom fairing, black powdercoated wheels, Zero Gravity double-bubble windscreen, rear hugger, Sebimoto carbon front fender, Renthal grips, Sigma Sport BC1400 speedo, Sargent custom gel seat.

Modifications: Full Yoshimura exhaust w/titanium cans, PCII, Ivan’s TRE, K&N air filter, airbox mods, ported heads, Vortex triple clamp. Graves billet clutch cover, Hyperpro steering damper, Bitubo rear shock, Racetech re-valved front forks, Galfer SS braided lines, D.I.D. ERV2 520 chain, Stealth 41t rear sprocket, 17t front sprocket, EBC Pro-Lite rotors, Brembo calipers, Yoyodyne caliper adaptors, Pro-Tek rearsets, titanium bolts here and there.

Problems: Blew out the countershaft bearing and that cracked the engine case a while back, did a complete re-build from a low miles 1997 engine.

Comments:

This TL runs like a raped ape. 126.2hp & 79.8lbs of torque at the rear wheel

For Sale: Not on your life!

JS1AG111300101535:

RED 1999 TL1OOOS

(Updated: 2004.7.26)

Purchased:

JUNE 04

Usage:

18,670 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

AVON AZARRO SUPERSPORT

Owner:

ANDY LIST Phone: +44 1380 721047
Email to ANDY LIST

Location:

UK -- WILTSHIRE

Experience:

25 YEARS ROAD

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: SCOTT OILER OHLINS REAR SHOCK K&N AIR FILTER K&N OIL FILTER

Modifications: FORKS DROPPED 10 MM DE-RESTRICTED RE-MAPPED

Comments:

SECOND TLS OWNED OWNED TLR PREVIOUSLY, WENT BACK TO TL AFTER OWNING A MILLE R, MISSED THE EXPERIENCE

For Sale: ART STAINLESS CANS FOR SALE, OFFERS (CHEAP)

JSVT51AZV21100138:

Green 1997 Tl1000S

(Updated: 2004.7.8)

Purchased:

6/2001

Usage:

11,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring.

Tires:

Dunlop D207

Owner:

Aaron Robinson
Email to Aaron Robinson

Location:

USA (NorthWest) -- Seattle, WA

Bikes Owned:

Photo:

http://quest.scs.wsu.edu/~arobinso/moto/

For Sale: I'm sadly selling this bike. It's in good condition with no problems. 11,000 mile service was performed last year and it needs nothing. It has some very small scratches on the farings, but nothing of significance. No cracks etc. Runs like a champ. Dunlop D207's, Fender eliminator, Yoshimura RS-3 exhaust, Zero gravity smoked windscreen, 11,100 miles, $4500. Call Aaron at (509)230-2644.

JS1AG111100100989:

Red 1997 TL 1000 S

(Updated: 2004.7.3)

Purchased:

21-04-1997

Usage:

45,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring.

Tires:

Metzeler Sportec M-1 (120/70/17 f - 190/50/17 r)

Owner:

Kostas Tomaras
Email to Kostas Tomaras

Location:

Europe (Southern) -- Greece, Athens

Experience:

12 Years

JS1AG111300101490:

BLACK 1999 TL1000SX

(Updated: 2004.6.27)

Purchased:

JUNE 2004

Usage:

12,000 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

BRIDGESTONE BT012

Owner:

DAVE E BAIRSTOW Phone: 01274 824873
Email to DAVE E BAIRSTOW

Location:

UK -- BRADFORD

Experience:

25 YEARS RIDING

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: META ALARM IMMOBILISER

Modifications: MOTO ARBO RACE CANS HELI BARS

Problems: ROUGH RUNNING AT 3000 RPM

JS1VT5102362:

Green 1997 TL 1000S

(Updated: 2004.6.9)

Purchased:

8/97

Usage:

16,500 miles, Street/Sport, Touring.

Tires:

F- Metezeler meZ1 R- Sportec M-1

Owner:

Tom Zalonski
Email to Tom Zalonski

Location:

USA (NorthEast) -- Northford,CT.

Experience:

6 years off-road,9 years on road

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Yoush. Carbon slip-on's, Carbon levers, K+N air filter, Carbon tank protector, 1 tooth smaller front sproket. Front steel braided brake lines.MeZ1 front tyre.4-10-04 new Sportec-M1 in the rear.

