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| JS1VT51A6V2101874: |
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| Purchased: | 03/97 | ||
| Usage: | 25,000 kilometers, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | METZELER MZ4 | ||
| Owner: | THOMAS MCCLINTOCK
Email to THOMAS MCCLINTOCK | ||
| Location: | Canada (Central) -- MISSISSAUGA | ||
| Experience: | 34 YEARS STREET 4 YEARS RACING | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 21 | ||
| Accessories: Teknic magnetic tank bag | |||
| Modifications: lowereed sub- frame for passenger accomodations | |||
| Problems: none | |||
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This is my absolute favourite ride. I love this bike.
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| 01640: |
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| Usage: | 11,000 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | 207 front / BT56SS rear | ||
| Owner: | Greg Starnes
Email to Greg Starnes http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Towers/7879 | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthWest) -- colorado springs, co, usa | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 5 | ||
| Accessories: Yoshi RS-3 slip ons (carbon fiber), Suzuki Tank Bra, Suzuki rear wheel stand, Suzuki 'gel' seat, Zero Gravity Double Bubble windscreen | |||
| Modifications: down a tooth on the front sprocket. | |||
| Problems: some fuel injection surges/stumbles/stalls between 3 & 4 k rpm waterpump drain leaks a little oil (fixed under warrenty) | |||
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Bought barely used... thinking about adding HELI bars.
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| JS1VT51A8V2102198: |
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| Purchased: | April 1998 | ||
| Usage: | 10,711 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Dunlop 207 GP | ||
| Owner: | Dana B. Hoover
Phone: 805 373-0291
Email to Dana B. Hoover | ||
| Location: | USA (California) -- Westlake Village | ||
| Experience: | 30 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 5 | ||
| Accessories: 1/2 bra | |||
| Modifications: Full Shark Skin Body, Full Yoshimura Race Exhaust,Yosh rear set,Carbon rear finder,Dynojet Power Commander, 6 piston breaks & stainless steel lines,race tech suspension, Digital water temp. control gauge, 16/41 sprockets, Gel seat. Dynorun 113.2 rear wheel horsepower @ 71.5 torque...It's the yellow bike in Shark Skiz Magazine... | |||
| Problems: Gas tank recall, water pump gasket leak. Oil leak thur back side of water pump. New water pump shaft. Dealer took bike for test and motor locked up.. Still waiting (4/5/99) for bike to be finished...4/8/99 motor did not lockup. Starter motor bearing went bad and lockedup engine. Thank God... | |||
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It's a very fun bike to ride. Will be getting J-E 12/1 piston soon. Should increase the H.P. to 125 As of 4/10/99 I'm still waiting for Simi Valley Cycle Simi Ca. to finish my bike. It has now been there for 26 days.. Still waiting. DO NOT TAKE YOUR BIKE THERE !!!4/14/99 28 days later I got my bike back from Simi Valley Cycles. It won't idle below 1500 r.p.m. 4/15/99 took bike to Factor Performace Center (805)639-0200)next day they are looking for the problem. Bike runs so lean that the pipes turn red.. Simi Cycles just thur everything back together. Hoses where off,bolts are lose and stripped. Engine still had dirt on it, but yet they said they put new gaskets set. Shitty Company.
