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1998 Suzuki TL1000R Superbike Watch for our Gulf color schemed TL1000R superbike at midwest trackdays and select WERA North Central Region races in 2010. It's a 996cc v-twin, an old, obsolete, relatively slow bike by modern standards, but it makes great sounds and it has character, which make it worth the effort. It was designed during the heydey of big twins in World Superbike, other big twins of the period were the Ducati 996, Aprilia Mille RSV, and Honda RC51. This particular one has a fair amount of work in it to lighten it up and put the weight forward, the handling is just about spot on, so next up the currently stock engine will be rebuilt to a higher state of tune. | ||
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| 1998 Suzuki TL1000R Specifications Engine: 996cc 90 deg V twin, stock except for Sharkskinz airbox and M4 full exhaust Frame: Stock, Sato rearsets, Penske shock with Lindemann suspension link Swingarm: Modified for captive rear caliper and spacer Forks: '04 GSXR1000, revalved by Lindemann Engineering, Ohlins steering damper Brakes: Tokico front calipers with Brembo radial M/C, rear Wilwood PS-1 caliper, stock M/C Wheels: Marvic magnesium Penta II Electronics: Thrifted wire harness, PC-III | ||
| Build Pics: |
 Starting with a bare
frame add swingarm, Penkse shock, and GSXR1000 forks, goodbye
superstock class :( |  Engine installed, Sato rearsets, and fabricated rear subframe. Engine stays stock until the chassis is sorted |  New seat support,
fuel tank installed for more brackets and to check fitment. |
 RS250 rear seat unit, Profab setup captured spacer and old PM caliper |  Front view. Clipons
are Woodcraft |  Caliper bracket
modified for Wilwood PS1 caliper |
 Test fitment of
Sharkskinz bodywork |  M4 Exhaust, more
assembly |  Electronics relocated
to the front, forks revalved, lengthed by Lindeman Engineering |
 Brembo brake and
clutch master cylinders, Ohlins steering damper, fabricated fairing stay |