Gitzy's TL1000S

[Gitzy]

Well after much pondering and patience I finally found a great TLS.. I thought hey gotta get Pete to paint the R1 (Soon Pete - Hopefully), orrr buy My favourite twin in the world, despite there widowmaker rep and the wacked out rear rotary dampner I love em..

So with the worlds most awesome Missus.. and despite having the R1 Fighter (http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=18028) project still in progress (when aren't they) and the XR Motard (http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=17339) taking up the other side of the shed.. Mrs Gitzy (http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/attachment-27.jpg) pushed me to buy a TL before we tie the knot and start procreating Little Gitzys.. So one not to argue I said sure sweetie I'll buy one lol..

So I picked her up today..

1997 Black TL1000S
15800kms
Log Book History
Immaculate Condition
Stock as a rock except for Magnum Carbon Pipes (Got Stock pipes to)
Couldn't ask for more than that..

Not Sure If I'll fighter it [B)], I love the bulbous fairing heaps, always have.. maybe just a little bling here and there not sure, just give it some good rides at the moment.. I'll keep ya'll in the loop anyway..

If anyone has any info I haven't already thoroughly researched on these things feel free to inform me.. Didn't you use to have one Crazymofo??

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[RevHead]

ohh ooohhh in the words of this guy i know ,this is a great platform for a fighter project ,,bahahahah,,sorry gitzy couldnt help myself ,,top stuff fella

[skoerbin]

i wish my missus was more like mrs gitzy, mine says i need to sell my toys not buy more!

[Big Dan]

Good one Gitzy you will love it. So the next question is when are the newy TLS owners going for a ride( you know who you are ) and let us 4cyl boys tag along:D Did you get her up north mate?

[hyofighter]

nice buy gitzy , my mate chrimsey whos on here sometimes has a 97 model too , have had the pleasure of riding it a few times and they are a hoot thats for sure , brenton has owed it for years i know he has done the clutch a few times and put a million k's on the clock and hes never had a problem with it other than the big twin loves to eat rear tyres

[Gitzy]

Cheers Guys..

Quiet Pete don't temp me lol..

Mrs Gitzy rocks Sko..

Def Dan should be fun, gotta learn how to ride it first.. its soooo weird I've only ever had 4's

I'm happy as Scotty, I've read a whole lot bout the 97 models being a little problematic but I'm looking forward to many kms of fun..

[Jinx]

Nice bike Gitzy. Always liked the look and sound of the TL so rode a demo one in 97/98. Great torquey motor and brakes but the steering was a bit strange. For some reason it was running about 2 metres wider through the corners than my ZX9.

[oldskool]

The Fighter gods are watching you Todd, now do somthing silly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rod185651]

I love the TL.... as a fighter

[crazymofo]

fuck you todd


cunt


cheers.joe.

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by Gitzy



I'm happy as Scotty, I've read a whole lot bout the 97 models being a little problematic but I'm looking forward to many kms of fun..
my mate had a tl just like that one it was a 97 and after 40000klms she went boom due to an oil flow prob

[Gitzy]

Lol Love you too Joe.. Soooo I think I'll need some Salter Engineering Rad guards me thinks..

As tempted as I am to fighter it lads I'm thinking something along the lines of Des's blingy TL.. nice and clean..

Hmmmm the rate I ride Rod if thats the case i got 25000kms before she goes pop which is about 10 years for me.. lol.. seriously though I hope that doesn't happen hey..

[hyofighter]

hey gitzy chrimseys one has done over 60k and he rides the bastard hard and its still held together , im not sure if its true or not but the early ones aparently were more agro than the rest , maybe the later ones were detuned to preserve them maybe

[crazymofo]

the 97 was the full power one, i had one and loved it. only problem i found was the glass gearbox.... i stripped 4th gear dogs doing a trackday.

i still regret getting rid of it. if i ever return back to road riding, im buying one.

late model front ends bolt in easy as pie, id seriously reccomend an ohlins rear shock and an after market steering damper. once the ohlins is on the rear, it'll be a brilliant bike. mine had one, and i still regard it as one of the best bikes ive ridden. so stable, so fast, yet did it so easy.

i want one, but i dont want to track it, and i dont want to road ride any more, so i get that gutted feeling everytime i look at one. it is by far my favorite roadbike of all.
and im the same, dont streetfighter it, they look fucking awesome with the half faired imo.

they are not without their faults tho (theres quite a few) check under the seat cowl/pillion seat for silver stickers to show what recalls it had completed, it should have 3 (if it doesnt it doesnt mean the bike hasnt had it either) one recall was a ecu remap to dumb it down, fortunately mine never got that one lol, another recall was to retrofit the steering damper.

go to tlzone.net and be prepared to give up all your time and money to the tl gods, you'll be rewarded with the best road bike one could own.

oh and todd, your still a cunt [:P]

cheers.joe.