Modifications: I removed the stock steering damper. The bike is a lot easier to handle at low speed, with no head shake problems anywhere. I am light(150lbs.) so I set the suspension to the owners manuel light settings. Which works perfectly for me.I also trimmed the rear fender/licens plate mount.Oh yea, removed the stock tool kit to save weight:O]

Problems: Well before the 3 recalls,Tank, Ing.,Steering dampner. I had the ing. done on the recall but it still coughs and sputters at 3000. The biggest problem that I had to get use to was the slipping clutch. I can't just wack it wide open at 65mph, when I do the clutch slips a lot. 6/6/03-I got the update clutch from my local dealer(part # 21440-02F00 $130.00). After installing the new clutch, there is absolutly no slipping any more. This updated clutch fixes the problem 100%. What a beast the bike is now.

Comments:

The power is a lot better with the 1 tooth smaller front sprocket. The bike turns through the corners effortlessly. I have the stock suspension adjusted perfectly for my riding. This TL can handle any corner perfectly, better than any other bike I had. The new M1 Sportec rear tyre is an amazing bun! The bike just keeps getting better and better. AS OF 6/10/04 I TRADED THE TL IN FOR A NEW APRILIA SL1000 FALCO. MY TL WAS GREAT TO ME FOR ALL THE TIME I OWNED IT.

JYA3HHE00TA101353:

Red 1997 TL1000S

(Updated: 2004.5.27)

Purchased:

07/2001

Usage:

18,500 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Bridgestone BT010

Owner:

J. Sousa
Email to J. Sousa

Location:

USA (NorthEast) -- Philadelphia area

Experience:

5 years riding

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Extreme Graphics FSMD undertail, Pyramid Plastics double bubble windscreen, Eurobikes low profile rear seat cowl and Ducati look light splitter, Hammerit TLR carbon-look front fender, Graves billet aluminum clutch cover, Suzuki Gel Seat with custom Sargent seat cover, Lockhart carbon-look ministalk front & rear turn signals, MotionPro carbon-look levers, Helibars, Intuitive Racing frame sliders, and Pro-Tek bar sliders and spools, Lockhart Phillips front stand, and Pit-Bull rear stand.

Modifications: Jet-Hot coated Yoshimura RS-3 stainless full high mount system, Dynojet Powercommander II, EBC ProLite front rotors, gold ZX-12R six piston calipers with Vesrah sintered metal pads, Brembo 19mmX18mm radial master cylinder, Goodridge braided steel front & rear brake lines, Braking Wave rear rotor, GSXR1000 rear caliper, modified stock airbox, and removed flapper valve, K&N filter, Intuitive racing rear axle spacer, Race Tech Gold Valves with Traxxion Dynamics upgraded valving, Race Tech .85 fork springs, Penske rear shock, 800 lbs rear spring, Vee Two rear ride height adjuster, Ohlins 916 style steering damper, DID ERV2 chain in 520 conversion with AFAM 16/41 sprockets, Speedo Healer, TLR swingarm conversion, Sato rearsets with cutom fabbed return spring.

Problems: Oil leak from clutch cover when I first got it. New o-ring installed by dealer, then I got the Graves cover to make sure it never comes back. Fuel leak from fuel pump gasket. New gasket installed, no leak, I must have done it right.

Comments:

Well, it's finally time to say goodbye to the old girl. I sold off all my parts and am trading in a mostly stock bike for an 01 Aprilia MIlle R. It was just too good a deal to walk away from. I will miss the TLS, it was a great bike and will make somebody else very happy.

111300101207:

black 1999 tl1000sx

(Updated: 2004.5.24)

Purchased:

11/03

Usage:

18,000 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

metzler

Owner:

mark hall
Email to mark hall
markhall.freeserve.co,uk

Location:

UK -- rotherham

Experience:

24 years

Bikes Owned:

Photo:

no photo yet but they ll appear soon

Accessories: : CARBON TANK PROTECTOR CARBON LOOK MINI INDICATORS ONE OFF UNDERSEAT EXAUST,,GOODRIDGE,DOUBLE BUBBLE SCREEN CARBON FRONT MUDGAURD AND HUGGER ,CARON BELLYPAN,POWER COMANDER COTTON REEL FRAME PROTECTORS PRO BOLT FITTINGS ,DATATAG studded footpegs by oem engernering ALARM/IMMOBLISER

