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JS1AG111300101421:
silver 1999 tl1000sx (Updated: 2002.5.9)

Purchased: 05 2000

Usage: 12,000 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires: bridgestone012ss

Owner: rob gentry Phone: 07904291950
Email to rob gentry

Location: UK -- chelmsford essex

Experience: 14years

Bikes Owned: 14

Accessories: HARRIS REAR HUGGER +FRONT FENDER.POWER HOUSE STANLESS BRAIDED BRAKE LINES.SILICONE FLUID.QUILL ROUND STAINLESS CANS.PYRAMID UNDER TRAY.CATS EYE IRIDIUM INDICATORS.PRO BOLT ENGINE KIT/FAIRING KIT/TANK KIT/ENGINE FILLER/CLUTCH/BRAKE/ADJUSTERS DOUBLE BUBBLE IRIDIUM SCREEN

Modifications: to enter

Problems: to enter

Comments:
huge grin factor

JS1AG111100102558:

SILVER 1998 TL1000S

(Updated: 2002.5.3)

Purchased:

MARCH 2002

Usage:

4,000 kilometers, Street/Sport.

Tires:

PERRELLI

Owner:

Quentin Lindeque Phone: +27 82 806 9721
Email to Quentin Lindeque

Location:

Africa (Southern) -- Cape Town

Experience:

6 y

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Just got it ,still looking what to put on . Did put on Matsomuto CANS.

Modifications: None

Problems: LOTS!!! ,Chain broke nokking out seal on pushrod. Oil Cooler leaking on core. Waterpump seal leaking. Clutch slipping under heavy throttle from 7000 rpm then returns back to 7000 rpm and pulls like a rocket.

Comments:

I dont think I'll go back to a 4 cylinder bike ,my baby just needs to be sorted out.

11111:

Green 1997 Suzuki

(Updated: 2002.4.28)

Usage:

6,000 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Dunlop D207

Owner:

Andy Fielding
Email to Andy Fielding

Location:

USA (SouthEast) -- Florida

Modifications: Yoshi RS-3 carbon fiber slip-ons Lower Fairing

Problems: Fuel injection problems, a lot of back firing blew out right-side pipe. Trying to find a Power Commander 2 to fix that.

Comments:

Looking for slip-ons, and Power Commander 2

For Sale: WANTED: Power Commander 2, Yoshi slip-ons, front fork tubes. If anyone has any of these please let me know.

VT51A5WS2100068:

black 1998 tl1000s

(Updated: 2002.4.28)

Purchased:

04/01/1999

Usage:

11,000 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

metzler mez3

Owner:

daniel j zink II Phone: 718-849-0636
Email to daniel j zink II

Location:

USA (NorthEast) -- glendale,newyork

Experience:

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: hellibars,k&n air filter,power comanderII,yosh full race exhaust,anodized aluminum bolts(waste of money),pulse brake module & third brake light(cool),flush mount markers(directionals),goodridge kevlar brake lines(exelent feel),ebc hh cintered brake pads,eurobikes flat seat cowle(just ok),touring screen added and removed(sucked,re-directed airflow right at head to much noise and hard on neck musles),frame sliders protect the frame but not the body work,swing arm spools

Modifications: cut the rear fender down, nice and cleanly, down loaded a fuel map from k&n(runs rich but no backfiring), frame cracked brought to the dealer(crossbay honda suzuki,rip off's) suzuki gave me frame but had to pay $1000 dolars labor,dropped the fork tibes 7mm's,

Problems: bought bike new, stalled constanly part rider part bike, hesitated consatanly,when riding with friends had to ride in the back of the pack it backfired all the time brought it back to that dealer and they said they adjusted the throttle bodys, every other week i brought it back to that! dealer for injection problems untill i got recall notice for the tank, 4 tanks later and still leaks, over tightening the fuel pump gasket seems to minumize the leak to an occasional sweet now and then, ran fine till 10,000 miles then the frame cracked and the rotary dampener broke off(at 80mph and almost threw me off) ever since then lost all confidence in the bike(just don't handle like it used to, maybe its in my head or its the bike)

Comments:

any suggestions on the frame replacement, is it the same frame or has it been updated so it wont crack again? i had alot of plans for this bike, dynomag wheels,after market rear shock(ohlin's or penski), send the front forks out to LE get done(springs and revalved), rearsets, cast iron brake rotters, rear sub fender, airtec lower fairing, corbin seat, i love the way the bike looks but worried about wasting my money and time on a bike that's got 9000 miles to go before i have to by another frame. any info or solutions would be much appreciated.

