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| Purchased: | Aug 1998 | ||
| Usage: | 8,200 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Bridgestone BT50s / Dunlap 207s | ||
| Owner: | Kevin Waid
Phone: (704) 544-0567
Email to Kevin Waid | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthEast) -- Charlotte, NC | ||
| Experience: | 6 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 3 | ||
| Accessories: Tank bra and tank bag | |||
| Modifications: Corbin seat and Heli-bars | |||
| Problems: Engine hestitation and stumbling during the first 600 miles. Dealer fixed under warranty and bike feels 100% better. Not enough time to ride. Rear tire consumption. No other 'real' problems. | |||
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Love this bike! Heli-bars and corbin greatly improved comfort. No problems since the intitial hestitation. 10/22/99: Took the TL on a small tour of 2200 miles over 6 days and it performed flawlessly. Little discomfort and ready to do another 2000+ miles.
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| JS1AG321500100119: |
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| Purchased: | JULY 1999 | ||
| Usage: | 1,500 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | FRONT 120/70ZR17 REAR 190/50R17 | ||
| Owner: | CLINTON
Phone: 01149-9662-701462
Email to CLINTON | ||
| Location: | Europe (Southern) -- CMR 411 P.O.BOX1411 APO AE 09112 | ||
| Experience: | 17 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 3 | ||
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I'm an American station in Germany, I bought a European bike, I'm looking for little goodes for my therobreed machine.I'll send photo's when I learn how to get control of my scanner, and the operation it takes to send over the net. I'd also like to join a club where I can down load some of my writing work. About my travels with my TL in Germany.
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| JS1AG121500100376: |
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| Purchased: | February 1998 | ||
| Usage: | 9,576 kilometers, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Michelin Macadam 90X | ||
| Owner: | David Paul Robinson
Phone: N.A
Email to David Paul Robinson | ||
| Location: | UK -- Crewe Cheshire, | ||
| Experience: | Riding since 1979, trained to advanced riding level | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 12 | ||
| Accessories: From new fitted with Suzuki lower fairing panels also now fitted with MICRON carbon race cans Pyramid platics carbon tank protector.Pyramid Plastics rear hugger | |||
| Modifications: No major mods, other than the race cans, didn`t seem to make much difference to the overall performance, but sounds the biz... OE suspension still fitted, softened to the front and rear.In February `99, after some thought as to whether it was worth it, I decided to fit a 16 tooth front sprocket, (M&P 5.95 Part no.FSP513.16,it costs £5.95) a bigger job than I anticipated,as the clutch operating assembly need taking off, also I found that I had to remove the rear wheel spindle to allow enough space to lift the chain from the sprocket without having to split it, all this said if I had to do it all again it would probaly only take about an hour, was it worth it ???? WEHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE, best thing you can do to the beast,it pulls like Brad Pitt at a disco.On 12 month service fuel tank changed by the dealer at no cost to me, (other then them trying to nick my carbon tank protector) | |||
| Problems: No major problems to report, the most annoying is the standard `easy stall` although the bike is fitted with the updated ECU, usual paint damage caused by single seat conversion.The dealer stripped the sump plug on 2nd service, helicoiled. Just had its 12 month service at the dealer (D&K)again I complained about the poor running at low revs and the erratic idle, they said they would sort it, and sort it they did, apparently the throttle sensors were well out, but after they have set it it now runs superb, if yours is the same, insist that the dealer sets it, you won`t beleive the difference, its like riding a different bike. Also recently i have not been riding it alot so to keep it ticking over so to speak, I started it every week and ran it for a short period,DONT`T DO THIS !!!!! I found that fuel had been dumped in the oil, and to get it anywhere near the right level a pint of oil had to be drained.Recent problem with the throttle sensor switch symptoms were, no tickover below 5000rpm,running very rough,eating fuel and black smoke(and right hand can on fire !!!!)eventually sorted under warranty by D & K, the part is a bitch to get hold of, running perfect again, apparently this is not a common problem | |||
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Well pleased with the bike, it was a toss up between the VTR & TL, both bikes test ridden don`t like mopeds so I bought the TL. Purchased from D&k in Newcastle, for £6,000.Still pleased with it, now more than ever, after the prob have been sorted, the only down side is it eats tyres to such an extent that I now beleive that the designer of the TL also works for MICHELIN.
