TL1000S - Owners Special
Video 'talk-around' my Unique Suzuki TL1000s including some engine 'runtime footage' ...
So ... as you will see, my Suzuki TL is 'not quite' a standard bike & has been enhanced with a few aftermarket parts & some polishing to various components ...
The really great thing I like about my TLS is that I never wanted an O.E.M. version in it’s original specification, so when I saw this old bike for sale after 'lockdown' in 2020 I took a chance and just went ahead & bought her ...
Some of what you see about her had already been done by her former owners, and for my part I just kept adding little pieces here & there when I find them to enhance her looks ... 🤣
I also like to make the odd item and add pieces that make her aesthetically that bit ‘different’ but it's mostly down to me polishing parts around the frame, engine and chassis.
(*Don’t follow my lead with 'the alloy polishing' on your own motorcycle unless you are quite sure about doing this) ... When you start polishing the parts it removes the surface and finish of the original motorcycle & there is no going back - ( irreversible). And - it certainly won’t add any extra value to the bike ...
For those who are interested, here’s a short list of some of the parts that feature on my motorcycle.
Ps - this is as always work in progress - so some parts do get upgraded when I happen to find them (typically, used items offered on the second hand marketplaces or items that I make and /or modify) ...
Listed below:
1. Polished alloy ‘Harris’ fairing bracket with Matris steering damper assembly and mount fitted.
2. Akaso V50X action camera / mounting point with switched powered supply for live footage or dash cam facility. ... Automatic Dash camera driving mode - powered automatically by switched 12v power supply.
3. Custom ball mount fitted to headstock with ‘Garmin’ Nuvi navigation unit automatically powered by switched 12v power supply.
4. Healtech ‘GIPRO’ gear position indicator with built in ATRE.
5. Healtech Speedo Healer.
6. K&N high performance air filter unit.
7. R & G Frame mounted crash sliders.
8. R & G front fork frame sliders.
9. Stainless braided brake hoses to front and rear brake calipers.
10. Gilles rearsets & *recently acquired rear axle adjusters.
11. Maxton rear suspension modification replacing Suzuki rotary damper assembly.
12. Shark - 2” wide bore full stainless exhaust system with high level performance end cans.
13. Tail tidy unit / colour matched undertray.
14. Siberdyne billet clutch window.
15. Stainless steel meshed side vents, & air intakes.
16. Handmade stainless meshed oil cooler guard.
17. 'OZ' Evo RSVR wheels.
18. *Now fitted new for 2024 - Frank Graffy billet clutch pressure plate.
19. Modified Gilles rear axle adjusters (from GSXR1000 K6) - shortened to fit TLS swingarm.
20. Custom red/black two tone seat pad.
21 . Custom clutch billet filler plug cap, with stainless braided tether and R pin.
Acknowledgement:
My motorcycle certainly wouldn't be wearing the beautiful 'OZ' wheels without the help of my friend and enthusiast 'Steve B' ... 👍🙂👌 Thanks mate.
Useful links:
www.siberdynemotorcycleparts....
www.maxtonsuspension.co.uk/mo...
www.gillestooling.com/
www.rg-racing.com/
www.harris-performance.com/
healtech.co.uk/
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Пікірлер: 52
Beautiful example of a true 90s widowmaker.
@NJS-TL1000S
6 күн бұрын
🙂👍 ... Thanks for viewing ... kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYp4qtVsfanPZZc.htmlsi=pgnPUIahvuiWb3ui
One of the greatest superbikes ever built. Lovely.
Well done and fun to look at that strong motor and those wheels reduce rotating mass im sure can't hurt, great seat too.
Absolutely beautiful bike,with all the right understated extras. Amazing sound.
@NJS-TL1000S
2 күн бұрын
@@iancraig6070 🙂👍
Stunning
@NJS-TL1000S
3 күн бұрын
Thank you 🙂 👍
I remember wanting to buy the TL1000R but when I went down to see them I was told they ain’t coming 😢😢 so I bought a brand new gsx750R … then I go down for its 1st service and there’s the TL1000R sat there in the showroom 😢😢😢 needless to say a few months later I took ‘the hit’ and traded for one … hated it at first but then I learnt how to ride a twin , did a few track days and loved it .. looking back it was the longest I ever kept a bike and wish I still had it in the garage today 😢😢😢my pillion enjoyed it ( I’m six two ) and I found it actually comfortable enough for a couple of European trips .. it was big and lardy but it did everything asked of it , never tried the ‘S’ version but I imagine not much difference in the real world .. great bikes
@NJS-TL1000S
5 күн бұрын
😎👍
As much of a bike as you'll ever need
I had some great times on mine. Miss the old girl somewhat.😢
Beautiful bike.
@NJS-TL1000S
3 күн бұрын
Thank you 🙂 👍
Great looking bike! I've been so out of touch with bikes since I quit riding in about '95, you could have told me it was a new '24 model and I wouldn't have known.
