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| JS1VT51A6V2102409: |
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| Purchased: | FEB. 1998 | ||
| Usage: | 2,400 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | METZLER MEZ1 | ||
| Owner: | Ron Filler
Email to Ron Filler | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthCentral) -- | ||
| Experience: | riding-25 yrs; raced motocross-15 yrs; road raced-5 yrs | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 25+ | ||
| Modifications: Slipping the fork tubes up in the triple clamps about 3/8 inches will really help the turning. Feels more like my GSXR-750 now. No instability problems with the factory (recall) steering damper. Also, be sure the idle RPM is set at 1200 for the replacement engine module-makes it work better; this is in a service manual addendum. | |||
| Problems: Just wanted to pass on that the only real problem was the clutch slipping. After replacing the fiber plates and back torque limiter-no help; then installed Barnett springs-some help; finally noticed on this registry someone talked about the left side adjuster-this is the answer so far; just back off this adjustment enough to give the release rod a little more play. This adjustment is independent of the lever/cable free play and must be adjusted separately. | |||
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Great bike with the fuel injection and clutch slipping problems alleviated. Very similar to my Ducati 907IE with more power. Ride is a little more like a racer, though; I really haven't tried to remedy this with spring/damping adjustments much. As an ex-racer, it just feels natural. Bar position is a little extreme for the street. Understand there is an aftermarket fix for this.
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| Purchased: | 3/98 | ||
| Usage: | 5,000 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Owner: | Chris Gill
Email to Chris Gill | ||
| Location: | USA (NorthCentral) -- Hamilton,USA,OH | ||
| Experience: | 1 year riding | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 2 | ||
| Accessories: TL Tank Bra Heli Bars | |||
| Problems: Trouble shifting into 5 and 6 bike almost spit me off twice but the dealer rides it for 10 to 15 minutes and says he can't find it and the little hang up he feels is normal. oil leak forget from where. At one point the bike wouldnt't hold a charge took it to the dealer and after one day they said it started fine but when they went to try it after the leak and new tank it wouldn't start and then tried to find the problem. It was a bad battery. | |||
| For Sale: For sale $6500 or $1500 and pick up payments | |||
| JS1VT51A7V2101690: |
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| Purchased: | 3-97 | ||
| Usage: | 18,000 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Michlin race 2 & 3 | ||
| Owner: | Norm
Email to Norm | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthEast) -- Ashville, NC | ||
| Experience: | 30+ years | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 20+ | ||
| Modifications: WER dampner/D&D full system/Nisson 6 pots w/ m/c/41T/airbox mod/gold valve & .95 spring/penske rear/double bubble windshield/K&N frame & wheels powder coated black | |||
| Problems: minor fuel injection--nothing to speak of. | |||
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Have original brake calipers for sale for $150 Trick 6 pot Suzuki calipers for sale powder coated red to match bike w/ new pads $250
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| For Sale: Have original brake calipers for sale for $150/pair. Trick 6 pot Suzuki calipers for sale powder coated red to match bike w/new pads $250/pair stock cans-less than 100 miles--$150/pr | |||
| VS1VT51A5V2100084: |
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| Purchased: | 9/98 | ||
| Usage: | 7,900 miles. | ||
| Tires: | Michelin | ||
| Owner: | Brian Poulson
Phone: (602) 834-6861
Email to Brian Poulson | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthWest) -- Mese,Az | ||
| Experience: | 15 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 25 | ||
| Accessories: tank bag | |||
| Modifications: Sharkinz full upper and one piece lower painted viper Red with PPG paint and plenty of clear. | |||
| Problems: Can't keep the front wheel from going airborne. Joker like grin under helmet is likely to stay permently. | |||
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Don't waste your money on a aftermarket exhaust! The stock pipes flow just fine and keeps this ultra hooligin bike stealth! For plug fouling promlems try the 8EK plugs. And what ever you do don't use the choke on this bike, all it does is raises the idle into plug fouling rich condition. I also don't crack the throtle open when the bike has not warmed up for short time. Since I've done these two things, I have not had to change the high doller plugs in this beast. I have two TL's street bike must go.