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| For Sale: THIS BIKE IS NOW FOR SALE, STILL A REAL STUNNER, £4,500, tel 01270 664781 | |||
| JS1VT51A0V2102583: |
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| Purchased: | June 1999 | ||
| Usage: | 4,000 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Metzler | ||
| Owner: | Brandon Bolyard
Email to Brandon Bolyard | ||
| Location: | USA (NorthEast) -- Kingwood, WV | ||
| Experience: | 5 Street, 11 Dirt | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 5 | ||
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Great Bike.
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| JS1AG121500100154: |
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| Purchased: | September -99 | ||
| Usage: | 6,200 kilometers, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | Metzeler | ||
| Owner: | Jens Nielsen
Email to Jens Nielsen | ||
| Location: | Europe (Northern) -- Copenhagen | ||
| Experience: | 20 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 6 | ||
| Accessories: Alarm | |||
| Modifications: None yet. | |||
| Problems: Dealer promised me that both Electronic box plus thermostat had been replaced. This was not true! Dealer was very sorry, and fixed both things. Don't trust dealers. Check it your self!! | |||
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Great bike. The best I have ever had. I love the low RPM power.
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| JS1VT51A4V2100089: |
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| Purchased: | April, 1997 | ||
| Usage: | 10,200 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Dunlop 207's | ||
| Owner: | Matthew Ackerson
Phone: 1-727-734-4746
Email to Matthew Ackerson | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthEast) -- Clearwater | ||
| Experience: | 10 years | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 4 | ||
| Accessories: K&N air filter Yosh end cans Double Bubble windscreen after-market turn indicators | |||
| Modifications: Shaved rear Split the headlights with paint, gives it a duck look sort of. Replaced bar ends with smaller stainless steel ones. | |||
| Problems: Sometimes I get false neutrals, between all the gears when I really ring it's neck. Rotary dampner is iffy, when ever come up with some extra dough, it'll go. | |||
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I'll never sell it, if I can help it. I will of course by more bikes. I'm not prejudicial, I've had a yamaha, honda, and 2 suzuki's, they have all been great!
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| JS1VT51A9V2103120: |
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| Purchased: | 11/98 | ||
| Usage: | 15,000 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Bridgestone BT56 SS | ||
| Owner: | Wayne Steinert
Email to Wayne Steinert http://www.psychobiker.com | ||
| Location: | USA (California) -- Los Angeles | ||
| Experience: | 16 years road riding. First 8 years on 60's Triumphs, then moved to Japanese sport bikes. | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 11 | ||
| Photo: | Photo-Link | ||
| Accessories: Two Brother 2-into-one complete system (see photo link), Dynojet Power Commander, dark windscreen, fork preload adjuster handles, better grips, round footpegs, several minor improvements. | |||
| Modifications: Suzuki performance clutch kit. Small aluminum chainguard. Braided brake lines on the front. Used padded tape to make the seat cowl sit snugly against the tail - no scratching or rattling. This bike doesn't need much. | |||
| Problems: Leaked gas at fuel pump gasket (fixed with new gasket). Clutch slipping during hard roll-ons (fixed by Suzuki clutch kit). 2 speeding tickets in 2 months! | |||
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I love this bike! It has the attitude of my previous "classic" bikes, has loads of torque for Los Angeles riding (where you have to be ready to get out of the way in any gear at any time), and is a blast to ride. Sounds great, wheelies well, and it looks like it's pissed off - what more could you want? I went with the Bridgestone BT-56SS tires because when I got the bike it had a good BT-56 front when the rear wore out. They're quite good, and since I do freeway droning to work every day, I appreciate the way they don't wear flat in a few thousand miles! I am building a site at <a href="http://www.psychobiker.com">http://www.psychobiker.com</a> that covers the TL1000S, KLR650, and soon the 'proper' Sportster I'm building (no fruity fringe and chrome, more of a XR-750 replica).