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| JS1VT51A1V2100535: |
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| Purchased: | 5/97 | ||
| Usage: | 16,000 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | michelin hi sports | ||
| Owner: | Jason Jennings
Phone: 000000000000
Email to Jason Jennings | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthCentral) -- Lynchburg VA USA | ||
| Experience: | 5 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 3 | ||
| Accessories: dark shield,Suzuki tank bra,Yoshi stainless/carbon RS-3 full race system,K&N filter bar end mirrors | |||
| Modifications: used vinyl tape to split headlights(looks much improved) removed TL decals,painted wheels black w/ thin red stripe,removed rear fender and shortened turn rear signals | |||
| Problems: SEAT COWL! dealer replaced one under waranty but now its broken HELP? other problems same as all two ECUs steering dampner recall(I had my bike before it came with one,it does help) fuel tank. I never had clutch or leak problems | |||
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I bought the Yoshi FI adjustment box(highly recomended)w/ pipe,filter,and proper tuning it made 121hp &75ftlbs w/115-121 through 7500-10200 bike is ridden/wheelied hard and seems more powerful than ever.Iran 2 sets of the Metz and they tried to hi-side me,tried Dunlop 364s very sticky but front wasnt stable,been running Michelin hi sports,very stable and sticky,plus they make a 200 rear,it may give up some handling butfor the look who cares,will be adding GSXR 6piston calipers shortly
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| JS1AG111400100176: |
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| Purchased: | 04/04/97 | ||
| Usage: | 10,500 kilometers, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Mez1 190 rear & 120 front | ||
| Owner: | Eric de Boer
Phone: 0061 (0)3 3225053
Email to Eric de Boer | ||
| Location: | New Zealand -- Christchurch, NZ. | ||
| Experience: | Dirtbikes, Trail riding, Obsereved trails, touring, Street&sport. | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 7 | ||
| Accessories: Elliptic Kerker karbon race cans. EBC race pads front with custom made braided lines. Rear standard. U.S. import chain guard. A set of racelines fibreglass race fairings. | |||
| Modifications: Front brakes, and the Australasian rear chainguard got dumped in favour of a U.S. spec one. Standard front sprocket got geared down from 17 to 16. Brand new cluch cover, basket and plates. Kerker cans | |||
| Problems: Under Suzuki warrenty: Steering dampner, New '02' Ecu, 2nd generation tank. The major problem I have now is that the motor is running cold, but I think that is because of the RGV thermostat. will be changed soon (this was the cause and has been fixed now, just see the dealer). little oil weeping out of the hole below the water pump. And one of the bolts holding the rotary damper to the frame made its way lose and out, this cause some anxious moments coming down the highway at a little bit more than the legal limit. | |||
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THE most kick-ass piece of machinery that I have ridden on the road ever. Ride hard and have fun. If anyone out there has a good long term fix to stop the rear seat cowl from scratching the paint and also staying on (I heard a few have been knowen to pop off in mid-flight). Let me know, please. Cheers
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| JS1AG311500101219: |
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| Purchased: | 98 | ||
| Usage: | 15,000 kilometers, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Bridgestone BT 56 SS | ||
| Owner: | Christoph Blank
Email to Christoph Blank | ||
| Location: | Europe (Western) -- Amberg | ||
| Experience: | Only bike in the alps | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 2 | ||
| Accessories: I will built in future | |||
| Modifications: s. o. | |||
| Problems: At moment none | |||
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The greatest sound is a sound from a Twin!!
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| 03489: |
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| Purchased: | Nov 1997 | ||
| Usage: | 5,000 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Michelin TX 15/25 | ||
| Owner: | Brian Perry
Email to Brian Perry | ||
| Location: | Japan -- Misawa, Japan | ||
| Experience: | 12 years | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 6 | ||
| Photo: | www.geocities.com/motorcity/pit/1986/ninja7r.html | ||
| Accessories: Carbon fiber tank guard, Two Brothers fillament wound carbon fiber slip ons, Half tank bra, Smoke windshield | |||
| Modifications: Power Commander, K&N Filter, Steel braided brake lines, DID X-ring gold chain. Hacked off rear fender and mounted mini-LED turn signals to rear fairing. | |||
| Problems: The usual stumbles...my dealer here in Japan cannot seem to locate the updated ECU for the Canadian version. Stumbles arent that bad, so I won't press the issue. Have the oil leak, just a small one. Otherwise remarkably problem free. Power Commander has solved the stumbles and smoothed out the powerband. | |||
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Currently in the USAF and live in Japan. We have an active riding club on our base and ride all over Northern Japan. I have the Canadian version and plan to take it back to the States when I move. The Two Brothers pipes are way cool, but very loud.
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| 01848: |
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| Purchased: | 07/98 | ||
| Usage: | 4,500 kilometers, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | metzlermez1 | ||
| Owner: | scott macdonald
Phone: (604)836-4344
Email to scott macdonald | ||
| Location: | Canada (Western) -- vancouver b.c. | ||
| Experience: | 11 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 7 | ||
| Accessories: tank bag, cargo net, dainese 1 piece. | |||
| Modifications: decals removed, polished rims, reflectors removed, yoshimura rs-3 slip-ons | |||
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aside from all the recals and teething pains, one hell of a bike. i'll never go back to an inline four.