02303:

Green 1997 TL1000S

(Updated: 2002.4.19)

Purchased:

Aug 1998

Usage:

25,000 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

BT56

Owner:

Travis Treman
Email to Travis Treman

Location:

USA (California) -- San Diego

Experience:

9 yrs street, 7 in the dirt

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Carbon look tank pad, New soft pro grips, Marsee tank bag, dark smoke windscreen

Modifications: A nasty one of a kind two-into one pipe that exits under the tail light and is loud and raspy Braided front brake lines

Comments:

Loved this bike! Loved the Exhaust.

For Sale: Sold! sigh

JS1AG111100:

Black 1999 TL1000s

(Updated: 2002.4.18)

Purchased:

04/2002

Usage:

14,000 kilometers, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Dunlop Sportmax

Owner:

Colin Burton
Email to Colin Burton

Location:

UK -- Birkenhead

Experience:

1 year riding

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Datatool Duo immobiliser, Yoshi cans, gold rear sets

JS1VT51A6V2101468:

Red 1997 Suzuki TL1000S

(Updated: 2002.4.16)

Purchased:

02/2002

Usage:

8,400 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

dunlop 207's

Owner:

Neal Bannister
Email to Neal Bannister

Location:

USA (SouthEast) -- North Carolina

Experience:

4 years on road. 10 years off road.

Bikes Owned:

Modifications: Yosh RS-3 slip-ons

Problems: Chuggin around 3 to 4 grand

JS1VT51A2V2102004:

Red 1997 TL1000S

(Updated: 2002.4.12)

Purchased:

1999

Usage:

8,972 kilometers, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Bridgestone

Owner:

Curtis McHarg
Email to Curtis McHarg

Location:

Canada (Western) -- Devon, Alberta.

Experience:

15 years off-road cycle, 16 years street cycle.

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Suzuki tank bra and full bike cover.

Modifications: K&N air filter, upgraded ECU, Power Commander II, Stainless-Kevlar brake lines, 16 tooth front sprocket, Full Yosh stainless-carbon race exhaust, short stalk signals, Carbon-Fiber trim, Scotts steering damper and oil filter. Remove all stickers.

Problems: Clutch slip; repaired by warranty upgrade. Tank gasket leak; repaired by warranty upgrade. TPS adjustment difficult. Speedo out by 22Km's.

Comments:

Plans to add Carbotex under-tray kit, and rear hugger. Smoke, Double Bubble visor blade is looking good too. Want to add Black Robotics yellow box for speedo correction.

JS1VT51A0X2100481:

red 1999 tlsx

(Updated: 2002.4.12)

Purchased:

10/99

Usage:

11,560 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

d207's

Owner:

patrick holland
Email to patrick holland

Location:

USA (NorthEast) -- milford, ma

Experience:

10 years dirt and street riding

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: M4 two into one stainless/alum exhaust, heli-bar risers

Modifications: hacked off rear fender, chopped and glued airbox. Cranked up suspension and now experiance much less see-saw, rides tough though and rear end breaks loose sometimes, (will soon go with conventional shock, both lindmans and ohlins make the kit)can be disconcerting. threw away stock steering damper, can actually feel the front end now, only occasional moderate pucker factor leaned over hard on the bumpies...eveyone needs to do this, I was living in london when all the moto mags came out and said the TL was dangerous...more proof brits should stay away from our dry curvy roads. bike eats D207's in three thousand miles thinking of switching to bridgestones

Problems: none, except cold tire wheelies, tons of mechanical noise.