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| For Sale: Must sell this so I can race my other TL S Next season. 6500obo. Possible west coast dilivery. | |||
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| Purchased: | 6/97 | ||
| Usage: | 0 miles, Touring. | ||
| Owner: | M9418324
Email to M9418324 http://www.student.kuleuven.ac.be/~m9418324/ | ||
| Location: | Europe (Western) -- Belgium | ||
| Experience: | 3 years | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 2 | ||
| Modifications: Steering damper installed under warranty. Warranty solution for clutch (4x) New ECU (15-10-97) New thermostat K&N air filter Carbon Loraine Front brake pads Rear: MEZ4 190/50-17 | |||
| Problems: Crash -> total loss; sold bike | |||
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Love - Hate - Love - Hate - .....
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| JSIAG111400100690: |
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| Purchased: | 11/98 | ||
| Usage: | 1,000 kilometers, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Metzler MEZ1 | ||
| Owner: | Michael Browne
Email to Michael Browne | ||
| Location: | New Zealand -- Timaru. New Zealand | ||
| Experience: | 23 years street riding | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 16 | ||
| Accessories: Pack rack Two Brothers exhaust system | |||
| Problems: Slipping clutch | |||
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Comments:
Excellent bike, plenty of power
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| JS1AG111400100347: |
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| Purchased: | December 1997 | ||
| Usage: | 11,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | MEZ1 Front, D207 Rear | ||
| Owner: | Geoff Allan
Phone: +61 2 9660-6866
Email to Geoff Allan | ||
| Location: | Australia (Eastern) -- Sydney | ||
| Experience: | 8 racing, 28 total | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 8 | ||
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Thought I had a really loud tick until a Ducati pulled up next to me with its rattly clutch & MONSTER tick.
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| JS1VT51A3V2103209: |
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| Purchased: | 10/97 | ||
| Usage: | 5,200 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | d207gp | ||
| Owner: | Fred Ginn
Phone: 707-4310975
Email to Fred Ginn | ||
| Location: | USA (California) -- Healdsburg | ||
| Experience: | 33yrs. riding. motocross,enduro,road racing,street. | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 20+ | ||
| Accessories: yoshimura slip ons, dynojet power commander,penske rear shock. | |||
| Modifications: Lindeman/penske rear susp, lindeman modified front susp,d207gp tires. | |||
| Problems: clutch slipped after breakin. two tries at dealer fixed this. otherwise runs great,though drinks gas and eats tires (2 fronts and 3 rears in 5000 mi.) | |||
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getting suspension dialed in, works great. trying to get steering(front ride height)right. Looking for more neutral steering, wants to run wide, but I'm getting there. Power is great. No real big hit like a four, but you can really keep it screwed on. definatley goes fast. Want to exchange info with others who are tuning for speed and handling.
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| Purchased: | 18/08/97 | ||
| Usage: | 10,800 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Dunlop D207's (180 rear) | ||
| Owner: | Mark Cuthbert
Email to Mark Cuthbert | ||
| Location: | UK -- North Yorkshire | ||
| Accessories: Chaintec Electronic chain oiler | |||
| Modifications: Replaces standard cans with MOTO-ARBO carbon cans Replaced MEZ1-R rear with BT56 at 1800 miles Replaced MEZ1-R front with BT56 at 3300 miles ReplacedBT56 rear with another BT56 at 4900 miles Front is now shagged, may fit Azaro Fitted Azaro AV39(Front) AV40(Rear) Sports at 6600 and 7300 miles Rear AV40 Shagged at 8800 miles, replaced with 180/55 MEZ1-R Currently on D207s (Not GPs) | |||
| Problems: Weep from Waterpump drain Slight weep from inspection cover on Left side case (had o-ring replaced but no joy) Rear tank mount Sheared, waiting warrenty replacement Rear Damper mount on frame SHEARED off. Suzuki warrented new frame and new damper. OK now. Tank replaced due to recall | |||
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Got this TL to replace s/n 00366 Black TL I had since April '97