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| For Sale: bike for sale $6800 US. $4000 in accesories will part with for $1000. mint condition, never seen rain. garage kept. | |||
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| Purchased: | March 98 | ||
| Usage: | 8,050 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | MEZ1 | ||
| Owner: | Brian McCusker
Phone: +44 138 313361 x 3346 Work
Email to Brian McCusker | ||
| Location: | UK -- Herts/Beds UK | ||
| Experience: | 10 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 4 | ||
| Accessories: Full Fairing lowers- Suzuki, Harris Hugger, Attack Alarm/Immobiliser Micron Carbon Cans | |||
| Modifications: Backed off Rear damping and front preload Factory fitted damper All Factory recalls. | |||
| Problems: One small slapper - but that was probably my fault Occasional backfiring under deceleration - awaiting fitment of 3rd gen ECU to rectify (hopefully). The odd slow speed stall too! Low speed Highside, bent RHS Header pipe. Crushed Can, slight cracked fairing | |||
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All in all a great bike! Handling of a 250 with all that torque Mmmmmm! Grab rail should have come as standard. £102 (UKP) from Suzuki when an NWS cost £ 39 (UKP) !!!!!! This bike gets better and better. It's great. I'm too much of a wuss to really exploit it or pull serious wheelies. Love it! Needs some new tyres now!
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| JS1VT51A3W2100439: |
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| Purchased: | 3/15/99 | ||
| Usage: | 600 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | MIchlein | ||
| Owner: | Doug Leonard
Phone: 650 355-0463
Email to Doug Leonard | ||
| Location: | USA (California) -- San Francisco | ||
| Experience: | motocross, street, 20 years | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 9 | ||
| Accessories: tank bra, grips, | |||
| Problems: stumbles between 3000-4000 rpm | |||
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dealer is working on the problem but no sucess yet, ECU is updated, no problems displayed on the LCD display. Any suggestions out there ??
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| JSIAG111400100896: |
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| Purchased: | 20/10/98 | ||
| Usage: | 6,200 kilometers, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Michelin HI Sport race 3 | ||
| Owner: | Tony Knauth
Phone: 61 08 89471274
Email to Tony Knauth www.accessnt.com.au/~oddcouple | ||
| Location: | Australia (Northern) -- Darwin | ||
| Experience: | 15 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 15 | ||
| Accessories: Full Yoshimura Race Exhaust system Dunlop pad metal brake pads | |||
| Modifications: Machined clutch basket to stop Hi speed clutch slip | |||
| Problems: main steering head nut came loose, rear frame mounting bolts came out while riding, fairing bolts missing, water pump leak,clutch slip, low speed stumbles, wont idle,forks not in steering equal from factory>>>>> BROKEN CAMSHAFT<<<<< | |||
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A bit of a story first, this is my second TL in 12 months,I had my first one for about 6 months and about 10000km, I stopped for a red light and a woman ran into the back of me I hit the windscreen and over the top of the car, a few bruises and one written off TL, full replacement insurance from SWANN INSURANCE and I had a new black TL1000SW in 3 weeks and 2 days wonderful,I love the TL beautiful power love the wheelies, great handling, I like the handling of mine of the floor, and I ride it hard everyday, a couple of small things if you want to ride it hard be prepared to spend money on rear tyres and fuel, i average 12km/l and about 2500km out of a rear tyre ONLY ONE THING IM PISSED OFF WITH IS SUZUKI AUSTRALIA LACK OF INTEREST IN SUPPLING PARTS IN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME 