2004 VTR - opinions?

[98tls]

The TL1000 (S) is of course the ultimate hooligans toy, but to find one with a sorted rear shock, and low mileage engine... thats going to be near impossible

Theres been one in my shed for 14 years but despite several attempts to part with it the thing refuses to go so there it stays.

[nzspokes]

As awesome as the SP1's are, I need a bit more of an all-rounder. Something with a bit more padding than a different coat of paint where the seat usually is.

There do seem to be a few Aprilia Falco's floating about for only a tad more moolah, I don't know much about them though, viable choice?

Problem with Aprillia and triumph is dealing with Triumph NZ by the sounds.

[nzspokes]

The firestorm is just a good alrounder. It will take whatever you throw at it... it raises the hair on your arms when you start her up... and it makes for an excellent commuter... worst case scenario you might cheese off some cops when the front-end came up unexpected ...

Agreed on those points. Good in traffic, better than the 900 Hornet it replaced. It is narrower and lighter to move about.

Couple of open Yoshis dont hurt either.

[Pornolio]

Agreed on those points. Good in traffic, better than the 900 Hornet it replaced. It is narrower and lighter to move about.

Couple of open Yoshis dont hurt either.

Absolutely... riding a V-twin with stock pipes is like going to the brothel and ordering a hug...

I've got two open microns... by the sound of it... I think the packing must be burnt out by now... This thing causes babies to start crying in cars I pass by.

[nzspokes]

Time for a photo of a VTR.....

[Pornolio]

WOW !!!! OMG ... where did you manage to find those Moriwaki Zero Titanium exhausts ???

Those things are as rare as Hens teeth... You are gonna wet yourself when you learn what those pipes use to cost in Japan...

I tried for years to find a secondhand set... you just dont get them anymore.

**edit... oh just a photo... for a min I thought that was your bike... that bike is really sorted in all respects... even the rear shock...

[nzspokes]

WOW !!!! OMG ... where did you manage to find those Moriwaki Zero Titanium exhausts ???

Those things are as rare as Hens teeth... You are gonna wet yourself when you learn what those pipes use to cost in Japan...

I tried for years to find a secondhand set... you just dont get them anymore.

**edit... oh just a photo... for a min I thought that was your bike... that bike is really sorted in all respects... even the rear shock...

Not mine, no. Belongs to a guy in the UK. Along with 2 of the stage 3 Moriwaki race bikes.....

Set of those pipes came up on Japan E Bay last week for $700 used. Gone now.

Don't get me started on mods, we will be here all weekend. Ive done a few. But on shocks, im making do with an Ohlins....

[98tls]

Not mine, no. Belongs to a guy in the UK. Along with 2 of the stage 3 Moriwaki race bikes.....

Set of those pipes came up on Japan E Bay last week for $700 used. Gone now.

Don't get me started on mods, we will be here all weekend. Ive done a few. But on shocks, im making do with an Ohlins....

Go on..love hearing what other modaholics have done to there bikes,never spent any time on a VTR,no other reason than i just fell in love with a TLS first.Whats the front end like and anyone transplated the likes of an SP front end on one if theres any advantage to doing so?

[EJK]

How about a Hyosung GT250R? Great bikes.

[nzspokes]

Go on..love hearing what other modaholics have done to there bikes,never spent any time on a VTR,no other reason than i just fell in love with a TLS first.Whats the front end like and anyone transplated the likes of an SP front end on one if theres any advantage to doing so?

Oh, why not.

Depaired, US model that came with emissions. Opened up snorkel. Dr Honda alloy velocity stacks. Rejet idles and lift needles. HRC mod to slides. Thumbscrew idle mixture screws(brilliant). Carb heater delete. Coil on cap, fitted CBR600rr coils. Manual cam chain tensioners. +1 or -1 front sprockets depending on track or commuting. Cut out front sprocket cover. .95 racetech fork springs, racetech gold valves and raised oil height. Ohlins rear with 1000lb spring. 5mm shim under rear shock and fork tubes lifted 3mm. Roller bearing conversion to head bearings. Race pads in front brakes. Speedo healer. Long vac hoses for carb balancing without removing tank or airbox.

I will have forgotten things.

I believe SP forks and some CBR1000 forks go right in with a handlebar change. Something I would like to do but the cost out weighs the benefit. Bike handles well and if good fun on the track. New forks would help the front but Im not out riding what the bike can do so no point. Yet.....

[nzspokes]

Next on the list is some K1 Gixxer 3 pot calipers.

[98tls]

Next on the list is some K1 Gixxer 3 pot calipers.

Nice work indeed fella good for you.Later model GSXR forks/radial calipers and Carrozzeria rims transformed my old TLS.

[Kornholio]

Theres been one in my shed for 14 years but despite several attempts to part with it the thing refuses to go so there it stays.

If you sell that, I'll cut your moobs off Have ridden my mates VTR on many occasions and all I can say is they are a dirt bike with road wheels on... Flapping around all over the place but a well planted hooligan machine, stand ups in 4th with bit of persuasion no probs

[BuzzardNZ]

If you sell that, I'll cut your moobs off Have ridden my mates VTR on many occasions and all I can say is they are a dirt bike with road wheels on... Flapping around all over the place but a well planted hooligan machine, stand ups in 4th with bit of persuasion no probs

+1 Yup, give me a well set up TLS over a VTR/''Super Hawk" any day.

[ducatilover]

Next on the list is some K1 Gixxer 3 pot calipers.

Make yerself a pressure bleeder for them buggers. They're fab at getting air locks in the middle pistons.


6 pot, for the sake of being pedantic. You going to sell you Nissins that are on it? I may be after some...