Modifications: : 16 TOOTH SPROKET SMALL INDICATORS ONE OFF EXAUST WHEELS,SWINGINGARM,SUBFRAME HEEL GAURDS POLISHED WHEELS PAINTED BLACK BUNGIE HOOKS REMOVED ECU RELOCATED TO ACCOMADATE EXAUST LOADS OF OTHER BITS.6 POT FITTED pulled pipe of flaper valve last week now permanantly open

Problems: clutch slip till 6000 rpm tappit rattle on rear cylinder

Comments:

most of the accesoreys off of my previos bike have been transferd onto this bike

JS1AG111100182:

RED 1997 TL1000S

(Updated: 2004.5.24)

Purchased:

MAY 99

Usage:

4,200 kilometers, Street/Sport.

Tires:

METZ ME3

Owner:

MARK HALL Phone: 07719761399
Email to MARK HALL
hall63.freeserve.co.uk

Location:

UK -- ROTHERHAM S.YORKS

Experience:

20 YEARS ROAD

Bikes Owned:

Photo:

http://www.hall63.freeserve.co.uk/

Accessories: CARBON TANK PROTECTOR CARBON LOOK MINI INDICATORS ONE OFF UNDERSEAT EXAUST,,GOODRIDGE,DOUBLE BUBBLE SCREEN CARBON FRONT MUDGAURD AND HUGGER ,CARON BELLYPAN,POWER COMANDER COTTON REEL FRAME PROTECTORS PRO BOLT FITTINGS ,DATATAG studded footpegs by oem engernering ALARM/IMMOBLISER

Modifications: 16 TOOTH SPROKET SMALL INDICATORS ONE OFF EXAUST WHEELS,SWINGINGARM,SUBFRAME HEEL GAURDS POLISHED WHEELS PAINTED BLACK BUNGIE HOOKS REMOVED BATERY RELOCATED TO L/H OF ENGINE ECU RELOCATED TO ACCOMADATE EXAUST LOADS OF OTHER BITS.6 POT FITTED 2001, 2002 got bored pulled pipe of flaper valve last week now permanantly open

Problems: MINOR OIL LEAK ON CLUTCH COVER WHEN THRASHED CURED BY GOOD OLD FASHIONED SILICON GASKET,KEEPING FRONT WHEEL DOWN CRUSHING BALLS ON TANK IN FIRST ON DRAG STRIP!!!!! TRYING TO GET ACCESSORYS FOR A TL ,having to go up sherburn on wendsday on my own or with harley riding relative (how do u make a tl go so slow )

Comments:

WHEELIES/STOPPIES AT EVERY JUNCTION. BRUTAL ,ALWAYS GOT SILLY GRIN ON WHEN OUT NO REAL PROBLEMS SO FAR ,ONLY DOWN SIDE IT EATS PETROL BUT ITS WORTH EVERY PENNY BOUGHT AS IMPORT SAVED LOADS, POLICE TELL ME ITS SUPOSED TO STAY ON 2 WHEELS GOT SPOT FINE AND SLAPPED WRISTS! 12/02/00 WAITING FOR THE SUN TO REAPEAR TO TRY THE NEW MODS OUT AND SEE WHAT IT SOUNDS AND GOES LIKE, BOOKED FOR THE IOM THREE MONTHS TO GO AND ILL SEE HOW IT BEHAVES ROUND THE TT COURSE 8/04/00 FINALY GOT OUT FOR A BLAST TOOK A WHILE TO GET BRAIN BACK UP TO SPEED NEW EXAUST SOUNDS AWSOME (HAD TO PUT SMALLER BAFFELES IN TOO LOUD BUT ITS PUT MORE WHEELIE POWER ON BOTTOM END) JUST ABOUT GOT USED TO THE POWER AND WHEELIES AGAIN NEXT STOP DYNO AND SET UP THE POWER COMANDER STILL TO EARY TO TELL WHAT EFFECT EXAUST HAS HAD ON POWER 25/04/00 powercomander seems to have helped bottom end it now wheelies comin out of islands in 2nd 30.06.00 back from the island SUPRISED HOW MANY TLS WERE THERE ON DOUGLAS FRONT had it on dyno showing 115bhp from 7000 rpm up to 1000 (graph on the website) had it on the drag stip and done 10.8 sec @ 125 mph without using first gear and upset 2 fireblade owners in the proccess first the bad news... due to the accident last year this bike is in pieces in my garage the missis says i can t repiar it ..... then the good news ive been out and bought another TL and most of the bits fit the new bike see no 101207 looks like this bike will be getting repaired by one of my friends