5 WEEKS TO SOURCE A CAMSHAFT, I IMPORT PARTS FROM JAPAN FOR OTHER MAKES OF VEHICLES IT TAKES FOUR DAYS NOT FIVE WEEKS BLOODY USELESS, IN MY TRADE IF I TOLD ONE OF MY CLIENTS THAT IT WOULD BE THAT LONG BEFORE WE EVEN SAW THE PARTS IM SURE I WOULD NOT SEETHAT CUSTOMER AGAIN, IN THIS DAY AND AGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND IN A WORLD THATS GETTING SMALLER AND SMALLER EVERYDAY, IT AMASES ME THAT THIS STILL GOES ON, BUT I GUESS WHEN YOU HAVE CAPTIVE MARKET YOU CAN TREAT THEM AS YOU LIKE IF YOU ARE NOT INTERESTED IN RETURN BUSSINESS.. THATS THE ONLY REAL THING THAT SPOILS IT. I AM AT ABOUT THE STAGE OF SAYING TO THEM STUFF THE MONEY JUST SELL THE THING AND I WILL BUY SOMETHING ELSE, I DONT WANT TO BECAUSE I LOVE WHAT A TL1000 DOES FOR ME BUT I HAVE AND AM LOSING FAITH IN SUZUKIS COMMITTMENT TO PRODUCT BACKUP, I WILL NOT,UNLESS SOME AMENDS ARE MADE EVER BUY ANOTHER SUZUKI WHICH IS SHAME AS ANOTHER TL1000S WAS ON THE CARDS FOR LATER THIS YEAR TRADE IN TIME AT ABOUT 10000KM, BUT WHAT DO YOU DO, I GUESS SOME PEOPLE WILL JUST ACCEPT THATS HOW IT IS (LIKE BLOODY HELL)
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| JS1VT51A8V2103125: |
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| Purchased: | 12/98 | ||
| Usage: | 12,000 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Dunlop D207 | ||
| Owner: | David M. M'greene'
Phone: 626-835-7084
Email to David M. M'greene' | ||
| Location: | USA (California) -- San Gabriel Valley | ||
| Experience: | seven years | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 5 | ||
| Accessories: BF Goodrich braided brake lines, Suzuki Gel seat, Yoshimura bolt ons, K&N air filter, | |||
| Modifications: All above plus remapped ecu. Clutch shimmed and barnett springs installed. Front lowered about 20mm. Changed all turn signals to flush mount units. Cut rear fender to a flush appearance. Removed flapper valve from airbox. Waiting for PowerCommander 2. 16 tooth AFAM front sprocket. | |||
| Problems: Clutch slipped under load but now seems fine. Fuel definetly in oil. The police. | |||
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An absolutly fantastic bike that forces me to respect her.
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| JS1VT51A9V2102386: |
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| Purchased: | 10/01/97 | ||
| Usage: | 3,600 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Metzler MEZ1 | ||
| Owner: | Derek Booth
Phone: 1-918-341-5955
Email to Derek Booth | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthCentral) -- Claremore Oklahoma | ||
| Experience: | 20yrs | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 35 | ||
| Accessories: Yoshimura Exhaust,Corbin seat,six pot calipers | |||
| Problems: THIS CLUTCH PROBLEM IS DRIVING ME NUTS!i NEED ANY IDEAS ON HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM.IS IT JUST ADDING THE WASHERS OR IS IT SOMETHING SUZUKI WILL FIX.IT SLIPS IN ANY GEAR AT 7-8000 RPM.please feel free to E-mail. | |||
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One of the best bikes I have owned.If anyone has had adyno run done please E-mail me.I would like to know what kind of #s we are seeing.
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| Purchased: | May 5, 1998 | ||
| Usage: | 14,100 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | MEZ1 Front, MEZ1 Rear | ||
| Owner: | Pejman Javaheri
Phone: (613) 738-1338
Email to Pejman Javaheri | ||
| Location: | Canada (Eastern) -- Nepean, Ottawa, Canada | ||
| Experience: | 2 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 3 | ||
| Accessories: Bra... | |||
| Modifications: Painted front carbon-fiber red. Changed Decals to Red/Silver. PowderCoated front/rear wheels red. | |||
| Problems: No Problems. Loud clicking but sounds like everyone has this little feature | |||
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A bike I respect, fully...