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| JS1VT51A2V2100317: |
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| Purchased: | NOVEMBER 1998 | ||
| Usage: | 15,000 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | PIRELLI DRAGONS MTRO1/2 | ||
| Owner: | Mark Whittaker
Phone: 0411180249
Email to Mark Whittaker | ||
| Location: | UK -- Market Rasen,Lincolnshire. | ||
| Experience: | 15 riding | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 10 | ||
| Accessories: Engine bolts | |||
| Modifications: K+N FILTER DROPPED THE YOKES 6mm DOWN THE FORK LEGS FEELS LIKE A NEW BIKE | |||
| Problems: surging under 3500 rpm,water leek from weep hole and oil leek from clutch cover. the petrol tanks not been changed yet because i dont know who imported the bike from the US.If anyone changes the engine bolts be prepared for a water leek as i have found out.The clutch casing leaks but hopefully i have cured it. | |||
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pulls like a train. the pirelli tyres stick much better than the mez1s
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| JS1VT51AXW2100003: |
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| Purchased: | Oct. 1999 | ||
| Usage: | 9,200 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Owner: | Jim Janssen
Email to Jim Janssen | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthWest) -- Phoenix, AZ | ||
| Experience: | 5 years street riding | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 2 | ||
| Modifications: bone stock for now... | |||
| JS1VT51AXV2103417: |
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| Purchased: | 16/3/99 | ||
| Usage: | 19,600 kilometers, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Dunlop 207 | ||
| Owner: | Dean Chamberlain
Email to Dean Chamberlain | ||
| Location: | New Zealand -- Tauranga | ||
| Experience: | 15 years | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 4 | ||
| Accessories: TB PIPES | |||
| Modifications: K&N Air Filter | |||
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Bloody awesome
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| J51AG121500100312: |
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| Purchased: | June 1998 | ||
| Usage: | 6,100 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | Metzeler MEZ3 race | ||
| Owner: | Mick Caswell
Phone: 01268 511133
Email to Mick Caswell | ||
| Location: | UK -- Canvey Island Essex | ||
| Experience: | 25 yrs in total inc 6yrs racing | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 17 | ||
| Accessories: H.W.S.grabrail carbon fibre hugger goodridge s/s brake hoses dot 5.1 brake fluid | |||
| Modifications: Scorpion ally race cans k+n filter injection has been reprogrammed by T.T.S. | |||
| Problems: only fuel tank replaced under worldwide recall | |||
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stonking engine power everywhere looks like a trifid on steroids also my wife and i find it quite comfortable for a sports bike
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| JS1VT51A7V2102502: |
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| Purchased: | 4/15/99 | ||
| Usage: | 6,327 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | dunlop | ||
| Owner: | ken legere
Phone: na
Email to ken legere | ||
| Location: | USA (NorthEast) -- dover new hampshire | ||
| Experience: | 14 year street riding | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 12 | ||
| Accessories: lower cowling | |||
| Modifications: nothing yet but looking for some good idears | |||
| Problems: having hard time obeying speed limitand keeping frront tire on the ground. | |||
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i love my tl best bike i have ever owned.....
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| Purchased: | 3-1-98 | ||
| Usage: | 12,000 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | PIRELLI DRAGONS | ||
| Owner: | DAVE FAWVER
Phone: 505-892-0447
Email to DAVE FAWVER | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthWest) -- ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO | ||
| Experience: | 30 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 7 | ||
| Accessories: I BUILT MYSELF A COOL LITTLE PADDOCK STAND. THE SUN OUT HERE IS ESPECIALLY CRUEL SO IT STAYS COVERED AT ALL TIMES | |||
| Modifications: RACE-TECH GOLD VALVES, PROGRESSIVE SPRINGS, RAISED THE FORKS 10 MM IN THE TRIPLE CLAMPS(BIG IMPROVEMENT),THREW THE ROTARY SHOCK AWAY,BOLTED IN AN OHLINS(ANOTHER BIG IMPROVEMENT),YOSHIMURA RS-3 COMPLETE STAINLESS SYSTEM WITH THE CARBON CANS(BITCHEN IMPROVEMENT),ADJUSTED THE ECU FUEL INJECTION MAP WITH THE YOSHIMURA BOX,(THIS,ALONG WITH THE PIPE, MADE THE LARGEST IMPROVEMENT IN ANY BIKE I'VE OWNED),REPLACED THE STEERING DAMPER WITH THE CARBON ONE BY PAIOLI(REALLY HELPED TO LIGHTEN UP THE STEERING),ALSO BOUGHT THE CLUTCH COVER FROM YOSH(LOOKS COOL)JUST PLUNKED DOWN SOME HARD EARNED CASH ON SOME YELLOW DYMAGS(LOOKS BITCHEN AND HANDLES WAY FINE)THESE WHEELS WEIGH 10 POUNDS LESS THAN STOCK AND YOU CAN FEEL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WAY THE BIKE HANDLES.THE BIKE NOW RUNS VERY STRONG AND HANDLES BEAUTIFULLY. | |||
| Problems: SOME OF THE SAME PROBLEMS EVERYBODY HAS HAD, WITH THEWEEP HOLE AND THE FAULTY ECM. I ALSO HAD SOMETHING HAPPEN THAT WAS SO COOL. THREE MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE BIKE DURING A PARTICULAR WINDY DAY, A DOOR THAT WAS LEANED UP AGAINST THE HOUSE, BLEW OVER AND PUT A GNARLY DENT IN THE TANK. FIVE DAYS LATER, I GOT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR THE TANK. THE GOD OF KNEE-DRAGGING SHINED DOWN ON ME. | |||
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I HAVE SPENT A LOT OF MONEY ON MY BIKE,BUT IT HANDLES AS GOOD OR BETTER THAN ANYTHING I'VE RIDDEN, AND I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH ABOUT THE MOTOR.EVERY TIME I RIDE IT, I KNOW I BOUGHT THE RIGHT BIKE.
