Do I sell the Duke and get a TL?

[Unit]

Yep, what a dilemma. So what do people think? The TL happens to be in my favourate colour too. I was told quite firmly by a Holden salesman the other day that "women always buy on colour", how sexest is that? But true? I cant decide. But the TL IS beautiful. And I have a possible buyer for the Duke at a really good price.... If I get it TL Rider and I will have a lovely matching pair of bikes, there I go on looks again, what to do:blink:-

[Marmoot]

that would be called a 'downgrade'....

i'd buy a Honda if I were you.....

[DemonWolf]

Got any pics of it?? hmmm how do you like riding a TL compared to your loverly Ducati? oh yeah.. where are the PICs?

[nsrpaul]

matching bikes , YUK YUK YUK!!!
next you will be buyin bmws and matching riding gear , don't start down that path
and ss to a tl is a downgrade , I'd go for the honda 2

[Unit]

Got any pics of it?? hmmm how do you like riding a TL compared to your loverly Ducati? oh yeah.. where are the PICs?
Ive only ridden the TL once, mainly due to the fact TL Rider has no interest in riding the Duke. The Duke is older, slower, and more expensive to maintain, for vertually a clean swap, if I get my price off the buyer. The TL is bigger, far more bike, the Duke can be a bit of work around town, and I must admit the dry clutch in neutral idling at the lights does sound like a tractor, BUT I do love it for what it is. BUT BUT BUT.........I have a hugh interest in the TL and the sound the TL makes over the Duke, just cant be compared, the TL sounds awesome. Ive almost convinced myself, but Im interested in everyones thoughts<_<

[DemonWolf]

Well personally.. I'd go for how I felt for the bike... impressions and the reasons of the why you like it.. far outweigh others.. but its all good.

I've always liked the Ducati sound.. but I must admit the TL sounds absolutely sexy.. haven't compared a Ducati or TL side by side though.... hmmmmmm

[Unit]

Got any pics of it??

Here tis.And also picture of the Duke with TL Riders TLs.

[Sensei]

Having own Ducati's & riden TLs before I'd go for the TLs . Mainly for the fact that the 900ss was only a good bike at it's best & they are not that easy to ride fast & cost alot to keep going fast too . Have a good long ride again then make ya mind up & stick to it :2thumbsup

[motobob]

Girl I'd go with the TL. I love ducati's but there are times when you have to taste the Jappas. Especially when you don't feel like maintaining the duke. If the TL is sounding better than the SS then your in trouble, love is blind or deaf. Buy the TL or see your doctor.

[DMNTD]

... Buy the TL or see your doctor.

:blip: ...totally agree:2thumbsup
It's an older('94) Duc and hasn't got "it"...not old or new enough to keep if that makes sense. Nice bike but has no balls and a genuine lack of personality-in my opinion.
It'll happen if it does...I hope it does for Duc Gurl's sake!

[SARGE]

Yep, what a dilemma. So what do people think? The TL happens to be in my favourate colour too. I was told quite firmly by a Holden salesman the other day that "women always buy on colour", how sexest is that? But true? I cant decide. But the TL IS beautiful. And I have a possible buyer for the Duke at a really good price.... If I get it TL Rider and I will have a lovely matching pair of bikes, there I go on looks again, what to do:blink:-



i'd say...


YES.. AND PAY WHATEVER THE SELLER IS ASKING!!!


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :Punk:

[DMNTD]

i'd say...


YES.. AND PAY WHATEVER THE SELLER IS ASKING!!!


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :Punk:

Did you say the price just halved? :blip:
Free helmet and leathers? Mate...maybe I should believe the press eh?:blink:

[SARGE]

Did you say the price just halved? :blip:
Free helmet and leathers? Mate...maybe I should believe the press eh?:blink:


man.. you of all people should know ..


i not only rock....


Psssst.. got a black (http://colemanssuzuki.motorcycletrader.co.nz/DesktopDefault.aspx?UsedBikeID=1220678&TabID=5416&Alias=colemanssuzukinz) one too.....:whistle:

[DMNTD]

man.. you of all people should know .. i not only rock.... Psssst.. got a black one too.....

Don't worry dood I know :yes:
But hey...got a matching shirt?:blip:
She LOVES the colour (as do I)

[SARGE]

Don't worry dood I know :yes:
But hey...got a matching shirt?:blip:
She LOVES the colour (as do I)


no spare shirts, but i can let her have my Coleman's Thong..:doh:

[DMNTD]

no spare shirts, but i can let her have my Coleman's Thong..:doh:

HEY!! You said that would be mine...ya slag:angry:

[loosebruce]

Buy the TL missy or me and the boyz will pay you a visit, and then you'll have no bike, nuff said :)

[DMNTD]

Buy the TL missy or me and the boyz will pay you a visit, and then you'll have no bike, nuff said :)

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet!!! Worth more through insurance anyway!:2thumbsup
Can ya leave Sarge's thong?