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| 00488: |
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| Purchased: | 03-1997 | ||
| Usage: | 20,000 kilometers, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Pirelli Dragon Corsa 120 / 190 | ||
| Owner: | Gert-Jan Kamphof | ||
| Location: | Europe (Western) -- Heemstede, NH, Netherlands | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 5 | ||
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Bike sold January 1999 (due to milage)
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| 02944: |
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| Purchased: | March 27th 1998 | ||
| Usage: | 7,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. | ||
| Owner: | Hugo Normand
Phone: 514-435-4442
Email to Hugo Normand | ||
| Location: | Canada (Eastern) -- Ste-Julie , QC Canada | ||
| Experience: | 3 years | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 3 | ||
| Photo: | http://www.micapeak.com/TL1000S/images/02944.jpg | ||
| Accessories: Tank Bra. | |||
| Modifications: Professional Paint Job (Yellow like the VTR1000) D&D Slip On. Power Comander (with the serial interface) | |||
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Youuuuupidou! What a bike...! 140 km with a tank.. can't go to work and get back with a full tank.. :(
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| JS1VT51A8V2100452: |
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| Purchased: | 05/1998 | ||
| Usage: | 4,700 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | MEZ1 | ||
| Owner: | Randy Booth
Email to Randy Booth | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthWest) -- Colorado Springs, CO | ||
| Experience: | 20yrs | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 10 | ||
| Photo: | E-mail me and I'll send my pics | ||
| Accessories: Still a work in progress, Tank bra, tinted windscreen. Lockhart lower fairing. 8/6/99 mounted carbon low provide rear blinkers. 3/23/99 mounted flush mounted front blinkers, very cool!!. RS-3 slip-ons, watch out ducks!!!! | |||
| Modifications: Nothing at present, but after reading this site for hours last nite, I think I know what a want and where to start. Thanks to all!!! 3/8/99 Polished frame and removed decals. Finally cut off rear fender and removed cargo hooks, very clean looking now. YES!!! I decided to keep it. 3/11/99 ordered Power Commander II, first batch due out to customer mid April. | |||
| Problems: Cluth slipping some, not alot of punch at alttiude, above 9000 ft. 3/8/99 keeping the front down. 3/12/99 bike is back from shop after 3 days, all recalls fixed, new clutch, throttle position synch, air bleed screws adjusted. Have not found any problems. | |||
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After a year of riding the bike I have mixed feelings, great for wheelies, but getting dropped by the R1's, GSXR's and RR's in the area. Would like to try some ideas from other riders on this site to see if performance would increase. Again thanks to all!! 3/8/99 Question to all: Some info on setting up suspension. I'm 6'3 and 220 in leathers. How do I go about setting up the susp?. I would like trying in move the forks up 5-8mm, but am lost else where. Please help!!!! 3/12/99 Thanks to DANATERRI1 I think I've got the suspension pretty well set. 3/23/99 had RS-3 full system on order, but Erico motorsports in Denver, CO had a set of 1 week old RS-3 slip-ons. I bought the slip-ons and a very good used MEZ-1 tire for $200.00. They also had a set of 2 Bros carbon slip-ons for $200.00. Not a bad deal if I must say so. Check out there Web site.
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| Purchased: | May 98 | ||
| Usage: | 001 miles, Racetrack. | ||
| Tires: | Dunlop | ||
| Owner: | Richard Munn
Phone: 619-390-1915
Email to Richard Munn | ||
| Location: | USA (California) -- San Diego, CA | ||
| Experience: | Riding 25, Roadracing 6 Motocorss 12 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 10 | ||
| Accessories: Turn 1 Racing Exhaust. Sharkskinz Comp fairing, tail section and sub-frame. AutoMeter Tach, RK 520 sprockets and DID chain. Graves fairing stay. Aluminum battery box and ECU box located next to front cylinder. | |||
| Modifications: Cylinder heads flowed and ported. JE pistons. Modified throttle bodies, Larger injectors. Relocated Batt and electric’s. Custom wiring harness. Fiberglass airbox and runners. | |||
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Got to race the bike the last three races at Willow Springs in 98. Took motor apart over Christmas for inspection before the 99 season started. That is when I got the news that I will be going to England for two years. I will be taking the bike with me to race there. Anybody in England please contact me. I will be living in Newquay. I will be there in July-Aug.