JS1VT51A1V2102351:

black w/blue pearl 1997 tl1000s

(Updated: 2004.5.13)

Purchased:

september 2003

Usage:

6,800 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

avon azaro

Owner:

steve lapin
Email to steve lapin

Location:

USA (SouthEast) -- north carolina

Experience:

been riding for 17 years since i was 8

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: pit bull front and rear stands

Modifications: LE re-valved front forks, penske rear shock and LE #800 rear spring. powder coated black rims. stainless steel front and rear brake lines. galfer brake pads. carbon fiber front and rear fender, and heel gaurds, and right side cover. graves motorsports clutch cover. barnett clutch w/springs. power commander II, ivan's T.R.E., K&N filter.coerce sprocket gaurd, 16 tooth counter shaft sprocket and 520 chain conversion. scott's steering stabilizer. pro-bolt blue aluminum engine bolts. and various other blue anodized aluminum bolts and pieces. sharkskinz one-piece upper, and solo tail. lockhart screw on gas cap blue w/ a black base. smoke screen. heli-bars and corbin seat. full yoshimura high mount exhaust with carbon cans.

Problems: had a stumble from 3-4 grand like everyone else, then i did the T.R.E. and power commander and it is gone now. i can't say which one did the trick because i did them both at the same time. seemed like it wallowed in curves but then i had the forks done and installed the rear shock and it handles like a dream now. i have a little problem with the clutch now. have taken it apart and put it back together numerous times, but can't figure it out. it seems like the throw-out bearing is keeping the clutch disengaged.....wierd. it doesn't happen very often but when it does it is annoying. other than that it runs like a dream

Comments:

next mods are camshafts from web-cams, and high compression pistons from wiseco. along with carbon fiber bodywork gas tank and wheels. i would like to get it under 400 pounds with about 130-140 horsepower.

JS1AG111300101569:

Blue 1999 TL1000SX

(Updated: 2004.5.9)

Purchased:

November 1999

Usage:

38,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring.

Tires:

BT010

Owner:

Olivier Hoche

Location:

UK -- Berkshire

Experience:

8 years, occasional track days

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Security items, chain oiler (Chaintec; had to rebuild it to stop it leaking onto the rear brake and tyre)

Modifications: K&N filter (as a long-life replacement - no power gain expected and none observed)

Problems: Rear cylinder barely ignites under 4500rpm by cold/damp weather, coughs and sputters between 2500 and 4500rpm pretty much all the time now - new spark plugs, throttle bodies and TPS adjustment have no impact. As every other TLS owner noticed, the rear shock's preload doesn't seem to be meant to be altered... Had the frame cracking problem, i.e. the frame's top mounting point for the rear damper snapped together with both corresponding bolts. A new frame was fitted under warranty. No major issue thereafter until it hit 22,000 miles, by which time the rear wheel and suspension rod's bearings were shot, the front discs warped, the rear brake pad retaining pins seized and the exhaust had blown its second set of gaskets. Fairly loud ticking noise ever since the first few thousands of miles. Slipping clutch was fixed at 30000 miles with new discs (old ones were just at the bottom of the thickness range) and mainly new, stronger springs. About to replace steering head bearings at 38,000 miles.

Comments:

The whole bike's a delight (but could be more robust). Not extremely powerful at high revs (I reckon mine wouldn't dream of reaching 110bhp), but the mid-range torque and resulting acceleration are brilliant. It is rather demanding and will give you a warning whenever you lose focus on your riding, but when you get it right it's quite rewarding and can really beat anything else. Fuel consumption is quite reasonable at a very steady 45mpg(UK) in touring mode (125 miles to reserve with another 30-35 to go), down to 30mpg in sports mode, and tyre wear is OK if you ride smoothly (rear up to 4000 miles). I strongly recommend BT010s - I found they provide a much better feel than Metzelers (MEZ1, MEZ1-Racing and MEZ3) in all circumstances, most noticeably on the wet. Quite comfortable at 6'3" although you can't read the clocks with the OE screen. Handling is good provided you set up the suspension carefully, albeit obviously not 996-standard at that price - and it doesn't age too well.