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| JS1VT51A5V2102417: |
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| Purchased: | 9/17/98 | ||
| Usage: | 3,642 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Michelin Hi-Sports, Nice | ||
| Owner: | Tim DeNike
Phone: +1 (517)381-4899
Email to Tim DeNike | ||
| Location: | USA (NorthCentral) -- Okemos, Michigan | ||
| Experience: | 3 Years Riding | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 2 | ||
| Accessories: Had Michelin Hi-Sports for 75 Miles... Very nice so far. | |||
| Modifications: Got Yoshimura nickel plated headers and polished race cans. BIG difference in throttle response and overall feel of bike. Power Commander is in... Smooths bike out alot. More useable power... Almost no stumbles now. Going to get Dyno tested today. | |||
| Problems: Had low RPM stutters. New factory ECU and Yosh exaust nearly eliminated these problems. Expecting that Power Commander will totally calm it. | |||
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This is a WHEELIE MONSTER!!! Got 3rd gear wheelies at about 95-100 now... Fun.... If anyone has any input on remapping the power commander.. please feel welcome to email me.. or Email me your current best mapping..... i want more power... :) 10/31/98 - 3rd gear wheelie went over at about 90MPH. I Skidded about 50 Yards and skinned my knees and ass a little... Bike went about 100 Yards.. Bike is totalled... Will have pictures soon... FS Power Commander.. Barely used. $275 OBO.
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| 01129: |
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| Purchased: | 4/97 | ||
| Usage: | 25,459 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Dunlop 207 ZR...180/55/17 Rear | ||
| Owner: | Craig
Email to Craig | ||
| Location: | USA (NorthEast) -- Leesburg , Va. U.S.A. | ||
| Experience: | 23 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 4 | ||
| Accessories: 1/2 Tank Bra dark smoke windscreen two bros.exhaust cans | |||
| Modifications: Removed most of the rear fender mounted liscense plate in place of the reflector under the taillight removed TL1000S stickers and warning labels NEW PAINT air ducts and dash panel silver, body blue. removed rubber stalk from the rear turn signals | |||
| Problems: 4 times dealer repaired oil leak out of weep hole but of course it still leaks Going back again for repair under warranty.Dealer going to use 98 spec. parts to fix.replacing with a 98 clutch cover and associated seals.This fix seems to be holding up lets hope that it lasts. | |||
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now have 207's on again, but changed the rear to a 180/55/17.man what a difference in handling...it's much eaiser to turn in and has no handling problems like losing traction when hard accelerating..Has a better overall feel and has increased the lean angle before scrapping parts on the ground. By the way the brake pedal ground before it hit the exhaust can...(two bros.)
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| Purchased: | August '97 | ||
| Usage: | 9,000 kilometers, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Bridgstone BT56 SS | ||
| Owner: | John Moult
Email to John Moult | ||
| Location: | UK -- Slough, Berks, UK | ||
| Experience: | 19 years road riding | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 9 | ||
| Accessories: Black indicator lenses | |||
| Modifications: ART ProRace alloy slip ons | |||
| Problems: Stumbles, Fixed with 3rd gen ECU; Oil leak from water pump, still weeping; Fuel in oil, Stopped after 8000Kms (5000m); | |||
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The best bike of all time!
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| 02810: |
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| Purchased: | 10/98 | ||
| Usage: | 1,800 miles, Racetrack. | ||
| Tires: | Michelin Race 3s | ||
| Owner: | Tim Morris
Phone: 770 922-0878
Email to Tim Morris | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthEast) -- Conyers, GA | ||
| Experience: | 7 years racing | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 7 | ||
| Modifications: Two Brothers pipe, K&N, Goodridge steel braided lines, EBC HH brake pads, competition fairing and solo seat. | |||
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Currently prepping bike for track. Won't get to ride it until 1999 race season. Will report after returning from Daytona.