@NJS-TL1000S
3 күн бұрын
@RonRussell-sj1zf Thank you 😊 ... I get through a fair bit of colour wax polish & 'autosol' ... 🤣 lol
Beautiful condition, my dad had one years ago and i remember it pulled like a freight train, becoming a true classic I personally think
@NJS-TL1000S
5 күн бұрын
Thank you 🙂 ... Yes, the numbers of these motorcycles must be diminishing, little by little now ... OEM originals will probably be the bikes that hold value in the future ... Nice to know your father was an owner ... the bikes definitely have character 👍
❤️🙏 Love this machine 🙏❤️
@NJS-TL1000S
7 күн бұрын
Thank you 🙂 👍
Very nice. You may have seen my TLS on some groups as I’m rebuilding/restoring it. The Bitubo goes on this week & Coolant Temp mod as per OEM Suzuki 98+ this week then fix & paint fairings.
@NJS-TL1000S
6 күн бұрын
😎👍 ... Great to know, & hope your resto goes well. Keep posing your updates, I'll keep an eye out on the forums for your TL👍 ... Thanks for viewing.
SWEET" SUZOOK!!!
I had a TL1000S. Great engine. I loved it. i bought it brand new.
@NJS-TL1000S
6 күн бұрын
I sold my first 97s ... always regretted selling the bike ...Years later, had to have another 😁
Nice bike !
@NJS-TL1000S
5 күн бұрын
🙂👍
Gyönyörű gép !
I had a green one, loved it so much, even rode it to Portugal. Changed to the aprilia Milie R which I still have I believe the Aprilia has a better chassis .
@NJS-TL1000S
4 күн бұрын
@captbarb6642 ... I changed my first 'Prime Green' 97S and then went on to RSVMille (Many years ago & long since gone 🙂) ...But, I missed my TL ...so, had to have one again ... 👍
@captbarb6642
4 күн бұрын
@@NJS-TL1000S yes I know the feeling a long time after selling my TL it turned up for sale I nearly bought it back . I had put ohlins rear suspension on mine and Remus titanium cans very nice .
Nice one Nigel 😊😊
@NJS-TL1000S
7 күн бұрын
🙂👍 ... Many thanks Luke. I'm not sure where my old bike will go on it's journey of evolution ... but I'm hoping to perhaps make a projector 'devil eye' headlamp for her ... and other little things ... lol 🤣
Gorgeous m8.
@NJS-TL1000S
21 сағат бұрын
@@timranachan3224 Thank you 🙂👍
Awesome but of kit. Had one in black when they first came out. My TL got me into V twins. Often think about getting another.
@NJS-TL1000S
6 күн бұрын
Best time to buy really ... ( if you are in UK ) ... TL prices are quite low in general ... roughly 2k up to 3.5k mark is all they seem to fetch at the moment ... 🙂👍
@wheeler488
6 күн бұрын
They are super rare here in Canada. I’m glad I found my TLS last April when I did.
@NJS-TL1000S
6 күн бұрын
@@wheeler488 Mine is a 'Canadian market' 97S but somehow stayed in the UK ... has been UK registered bike since 1997? 🙂
I saw a fairing-less conversion. It looked far better than with that monstrocity up front.
@NJS-TL1000S
6 күн бұрын
I like to see 'street fighter versions' that are well done, but, I personally wouldn't consider removing the Suzuki TL fairing as I prefer the classic look of what the TLS represents as a late 90's sports bike ... Horses for courses as they say ... 🙂
Really really nice, love it ! Take that Ducati 888 ! Question thou. SuperCorsa race take off's or track day ridden?
@NJS-TL1000S
3 күн бұрын
@paulthompson4367 ... Thank you for viewing 🙂👍... My friend gave me the Supercorsas with the OZ's when I bought the wheels ... ( they were an almost new pair of tyres ) ... I thought I'd just use them up, ... soft, but very good grip 👌 ... Will probably go back to Pirelli Angels when I've shredded them ... 😁
Very Nice!.Could you tell me who sold you the stainless pipes please?
@NJS-TL1000S
6 күн бұрын
Hi, thank you for viewing my vid. The exhausts and the 2" headers are made by 'Shark' - Its a complete system ... I've only ever seen one other system like it fitted to a TL (on the forums) ... so I'm guessing now very rare ... My exhausts are 20+ years old - unfortunately not made now ...
@stevehart4731
6 күн бұрын
Thanks for your reply. I'm from New Zealand and been searching the net everywhere. Will just have to get mine coated
Has it been restricted or still got full power? Nice bike ❤❤❤
@NJS-TL1000S
6 күн бұрын
Don't think it's restricted, but I've never had it dyno'd ... It was made in Feb 97 ... It's an old motorcycle now, not that powerful compared to more modern sports bikes, 🙂 but, incredibly fun to ride, and still got enough of a temper to make me respect her 🤣👍
@MyZxcvb12
6 күн бұрын
@NJS-TL1000S Only asking as when they were having trouble with the rotary damper suzuki recall them in to cut the power .
@NJS-TL1000S
6 күн бұрын
@MyZxcvb12 ... Yes, the bikes were recalled on quite a few 'issues' lol 🤣 👍
sounds nasty !
@NJS-TL1000S
3 күн бұрын
Yes, the 'Sharks' have a decent growl ... TL's a bit more of a hooligan with a nice 'aftermarket' system ... 🤣 kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYp4qtVsfanPZZc.htmlsi=Tdia4zATWboxbLCK