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| JS1VT51A8W2100372: |
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| Purchased: | 2/99 | ||
| Usage: | 5,500 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | STOCK METZELERS/ PIRELLI CORSA | ||
| Owner: | EDWIN KUBOJIRI
Phone: (808)935-9245
Email to EDWIN KUBOJIRI | ||
| Location: | USA (Hawaii) -- HILO, BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII | ||
| Experience: | 12 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 9 | ||
| Accessories: CARBON TANK PAD/3.25.99 VESRAH BRAKE PADS,41T REAR SPROCKET, D.I.D. CHAIN,K&N AIR FILTER. DYNOJET POWER COMANDER.5/1 YOSHIMURA RS3 RACE ONLY FULL EXHAUST SYS.EIBACH SPRINGS FRONT AND BACK.(FROM LINDEMANN ENGINEERING) GOODRIDGE STAINLESS LINES FRONT AND BACK.CARBON REAR FENDER,PLATINUM PLUGS, 6-PISTON CALIPERS W/ 5/8 MASTER CYLINDER,ATTACK REAR SETS, STORZ STEERING DAMPER. | |||
| Modifications: SET SUSPENSION TO LIKING,CHANGED REAR SPROCKET TO 41T,RAISED REAR PRE-LOAD,PLACED FINE WIRE MESH UNDER OIL COOLER SCREEN COVER(TO WARD OFF THEM ROCKS KICKED UP BY THE FRONT TIRE). INSTALLED POWER COMANDER AND K&N FILTER.5/1 YOSHIMURA FULL EXHAUST, RE-MAP POWER COMANDER.5/30 INSTALLED EIBACH REAR SPRING (STIFFER). ADDED STAINLESS BRAKE LINES. LOWERED FRONT 10MM. ADDED REAR FENDER.CHANGED STOCK PEGS FOR ATTACK REAR SETS. | |||
| Problems: MONTGOMERY MOTORS AKA CYCLE SPORTS IN HILO, HAWAII. THEY TOOK 8 DAYS TO SWAP FORK LEGS. THEY TRIED TO BULL SH*T ME ON A WHOLE BUNCH OF STUFF. I DO ALL OF MY MODS AND TUNING MYSELF, AND I HAVE WORKED ON A FEW FRONT ENDS. IT DOESN'T TAKE A WEEK TO CHANGE FORK LEGS. SHY OF THE MOTOR BLOWING UP, I WILL NEVER TAKE MY BIKE BACK TO THEM EVER AGAIN. THEY SCRATCHED UP MY YOSH CANS, SCRATCHED UP THE PRE LOAD ADJUSTERS,AND MY BIKE CAME BACK FILTHY. THEY BLOW DOG. | |||
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I JUST PURCHASED A '99 R1. FOR ALL OF YOU OUT THERE WITH TL'S THAT ARE THINKING "I SHOULD HAVE WAITED" STOP. YOUR TL MAY NOT HAVE THE PONIES THE R1 HAS,BUT HONESTLY, THE TL IS FAR MORE FUN TO RIDE. THE R1 WILL NEVER POSESS THE "HEARTBEAT" YOUR TL HAS. IT HAS NO SOUL. IT'S PRETTY,BUT THEN AGAIN,SO IS YOUR TL. I LOVE MY TLS. I WOULDN'T TRADE IT FOR ANYTHING, AND I'M GLAD I DIDN'T SELL IT TO GET THE R1.