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| JS1VT51A6V2101163: |
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| Purchased: | 10/15/98 | ||
| Usage: | 3,700 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Metzler MEZ4 | ||
| Owner: | Scott Francis
Phone: 503-585-2796
Email to Scott Francis | ||
| Location: | USA (NorthWest) -- Salem, OR | ||
| Experience: | 28+ years riding, mostly sport, several long trips (1K plus miles), took Pridmore CLASS at PIR on 9/7/98. | ||
| Bikes Owned: | ~25 | ||
| Accessories: Heli-bars, Corbin, ZG tinted screen, Lockhart Light Lid, new MEZ4's. | |||
| Problems: None so far, but bike is about to go in for fuel tank/pump recall at local dealer. | |||
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Plan on removing Suzuki steering damper soon, due to positive experience by those on TL list.
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| For Sale: Stock clip-ons, excellent condition (barely used, as they were quickly replaced with Heli-Bars); $95/pair or $60 each - price includes shipping in 48 states. | |||
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| Purchased: | March '98 | ||
| Usage: | 12,000 kilometers, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Bridgestone Battlax BT-56 | ||
| Owner: | Steven Coleman
Phone: +27 012 3273024
Email to Steven Coleman | ||
| Location: | Africa (Southern) -- South Africa, Pretoria | ||
| Experience: | 15 Years Off-Road, 3 Years Road | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 7 | ||
| Accessories: Bomber carbon slip-ons. Goodridge braided hoses. Goodridge HH brake pads.Tinted screen and headlamp cover. | |||
| Modifications: Cut off numberplate/indicator mounting. No engine mods necessary, This TL flies. 16 Tooth front sprocket. | |||
| Problems: I'm one of the lucky ones! No hassels apart from the leaking fuel tank. | |||
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Darryl can't catch me!!!! 16/10: Darryl still can't catch me!!!!
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| Purchased: | 0397 | ||
| Usage: | 3,200 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. | ||
| Tires: | Mez1 Racing | ||
| Owner: | Paul Bell
Phone: +44 115 924 0020
Email to Paul Bell www.totalit.com | ||
| Location: | UK -- Nottingham, England | ||
| Experience: | Touring Europe, Track Days and summer road use | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 12 | ||
| Accessories: Akrapovic Full Exhaust System -10kg +10BHP :) Micron Race Carbon Cans Performoto Steering Damper replaced with Suzuki item for warranty purposes - Suzuki GB refund received for Performoto item Datatool Veto Alarm/Immobiliser Art Carbon Tank Protector | |||
| Modifications: Cut off the rear mudguard (fender??) and fitted the smallest plate - not legal! | |||
| Problems: Now a happy chappie - all problems cured by Suzuki recalls. Stumbles!! and the odd very minor shake of the head. Cluth slip (back torque limiter being replaced). Oil leaks from clutch cover. Clutch slip 1200 miles+ Oil weeping from clutch cover when being heavily thrashed around a circuit | |||
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The best bike I've owned to date - Excellent fun at Donnington, Oulton, Mallory, Cadwell and Snetterton circuits. Stomping tyre eating fun machine. Haven't seen anything I'd swap it for yet including the TLR.
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| For Sale: Micron carbon race cans £300 UKP. Only on for about 1000 miles. Add about 3bhp, 'Like a squadron of Lancaster bombers at full tilt in your bathroom' - Performance Bikes description of the sound, and loss about 6lbs in weight. Excellent quality. | |||
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| Purchased: | 28.02.98 | ||
| Usage: | 10,000 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | BT56'S | ||
| Owner: | MARTIN DIXON
Email to MARTIN DIXON | ||
| Location: | UK -- LEEDS - UK | ||
| Experience: | 25 years ON /OFF ROAD, TOURING...... | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 20+ | ||
| Accessories: FAIRING LOWERS K & N FILTER EXHAUSTS ON THE WAY | |||
| Modifications: SEE ABOVE | |||
| Problems: ENGINE CUTS ON TO ONE CYLINDER AT HIGH REVS (7000 TO 8000), AND THROWS OUT LOTS OF SMOKE. THIS CLEARS UP AFTER TWO / THREE SECONDS AND THE BIKE RUNS SWEET. THERE ARE NO MECHANICAL NOISES WHEN IT DOES THIS. ITS HAPPENED THREE TIMES IN EIGHT MONTHS. UPDATE...BAH ! IT DID IT THREE TIMES TODAY, COULD THIS BE "TOO MUCH OIL" (FUEL AND OIL)??? ITS STILL RUNNING THE STANDARD THERMOSTAT(NORM 50 DEG), COULD IT BE RUNNING TOO COLD ? STILL ON ORIGINAL ECU, THERMOSTAT, TANK AND CLUTCH (HAS SLIPPED A LITTLE). ANY IDEAS ? | |||
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TRIED A 180 SECTION REAR TYRE (BT50) WHICH MADE THE BIKE A LITTLE MORE FLICKY THOUGH I HAVE MISTAKENLY GONE BACK TO 190 (BT56) WHICH IF USED GENTLY WILL GET UPTO 2500 MILES OR 1500 HARD. SOFTENED THE REAR DAMPER OFF AND HAD NO HANDLING PROBLEMS. ANYWAY THIS IS A TOP BIKE AND NEVER FAILS TO PUT A SMILE ON MY FACE HENCE I AM RIDING IT OVER TO CYPRUS NEXT SUMMER.
