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02928: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.5.17) |
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| Usage: |
1,100 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Brian Blangsted
Email to Brian Blangsted
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| Location: |
n/a -- Fairview Heights,IL,USA
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Problems:
Oil seepage from small hole below water-pump. Very minor "missing" at low-load, low-speed riding with new ecu.
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Comments:
Awsome power hit at 7000rpm- front wheel won't stay down. I love this bike! It needs higher clip-ons for the two-up riding.
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03294: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.5.15) |
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| Usage: |
760 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Doug Meckel
Phone: (609) 581-9113
Email to Doug Meckel
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| Location: |
n/a -- Yardville,nj
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Accessories:
heli aftermarket bars
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Modifications:
see above
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Problems:
likely gas in oil even with new ecu, neutral hard to find when bike is hot(too soon to see if breakin will help) rear brake apears to drag a bit (breaking in has helped with neutral) However stalls at low speed are now reg event.
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Comments:
Hopefully problems will be taken care off at first service although dealer indicates he doesn't believe oil could rise(NOT A GOOD SIGN). will post results I have had bikes over 25 years and v-twin is most diffently different, Handling is great, waiting to get on bike while "breaking in" so really can't say much about engine but cadance of twin is nice change of pace.Bars are not quite as high as I believed they would be and need to be higher, but they make an otherwise unrideable machine much better . as bike breaks in power is getting a bit better also problem with netral is mainly fixed. Dealer did 1st service and bike now stalls even more at low speeds and surges at 3200-3600 rpm. they also adjusted the chain with Zero freeplay so it appears they buggered the tpi adjustment by not checking the adjustment after setting it. Backing off comp. damping on both ends helps with handling and ride.
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03275: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.5.15) |
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| Usage: |
580 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
David S. Melton
Phone: 505-247-4604
Email to David S. Melton
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| Location: |
n/a -- Albuquerque, NM USA
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Accessories:
Tank Bag
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Modifications:
None yet...
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Problems:
None, whatsoever.
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Comments:
Due for 600 miles first check. Set to receive new ECM chip. But even without it, bike performs great and even gets better than expected gas milage. Torque is unbelieveable.
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00366: |
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Black 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.5.15) |
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| Usage: |
4,900 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Mark Cuthbert
Email to Mark Cuthbert
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| Location: |
n/a -- North Yorkshire UK
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Accessories:
Alarm Chaintec Chain Oiler
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Modifications:
None as yet
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Problems:
Stalls pulling up to Lights Fuel Consumption 28-34 mpg Jerky (stumbles) 3500-4000 rpm Clutch slipped a couple of times full throttle 2nd gear @6500 rpm Ran over a cats-eye cranked over @100+mph and dented the rear rim......Double Bugger Picked a nail up in rear...Puncture
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Comments:
Monster Engine, Only occasional shake of the head Comfortable. Handles 300lb+ OK New tyre at 2000 miles (£134) Bugger.... New ECU Fitted 280597, throttle linkage adjusted. Has stopped stalling at the moment Wait to see if consumption improves In this Sat. 070697 for throttle synch/TPS setting On run to Matlock Bath returned 34 mpg Had Suzuki damper fitted 160697 Part Exchanged on a new TL1000 in August Has since been broken for spares by POWERSPORT in BRADFORD UK
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00494: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.5.13) |
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| Usage: |
1,000 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. |
| Owner: |
Frank G./ Dynomotion
Email to Frank G./ Dynomotion
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| Location: |
n/a -- Orlando, FL USA
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Accessories:
none
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Modifications:
WER rotary steering damper, ss brakelines, GSXR triple piston front calipers. Custom heat shield for the rotary shock. Yosh RS3 full system. Hotter thermostat. Lindemann front end. ZG double bubble windscreen. 180 Pirelli rear on 6 inch wheel. 120 pirelli front. very mild porting. remapped using the Yosh programming tool.
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Problems:
Stalls alot, usually when slowing down. Need the updated brain. Would like a better looking passenger seat and solo cover. Had the fuel sending unit come loose! CHECK THOSE BOLTS!!! Also check the steering stem bolts.
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Comments:
What a blast! Bike running much better after I had the dealer do the first service. 122 Rear wheel HP!
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00236: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.5.13) |
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| Usage: |
(mileage not specified) miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
David
Phone: 714-557-4441
Email to David
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| Location: |
n/a -- Orange County, CA, USA
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Modifications:
All factory upgrades fitted including steering damper, and Yosh programmed ECU. Zero gravity dark gray windscreen, license plate relocation.