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| For Sale: TOKIKO 6-POT CALIPERS W/EBC PADS, 5/8" MASTER CYLINDER COMPLETE WITH REMOTE RESEVIOR. REFINISHED GLOSS BLACK EPOXY. DIRECT BOLT UP TO TL1000S. $350.00 +SHIPPING. | |||
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| Purchased: | 02/98(IMPORT) | ||
| Usage: | 15,500 kilometers, Street/Sport, Racetrack. | ||
| Tires: | MICHELIN PILOT | ||
| Owner: | KEVIN RAYNARD
Phone: 01482 573828
Email to KEVIN RAYNARD | ||
| Location: | UK -- HULL | ||
| Experience: | 22 YEARS, 6 YEARS RACING.LOADS OF TRACKDAYS | ||
| Bikes Owned: | TOO MANY | ||
| Accessories: PHASE ONE ALLOY CANS-SOUNDS LIKE A TORNADO FIGHTER ON REHEAT!K&N AIR FILTER.PROBOLTS EVERYWHERE,TITANIUM BOLTS EVERYWHERE ELSE.GOODRIDGE KEVLAR HOSES.HARRISON MINI R/BRAKE CALIPER.OHLINS "NORMAL" REAR SHOCK.GSXR 6-POTS.YOSHIMURA RACE IGNITOR BOX-WELL WICKED! | |||
| Modifications: NONE APART FROM ABOVE. JUST RIDE THE BOLLOX OFF IT AND KEEP ON CHUCKING TYRES AT IT!JUST ADDED A 3 TOOTH BIGGER BACK SPROCKET ,NOW THE BUGGER STANDS A CHANCE OF REVVING OUT IN TOP! DEFINITELY GOOD FOR EVEN MORE CORNER EXIT GRUNT! | |||
| Problems: ERR NONE! NO REALLY! PLEASE SOMEBODY CONTACT ME AND EXPLAIN WHAT PROBLEMS I SHOULD HAVE! STUMBLES? NEW ECU? PETROL TANK LEAKS? ALL NEWS TO ME. | |||
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GRUNT OUT OF CORNERS IS PHEEEENOMENAL.LEAVES MY MATES ZX9R DEAD. YEAH IT WILL SHAKE ITS HEAD A BIT IF PROVOKED BUT YOU ALL KNEW THAT BEFORE YOU BOUGHT ONE ANYWAY DIDENT YOU?CAN BE HARD WORK ON TRACKDAYS THOUGH, NOT AS EASY TO HUSTLE ROUND CADWELL AS MY OLD YZF750 WAS BUT DEFINITELY MORE FUN!ONLY BIKE I HAVE EVER HAD THAT DOES TRULY EAT BACK TYRES(1500-2000 MILES), GOOD ON FRONTS THOUGH AS IT DOES NOT TOUCH GROUND THAT OFTEN. RECENT YOSH RACE BLACK BOX HAS MADE IT EVEN MORE GRUNTY! OHLINS SHOCK HAS MADE THE BACK END FEEL BETTER AND THE 6-POTS HAVE MADE IT STOP! WHAT MORE NEED I SAY?
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| Purchased: | july '99 (2nd hand) | ||
| Usage: | 4,500 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | bt56ss | ||
| Owner: | john roberts
Email to john roberts | ||
| Location: | UK -- elgin, oop north in scotland | ||
| Experience: | 11 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 16 | ||
| Accessories: micron carbon cans, rear hugger, alarm, datatag, bagster tank harness, chain oiler. i don't plan on adding much else, i'm certainly not a carbon fibre fan. . . those things cost the earth and save about as much weight a having a bloody good dump!! | |||
| Modifications: none yet. | |||
| Problems: none yet, i'm reliably informed that all the recalls have been done, but then i've only got the previous owners word for that 'cos suzuki GB don't keep that sort of information! that's really helpful of them, isn't it? however there's a bit of top end clatter from the front pot, the oil's free of crap and it's not getting worse so i'm hoping it's just valve clearances, i'll update soon. i've had the front cam cover off today and there doesn't seem to be anything amiss, there's no debris and the clearances are fine. the only possible explaination i can think of is the auto decompression thing on the exhaust cam.. . . who knows! i spent the rest of the day coppaslip-ing loads of fasteners as well, it went reasonably well, i only managed to shear two screws! they were the ones holding the bar-end weights on and i managed to drill and re-tap them okay. i'd recommend anyone who intends to keep the bike for a while to do the same. it'll save headaches and skinned knuckles in the future!! that clatter? i've just had it sorted under warranty, it's the scissor gears on the end of the camshafts that are specifically designed to reduce noise, they've been know to seize and therefore it gets noisier! it's all quiet again now though. | |||
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what an engine! what a sound! with only having it for a week though, i'm still riding it like an old fart. . . i must be to get 47mpg from the last two tanks!! thought so, 2 months on and it's plummetted to around 35mpg!