[crazymofo]

just found a coupla shot..

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[Harry]

Good on ya Gitzy, cant have to many toys in the shed mate. . . Though i did have four at one stage and they where costing me a packet !
either way tidy lookin scoot mate:)

[Surt]

could make a noice chopper Gitzy congrats mate!

ps how bout lil gitzy's need help?

[fimpBIKES]

GITZYYYYY!!! we have to talk my friend :D


love it

[MrsGitzy]

Stop being a fuckin fairy and fighter the thing already!

Its not like you haven't got a fantastic Mrs that will let you spend a bomb on it and then buy parts as presents as well [:p]

[ALBI]

lmao kelly you tell the sook!!!

[ALBI]

oh almost forgot todd woooohoooo you came to the dark side i saw you go past yesterday and told the handbrake oooh another tls hmmmmm.
hey dan i cracked the shits at work and am now back on days so an arvo ride might be on the cards soon huh.
you up for it todd ???

[Gitzy]

Lol.. peer pressure may kick in guys, especially with the missus hounding me to fighter it..

Cheers for the Info Joe, I just checked I have no stickers, tool kit but no stickers.. Buuut I have some thoughts, date of manufacture is DEC 97, Rego Papers say 1997 Model, but 2 things, the log books have no recall notification, and the steering dampner bracket is 2 pieces. from what I have read on TLZONE the Recall 97 brackets were one piece and the 98 onwards were two piece.. indicating maybe mine is a 98 Model maybe??

My 09 Street Triple R was manufactured in 08 labeled 08 but was released an 09 Model as thats when they came out..

Can anyone shed light on this.. I'm only going on the bracket and no recall stickers theory in guessing its a 98..

[chopiesel]

http://images.encyclopediadramatica.com/images/d/d7/B-VeryNice.jpg

[mozza]

she looks good Gitzy, always been a fan of both TL'S. Don't fighter it, just keep it nice and clean, a real stylish build.

[Large]

Dec 97 build would usually be a 98 model going off new year models arriving late in the old year.(if thatmakes any sense)

nice bike btw Todd

[rock hard]

quote:Originally posted by MrsGitzy

Stop being a fuckin fairy and fighter the thing already!

Its not like you haven't got a fantastic Mrs that will let you spend a bomb on it and then buy parts as presents as well [:p]

well gitzy Kell has spoken...hahaha
i fitted an o'hlins conversion to a customers TLR and the difference was amazing..

[Gitzy]

Cheers Lads.. I'll be putting a new front tyre on tomozzo, rear one is spankers front one is shot, although I think its original.. while I'm at it I'll put some new spark plugs in and fresh fluids and filters me thinks.

Took bagster tank cover off today revealing a very clean fuel tank that hadn't seen light of day for prob 10 years.. lifted tank up and checked air filter, could do with a blow out but I may aswell get a K&N or BMC or other.. very very clean engine, its so tidy, I'm enjoying playing with something unmolested for once..

I think I'll get some KMs under my belt before I judge the rear rotary setup, but everyone who has ever recommended an Ohlins or Bitubo can't be wrong.. so I'll start saving now me thinks..

[nick76]

Nice bike Gitzy.
You already have one fighter,and since she's so neat and unmolested,just bling her up alittle bit??
But,the TLs do make a good base for a fighter.....

[Fight_fan]

Nice one Todd! I'd ride it as is for a bit, but only while I was savin up for some radical fighter parts LOL

[Gitzy]

Gave her a bit of a tub today seen as though it wasn't raining finally.. This thing is in exceptional condition after a lot closer inspection. I really can't fault it, other than the mishap with the standard gigantic blinker (bugger, was going to change anyway) and the magnum pipes need a little polish on the stainless section it really is in impeccable condition for a bike that is nearly 14 years old.