JS1AG111300100028:

Dark Green 1997 TL1000SV

(Updated: 2004.5.2)

Purchased:

08/2002

Usage:

16,653 miles, Street/Sport, Touring.

Owner:

Rob Lawton
Email to Rob Lawton
http://cgi6.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&include=0&userid=robjota&sort=2&rows=25&since=-1&rd=1

Location:

UK --

Experience:

25 years, longest owned "Jota"

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Micron Race Cans, Hugger, Tinted Screen.

Modifications: Immobiliser fro Insurance reduction,Factory Steering damper fitted as standard.

Problems: Water pump twice, second time I found that the washer under the 6mm bolt gets overlooked & can also cause leakage along the impeller shaft. Skimmed the impellor face under the washer to provide a good seal. Sorted! More recently, the dogs on 6th driven gear sheared off, casuing no drive to 3rd gear & considerable mess to the engine internals. THe bike is now being dismantled for spares.

Comments:

No frame or rear linkage problems, whatsoever. As for hadnling, I guess its relative to what you're used to, but its the safest, well planted bike I've ever owned. Great fun at Rockingham too.

For Sale: Yes, its all for sale, please contact me via email with a specific request for a price, giving your location. also check ebay. TL1000s parts for sale http://cgi6.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&include=0&userid=robjota&sort=2&rows=25&since=-1&rd=1

00155:

GREEN 1997 TL-S

(Updated: 2004.4.28)

Purchased:

Sept. 2000

Usage:

24,000 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Dunlap 208

Owner:

Michael Mast
Email to Michael Mast

Location:

USA (SouthEast) -- New Orleans, Louisiana

Experience:

dirt: since 5th b-day; street: 8years

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Corbin Seat; Double Bubble tinted wind screen; Yosh clutch cover; S/S front brake lines; K&N air filter; Carbotex front fendor and rear hugger; clear tail light lens

Modifications: Yosh street bolt on exhuast; 16 tooth front sproket; replaced front signals with Lockhart short stalks; trimmed all "extra" plastic on undertray; move plate to under tail light; installed flush mount rear signals; 180/55 rear tire; gsxr six pot front brakes; ground off bungy anchors; PCII (what a difference!)

Problems: all the recall mess; leaking water pump seals; Water pump leak again!! last rebuild (all seals) lasted less than 1000mi. Changing every part of damn thing this time. Found impeller didn't have a "press fit" and was causing vibration- replaced; hope it holds! -update:24,00 miles, still holding, no leaks.

Comments:

Valve adjustment and throttle body sync made for a big performance gain.

For Sale: Traded the 'ol girl in. Have some of the above mentioned accessories for sale on Ebay.

JS1AG3115001126:

red 1997 TL 1000 S

(Updated: 2004.4.10)

Purchased:

3, 2001

Usage:

21,500 kilometers, Street/Sport.

Tires:

bridgestone BT 010

Owner:

Jarkko Tiainen
Email to Jarkko Tiainen

Location:

Europe (Northern) -- Finland

Experience:

12 on the road

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Note: This is the same bike as 01126, got it from Ville Hovi BMC filter, MRA dark screen, BT 010, ohlins shock.

Modifications: BMC filter, MRA dark screen, steelbraded brake lines, BT 010's work ok, some brackets removed/changed to lighter ones, lowered forks 5mm-makes it handle a lot better in the twisty bits, Locked brake lever reach adjusment-because it changes everytime I land a wheelie, Using BelRay EXS oils, Castrol makes clucth slip. Airbox mods- removed flapper valve+related stuff-cleaned the inside of airbox a bit, now it makes more induction WROOM..good, Changed to race pegs->and now back to originals. Updated clutch to EBC 10% stronger heavy dyty springs and plates, hopefully it now holds.. Öhlins rear shock. Scorpion mufflers, helibars. relocated temp sensor to termostat housing(originally at the radiator)-recomended...

Problems: Previous owner made factory recalls, sometimes clucth slips, rotary damper is not very good.. Öhlins fixed that. Adjusted valves at 21500km , all valves little tight, ~0,07 intakes, ~0,17 exhausts.

Comments:

great bike, wheelies, stoppies, everything is easy, some stalls when cold. Good handling tip, Because the fuel injection is a bit triggerhappy at corners, when coming off/on the throthle during cornering-> to make things easier-keep the fast idle lever on when driving, this way it is much smoother. The fast idle lever is not a shoke, follow the cable, it just keeps idle faster.. Also race drivers use this method.

