Super Twin (Suzuki TL1000)

Member Name: Black-Rat

Product:	Suzuki TL1000
Date:	22/07/00 (2134 review reads)
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Advantages: V-Twin grunt.....lovely noise when derestricted....996 and R1 beater for a lot less.....haggle for £6,500 for a new one.

Disadvantages: Rear tyre lasts 2000 miles

I treated myself to a 2000 model in Blue and White.
All I can say is...BLOODY BUY ONE.

I havent had a single tank slapper...I think that is media hype.

In my opinion there are two modifications that are a MUST.

The first is to install a manual overide switch for the cooling fans.....as you can imagine the rear piston and all sits between your thighs...so things get a bit sticky if you get caught in heavy traffic. The fans do come in but the bike (and you) are too hot by then. Simply bridge the sensor (bottom right corner of radiator) and run wires to a switch. I mounted mine in the air duct cover on the right side. You can then turn the fans on and off at will without making the sensor redundant.

The second is to fit a rear hump pad....this not only tidies up the hump/seat area by 200% but it does stop your leathers/jeans form scratching the paint.

I strongly recommend a visit to :-

http://www.mccallister.freeserve.co.uk/index.h tml

This guy really knows his stuff....I run the race settings for the suspension......VERY STEADY and precise handling.

I know that the MEZ3's are standard and it is IMPOSSIBLE to get them to turn faster because of the round profile on the front tyre. I am going to change to the new Bridgestone 010's when these wear out.

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