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| For Sale: SEVERAL SETS OF COMPLETLY GOOSED TYRES TO FIT TL1000 S. FREE TO GOOD HOME | |||
| 01037: |
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| Purchased: | 04/97 | ||
| Usage: | 5,700 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Metzler | ||
| Owner: | GREG CUCCHIARA
Phone: 978-582-6161
Email to GREG CUCCHIARA | ||
| Location: | USA (NorthEast) -- LUNENBURG, MA USA | ||
| Experience: | 9 years | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 3 | ||
| Accessories: TL TANK SKIN... | |||
| Modifications: 10/17/98. Had GMD Computrak in Framingham, Ma revalve and upgrade to .95 springs in the front suspension. Much better. No more clunk in front end, yeah! Peter did a great job correcting my bikes suspension! | |||
| Problems: Old note>The front end is still noisyl...this is my biggest complaint that never got resolved. I have stripped entire nose and confirmed it to be a clunking from the forks. 10/22/98 Peter at Computrak did an outstanding job fixing suspension, The rear rotary damper was faulty which had been clunking from original purchase. He had one on shelf to swap out and it fixed my rear clunking. He also revalved the forks and it smoothed out front suspension. No more dives when applying brakes, and no more clunking. Front is firm but plush. I should have gone there first. Dealer's suck! No clue! No help! Thanks GMD Computrak. The cost was $575 and worth every penny. | |||
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This TL is now fixed. 1 1/2 years and 4 recalls later, this bike runs and handles the way it should have from the dealer. Starts 1st try, runs smooth and strong, suspension is responsive and quiet. No other leaks or problems. I think I'll keep it now and invest in some pipes.
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| JS1VT51A2V2101175: |
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| Purchased: | 09/97 | ||
| Usage: | 4,100 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | METZ | ||
| Owner: | LOREN MCGREW
Email to LOREN MCGREW | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthWest) -- MESA, AZ | ||
| Experience: | 15 YEARS RIDING, CLOSED COURSE ROADRACING SINCE '90 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 13 | ||
| Modifications: DynoJet Power Commander, Yoshimura RS3 Stainless Race Exhaust | |||
| Problems: still stumbles along between 3000 and 4000 RPM. I have tried multiple fuel mappings to the Power commander unit to smooth it out but, as soon as the climate changes, summer/winter, I have to tweak it again. | |||
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Through all of the little quirks, I LOVE THIS BIKE! The full exhaust gets attention even at idle! The police notice too but, fugem' if they can't take a joke!
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| JS1VT51A9V2101593: |
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| Purchased: | ? | ||
| Usage: | 3,363 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | MTEZ RACING | ||
| Owner: | CHRIS FREEOUF
Email to CHRIS FREEOUF | ||
| Location: | USA (NorthEast) -- | ||
| Experience: | 15 YEARS IN THE DIRT | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 3 | ||
| Accessories: HINDLE SLIPPONS, SMOKED WIND SCREEN. | |||
| Modifications: RECALLS TAKEN CARE OF. | |||
| Problems: COLD BLOODED, FOULED PLUGS ONCE (KNOCK ON WOOD),SURGES AT (LEGAL) CRUISING SPEEDS, FLEXY-BOUNCEY-BULL AROUND SOME TURNS | |||
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IT SEEMS TO AGE LIKE WINE.