Comments:

love the bike, airbox mods made a big difference, bike has unbelievable lunge in all gears, loud

JS1AG111300100124:

RED 96 TL100SV

(Updated: 2002.4.12)

Purchased:

APRIL 2001

Usage:

11,000 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

BT020

Owner:

Colin Chapman
Email to Colin Chapman

Location:

UK -- Newcastle upon Tyne

Experience:

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Art cans

Modifications: 180 section rear tyre

Problems: Leaking petrol tank around sender unit,top end rattle from front cylinder, clutch slipping on hard acceleration in upper gears. Brakes rubbish. Need a good handfull to be effective. Front suspension too hard, doesn't absorb bumps at all. Needs setting up. Does anyone have address for suspension guru in UK?

Comments:

Bought the bike second hand. Mods suposed to have been done, but now that tank is weeping I'm not so sure. Local Suzuki dealer, and Suzuki GB don't want to know! Need info on tank fix. Also on sprocket mods. What's best, smaller front or larger rear?* Need fix for slipping clutch. Is Suzuki mod avaiable from dealer?

JS1VT51A0Y2100305:

red 2000 TL1000SY

(Updated: 2002.4.11)

Purchased:

03/02

Usage:

4,000 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

met

Owner:

Mike Snyder Phone: 303.828.5164
Email to Mike Snyder

Location:

USA (NorthCentral) -- Denver , CO

Experience:

20 yrs

Bikes Owned:

10030:

Black 1997 TL 1000 S

(Updated: 2002.4.10)

Purchased:

04/99

Usage:

35,000 kilometers, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Michelin Pilot Sport=not good in 180/ favourite:D207

Owner:

Laurent GAGNARD
Email to Laurent GAGNARD
http://www.multimania.com/laurentgagnard

Location:

Europe (Western) -- France, Burgundy

Experience:

7 years of riding

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Kerker alu oval bolt-ons : sound of thunder, I love it BIKE SOLD - REPLACE By RSV 1000 = better handling, a bit less mid range, very easy to ride fast.

Modifications: Cut rear fender: better look from the back,Small integrated turn signals. Scrapped bodywork (well, it was not schedulled...)

Problems: Oil leak from the oil pump! Suzuki=crap quality? I am going to believe my friends who are kidding me about my suzuki.12/11/00: Fixed by my suzuki dealer, no more a problem. Clutch slipping at 5000 rpm on some hard acceleration. 12/11/00: now very rare, perhaps because of the new semi-synthetic oil? or unconscienthious adapted riding style.

Comments:

My second love story after my sweet Carole. The engine is all that I want: torquey, smooth and easy power (very helpfull to ride it fast) and exciting power rush at the top. Not very nimble, but after replacing macadam 190 and used front Mez1 by Michelin pilot sport, it is ok.I have tried a macadam 90x, it is ok but not enough grippy when rear breaking: replaced by a 180 pilot sport: superb! good grip, better responsiveness. Front mez1 replaced by pilot sport. A little more nimble. The problem with the Mez1 was that it took a bad profil after a few thousand kilometers and made it dangerously edgy when hard leaning (eg: scrapped fearing...) The bad point is perhaps suspensions. The bike moves a little when hard charging but I am not qualified to analyse it. 10/04/02 indeed these movements were due to the Michelin, which have a too soft structure. And the 180 pilot rear was ok for slow riding but crap for hard charging. It is due to the profile of the tyre, which is not good at all for leaning (the bike don't want to lean after a certain angle. Don't buy �pilot in 180 for 6" rim. 190 should be ok?... but not as good as the Dunlop D207. Good grip, slider scrapped (first time) very good confidence when leaned over. (At Magny-Cours for exemple, the Estoril curve, very long, at 130/140 km/h superb!) The only bad point is overheating after a full day of track riding (blue colour on the side) anyway, this bike is sold with these tyres! see Aprilia section.

JSXXXXX12345:

Red 97 TLS

(Updated: 2002.4.9)

Purchased:

'98

Usage:

4,500 kilometers, Street/Sport.

Tires:

MEtzlers

Owner:

Chris
Email to Chris

Location:

Canada (Central) -- Toronto

Experience:

12 years

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: None.

Modifications: None.

Problems: Gas tank recalled/replaced. Clutch slipping into neutral. Clutch cover warped (started out as what I originally thought was a leak), replace along with o-rings, screws (Not covered by Suzuki). Took a bit of prompting, but they finally admitted that this was a problem they were seeing recently. Piece is warping due to the excessive heat being generated by engine. Poor gas mileage - is there way to fix this?