03385:

Red // now yellow 1997 TL1000S

(Updated: 2004.4.9)

Purchased:

4/97

Usage:

38,722 miles, Street/Sport, Other.

Tires:

avon azaros

Owner:

Mike Sheehan
Email to Mike Sheehan

Location:

USA (NorthWest) -- Roseburg, Or 97470

Experience:

club racing, dirt biking, the usual addicts pursuits...

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Yosh aluminum slip-ons, Gustafson smoke screen, Heli-bars, Throttle lock. Also has the Competition Werks fender eliminator kit, my bike was the prototype, as that company is based here in Roseburg.

Modifications: Repainted bike in lemon yellow, had a suzuki stylized "S" airbrushed on both sides of the tank, reshaped seat cowl with bondo and painted it to match.

Problems: When it was new, the clutch did want to slip when you twisted the throttle enough. I installed springs from a Husky 610, they are longer and heavier. The slipper clutch feature is not as functional, but my riding style never depended on it anyway. Also had the upgraded{?} brains installed. Replaced clutch and cable @ 20,000. I suspect the stiffer springs helped eat the cable up {it wore through the inner sheath}. Clutch itself would have lived longer, but for the 40 or so dragstrip passes... Best pass 10.93. No other illnesses, runs strong.

Comments:

I keep riding this scoot even tho there are 2 others 2 choose from in the garage, still get a kick out of it...X-country trip coming up, leave 04-11-04. Iron butt indeed );-)

JSXXXXXXXXXX03187:

Red 1997 TL1000S

(Updated: 2004.4.3)

Purchased:

9/99 (new)

Usage:

04,500 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack.

Tires:

Dunlop: D208 GP120/70 frt; D207GP* 180/55 RR

Owner:

Dave DeLeon
Email to Dave DeLeon

Location:

USA (California) -- Sherman Oaks

Experience:

30 years street and 10 years roadracing

Bikes Owned:

plenty

Photo:

http://www.geocities.com/nosmokinsocal/

Accessories: Suzuki 1/2 Tank Bra, Competition Werks GP billet foot pegs, Zero Gravity Dbl Bbl wind screen.

Modifications: BMC airfilter, Yosh RS3 race Slip-ons, stock headers ceramic coated inside/outside, Lindemann 750lb. rear spring, Rear shock upgraded with Lindemann/Penske set up. Front stock forks: Upgraded by RaceTech; Compression damping - Gold Valve kit installed, Rebound damping revalved by Racetech. RaceTech fork springs 0.95kg/mm, 5wt RT Ultra-Slick fork oil. Galfer Braided brake lines, Galfer Green Kevlar brake pads frt/rr, Galfer SS frt rotors, Lightened RR rotor, Y2K GSXR600 5.5X17 rear wheel.

Problems: Gas Tank Recall (replaced the day after delivery from dealer, Oil leak from clutch cover, heavy smoke out of rt. side exhaust within 5 miles on odometer. Overheats quickly at stoplights. 10/28/99 - Right Side cover replaced under warranty. Oil leak fixed. Oil from the leak had dribbled over the rt. side exhaust pipe and ruined finish on pipe. Suzuki replaced the pipe under warranty. My bike has the new ECU, no surging before the 600 mile service but very bad surging between 3000-4000 rpm after the service. The bike was almost un-ridable at low speeds (25-40mph) Took it back to Orange County Suzuki and they tried again. Surging was not as bad but still a real pain-in-the-ass. The throttle is extremely sensitive around the 1/8 open position, makes bike hard to handle at low speeds on a bumby road (like all roads in L.A.) 11/11/99 - Got a hole in the front exhaust header just before taking it back in to get the surging problem resolved. Will have to buy a new #1 header before Suzuki can work on the bike. An aftermarket belly pan will help prevent road debris from attacking the very low exhaust header, oil radiater and oil filter. 12/22/99 After 5 weeks in the shop, the dealer finally got a factory tech from Suzuki to come out and troubleshoot my bike. The tech determined that the TPS/Throttle Body assembly was defective. My bike runs good now with very slight surgeing. An ECU remap with the Yosh Black Box smoothed out the stumbling almost completely. Too bad Suzuki didn't figure it all out in the first place. 4/5/2000, clutch slipping, Suzuki replaced complete clutch assy with hi-po clutch replacement.