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| Purchased: | 1198 | ||
| Usage: | 440 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | ORIGINAL | ||
| Owner: | CHAD MCCORMICK
Email to CHAD MCCORMICK | ||
| Location: | USA (NorthCentral) -- SIOUX CITY, IOWA | ||
| Experience: | 18YRS | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 7 | ||
| Accessories: NONE AT THIS TIME. 032499 PUT ON 1/2 TANK BRA AND FENDER ELIMINATOR KIT. | |||
| Modifications: NONE AT THIS TIME. | |||
| Problems: BOUGHT THE BIKE ON 111398. ON 111398 TOOK IN TO THE LOCAL DEALER BECAUSE OIL WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE RIGHT SIDE. THIS IS TYPICAL ACCORDING TO WHAT I HAVE READ ON THIS WEB PAGE. THE PREVIOUS OWNER DID HAVE THE NEW COMPUTER INSTALLED BUT BEYOND THAT THIS BIKE IS AS IT WAS OFF THE SHOW FLOOR. 032499, OIL STILL LEAKING OUT OF RIGHT SIDE CLUTCH COVER. WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO SHOP LAST TIME THEY STATED THEY HAD TO MACHINE THE METAL INSERTS BECAUSE THEY WERE TOO LONG. ANYBODY KNOW OF AFTER MARKET METAL CLUTCH COVERS. THIS WHOLE PLASTIC CLUTCH COVER THING IS A CLUSTER F---. TAKING IT BACK IN TO THE SHOP TO HAVE IT REWORKED. | |||
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THIS PAGE HAS BEEN EXTREMELY HELPFUL IN REDUCING THE STRESS CAUSED BY A BIKE THAT LEAKES OIL WITH ONLY 440 MILES ON IT. 021499-HAD FUEL TANK REPLACED BECAUSE OF RECALL. IT IS STILL SNOWY OUT SO I GO TO THE STORAGE FACILITY AND DREAM ABOUT THE DAY THE SNOW GOES AWAY. ON 032499 MY BROTHER AND I PUT THE FENDER ELIMINATOR KIT AND TANK BRA ON. THEY BOTH LOOK OUTSTANDING. THE ONLY COMPLAINT IS THE EXPOSED WIRES FOR THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT ARE VISIBLE AND LOOK TACKY. SO THAT PART OF THE KIT WAS LEFT OFF. THE REAR OF THE BIKE REALLY LOOKS CLEAN AND THE VIEW OF THE REAR TIRE IS A BEAUTIFUL SITE. AFTER INSTALLING THESE TWO MODS A FRIEND TOOK IT OUT FOR A SPIN. HE WAS IMPRESSED. I WASN'T, AS THE LEAK AROUND THE RIGHT SIDE CLUTCH COVER WAS LEAKING AGAIN. THE BIKE NOW HAS 465 MILES ON IT. IT HAD 440 MILES WHEN IT WAS PURCHASED. I HAVE RIDDEN ABOUT 15 OF THE 25 MILES THE BIKE HAS BEEN RIDDEN SINCE I BOUGHT IT. 10 OF THOSE MILES HAVE BEEN TO THE SHOP FOR THE OIL LEAK. SO, AS ALL YOU MATHMATICIANS OUT THERE CAN SEE, I HAVE RIDDEN THE BIKE ABOUT 5 MILES FOR FUN. IT CAN ONLY GET BETTER, DON'T YOU AGREE.