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| 1VT51AXV2102204: |
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| Purchased: | Aug 97 | ||
| Usage: | 3,660 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. | ||
| Tires: | D207 | ||
| Owner: | Mark
Email to Mark | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthWest) -- San Diego | ||
| Experience: | 23yrs riding, 15yrs racing | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 31 | ||
| Accessories: Kerker Cans, ceramic coat headers, kevlar brake lines, modified dampner, revalved forks, rear ride height adjuster. | |||
| Modifications: I am a pass factory mech (Honda) and have spent considerable time working the bugs out on this machine. For your info: To fix the surging/missing and cold running problem, buy the TL 98 thermostat housing and relocate your engine temp switch from the radiator. The CPU gets bad data (cold readings) from the radiator and then runs rich. I get 38-42 mpg. You can change the oil in the dampner (run 7.5 Spectro) and construct a heat shield to protect the unit from the header heat, these mods were really appreciated after 15minutes on the track (the unit used to fade considerably). I installed a ride height adjuster and raised the rear .6". Toss the factory dampner and ensure you stay on top of the steering head bearing tightness. Dunlop 207s are the most wicked tire I have ever tried. Do these ever let go? Every 1,500 miles check the sync on the throttle bodies, AND fine tune them with the air bleed screws, not the throttle stops screws. The Dyno Jet Commander does work, just dont expect power increases, just improved drivability. I pulled out the factory dent in the pipe where the chain runs over it and welded on a shield. DO not get full system pipes, they are too large of diameter and you will lose bottom and midrange, and gain on the top only. Smaller headers give better throttle response as well. | |||
| Problems: The surging, cold running problems, and hesitation were solved by new ECU, throttle valve tuning, and install of 98 thermo housing. See above. | |||
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I found that the bike does not welcome really hanging off like my ZX9 and ZX7 did. Ride it like a Duck, in the fast stuff and get off it in the slow stuff.
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| Purchased: | May 98 | ||
| Usage: | 4,800 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Avon Azaro AV36 | ||
| Owner: | Kristopher Cousino
Phone: 587-4800
Email to Kristopher Cousino | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthEast) -- Columbus GA | ||
| Experience: | Been riding since 1993 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 3 | ||
| Accessories: Tl100s Bra. Bel 945im Radar Detector. | |||
| Modifications: Dynojet Power commander. K & N air filter (Ordered some Dymag wheels, waiting for the M4 2 into 2 exhaust.) | |||
| Problems: Tank recall was taken care of at my 4000 mile service. It seems to be developing the infamous "tick." | |||
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The best bike I have ever ridden. Hope the Power commander is all it is billed as. Goes to the dyno soon. (105 hp stock.) Will post again with results.