Comments:

At 2000 miles I already knew that bone stock this one has more torque than you'll ever need on the street. As delivered from Suzuki the steering is very slow. You really have to muscle it to make fast L/R/L transitions. Once dialed-in I think I'm gonna have lots of fun on this one! :) 11/11/99 This bike is a real pain in the ass but the torque makes it all worth the hassle. The stock suspension is marginal so I will probably do some fork revalving, spring changes and see what I can do with the rr rotary damper. I'll probably replace it with a Lindemann upgrade. The T1000S definitely has a lot of potential. I know now that I'll never ride a 4 banger again. Twins Rule! 12/22/99 In stock trim w/BMC Air Filter and Yosh RS3 race slip-ons, the TL1000S is making ~73 lb/ft torque and 116+ HP. The torque is awesome and real fun to ride. The stock suspension is marginal with the back end prone to slide out easily. Now that the motor is running well, I'll spend some time trying to dial in the stock suspension and see if I can get it to behave better. 6/15/2001 - Installed 750 lb./in. linear rate rear spring and 0.90 kg/mm linear rate RaceTech front fork springs. With the upgraded springs, the TLS feels like a completely different bike! Handling is vastly improved and going to 10Wt oil in the forks gives me some badly needed damping that the stock forks don't have. 6/2002 - I ripped off the stock rotary damper and replaced it with the Lindemann/Penske conventional shock unit. The difference is day and night. The major suspensions problems I was having were caused by the rotary damper piece of junk. Even at the lightest settings, the rotary damper binds up the rear and transmits shock waves up to the front. With the Penske installed, even the stock front forks immediately work better. The problems I thought I had in the front were actually caused by the rear rotary unit binding up. The stock forks with 10wt. oil and aftermarket spring actually work just fine on the street. On the track however, the stock forks still lack sufficient damping. 7/2001 - Took the front forks to RaceTech and had them install the GoldValve kit and revalve rebound damping. They also beefed up the springs rate to 0.95kg/mm from the 0.90 kg/mm I had on there. With the 0.95 kg springs I can go down to 35mm of rider sag which quickens the steering without hard bottoming of the forks - real nice on the track but a bit stiff on the street. With the 0.90 I can get a nice cushy ride with minimal bottoming with rider sag cranked up to 30mm of rider sag, the tradeoff being slightly slower steering but still perfectly nice on the street. I'm now either used to the TLS chassis, or the upgrades have worked out perfectly. My TLS is now just about absolutely fabulous!

For Sale: 7/21/2003 Complete stock TL1000S exhaust system for sale, taken off at 2K miles, very clean, no dents or scratches - $200. Yosh SS RS-3 Race Slip-ons (New) $400. email if interested daved14@attglobal.net

JS1VT51A112100013:

blue 2001 tl1000s

(Updated: 2004.4.3)

Usage:

2,400 miles, Street/Sport.

Owner:

michael roskom
Email to michael roskom

Location:

USA (SouthWest) -- Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Experience:

Bikes Owned:

JS1VT51A3Y2100346:

Red 2000 Tl 1000S

(Updated: 2004.3.22)

Purchased:

08/03

Usage:

800 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Metzeler MEZ1

Owner:

Robert C. Parsons Phone: 973-571-9141
Email to Robert C. Parsons

Location:

USA (NorthEast) -- Verona, NJ

Experience:

8 Years motorcross / 2 years on 1/4 mile track

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Stainless Steel brake lines / K& N Filter / Yosh Slip on Pipes / Power CommanderII /

Modifications: Cut off the whole rear fender / replaced rear turn signals with flush mount signals.

Problems: None as of this date.

Comments:

I love this bike! I fit into it like a glove compared to what other reports suggest. I don't have alot of miles yet, But I'm ready for this year. The wheelies are great at 5000 rpm in first gear and even better at at 55 mph. This is a serious machine and all my friends love it as well. Also I've been smoking my buddy on his 919 like a cheep cigar. Best bike I've owned to date so don't believe all the stuff u read about its perfomance.