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Comments:
Absolutely perfect condition. Always waxed and garaged. PRICE: Will beat any dealers delivered new price by AT LEAST $1,000 -- call me and we can do the math together. Baby forces sale, MUST SELL!! Full Yosh Race System (s/s headers and aluminum cans) available for $638 obo, these too are in absolutely immaculate condition.
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For Sale:
(this bike offered for sale without comment)
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03140: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.5.8) |
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| Usage: |
2,100 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Michael Butler
Email to Michael Butler
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| Location: |
n/a -- San Francisco, CA
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Accessories:
RKA tank bag and Geza cover (both recommended).
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Modifications:
Removed warnings, reflectors. Yosh RS3 carbon cans. Race Tech Gold Valve and fork springs. Used Yosh box to increase FI richness by 5%. Raised fork tubes 3mm.
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Problems:
Golden Gate Cycles replaced ECU -- much better.
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02251: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.5.6) |
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| Usage: |
660 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. |
| Owner: |
Bill Willis
Email to Bill Willis
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| Location: |
n/a -- California
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Problems:
Oil leaking from water pump/clutch cover. Small amounts of coolant leaking from water/pump clutch cover. Oil level rising slightly over time -- contaminated (with gas) oil.
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Comments:
Fun, much more character than my '96 VFR, but, alas, as with relationships, often the spicy ones cause the most problems. We'll see how this lasts over the long term.
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00564: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.5.6) |
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| Usage: |
3,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Garry Horsfall
Phone: 01472 233514
Email to Garry Horsfall
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| Location: |
n/a -- Grimsby, UK
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03506: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.5.6) |
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| Usage: |
5,500 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
David Humphrey
Email to David Humphrey
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| Location: |
n/a -- Concord, CA, USA
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Accessories:
None
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Modifications:
Raised fork tubes 10mm Running almost no rear sag (1/2") new black box (efi)
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Problems:
The common high rpm clutch slip problem - resolved under warranty. Switching from the stock Metzlers to Mich race 3's took hours of suspension fiddling to get right.
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02752: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.5.5) |
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| Usage: |
2,650 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Creighton Capel
Email to Creighton Capel
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| Location: |
n/a -- Atlanta, GA
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Modifications:
Yoshimura Carbon Fiber Slip-Ons Targa smoke windscreen LP billet aluminum foot pegs Kevlar brake lines, front & rear Pit bull gold swing arm spools Factory steering dampner.
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Problems:
Takes 3 to 4 tries to start when cold. Gas mileage is not the best. But my ZX9's wasn't much better. After 600 mile service the bike runs much better. The mechanic turned out air screws in the trottle bodies 1 turn each.
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Comments:
I came off of a 96 ZX9R and although the TL doesn't have the awesome top end rush of the ZX9; The TL is definitely a winner in the useable powerband and handling department. I recommend getting the Kevlar lines the bike will stop on a dime after installing them. The Yoshimura cans sound great.
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00740: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.5.3) |
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| Usage: |
8,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Jim Wizik
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| Location: |
n/a -- Wyoming, MN, USA
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Modifications:
*Indigo full exhaust system with stainless head pipes and carbon mufflers.
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Problems:
*Bad stumble when it was new. Persistant stalling. Problem remedied with a second ECU from Suzuki. *Kickstand mount fell entirely off from vibration. The stock mount bolts refused to stay tight. After I used plain socket head cap screws and lock washers it didn't fall off again. *Clutch slipped during roll ons. Seems to be cured after the dealer supposedly installed the 98 parts and shimmed the springs. *Fuel level raised on more than one occasion. The dealer has installed different seals to try to fix the problem. *Fuel contamination in crankcase oil. This problem might be remedied with the new ECU. I'm keeping an eye on it for the time being. *Leaky clutch cover. The bike was in the dealership three times for this. *Leaky water pump seal. Coolant would seep from cover drain hole in front of engine. *Solo seat cover (a.k.a. "The Rhino Horn") rubbed the paint off of tail section where it made contact with it. *The velcro-like tabs on either side of the tank are smashed over. These are used to fasten the front of the seat to the tank. *High fuel consumption, although it went up 7-8 mpg with new ECU. Mileage seems to be more sensitive to riding conditions. Sometimes it's OK and other times it stinks. Before the latest ECU was installed it was poor no matter how it was rode.