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| JS1VT51A6V2102376: |
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| Purchased: | 10-97 | ||
| Usage: | 2,700 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Metzler Z-1 (OEM) | ||
| Owner: | Kurt Meyer
Email to Kurt Meyer | ||
| Location: | USA (NorthCentral) -- Troy, Michigan | ||
| Experience: | Riding 26 years, motocrossed for 8 years | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 7 | ||
| Accessories: Two Brothers Shotgun carbon fiber race exhaust system, Zero Gravity smoke windscreen, flush mount front marker lights and mini-stalk rear markers,braided oil lines and Kevlar brake lines.Just added DynoJet Power Commander-one word- WOW! As delivered no stumbles, no missing, good cold performance, eliminates abrupt throttle response and significant power and torque increases. If you have $399.00 buy one it will transform the bike and your riding enjoymjent. | |||
| Modifications: Pulled forks up @5mm, adjusted suspension to settings suggested in the Sport Twin web site, removed all warning stickers, reflectors, passenger footpegs and the funky Japanese looking "pant guards" attached to the footpeg mountings. Removed the factory steering damper because it was too heavy(both in weight and steering feel)and removed the turn signals. Flush mounts up front look bitching. | |||
| Problems: Would not start and would buck at 3000 to 4500 rpm when first delivered. The dealer replaced the ECU and the bike ran fine for a short while and then would not start. Turned out that the low speed sensors have to be recalibrated whn the new ECU is installed. If the dealer does not recalibrate then the plugs will foul as mine did. After recalibration one year ago, the bike has run fine although it occaisionally stumbles at partial throttle settings at steady rpm levels between 3000 and 4000 rpm. The bike is extremely cold blooded since adding the race exhaust system and misses badly until reaching 140 degrees (f). It also seems to run rich when cold. I never had this problem until adding the free flow exhaust. Clutch also slips at 6000 rpm in third and up.Also cannot adjust the clutch and brake levers down far enough because of the wiring connections on the bottom of the lever brackets. I have not had any of the other commonaly reported "problems" with the engine. Bike does headshake over uneven/rough pavement when heeled over and under power. Once, I thought I was going to lose it in heavy traffic when crossing an intersection at @35 mph and under light acceleration. When I hit the rough pavement the front end began to tank slap like my old dirt bikes when I came into a rough corner too hot. Fortunately a heavy dose of throttle lifted the front wheel and cured the headshake. | |||
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Love the motor, the power and torque delivery are awesome, predictable and easily controlled. Mine has been reliable since the initial fix except the clutch slippage. The sound since adding the exhaust system is too cool and sounds like a formula one race car. It literally sets off car alarms in my office parking lot. Handling on smooth pavement is exemplary and stable up to the 160mph I've had the bike but can be twitchy on the rough. I've read about a purple steering damper that mounts "a la Ducati" and is sold in the UK. Does anyone ahve experience with the unit and where it can be bought?
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| 03060: |
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| Purchased: | August 1997 | ||
| Usage: | 17,000 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Pirelli 190.50 | ||
| Owner: | Anthony Lee
Phone: Mobile (+6) 019 9500072
Email to Anthony Lee | ||
| Location: | Asia (Central) -- Kuantan, Pahang (state), Malaysia | ||
| Experience: | 32 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 6 | ||
| Photo: | Photo-Link | ||
| Accessories: Only the steering damper supplied by Suzuki. Although this tokk one year to get, as the dealer here in Malaysia is a slack jerk! | |||
| Modifications: Changed to twin horns. Now using Pirelli Dragon MR 02, and very happy. Riding at the 240kph plus mark almost constantly on the roads here, I have found the dragon heats up quick and sticks. Only get about 4500 miles per tyre. But hey, it's worth it. | |||
| Problems: Suzuki are a useless bunch of no hopers, not one dealer here, nor Suzuki Australia, will help me to get the free safety recall parts. I have to pay a dealer to get them etc. Well, that's certailny changed lately let me tell you. There has been a change of management and it looks like I will be getting all the recall bits. | |||
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Comments:
I am an Australian living here in Malaysia, this bike has made me a lot of friends with whom I ride regularly. Best bike I have ridden in 30 years. Made me stop and asses my riding skills. Ride it hard and fast, but never forget it's the boss! Have not touched suspension settings, but not racing it on the track either. Would kill for some cheap Yoshi Carbon mufflers, too expensive here with the economic climate rooted.
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| Purchased: | 01 april 1998 | ||
| Usage: | 15,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Racetrack, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | Z1R(4000kms),D207(5000kms),MEZ4(now), next: D207 | ||
| Owner: | Abel LEITE
Email to Abel LEITE | ||
| Location: | Europe (Western) -- FRANCE (French riviera) | ||
| Experience: | 7 years | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 3 | ||
| Accessories: None | |||
| Modifications: None | |||
| Problems: Clutch slipping. rotary damper settings. | |||
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Comments:
Tank not changed yet, but no leak, 15000kms (1000 miles) in hard use and no real problem. Very pleased by this fantastic bike.
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