Comments:

I'm now seeing a new problem - I can't fill my tank to full (It's the new tank after recall), it leaks excessively through the over-flow tube. Any suggestions??? Any modifications that anyone can suggest that will make this ride even more fun? I didn't receive a recall for the ECU - can someone tell me what this is about and what I should be looking out for?? Still, with all my hiccups, I still love this bike - don't ride it much (always working), but I love it! I was thinking of selling it...but it's hard to justify getting rid of a bike like this.

780713:

Red 1997 TL1000S

(Updated: 2002.4.3)

Purchased:

03-02

Usage:

16,000 kilometers, Street/Sport.

Owner:

Martin Haraldsson
Email to Martin Haraldsson

Location:

Asia (Central) -- Hong Kong

Experience:

8 yrs riding

Bikes Owned:

JS1ZT51A712100033:

Blue 2001 TL1000S

(Updated: 2002.3.12)

Purchased:

07/2001

Usage:

7,900 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack.

Tires:

Metzeler Sportec M-1

Owner:

Adam Rasmussen Phone: 512-751-0628
Email to Adam Rasmussen
http://www.sportbikes.net

Location:

USA (SouthCentral) -- Austin, TX

Experience:

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Corbin Saddle, Carbon Fiber half-tank top

Modifications: Akrapovic Full Exhaust System, Power Commander II w/ custom mapping 07/24/01: Competition Werks Fender Eliminator Kit, Competition Werks rear signal "Integrator" kit, L-P Flushmount IV Iridium Turn Signals 03/12/02: Temporarily replaced the Akra w/Micron C/F slip-ons after a spill wadded one of the cans. AFAM Steel/X-Ring +2 teeth on the rear. Goodrich SS brake lines, EBC HH pads.

Problems: Fuel mix was too lean from the factory but the PCII fixes this easily. 07/24/01: 4k Dump still a little prevelant even w/the PCII. Looking at an Ivan's Timing Retard Eliminator to help fix it. 03/12/02: Gas milage could be better! (laughing)

Comments:

Hands down, best bike I've ever owned. I wouldn't recommend it for a first bike (it's just too fast), but it would make a great 2nd or 3rd bike for anyone with sportbike fever. 07/24/01: Still love the bike. This bike gets the stares everywhere I go, even over full custom paint jobs. Fixing the 2nd gear 4k stumble/dump issue is paramount because it's more than an annoyance, it's a downright hazzard (w/o the PCII). With the PCII it's still noticable on hard throttle dumps, but not nearly as bad. 03/12/02: Still totally in love with the bike.

JS1VT51A6X2100453:

Red 1999 TL1000S

(Updated: 2002.3.8)

Purchased:

8/1999

Usage:

8,200 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Dunlops

Owner:

Rich Phone: 3039480078
Email to Rich

Location:

USA (SouthCentral) -- Littleton,CO

Experience:

4 Years

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Yoshimuras slip ons. Tinted wind shield. Tank cover. Magnetic "touring" tank bag.

Modifications: Dyno tuned.

Problems: Miss at 3500 rpms. Takes time warming up in cold.

Comments:

Looking to sell bike. Excellent condition. I am original owner. Bought brand new. Had tuned/oil change every 6 months under a performance plus plan. Under warranty through October 2002.

For Sale: Asking $6700 O.B.O. plus $150 HJC matching helmut.

OV2100929:

red 1997 TL 1000S

(Updated: 2002.3.7)

Purchased:

04/98

Usage:

30,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Racetrack, Other.

Tires:

Metzelers MEZ 3

Owner:

Myles Kastning
Email to Myles Kastning

Location:

Canada (Western) -- Saskatchewan, Canada

Experience:

twenty years on dirt bikes and sportbikes.