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Comments:
*Overall I love the machine, although the problems I've had have been very frustrating to deal with because I've never had a new motorcyle that has had soo many problems. *Suzuki seems to be denying a problem with the oil contamination problems. This contradicts the actions they are taking to remedy the problems. *Only buy a TL if you have a decent dealer that you like and they like you. You'll need to have a good working relationship with him so you can stay happy when you need to have warranty work performed. *Would I buy another one? The TL is probably the FUNNEST sport bike I have owned. However, after the problems I've experienced and other that have had the same problems I'd really have to think about buying ANY SUZUKI EVER AGAIN. I don't think I'm being too hard on them. Suzuki released this thing before it was ready and they may just have lost me as a customer. *My first Suzuki: 1983 GS1100E My second Suzuki: 1988 GSX-R750 My third Suzuki: 1996 GSX-R750 My fourth Suzuki: 1997 TL1000S (Quite possibly my last) *Doesn't it seem odd that I consider the bike to be very fun to ride, but at the same time I may be done with Suzukis??? American Suzuki are you listening??? Please don't do this again.
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02559: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.5.2) |
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| Usage: |
1,300 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Joe McCutcheon
Phone: (201) 8969210
Email to Joe McCutcheon
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| Location: |
n/a -- Rutherford
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Modifications:
Flush Mount Blinkers; Steel Braided Brake Lines
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Comments:
Incredible BIKE!
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00032: |
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Black 1998 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.5.2) |
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| Usage: |
3,800 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Matti Könönen
Email to Matti Könönen
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| Location: |
n/a -- Eskilstuna, Sweden
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Modifications:
G&G carbon cans. Sixpot calipers
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Problems:
None, yet.
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03177: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.4.30) |
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| Usage: |
1,750 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Gerry Velez
Phone: 63-32 2314264
Email to Gerry Velez
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| Location: |
n/a -- Philippines
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Accessories:
Yoshimura RS3 pipes, Power Commander to be installed when delivered.
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Problems:
I have noticed my bike to have relatively high temperatures at around 230 degrees which i understand the temperature to shut the engine off is on 247 degrees according to the owners manual. Is this normal? i don't know, help appreciated.
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Comments:
I just recently acquired my bike, and i am very happy with it. the power is awsome, different from other sport bike i have ridden on.
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01007: |
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Dark Green 1998 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.4.30) |
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| Usage: |
54 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Scott Thompson
Email to Scott Thompson
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| Location: |
n/a -- Herts, UK
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Accessories:
None as yet!
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Modifications:
Factory fitted lower fairing.
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Problems:
Give me a chance... Only picked it up an hour ago.
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Comments:
First time riding a V-Twin... Previous bike was a ZX7R... The power seems to kick in at around 1 thou and keeps on going.. Don't seem to be getting any of the flat spots or tank slappers the press moan about.. Can't wait to run it in and really get to know it.
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06650: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.4.29) |
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| Usage: |
100 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Scott Bryan
Phone: (203) 259-6365
Email to Scott Bryan
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| Location: |
n/a -- Fairfield,CT
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Problems:
None yet
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00067: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.4.28) |
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| Usage: |
1,500 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Paul Garcia
Email to Paul Garcia
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| Location: |
n/a -- Essex, England
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Accessories:
carbon tank bit. Art carbon cans. Art rear hugger, make sure you ask for the import version if required - still won't fit!
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Modifications:
Rear spring pre-load set to 177mm length. Red paint just jumps off the spring.
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Problems:
Bad Slow speed stalling, when hot can not get neutral.
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Comments:
Just had my bike on the Dyno and its a good curve but the top seems chopped off at 110 bhp over 3/4 thousand revs. Most motors rise to a peak and then fall. Does anyone know why, retarded ingnition? More importantly how to correct it to get the extra power? The Dynojet commander will not fix this only improve the curve up to this.
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03356: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.4.27) |
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| Usage: |
2,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Chris Monaco
Phone: 908-852-9321
Email to Chris Monaco
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| Location: |
n/a -- Hackettstown, NJ
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Accessories:
TL Tank Bra, RKA Tankbag
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Modifications:
Suzi steering dampner & ECU replacement Removed warning decals & reflectors Corbin seat
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Problems:
Still notice a rare surge b/w 3k & 4k RPM Noisy vibration b/w fairing and windscreen meeting point on right left side I could get more mileage out of a set of sneakers mounted to a rim
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Comments:
All those problems just add character, more than my BMW R1100R will ever have.