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| Purchased: | 9 /98 | ||
| Usage: | 4,200 kilometers, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | MEZ | ||
| Owner: | PAUL KESTING
Phone: 61 03 7294324
Email to PAUL KESTING | ||
| Location: | Australia (Southern) -- MELBOURNE | ||
| Experience: | 12 YEARS | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 14 | ||
| Accessories: HALLMARK RACK ON BACK MAINLY AS A GRAB RAIL FOR WIFE | |||
| Modifications: OPENED MUFFLERS | |||
| Problems: HARD TO START SOMETIMES | |||
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IF IT WOULD RUN CLEANLY EVERY TIME BEST BIKE IN THE WORLD
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| Purchased: | 9/30/97 | ||
| Usage: | 1,055 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Metzeler | ||
| Owner: | Jim Dunkle
Email to Jim Dunkle | ||
| Location: | USA (NorthEast) -- Harrisburg PA USA | ||
| Experience: | 25 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 4 | ||
| Accessories: Tank Pad | |||
| Modifications: Removed all decals. Third generation ECM. More to come. Well here's more. Not 3rd generation ECM, thought it was, but it's the second. Regardless, fixed the stumble aud surge between 3000 and 4000 RPM. Tank recall performed even though it wasn't leaking. Using MEZ3 now. Replaced air filter with a K&N. | |||
| Problems: Heard and read all about'em. Haven't had a single one yet. Hopefully won't have any. 8/99- Clutch starting to slip real bad when ridden hard. 9/13/99 - Clutch plate set part# 2144002F00 installed (Don't know if that's a Suzuki #). Suzuki picked up the bill even though it's almost 2 years old with 6257 miles. Really hooks up now! | |||
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Great bike. Fun on the straights really fun in the twisties. If I'd waited till '98 would have bought TL1000R or ZX-9R. Changed my mind. From what I hear the "S" is a much better streetbike then the "R". Think I'll keep it. Really love this bike. I know theres faster and maybe better bikes, but none that are as fun to ride.
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| Purchased: | 9/99 | ||
| Usage: | 300 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Stock | ||
| Owner: | Joe Bruscella
Phone: (858)538-6496
Email to Joe Bruscella | ||
| Location: | USA (California) -- San Diego | ||
| Experience: | 20+ years of riding , 2 years of Racing #2 plate | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 10 | ||
| Accessories: The best superbike I have ever ridden! Lite fast and handles better the this old boy can push it! | |||
| Modifications: K&N Air filter | |||
| Problems: Stumbles 3-4K, Unable to use the bikes entire potential! Need Bail Money! | |||
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What can I say... the best bike I have ever owned.
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| Purchased: | Mar '97 | ||
| Usage: | 10,000 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack, Other. | ||
| Tires: | Metzeler 3 Racing | ||
| Owner: | Jem Cotton
Phone: 07867 824233
Email to Jem Cotton | ||
| Location: | UK -- Cambs | ||
| Experience: | 10 yrs + on road, track-days, 3 @ Nurburgring | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 10 | ||
| Accessories: ART Hugger, M4 racing 2-2 system, K&N Filter, Raask rearsets, TLR front calipers with braided hoses. | |||
| Modifications: M4 exhaust and K&N Filter give 122 BHP at the rear wheel - very powerful, very loud ! TLR brakes with standard pads are awesome - like sticking a crowbar in the front wheel. Very impressive 140 mph mono-wheeling on the track. | |||
| Problems: Mega stumble at 3.5K - 3 visits to dealer and now it backfires as well ! Still, no extra charge for that, so all's well there then. Fuel consumption lousy ( avg 110 mile / tank ). | |||
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I'm 200 lbs and ride forward, so steering problems minimal. Cornering grip truly awesome. I now hate Suzuki UK. I may change my mind if they start to take the TL's problems seriously. Given Suzuki's continuing ability to screwup on the P.R. front, with the bike worth double bugger-all, I've finally vowed NOT to grace them with my new bike orders from now on. But I do love my TL !