95% of bolts are untouched and not corroded.. It even has the white paint on most of the fasteners, all the warning stickers are still there, the paint is still in great condition, the decals have a little residue around them but I'll clean around them tomorrow, There isn't a single stone chip or other on the forks, the chrome or the fender and the screen has no fading/hazing/yellowness, barely even a fin out of place on the radiator..

So Far..

Did Oil & Filter Change
New Front Tyre
Spark Plugs
Wheel Bearings and Seals (didn't need doing but I had got em free from work so I thought why not..)
New Brake Pads

Done a couple of hundred KMs today, everything is so tight and smooth it almost feels new, Purrs like a kitten and pulls like a 14 year old..

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[BANDITROD]

Fuck that's neat mate you need to talk to DES about mods

[Elapid]

Nice bike Todd. I'd like the TL-S, one day I'd like to have a TLR. They sound awesome, better than sewing machine inline 4's.

Kris.

[StuNVA]

There blinkers haven't gotten any better over time.

Nice bike, they go well at the 1/8th mile drags here too.

[ALBI]

im jelous todd hmmmmm
ill tell you what id think you better leave her alone and spruce it up dont fighter her todd leave that for the r1!!

[mozza]

looking good mate, now you just need to use that back tyre a bit more. Some serious looking chicken strips there old boy :D

[ALBI]

hey todd how did work have the brgs and seals ?? cant think off what you be using them for ??

[LKC73]

That is one tidy unit mate! Big Congrats on the purchase and glad to read your very happy with it.

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

Fuck that's neat mate you need to talk to DES about mods


Lol talking to Des may be harmful to my wallet mate [:p]


quote:Originally posted by Elapid

Nice bike Todd. I'd like the TL-S, one day I'd like to have a TLR. They sound awesome, better than sewing machine inline 4's.

Kris.


I know Kris, the R1 seems a tad dull now :(


quote:Originally posted by mozza

Some serious looking chicken strips there old boy :D


Lol They'll prob stay that way Shane, I'm a tad soft to say the least.. [:I]


quote:Originally posted by ALBI

hey todd how did work have the brgs and seals ?? cant think off what you be using them for ??


Mate we have tonnes of bearings and seals in maintenance, big giant German machines constantly needing services to there bazillion moving parts.. She comes in handy the ol maintenance storage room..


quote:Originally posted by LKC73

That is one tidy unit mate! Big Congrats on the purchase and glad to read your very happy with it.


Cheers Luke, I haven't got off it since I got it love it.

[ALBI]

i set for front and rear cheers mate !!

[VFighteR]

sigh......i miss my old TL

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by ALBI

i set for front and rear cheers mate !!


Sorry mate just read this [:I].. I'll see what I can do for ya..

[RevHead]

chicken strips r getting smaller toddy,

[ALBI]

cant wait for the ride down to AFR todd!!

[RevHead]

quote:Originally posted by ALBI

cant wait for the ride down to AFR todd!!
when r u guys leaving ,day,,n ,,, time ,

[Gitzy]

I'm keen too Albatross, not sure Pete, we'll figure it out soon..

[Large]

Tidy looking bike Toddster.

I was looking at the AFR list the other day and it looks like I'm the only one going from Sydenee. I thought I'd get lonely, but if you central coasters/Newy riders are planning to meet at Windsor, we should have a good run up to Bathurst. Maybe if he head to Lithgow then out through Oberon or Jenolan Caves Rd

I've got a big fat 1400 to cruise on, so no no excuses from me I hope.

[Gitzy]

Cheers Rich, wish I could ride it at the moment, the inevitable leak to the fuel pump gasket occurred, parts in the mail :(.

I'm all for that idea hey sounds good, we'll keep you company mate, that 14 seat would be sooo comfy compared to the R1, I'll follow in envy..

[ALBI]

hey todd were ya gettin tha gasket and wat ya pay?? ive pulled the TLS appart to tidy up for AFR and im going to make sure my pump filter isnt blocked !!

[ALBI]

oh can you send me a text message ive lost ur mob no" just want to run an idea i have by you for my TLS

[Gitzy]

Yup dude, I'll do it now..