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00506: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.4.26) |
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| Usage: |
3,300 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Jason Harrell
Email to Jason Harrell
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| Location: |
n/a -- Fayetteville, NC
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Modifications:
Yoshimura RS-3 slip-ons, Dunlop 207s, fender eliminator kit
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Problems:
If anyone has suggestions on improvements to suspension, let me know.
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Comments:
I love riding this bike.
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00623: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.4.24) |
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| Usage: |
3,375 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Pauli Sinkkonen
Phone: +358405071412
Email to Pauli Sinkkonen
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| Location: |
n/a -- Järvenpää Finnland
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Accessories:
Yoshimura rs-3
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Problems:
no problemos
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Comments:
fanny bike
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01485: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.4.23) |
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| Usage: |
1,600 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. |
| Owner: |
Jon Dunn
Email to Jon Dunn
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| Location: |
n/a -- NC
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02088: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.4.22) |
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| Usage: |
1,261 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Siddharth Shankar
Phone: +1 (608) 271-2199
Email to Siddharth Shankar
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| Location: |
n/a -- Madison, WI, US
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Modifications:
Soon to get a set of rearset footpegs and a full exhaust system. Haven't decided on the exhaust yet but likely to be either the M4 high mount 2into1 or the Yoshimura RS-3. Dream would be the Akrapovic titanium system.
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Problems:
None so far. Except my friend who was riding it dropped it ( a 5-10 mph lowside ). Broken plastic, sheared of footpeg from bracket, scuffed can, broken mirror and turn signals ( all left side )
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Comments:
Awesome. A hooligan bike if ever there was one. Have a stock exhaust system for sale. One can is scuffed but works just great. Make offer.
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For Sale:
(this bike offered for sale without comment)
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02855: |
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Red 1997 TL1000S |
(Updated: 1998.4.22) |
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| Usage: |
5,907 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Josh Fausty
Phone: 201-432-3545
Email to Josh Fausty
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| Location: |
n/a -- Jersey City, NJ, USA
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Accessories:
- Corbin seat (wish they made one for the rear). - RoadGear tank bag and tail bag.
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Modifications:
- Hindle full exhaust system (1st in US!) - DynoJet Power Commander (Electronic Fuel Injection remapping module) - Steel-braided brake lines (front and rear)
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Problems:
- Common 3000 rpm thing fixed by new Suzuki ECM. - Leaking gas out bottom of tank, serious pain in the (g)ass. Orig. fixed by tightening bolts. Started again a month later. Will replace gasket this week. - Don't know if I'm getting gas in my oil. - Lost the front bolt on the chain guard, which now has a nice groove cut into it by big MEZ1. - Intermittent, irregular, unexplained back- slipping of tachometer reading upon sudden, hard acceleration from low rpm in higher gears between 3000 and 6000 rpm. (This has *never* shown up on the Dyno. and only happens during *sudden* roll-ons, as described.) I'd like to hear from anyone who's experienced this too, especially if you have an explanation.
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Comments:
- The Hindle pipes and cans plus the Power Commander module have given me a total of 118 HP at 10,000 rpm (@rear wheel) a gain of 8 HP, with a very smooth curve ALL the way up. Torque jumped from 70 to 76 with most *extremely* usable increased power between 4000 and 8000 rpm. (I'm very happy.) - Any advice about the gas leak beneath the tank? - How do you know if you're getting gas in your oil? - Love the bike--it's my first one, actually. I learned on it. Very user-friendly, even in the first few weeks, and quite possibly impossible to outgrow....
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02124: |
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Dark Green 1997 TL1000SV |
(Updated: 1998.4.21) |
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| Usage: |
2,300 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. |
| Owner: |
Gavin Slabbert
Phone: (916)652-7687
Email to Gavin Slabbert
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| Location: |
n/a -- Loomis, CA -- USA
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Accessories:
Sharkskinz street bodywork Veetwo Ride height Adjuster Carbon Fiber Front Fender Rear Sets (Custom made by Brian) Braided brakes (Fastline) Double Bubble clear screen Yoshimura Race3 Aluminum Slip-ons Race-Tech .95 front Fork springs LE Modified rear damper 16 tooth counter shaft sprocket GSXR 750 6 pot brakes and master cyclinder 5.5" GSXR600 rear wheel
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Comments:
Really like the bikes handling characteristics. The brakes are great now with the 6 piston rig.
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