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| Purchased: | may 1997 | ||
| Usage: | 13,500 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | dunlop 207 | ||
| Owner: | Justin Garvin
Phone: 954-974-2622
Email to Justin Garvin | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthEast) -- Margate, FL | ||
| Experience: | 10 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | too many | ||
| Problems: All the usual problems stumbles & clutch slipping. MOST UNFORTUNATELY AT 13K MILES THE MOTOR SELF EXPLODED! SUZUKI REP CAME & TOLD ME THAT PROBLEM ONLY OCCURED WITH RACE BIKES. STILL TRYING TO GET SUZUKI TO TAKE RESPONSIBITY FOR DAMAGES TO BIKE. | |||
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ANY ONE HAVING SIMILAR DIFFICULTIES PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP!! I REALLY COULD USE THE HELP ANY INFORNMATION AT ALL WOULD BE MOST HELPFULL.
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| For Sale: SHARK SKIN FULL FAIRING BODY WORK (GREEN) $200 | |||
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| Purchased: | 8/12/99 | ||
| Usage: | 2,400 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Stock | ||
| Owner: | Gunther Sprecher
Phone: 203-791-1356
Email to Gunther Sprecher hotmail.com | ||
| Location: | USA (NorthEast) -- Danbury, CT 06811 | ||
| Experience: | 12yrs | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 6 | ||
| Accessories: Vance & Hines Aluminum slip-ons | |||
| Problems: Just bought the bike and it stumble between 3 and 4 grand when held at a constant speed. Know this is a common problem and can be fixed by upgrading to the latest ECM. Bike has 2400miles on it and I'm the second owner. I'm having problems getting the local dealer to cover it even though it was a recall and was never taken in. any suggestions or people I could get in touch with to get results quick??? | |||
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| Purchased: | 05/99 | ||
| Usage: | 13,000 kilometers, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | oem metzeler mez1 "racing" | ||
| Owner: | tim patry
Phone: (780) 594-4551
Email to tim patry | ||
| Location: | Canada (Western) -- cold lake, alberta | ||
| Experience: | 9 years on the road | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 4 | ||
| Modifications: 16 tooth c-shaft sprocket | |||
| Problems: frost plug in rear cylinder head popped out under high pressure in cooling system | |||
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| Purchased: | 04/98 | ||
| Usage: | 16,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | dunlop 207 sportmax | ||
| Owner: | chris mazza
Phone: 1-805-685-0111
Email to chris mazza www.altituderiders.com | ||
| Location: | USA (California) -- santa barbara, CA | ||
| Experience: | 25+riding, numerous track classes | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 8 | ||
| Accessories: from the top down = zero gravity double bubble, heli bars (for long distance riding), targa lower cowling, yoshi rs-3 full exhaust (STAINLESS), chromed wheels (got rid of that ugly bronze/gold color), cut rear tag holder and tucked it up under the seat, flush mounted signals, steel braided front brake lines, carbon fiber rear wheel & chain cover | |||
| Problems: has the well documented stumble problems, went bye-bye after 6k miles, clutch slippage, | |||
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Comments:
this is by far and away the most fun i've ever had on a bike. My dealership (HSY in Goleta) has been awesome! and Suzuki has replaced the fuel tank, upgraded the clutch and handled the runnability issues all under warranty. now if i could only get my wife comfortable on the back seat.....
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| For Sale: FOR SALE = BIKE $7,500 AND ALL EXTRA PARTS | |||
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| Purchased: | 9/97 | ||
| Usage: | 1,500 miles, Racetrack. | ||
| Tires: | Bridgestone BT-58 | ||
| Owner: | Mike Kinzer
Phone: 770-459-4379
Email to Mike Kinzer | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthEast) -- Atlanta, GA | ||
| Experience: | 10 years racing | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 15 | ||
| Accessories: Fastline kevlar brake lines and a Steering Damper. | |||
| Modifications: M4 full racing exhaust, power commander | |||
| Problems: My bike now has fifteen-hundred miles on it. No stumbles or oil leak or headshake. I found out that the dealer did several adjustments to the bike before I picked it up.I only race mine now. | |||
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Comments:
Wondering what the race exhaust is going to do to the Fuel Injection?
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