Got the Gasket Set from UK

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350433326902&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com.au%3A80%2F%3F_from%3 DR40%26_trksid%3Dm570%26_nkw%3D350433326902%26_sac at%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

$32 Delivered...

[Gitzy]

I was fiddling with Photoshop as I frequently do.. anyway.. I was thinking Black Rims with Red carrier wave rotors.. Opinions Lads and Ladies??

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[mozza]

bad move I think Todd, looks heaps better the standard colour. I wouldn't mess with such a neat looking bike. Polished wheels would look good against the chasis and the forks maybe.

[Fight_fan]

Im all for the black wheels! Not sold on the red rotors tho...

[Yella]

I like both the red rotors and black wheels almost looks factory

[ALBI]

i rekon go for gold mate with the busa gold radial forks !!

[Gitzy]

Bit of an update Peeps.. Mrs Gitzy the champion she is got me some billety goodness for my bday,

*Driven D3 Grips
*Driven Bar Ends
*Driven Preload Adjusters
*FP Racing Levers with laser etching on them 'Suzuki' on clutch and 'TL1000S' Logo on brake lever, Black with Red Clickers.. Should get soon hopefully..

Driven stuff

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n487/gitzy841/Project%20TL1000S/2011-05-11164318.jpg


Preload Before and After

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[BANDITROD]

See that fucking steering damper Todd I re-oiled one of those on my mates tl and it made a fucking huge difference just undo that screw on the side pump out the oil then stick it in a vice with the hole facing up then we got a syringe and poked it in the hole filled it with oil and worked the shaft back and forward till all the air was gone fucking easy fix for a shit damper mate and will prob save your life

[Gitzy]

That is definitely on the cards Rod, I've read that it makes a massive difference.. I forgot what oil though? Did you guys use fork oil? and what weight if you did?

[Gitzy]

Also I'm on a whole bunch of lists on the moneypit.com, I mean TLPlanet.com so I should have some good stuff sometime in the next few months or so..

*Billet Clear Clutch Cover
*Billet Pressure Plate
*Billet Sprocket Cover
*Billet Starter Cover
*Billet Top Triple

So a little bit of billet [8D]

[BANDITROD]

Yeah it was just fork oil can't remember what weight I'll try and find the bottle and let you know cos it only takes about 15mins to do

[BANDITROD]

Rock oil svi10

[Mishdog20]

I'm havin a crack at doing the stock Ohlins dampner on me ZX at the moment, the Kawasaki Forum Specialist dude recommended to use SAE 15w Sepectero Fork Oil. Dunno if this is ok for yours to though mate...

[BANDITROD]

Bite your tounge red mist this is a Suzuki thread

[Mishdog20]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

Bite your tounge red mist this is a Suzuki thread


I thought i smelled homo....:D
Just keep the bastard on the back wheel Gitzy, then ya wont need the damper....[:p] The red discs look tip top IMHO too mate, ya know ya wanna...lol

[BANDITROD]

Lol

[BANDITROD]

You have mail gitzy

[Gitzy]

Ahh Rockoil, I think I have some 10 weight fork oil here so i may give that a crack.. Mishdog I couldnt do a wheelie to save my life so I should fix the dampner lol..

[Mishdog20]

Bahahaha, at least you admit it mate. Let us know how the dampner came up with new oil in it, i'm havin a crack at mine this arvo, see how it goes.

[Gitzy]

So my mate dropped in today to lend me his awesome camera, so I had a bit of a crack at it.. makes anyone look like a pro but I'm keen to nut it all out and purchase one similar for myself, so I may have some nice pics of the bikes in the next week..

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Had a fiddle with the shutter speed, my torch and a 5mm led light..

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And caught the Rotties having a bit of a stare..

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[xa-mont]

Cool photos, and some cute pups you have there!

But for the love of god Todd.... clean your header pipe! its the only dirty looking bit on an otherwise pristine bike.

[Gitzy]

LOL, I know hey, all good I'll be taking em off soon to get blasted and resprayed, should come up like new me thinks..