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Full race Yosh stainless, alum. cans. custom rearsets, Graves clutch cover, Hyperpro damper, Powercommander II, K&N filter, windscreen, signals, brake lines, Nissin 6 piston calipers off ZX 7 rr

Modifications: TLR pistons, cams, Suzuki kit valve springs. I've also had .020 off the heads and the cylinders to set the squish properly. With a competition valve grind with a small amount of porting (cleaning up ports). It is around 12.8:1 now whereas stock was an actual 10.8:1 not the 11.3:1 it claims. The bike makes 122 peak horsepower. It makes 80 ft-lbs peak at 6800 rpm, with a gain of 15 ft-lbs at 4200 rpm, up to 70 ft-lbs from 55 ft-lbs in stock trim. Very impressive for minor mods. It makes peak horsepower early at 8200 rpm and I think I have to add more fuel up top where it should make around 125 to 130 is my guess just by looking at the dyno chart. I modified my airbox by removing the flapper valve and then cutting the inlets bigger.(this bike really needs a better ram air system) My bike pulled dead even with a 2001 GSXR 1000 in third and fourth gear. I installed a Penske rear shock conversion and had the forks revalved and resprung to match. Body Double one piece upper and a solo tail are mounted without headlights. I am going to use projection beam lights. I custom built a new battery box, ignitor and power commander bracket under the seat and tail section that got rid of the stock undertray. I have also polished the frame and swing arm (looks real sweet).

Problems: I have had a lot of problems with this bike, mostly minor things like the stalling and stumbling fuel injection. The gas tank leaked fuel. The clutch was slipping in third gear badly, and the clutch cover was leaking also. Now my frame is cracked about 6 to 8 inches down from the steering head under the bottom side of the frame on the cast alum section of frame, not really where you would expect it to crack. SUZUKI CANADA HAS REPLACED MY FRAME FOR ME WITHOUT ANY HASSLES, RIGHT ON SUZUKI !!!! I just replaced a bunch of gears in the tranny and the shift mechanism shaft, no problem really, just simply wore out from 30k of hard riding and alot of fun.

Comments:

Love the bike, it really is a shame Suzuki discontinued such an under developed bike, with a few simple mods and such a great motor it really is a superbike in disquise. Great power and good looks makes for a super fun bike.

00470:

Black 1997 TL1000S

(Updated: 2002.3.7)

Purchased:

04/97

Usage:

22,400 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

MEZ3

Owner:

martin nicholas Phone: +44 01752 851544
Email to martin nicholas

Location:

UK -- Cornwall England

Experience:

5 years riding

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: D&D carbon fibre exhausts (loud) Painted Mirror Bracket the same color as the wheels (gold). Suzuki lower fairing, Black screen, Clear light protector Art carbon tank protector K&N filter splitfire plugs

Modifications: increased preload to full MEZ3 Front (Racing) MEZ3 Rear

Problems: clutch slip, spacers cured that leaking water pump, new one cured that missing on start up and when cold

Comments:

have had 3 new ECU`s fitted & thermostat, and this has sorted out most problems. no more backfireing. smoother power delivery, now 35mpg ish or 130 miles before low fuel light comes on

For Sale: for sale �3200

JS1AG111400101278:

yellow 2000 tl1000sy

(Updated: 2002.3.6)

Purchased:

january 2002

Usage:

18,000 kilometers, Street/Sport.

Tires:

avon av36-180 rear, av39 front

Owner:

mike mckendry
Email to mike mckendry

Location:

New Zealand -- blenheim / marlborough

Experience:

riding for about 27 yrs, trail bikes through to sports bikes

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: h/light protector, ventura pack rack & sport bar, yoshi rs3 alloy cans

Modifications: none so far

Problems: none yet, although squeek starting in the rear end somewhere, and a noise on bumps as though the tool kit is flying around loose, but it isn't that, will investigate further

Comments:

just love it, each time i open the garage door, i just feel like shagging it, don't tell the wife that though

03044:

red 1997 TL1000S

(Updated: 2002.3.4)

Purchased:

January 2001

Usage:

16,250 kilometers, Street/Sport.

Tires:

dunlop/ pirelli

Owner:

Rick Clarke Phone: (905) 668-0047
Email to Rick Clarke

Location:

Canada (Eastern) -- Whitby, Ontario

Experience:

22 years riding

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: tinted screen, tank bra, frame sliders,

Modifications: all decals have been removed, pipes have been chromed, braided hose covering rad hose, digital clock, chromed kickstand, mesh guards at oil cooler and rad.

Problems: clutch seems to be slipping more often.

Comments:

It goes like hell. Fits great. Couldn't be more pleased.