JS1VT51A6V2103169:

red 1997 TL1000S

(Updated: 2004.3.22)

Purchased:

10/03

Usage:

20,650 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Dunlop D207

Owner:

Mandi O'Donnell Phone: 360-373-6758
Email to Mandi O'Donnell

Location:

USA (NorthWest) -- Bremerton, Wa

Experience:

3 years of riding, 1 year of drag racing

Bikes Owned:

1 1/2

Accessories: Lockhart side markers, Competition Werks fender eliminator kit, rear seat cowl, intergrator kit, hyper yellow headlights, carbon tank pad, carbon rear fender/chain guard, carbon heel guards, Sharkskin undertail, Lockhart windscreen

Modifications: Full Yoshimura w/carbon mufflers, Toby steering damper, Yoshimura fuel injection adjusted box (not the box, just the programming)

Problems: Stumbles a bit off idle, but I think this is big twin problem.

Comments:

While new to the TL, I have always longed for a twin and the chance to own this clean, well taken care of bike presented itself to me recently. I work at a motorcycle shop (dyno included) so if you have a TL and want to see some horsepower numbers, email me and I'll set up a dyno day!

JS1AG111300101382:

candy koran orange 1999 TL1000sx

(Updated: 2004.3.21)

Purchased:

Oct. 1999

Usage:

51,000 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack, Touring.

Tires:

D207RR

Owner:

Geoff. Welham {Slippery} Phone: 01202 479126
Email to Geoff. Welham {Slippery}

Location:

Europe (Western) -- Chritchurch England

Experience:

Bikes Owned:

30+

Photo:

url

Accessories: Harris rear sets+ carbon huger, race cans, custom seatcovers, Goddrige brake lines

Modifications: K&N air filter, air box mod., ECU remap,

Problems: 2 replacemet frames due to roatery damer mounts cracking. lay shaft gearbox bearing failer at 40000m..

Comments:

I have worked in the motor cycle trade for over 20 years and I get to ride most bikes but I wouldent swap my TL for any other bike.

VT51A00000000:

Red 1997 TL1000S

(Updated: 2004.3.15)

Purchased:

2003/03

Usage:

22,000 kilometers, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Michelin Pilot Race2

Owner:

Jaco Kloppers Phone: +2711 374 8217
Email to Jaco Kloppers

Location:

Africa (Southern) -- Vanderbijlpark

Experience:

13 years dreaming, 17 riding, 1 flying

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Fibreglass hugger, smoked screen and headlight protector.

Modifications: TLR motor, K&N Air filter, Airbox mod, Flushmount indicators, No-name performance pipes and homemade breather (oil seperator). Planned bigger throttle bodies

Problems: Struggle to keep it on both wheels, tyres don't last and riding time too little.

Comments:

Aim to get to 140 rear wheel Hp eventually.

06135:

RED 1997 TL1000S

(Updated: 2004.3.13)

Purchased:

04/99 USED W/ 1200 MILES

Usage:

38,000 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack.

Tires:

DUNLOP/Metzler/Michelin

Owner:

DucHunter Phone: USE THE E-MAIL
Email to DucHunter

Location:

USA (SouthEast) -- ON THE ROAD/ USUALLY IN TENN

Experience:

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Half tank Bra, Pitbull Race stands, MARK4 Flush mount signals (front), Buell "Blast" turn signals (smoke colored) in the rear Shit Load of tires!

Modifications: GALFER STAINLESS STEEL BRAKE LINES, AND EBC GREEN PADS, EBC "PRO-LITE" ROTORS, EAGLE EYE YELLOW BULBS, YOSHIMURA RS-3 TITANIUM SLIP-ONS, DYNOJET POWERCOMM (VERSION 2), K&N FILTER.

Problems: ABSOLUTELY COOKED MY STOCK ROTORS WITH THE BRAKE LINE UPGRADES. HAD TO REPLACE THEM. - Beat third gear into submission at 27k miles, swapped the engine/transmission with a 98 TLS- with only 9k on the odometer- Worked like a charm, and have had NO trouble since.

Comments:

MOTARDS have captured me, and The TLS has been sold... It has been great fun, and I miss the TL already....

JS1AG311500102866:

black 1998 tl1000s

(Updated: 2004.3.5)

Purchased:

01 2001

Usage:

39,000 kilometers, Street/Sport.

Tires:

dunlop d208

Owner:

Bartek Phone: 693828003
Email to Bartek

Location:

Europe (Western) -- Torun

Experience:

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: davil racing

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