[timbo]

Good pics mate but i think you have way to much spare time

[BANDITROD]

Looking good Todd but if you want real good pics wheel the bike out when it's overcast mate there is nothing better than a natural white light for taking pics

[OLD SKOOL BANDIT]

I'm with Travis on teh headers. Raise your game young man. This married life is making you soft. Speaking of soft, ditch this and get another Bandit ! You know it makes sense.

[xa-mont]

YEAH!!! Ditch this and get another bandit... feel free to ditch it at my house...

[Gitzy]

I miss my Bandit ya bastards :([:p] she was beautiful.. I'll get right on them headers lads, big cleanup.

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20Bandit/P13-05-10_134602.jpg

[Gitzy]

Got My new FPRacing Levers in the mail today.. Very very nice and ultra high quality..

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[xa-mont]

nice one. FP levers are amazing quality... and the fold up ones work too... well at least mine did!

[Big Dan]

When are you going to get this thing out for a ride with us?
Matt needs someone to race him:D:D:D

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by Big Dan

When are you going to get this thing out for a ride with us?
Matt needs someone to race him:D:D:D


I've been thinking the same thing Mate, been slack as lately, Matt might win I'd say, I ride like an old lady [:p]

[Big Dan]

Thats cool mate wont be to long and he will have you on the back wheel too. They do it real easy mate im sure he we show ya:D

[Bob]

Nice mate. They look good.

[pav69]

cmon todd 4th of june i think its in the newy section talk to matt

[Gitzy]

I'll be there Steve :D, shall be good to finally get out..

[Gitzy]

Bought these yesterday from Bike Gear Warehouse at lunch time for $389, at my door today at 1pm, now that is service..

Took headers off today, just got to get them sand blasted and resprayed, should look good.

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[LKC73]

Thats great Gitzy, at least they had something in stock for once. You going to get the header pipes done in HPC?

[Gitzy]

Hmmm I think I might VHT Rattle em for now, maybe I'll get em Jet Hot Coated later on [:p]

[fimpBIKES]

they're loud mate, but your ear-tubes will reap the rewards :D

[robmac]

Nice Gitzy, they will sound great and what a good price.

That bastard code enticed me to BGW also to give the credit card a nudge. It never ends :)

[ALBI]

it would be nice to compare with my giannelli's

[LKC73]

quote:Originally posted by Gitzy

Hmmm I think I might VHT Rattle em for now, maybe I'll get em Jet Hot Coated later on [:p]


Make sure you cure that stuff the right way mate, otherwise it will blister and chip off real easy. Also best to start from bare metal and remove what ever coating is on the stock headers.

[Gitzy]

Aarrrghh Luke I've been thinking about coating them since your last post ya bastard ;) and there is a Coating Place like 20 mins away, so I'm tempted. Two things are stopping me, first the headers on the TL literally come off in 5 mins so there is no trouble if I change my mind after I paint, and second I got the R1 pipes sand blasted ($20) and painted them VHT Black ($20) and followed the curing to the letter and its some seriously durable stuff.. done prob 6000kms a NFR & an AFR and there is not one blemish on them... Hmm what to do, well the pipes are off and sitting in shed so I think I'll email this coating mob and see what I'd be up for before I decide :D

[LKC73]

I can tell you now, that if its over $250 for the proper job, its to much. But if you have had success with the VHT, do it again. Mine on the GSXR is still going well and looking like new still. Just a shame Ive got to do it all again soon.

[Gitzy]

Finally got around to fitting the pipes, I also stripped the headers and gave them a freshen up with some good ol VHT Flameproof..

These things are LOUD, I put the baffles in to quiet them down a little, but I'll prob take em out again.

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[JDinOZ]

Looks good and I bet it sounds good too! I would take those front fairings off though haha :D

[BANDITROD]

Baffles are gay gitzy rip the fuckers out ....looks good to

[xa-mont]

what rod said... Baffles eat a dick. get rid of em!

Does look cool though.

[robmac]

Thats a clean looking TL.

[rod185651]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

Baffles are gay gitzy rip the fuckers out ....looks good to



quote:Originally posted by xa-mont

what rod said... Baffles eat a dick. get rid of em!

Does look cool though.


Baffles take it in the arse

[ALBI]

hmmm you not paid ur photo bucket acc???? may be all that porn opps i mean headlight shots .

fuck them baffles off todd are you gay??