[T.W.R]

go for the TL ! you can't compare a 90s SS duke to them!, Having owned 2 real DUKES ( 80 SD900 & 86 MHR mille) the ss900s of the 90s are crap! my mate has a 96 900sp and its a cosmetic bike just for glamour! A TL runs circles around those ducatis

[crashe]

Well then if you do buy the TL....

You will have to change your name from Duc-gurl to TL-gurl. :rofl: :rofl:

[SARGE]

HEY!! You said that would be mine...ya slag:angry:


first come first served jackass

[John]

first come first served jackass
I win :)...........

[loosebruce]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet!!! Worth more through insurance anyway!:2thumbsup
Can ya leave Sarge's thong?

If you need my number bro, pm me, know what i'm saying, didn't goto naenae college to learn maths!!!

I'll keep my distance from the thong, but if you're in the market, ask Whitetrash for a demo of his leopard skin thong, won Sue over 10 fold.

[Unit]

no spare shirts, but i can let her have my Coleman's Thong..:doh:
TL Rider wants ya thong (is it red), cooool, we can have matching bikes AND matching thongs. And Yea, TL-Gurl is growing on me. But I think Duc-gurl will stick around here for a while yet. Can I have fries with all this too?:yes:

[DemonWolf]

Very nice pics... As Sensei mentioned.. go for another test ride.. and see how you feel. =)

[Lou Girardin]

Get the TL. Duc ownership can only end in tears.:dodge:

[WRT]

Go the TL . . .

[Colapop]

Yup yup the TL. It sure does look nice... (wistful sigh)


Oh well I'm off to rob the bank now....

Sarge you don't mind where the money comes from do ya?

[SARGE]

Yup yup the TL. It sure does look nice... (wistful sigh)


Oh well I'm off to rob the bank now....

Sarge you don't mind where the money comes from do ya?


long as it spends i dont care

[Unit]

ITS THE TL! Yes, the Duke is sold, that was easy, so TL land here we come. But TL Rider will get to ride her first for me as I cant get time off work to go pick my new beauty up and NO WAY can I wait ALLLL the way till next weekend. Will keep everyone posted as to what I think.:yes: :banana:

[Bonez]

ITS THE TL! Yes, the Duke is sold, that was easy, so TL land here we come. But TL Rider will get to ride her first for me as I cant get time off work to go pick my new beauty up and NO WAY can I wait ALLLL the way till next weekend. Will keep everyone posted as to what I think.:yes: :banana: Good on ya just before the cam belts pack up by the looks :blip:

[DMNTD]

[B]...But TL Rider will get to ride her first for me as I cant get time off work to go pick my new beauty up and [B]NO WAY[B] can I wait ALLLL the way till next weekend. Will keep everyone posted as to what I think.:yes: :banana:

:whistle: Oh the things I must tolerate:2thumbsup

[TLDV8]

Here tis.And also picture of the Duke with TL Riders TLs.



The chain is way to tight on that TL (fwiw)

[SARGE]

The chain is way to tight on that TL (fwiw)


you can tell that from a picture??? wow.. if i send ya a pic of mine can you tell me what compression i am running?

[stify]

ITS THE TL! Yes, the Duke is sold, that was easy, so TL land here we come. But TL Rider will get to ride her first for me as I cant get time off work to go pick my new beauty up and NO WAY can I wait ALLLL the way till next weekend. Will keep everyone posted as to what I think.:yes: :banana:

congrats, at least you stuck to the vtwin thing...ummmm v twins

[HenryDorsetCase]

good for you.

I sold my SV650 yesterday, and am in the market also.

in fact not to hijack your thread, Ill start another.

[DemonWolf]

Congrats Duc-Gurl =) Be sure to tell us how the riding goes.. Hope ya enjoy the new ride

[Unit]

congrats, at least you stuck to the vtwin thing...ummmm v twins
Having anything else BUT a v-twin in this house is a rule simply not broken. Here endeth the lesson:nono:

[TLDV8]

you can tell that from a picture??? wow.. if i send ya a pic of mine can you tell me what compression i am running?


Like i said the chain is to tight.a common mistake due to the swingarm pivot location on the TLS.

[saul]

Sure does look purty duc girl congrads.:banana: :banana:

Now take that rear hugger thing off and sort those pipes:blip:

[Mooch]

ITS THE TL! Yes, the Duke is sold, that was easy, so TL land here we come. But TL Rider will get to ride her first for me as I cant get time off work to go pick my new beauty up and NO WAY can I wait ALLLL the way till next weekend. Will keep everyone posted as to what I think.:yes: :banana:

I was about to give an honest opinion :wavey: , but it looks like I'm too late ...... Enjoy the TL