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| Purchased: | 10/97 | ||
| Usage: | 6,000 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Metzler MEZ1R Front MEZ1rear | ||
| Owner: | Jeffrey Bargy
Phone: 810-845-9436
Email to Jeffrey Bargy | ||
| Location: | USA (NorthEast) -- Flushing, MI | ||
| Experience: | 5 years road and dirt | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 5 | ||
| Accessories: Corbin Seat, half tank cover, Pro-Tek Pro-Lite pegs(same as Competition Werkes(Machined grooves, slash cut) but only $55 compared to $90. | |||
| Modifications: Yoshi RS3 Zyclone full system( Bithch to put on).Yoshi Clutch cover(good deal at 118.00 to door. Aluminum, stock is plastic). All Suzuki Recalls. Goodridge Kevlar Brake lines front and rear. Polished rear exaust hangers, drilled and polished ankle guards, polished brake and shift levers ( makes a huge difference in control assemblys) dremeled rear fender MANY THANKS TO ADAM MILLER(SEE ELSEWHERE IN REGISTRY)HIS PICTURES GAVE A GOOD STARTING POINT ALTHOUGH I'VE CUT MORE OFF(SMALL EXTENTIONS THAT GO UNDER FRAME TUBES), made bracket for turn signals ($5.00 including metal and stainless hardware), turn license plate holder upside down and mount to back of underseat storage, mount blinker bracket above( you'll waste your money buying Competition Werkes kit, seems like Suzuki designed rear fender to be chopped )Pro-Tekk master cylinder covers(trick and cheap $24.99 apiece) Waiting for PCII release in early april, then fuel system will be sorted. | |||
| Problems: Stumbles, fixed by dealer, Yoshi system brought them back. Oil out of water pump weep hole, two trys at dealer to fix OK. Clutch cover leakage, caused by dealer overtightening bolts( cover is plastic so be careful) dealer replaced cover. Gas in Oil ( just noticed 2-10-99 will keep eye on when riding season resumes)fouled plugs will change to 8's. Right front fork leak, scratched slider, dealer (Great Lakes Motorsports) would not replace under warranty, haven't been back to them since.Front End clunk, I think I've found that cooling fan is making noise, remove from bike and shake up and down, fan clunks in housing, sound just like noise when riding. | |||
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Thank God my Katana was stolen (well not really, terrible feeling).THIS BIKE ROCKS. If anyone needs OEM parts best place is Midwest Action Cycle, their sevice is the best and the prices are about 35% cheaper than dealer (delivery to MI-2days). Best place for Yoshi is Waynesville Cycle Center, they sell at THEIR cost. UPDATE 3-6-99 YOSHIMURA RULES Decided to fix Right side pipe (because of previous get off) and ordered parts from YOSHI, They didn't fit, YOSHI said they had a mid-run production change and because of my previous problem during original fitting (16 months ago) they are sending me a WHOLE NEW SYSTEM F.O.C. !!! These guys stand behind their product!!! IF ANYONE HAS HAD "GAS IN OIL" PROBLEM OR JUST KNOWS A GREAT DEALER IN CENTRAL EASTERN MICHIGAN(FLINT AND TRI-CITIES AREA) AND DEALER FIXED WITH NEW RINGS PLEASE E-MAIL ME.
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| Usage: | 15,250 kilometers, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Pirelli Dragon frnt.120 rear.190 | ||
| Owner: | Peter Stok
Email to Peter Stok | ||
| Location: | Europe (Western) -- Ossendrecht The Netherlands | ||
| Experience: | 10 Years | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 7 | ||
| Accessories: Oval carbon BOS exhaustdampers, Small carbon turning lights, Carbonlook rear vieuw mirrors. | |||
| Modifications: Computer, Fueltank, Thermostat, Steeringdamper | |||
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G R E A T Bike
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| JS1VT51H5V2102899: |
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| Purchased: | 10/98 | ||
| Usage: | 3,267 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | 120/70/17 Dunlop 207GP 180/55/17 Dunlop 207 GP | ||
| Owner: | STEVE NICHOL
Phone: 972-562-2197
Email to STEVE NICHOL | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthCentral) -- MCKINNEY, TEXAS | ||
| Experience: | 12YEARS | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 4 | ||
| Accessories: LOCKHART LOWERFARING,HELI BARS,CARBON WORKS CARBON FIBER GAS TANK PAD,REAR FENDER ELIMINATION, 120/70/17 DUNLOP 207GP 180/55/17 DUNLOP 207GP HYPER-WHITE HEADLIGHTS | |||
| Modifications: INDIGO 2 INTO 2 HIGH MOUNT EXHAUST SYSTEM W/CARBON CANS,REAR FENDER ELIMINATION,K&N AIR FILTER,16 TOOTH COUNTER SPROCKET,HAD ALL REACALLS TAKEN CARE OF AT PLANO FUN CENTER (GAS TANK,UPDATED ECU,CLUTCH,ETC... | |||
| Problems: STILL HAVE A LITTLE CLUTCH SLIPPEN AND A SLIGHT STUMBLE AT LOW REVS. KEEPING THE FRONT WHEEL ON THE GROUND | |||
