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@mick377 Some parts can be difficult to find. Depends what you are looking for. Many owners suggest 'Robinsons Foundary - Vintage Suzuki Parts' ... &, also keep an eye out the TL forums - sought after items do crop up from time to time. 🙂👍

Will do thanks

@@Captain-Donut Thank you ... 🙂

Many thanks Luke ... Got her almost ready for 2025 ... Just needing a new rear tyre before taking her out again ... Aiming to get some decent time out on her in the New Year ... All the best 🙂👍

@NJS-TL1000S and you Nigel. Have a great Christmas 🎄🎄

Thank you 🙂

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​@@NJS-TL1000S Sweet Machine! I have a VTR Firestorm - Is the handling & rotary shock as bad as they say? I've just purchased a '97 TL1000s & getting it shipped - i might have to upgrade the rear shock perhaps? Any advice on the matter appreciated 🇦🇺👍

@purebloodheretic4682 If the damper and SOAS are in very good working order and without damage to any parts then perhaps the bike should be OK, but bear in mind age of bike. Many parts getting well past their best and worn out. (They are all old bikes now) ... My TL came to me without it's rotary damper ... it had already been changed for a Maxton suspension unit. Handling on my motorcycle has always been OK. Much will depend on how well the motorcycle has been looked after & service history etc. 🙂👍

@NJS-TL1000S Thanks, I've only seen photos if it, I bought off a larger motorcycle dealer as one of their "Trade Ins" they just wanted to sell in 'as is' traded condition - It appears in great original condition 1997 Red model like yours & I'm told it's a 1 owner bike with 53,000 ks - the owner just traded on a Ducati Multistrada - I was told he shed a tear or two when parting with it - these bikes aren't as common down here in Oz it seems - there's heaps of VTRs & quotes few SV1000s - but you rarely see any TL1000s about these days, I think the Bike Journals killed the sales with the "Widow Maker" label - The Rotary shock scared many folks away from what probably is a great bike - not your average boring Inline 4 anyway - I'm prepared to get another rear shock if need be or mod it if possible - I'll just have to see how it handles - it might be alright!? I appreciate the support - Cheers Paul 🇦🇺👍

@purebloodheretic4682 ... There's some very good forums and knowledgeable owners on FB also worth checking 'Steve's TL' pages blog online ...

Thank you 🙂👍

Handling is not bad considering their 'reputation' ... Currently running Diablo Supercorsa's ... very sticky and traction feels good ... Maxton unit at rear perhaps helps too 🙂👍

The high mount is a 'Shark' performance system with 2" wide bore headers ... The wheels are OZ forged Evo's 🙂👍

@NJS-TL1000S I'm picking up a red 97 tomorrow and need to start planning what I'm going to modify. I have carbon BST wheels from a desmosedici rr, cnc race triple tree from a 1098r and a few other items from previous builds. Will be my first suzuki

@opsmon ... Nice custom build by the sound it ... 😎👍

Many thanks Luke ... 😊 👍

I look at and ride bikes and this is done so well and everything flows, its a standout.

@@paulscountry456 Thank you 😊 ... I filmed on an Akaso V50X camera ... quite inexpensive compared to some, but it's small & doubles as a dash cam too (if req) I was out on a lovely evening and the cam recorded the bikes 'growl' mostly at lower RPM as I just took a 'enjoyable' trundle in the countryside. ... My bike quickly becomes more thrilling once over 6000+ rpm, - has 17/43 sprockets. ... ( I don't need the speed factor these days 🤣) lol ... TL's just really fun to ride.

Thank you ... 🙂👍

Thank you 🙂👍

Thank you, it was a very unexpected moment ... Just sat on the pier enjoying the beautiful day and I saw the aircraft approaching in the distance ... Wonderful to see a Spitfire and a lasting tribute to the pilots that flew them 🙂👍

Thank you 👍 🙂 & Thanks for viewing my video.

@@fromtheslumsofbethlehem2743 Thank you 😊👍

Thank you for viewing the video. Sorry neither of the motorcycles are for sale ... 🙂

ok but i want to ask you about the price to the gsxr1000 K8@@NJS-TL1000S

@@imadedineazira8168... The GSXR1000 is not mine, so I regret I can't give specific answers on that motorcycle.

I refuel every 100 miles on the trip counter (or sooner) depending on the days ride ... Generally you get roughly 30 miles per gallon ... 🙂👍

@@NJS-TL1000S wow , I think mine gives very little in 3 hours and I don't have gas , smell too much to fuel

@freeriders.8526 ... just a suggestion, check the tank fuel seal ... leaks unfortunately are a common issue 🙂👍

@@NJS-TL1000S really? i suposse is the fuel injector o something like that but i believe not why the engine starts and accelerate perfectly , i check all , air filter spark plugs i have it already a week ago , most common issues you found on it? to check it, thanks!

@freeriders.8526 ... If you can smell fuel check under the bottom of fuel tank to rear and see if any fuel seeping from tank seal fuel pump gasket. This is always a good place to begin if you can smell fuel because the tank gasket seals are prone to failure over time. Unfortunately, I can't really give better guidance to help you as it's a case of trying to identify where fuel loss is happening by process of elimination. Do check out TL owners forum TL zone etc, lots of practical information. Just a suggestion to check tank and fuel lines for leaks before you go further ... Hope that helps, 🙂👍

Thank you 🙂 ... It is possible with quite basic equipment; but, I discovered the real professional wood turners make it look easy on a big lathe and with years of practice etc and so it was a very steep learning curve for me 🙂 ... After quite a few 'blunders' I did find a way 'eventually' ... Many thanks for watching my video & your comments 🙂👍

Hello, they are OZ Evo forged spoke wheels from Aprilia RSVR with fully floating disks ... I'm sorry but I'm not able to say if SV1000 wheels are compatible ... The Aprilia wheels are not a straight swap as you have to have spacers made up and mine have a specialist 43 tooth 'Ergal' rear sproket that is compatible with 530 super heavy duty drive chain ... I have posted other video of the motorcycle with some quite close up footage if you wish to check it out. Thanks for viewing 🙂 👍

@@NJS-TL1000S Yeah I figured there would be some machining involved :) I'm not a fan of the 3 spoke Suzuki wheel lol

She's sporting a 'Shark' performance exhaust system. 2" wide bore - stainless. I've put a few other videos of her on for fans and enthusiasts of some close up detail if you fancy a look. Thanks for viewing 🙂👍

They are super motorcycles & well worth owning ... Great choice. Thanks for viewing my video short 🙂👍

There's a short of the K8 next to my XJR1300 on one of my other videos ... The K8 belongs to a friend of mine.

Many thanks ... 🙂😎👍

Thank you, 🙂 👍

No probs. Just let you know, I’ve got bk into biking after 25 years away. Not saying you had anything to do with it………

Super bikes ... and getting rarer too 🙂👍

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