since i fucked my zx7r ive been looking at bikes...

like the look of the TL, ayone had one????

 

had one last yr but change it after a few months! their ALL about bottom end grunt and NOT that slow tbh but didn't suit they way I ride!

ps lovely sounding bikes

 

Not owned one but ridden a couple of mate's one's.
In truth there fucking animal's power everywhere.
Just make sure it doesnt have the rear rotary shock, if it has replace with ohlins and its a spot on bike

Been after one for a couple of years now

 

Just make sure it doesnt have the rear rotary shock, if it has replace with ohlins and its a spot on bike

the above IS a good shout and also be carefull as they do suffer with wiring issues(rotten looms) that run just by/under the tank!

and due to being a v engine with alot of torque if dropping down gears be carefull as back wheel WILL tend to lock up albeit for a split second but you'll see what I mean

 

As above, never owned one but ive only ever heard good things about them.

It really depends on what you want from a bike, as im sure your aware. Different bikes suit different people and different riding styles and all that.

 

Too big and heavy for me but a cracking bike

As said above just be carefull of the rear shocker

 

had one for over 4 years sold it last year with 43k on the clock a still went like fuck

still love that bike will deffo get another but love my blade aswell



GSXR REAR END





Bit of knee down



Any Q just ask

they are fucking awesome

 

Yep, I had one back in 1998 when they first came out. Was taking my GSXR600 in for a service and my dealer had one of the first TL's in the country just arrive.

Didnt even bother getting the 600 serviced, just traded it in on the spot for the TL!

Awesome bike and awesome sounding. Took a while to get used to riding it as it was heavy compared to the 600 but loved it in the end.

 

Yep awsome bike loved mine to bits loads of grunt and noise

 

Mate had one but he binned it twice, the 2nd time was done in style It was a lovely bike in the Corona extra colours and sounded awesome with the twin carbon rear cans.

Apparently they are known for getting into speed wobbles, that was his excuse for dropping it the first time, the 2nd time was more spectacular and alot more stupid

 

I had the use of one for 6 months while my pal was in Iraq. As mentioned the rotary damper is supposed to be dodgy but the one I had was fitted with a Maxton rear shock. Awesome fun bike and one of the easiest to wheelie if thats your bag
They sound gorgeous with a pair of race cans
Theres something organic feeling about twins and that doesnt get much better than on a TLR IMO

 

Some had issue,s with oil filters coming loose aswell
i know of 3 of my mates having this prob with them

 

ugly ugly fuckers!

one above with different back end is sweet tho

 

yeah they are ugly but the sound more than makes up for it


I was one of the first to do the gsxr rear end





but got skint (had to pay for a track day) and sold the rear end on ebay as a bolt on kit for about Ł400 (cost me Ł70) at the time so went back to the oe rear end

 

My bro likes his but never gets time to use it so is selling it, his is red, not even sure it's an R, know it had to go back to dealer for cutting out problems that afflicted some of these, at slow speeds.
tabetha

 

.. ok so what would you reccomend.. im a big boy so i think the heavier bike is better, ive had a 9r -10r and just blew up my old 7r which was race tuned to stage 3.. a fookin animal... the 7r was the heaviest.. and it felt amazing i felt more at home on a heavier bike... so i thought the tl100r would be top.... ANY OTHER IDEAS??

 

ive had a tl1000 awsome grunt , had twin race cans on it was very loud good bikes if you can find a good one.just be carefull when you change down gears ... rear can lock up ... really enjoyed it i personally prefer my 1998 r1 but its up to you tl good fast bike

 

deffo go fot the TL1000R trust me mate you wont regret it mate i will be looking for another soon just dont tell the wife

i was told that you need to be a big lad to get the best from them and i also like heavy bikes

 

this was my dads, god knows why he sold it really take note of everything else has said, also make sure it has the steering damper on it as they are prone to tank slappers

also a must is, make sure it has standard cans with it for mot time as they can be a pain to get hold of, and when your change them over start the bastard without any on (straight through) awesome sound

 

SORTED
im looking now..

 

what about a GSXR1000

Had a go on a RSV and the way it made its power scared the shit out of me! But each to their own, just test ride a few and see what suits your style

 

loads of info

http://www.tlzone.net/forums/homepage.php

 

Pics are of the TL1000R, The S version looks totally different. Both bikes share the same motor, and the R version has about 5bhp up at the rear wheel over a 97 S, later S motors were detuned.

Although the R is more powerful, the TL1000S feels faster, as it has a huge jump in torque as you pass 6000rpm. THe TL1000R has a far more linear power delivery which makes it feel slower. The TL1000S may not handle as good as the R version, but it is 10kgs lighter, and way more flickable. Both bikes are reliable, I have 50000miles on y S with no problems. The tokico 4 pots and 6 pots on both models are decent breaks but need looking after otherwise they seize.

Both are great road bikes and make more sense for the road if comparing with some of the latest Jap 4s

 

Yep.

Loved the engine: bulletproof and quick enough.
Lookswise: from the front it looks like it's going fast even when standing still so that can't be bad

Handling: the rotarydamper tried to kill me several times, nearly treating me to a nice highsider 3 fucking times....stiffening up the rear by using another shock greatly improves this.

 

A TL is 1 of the 3 bikes I want in my garage for life, would look right sat next to an SP2 and 916.
Twins sound lovely with a proper set of cans on em

 

this is mine

 

The look of the R is way better IMO but the S does feel more lively

Early ones can suffer from cracked frames though...

 

ooops, sorry for the size of the pics

 

i had one......didnt like the way it rode, think you need to be a bigger fella to get the most from them... sound fucking awesome though

 

Yea, it is quite a stretch to the bars..I am 6''2 so it is great for me..have done 700miles of twisties in one day while going through norway and sweden

 

didn't the early ones have a reputation for being a bit of a handful and needed handle bar dampers and other things to calm them down

 

That was the S, gained quite a reputation!

I'm 6,4" so it's nice and comfy but it does require some physical effort to push it into corners.
Having said that I can't ride a modern 600 for shit, too light!