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I'VE RODE ALL KINDS OF BIKES CBR900RR, R1, GXR750, YZF600, ETC.. BUT THE TL IS MY FAV BECAUSE ITS MASSIVE TORQUE AND ITS A WHEELIE KING. ADDING 16TOOTH SPROCKET WAS DAMN SCAREY, PULLING WHEELIES ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 90 PASSING CARS IS A RUSH. INIGO OFFERS AN AWESOME SYSTEM, GREAT PREFORMANCE GAIN AND MEAN LOW RUMBLE. 207GP ARE THE BEST TIRE MADE FOR TRACTION, BUT THE DON'T LAST ON THE STREET I GOT ABOUT 2,300 MILES ON THE 207GP AND THERE EXEPENSIVE BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY. I'M WAITNG FOR MY DYNO JET POWER COMMANDER II THEN I'M GOING TO DO SOME AIR BOX MODS, IF ANYONE HAS ANY HINTS ON THE AIR BOX PLEASE E-MAIL ME
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| Purchased: | 11/97 | ||
| Usage: | 10,000 kilometers, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | BT56 | ||
| Owner: | Andrew Stringer
Phone: +44 113 2265926
Email to Andrew Stringer | ||
| Location: | UK -- Leeds | ||
| Experience: | 1 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 1 | ||
| Accessories: lower fairing, carbon hugger, cans, UK headlight. | |||
| Modifications: Micron carbon cans and MH racing setup | |||
| Problems: ECU curing surging and new tank has stopped petrol leakage. Do not know whether to have the rear damper worked on or replaced for an ohlins unit. Does anyone have any comments on what they have had done, as they would be greatly appreciated. Problems with the lower fairing bottoming out when on its side. | |||
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MZ3's replaced by BT56s. Slightly less sticky and need warming but last alot longer. Has anyone fitted lighter wheels, if so are they worth it.How does dropping the yokes affect the handling? Ace wheelies at 60 in second. The engine is just fantastic, the midrange gets you every time. The bike is such a handful & when cornering is really skittish, especially on bumps, it has such a character and needs alot of respect. It takes a long time to get to know the bike, but when you do, the results are really worth it. The cans have made a big difference, especially with throttle response and the sound as just F@*king ace. It makes std cans on CBRs etc sound like a hair dryer! 12 points/suspended ban this year have taken the edge off the fun though!
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| For Sale: Micron Carbon Race Cans, 6 months old, £260. | |||
| JS1VT51A8V2100807: |
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| Purchased: | Sept 1998 | ||
| Usage: | 3,500 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | MEZ1 | ||
| Owner: | D Day
Email to D Day | ||
| Location: | USA (NorthEast) -- Dayton, Ohio | ||
| Experience: | 16 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 3 | ||
| Accessories: 1/2 Suzuki TL tank bra. Solo Seat always unless she looks really good. | |||
| Modifications: Lockhart Phillips carbon fluid covers. Lockhart Phillips smoke speedscreen. Skins brake/clutch covers, Lockhart Phillips Flush Mount II lights. LP Speed screen (Smoke). In the process of polishing the entire frame and rims --- Looking for Lockhart lower fairing | |||
| Problems: None besides the recalled Gas tank. The other recalls were done by the time I bought it from the dealer (I Hope). Better go to dealer and make sure he didn't try to stiff me. Fried the plugs once already, but dealer took care of that. Also had problems with factory suspension setting (too soft). Any solutions to the "hard to start when cold problem" | |||
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Comments:
Hell of BIKE!!!!! Have ridden everything from CBR 900s to Yahama R1 and they can't touch this Big Dogg. If you have one, keep it. If you're looking, get one. Can't wait for a little sun then I'm off to the races.
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| JSAG311500100183: |
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| Purchased: | 04.97 | ||
| Usage: | 9,000 kilometers, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Metzeler ME Z1 | ||
| Owner: | ARTHUR RAS Phone: +48602225051 | ||
| Location: | Europe (Eastern) -- Ugorek 10c/35 CRACOW POLAND | ||
| Experience: | 6-years road riding | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 1 | ||
| Accessories: acerbis carbon exhaust | |||
| Modifications: opened version 125PS | |||
| Problems: Probably gas in oil? | |||
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Comments:
I organize meeting TL 1000 owners in this Summer in Cracow Poland. Contact at the phone number +48602225051
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