00264:

GREEN 1997 TL1000S

(Updated: 2002.3.2)

Purchased:

SEPT 97

Usage:

7,200 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Currently D207ZR's may change not sure to what yet.

Owner:

Dan Johnston (tlizard) Phone: 3153366046
Email to Dan Johnston (tlizard)

Location:

USA (NorthEast) -- ROME, NY

Experience:

18 YEARS RIDING

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Carbon inner fender, Dark smoke windshield, Fender eliminator

Modifications: V2 cams/degreed w/ TLR cam idler gear/shafts, etc., cut down throttle bodies and modified airbox. Original PowerCommander I(works great) Hyperpro Steering damper, Ohlins rear shock, Forks done by Lindemann with their spring for the rear unit. Yosh full stainless/Ti high pipe. Absolutly love the sound of this pipe! Installed PFM rotors and GSXR 6 piston calipers/master cylinder, Dash-2 lines (front), stainless rear brake line, 530 DID Gold Xring chain w/ 17/41 sprockets (sprocket specialists)

Problems: Occational clutch slipping,operating temp low in cold weather(145),Alt cover was replaced by dealer due to oil leak,right fork seal was leaking(warrenty)Used to stumble and stall until powercommander was installed. Dealer installed updated backtorque limiter/clutch assembly, no more slipping. PFM rotors are pulsing/grabby, checked them and they are straight, thoughly cleaned them as per PFM's instruction helped but still not right, will try bead blasting them if this doesn't help will use them for frisbee's.

Comments:

I really love this bike. Seems to get a lot of attention here where I live(only one or two others around). Yosh pipe makes Harley types look, hehehe! I have yet to receive the cams from V2, few more weeks. Will Dyno tune the bike after the cams are installed w/ the airbox mods and cut down throttle bodies. Will post dyno chart. Expect mid 130's. Ti rods, 2mm over JE pistons and headwork to come, along with some other goodies!

For Sale: Kevlar brake lines (only used for a few hundred miles before -2 lines where put on), orig. 4 piston calipers w/ master cylinder, stock exhaust, rotary rear damper, stock windshield, melted rubber from rear tire scraped off undertray (cheap!).

JS1AG111300101343:

Candy Koran Orange. 1999 TL1000SX

(Updated: 2002.2.27)

Purchased:

June 2000

Usage:

5,500 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack.

Tires:

Metzeler Z3

Owner:

Wayne Parker Phone: (+44) (0)7946 352944
Email to Wayne Parker
http://www.kramshouse.freeserve.co.uk/

Location:

UK -- Warwickshire

Experience:

Came to biking relatively late, at 27. Wanted a TLS ever since I first saw one.

Bikes Owned:

Photo:

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

Accessories: Powerbronze Belly Pan - Its really smartened the look of the bottom up. Its a bit fiddley to fit the two parts of the pan together AND make it look good. Also fitted a Nuvo Double bubble screen which although has reduced wind blast to zero at silly speeds, now means that all my weight is supported on my wrists and elbows, not aided by a bit of wind going onto your chest...

Modifications: Nuvo Double bubble screen... Jury's out. Clear Alternatives rear light lens with red bulbs...10/10! Flush fitting indicators front and rear. Looks well smart. Junked the number plate unit in favour of a Acrybre Under tray kit with small plate and a Harley Davidson custom Plate light. Looks wicked with the flush indicators and clear rear light. NCS can hangers... nice elegant hangers with no foot rests. Really sleek to look at. ART Race exhausts in alloy and fuel injection re-map by Stringer Race Station in Stoke Golding. The bike sounds as good as it looks and goes as good as it sounds. If any body needs any ideas re fitting these kinda things, give me a shout, 'cos I sure as hell wish I'd had some help!!! 30/Oct/01 Fitted 16t front sprocket. What a difference! Pulls more smoothly, wheelies out of every corner if you want it to, and you're always "In the revs". Can't believe it doesn't come with a 16t-er as standard! Fit one NOW!!

Problems: It doesn't like the cold much, and takes a while to warm up. Since the re-mapping there's been no more hunting or stalling. The only real grouse is the tank range. My fuel light comes on after 110 miles, and as there's no reserve I'm reticent to see how long it would really go between tankfulls.

Comments:

My last bike was a ZX6R which was scary fast, but the TL is in a different league. I love the looks, the big imposing profile, the noise, everything apart from the tank range! I don't find the rear suspension a problem, but I think thats because I'm a bit heavy. It suits my size (6'1", 15 stone) and style.

For Sale: The whole bike's going... I got it on the dealer finance scheme, second hand values are falling and She'll need an MOT this time next year, so I've part ex-ed it against an Aprilia RSV. If anybody fancies it, call directory enquiries and ask for "Junction 3 Motorcycles" in Bedworth and ask 'em about it. Will I miss it? There's a strong possibility...

100927:

Black 98 TLS

(Updated: 2002.2.24)

Purchased:

Jan 2001

Usage:

28,000 kilometers, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Macadams

Owner:

Ken Shephard Phone: 61 2 6643-1174
Email to Ken Shephard

Location:

Australia (Eastern) -- Grafton, NSW

Experience:

15 years roa dand /trail and now road racing.

Bikes Owned:

20+

Accessories: C/F Hugger, C/F Front Guard, C/F Heal Plates, Rear-sets, Scottoiler,RaceTech gold values & springs.

Modifications: Full Yoshi headers & cans, Luggage brackets removed. Race Tech front springs for 70Kg rider (same handling as standard but no where as harsh),for handling set spring preload sag to 35ml fore and aft,handling is not bad just different, forks dropped through 5ml to speed up steering. 20/02/02 have change to 180 rear tyre, dropped yokes down to 10mm and revalved the Rotary Dampener. Replaced all blinkers with flush fitting ones and dremled the back gaurd.

Problems: Was using oil so changed to synthetic, No further problems.

Comments:

WANTED Any C/F bits. Great bike, just fantasic.

For Sale: Standard front headlight complete AU$100, Front black guard AU$40. THE BIKE WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER!!! WANTED CARBON FIBRE GOODIES.

JS1VT51A3X2100538:

Blue 1999 TL1000S

(Updated: 2002.2.17)

Purchased:

February 2000

Usage:

13,500 kilometers, Street/Sport, Racetrack.

Tires:

Pirelli SC3's

Owner:

Oliver Seddon
Email to Oliver Seddon

Location:

Asia (Eastern) -- Singapore

Experience:

5 years on road. 1 year of circuit days in Japan

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Heli bars; Zero Gravity double bubble windscreen; Givi rear rack, Intuitive frame sliders.

Modifications: Completely modified the airbox, K&N air filter, Vee Two Cams (Power wheelies in 2nd gear no probs) D&D bolt ons; braded hoses for front. EBC pads, Power Commander II. Ohlins rear.

Problems: I want a sharper track tool so I'll have to part with the ol' girl. But I'll still luv her

Comments:

Best bike owned yet and great for the Sunday 'stroll' or the trackday scratch. D&D's sound delicious and loud - grannies and children go running for cover when they hear the TL.

For Sale: - TL1000S Manual (almost new) - Yoshi Zyclone bolt ons - Block off Plates (brand new) - Givi rack and top box (oops) & Handle bar end sliders.

JS1VT51A6Y2100261:

Red 2000 TL1000S

(Updated: 2002.2.17)

Purchased:

July 2001

Usage:

4,000 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Mez1

Owner:

Greg
Email to Greg
members.prestige.net/hodgins

Location:

USA (NorthEast) -- Fredericksburg VA

Experience:

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Smoke double bubble

Modifications: none yet

Problems: 11/10/2001: I currently have the bike in the shop for an oil leak on the front cylinder. They called and said it was either fron extended wheelies or bad oil rings. I don't do extended wheelies so I guess it's the oil rings. 03/17/2002: Finally found out the Suzuki put the view window too high and the oil leak was blow out from having too much oil. Suzuki recommended 1/8 of an inch above bottom of the looking window. I have had no oil leaking since. Finally!!!

Comments:

I Love this bike. The power is crazy. There is nothing like pulling wheelies in first and second gear with the twist of the grip. All stumbling and stalling stopped after 2,000 miles. I keep getting more and more power as the miles go on. Had the compression checked when oil leak was found and it has less than 1% compression leak!!!!

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