Who's got a TL1000s or TL1000r?

[saul]

Hi guys & girls

I love the big twin and have a red 97 which I really enjoy.

I am trying to locate a few TL's around the Bay of Plenty area (Tauranga) for general rides, modding tips, coffee and the like :killingme

I have belonged to tlplanet.com for a while now and the amount of info on there is huge for the big twin, but I would also like to hook up with a few TL's in person to ride with.

Any takers?

I ride up around the Corromandle quite often.

Thanks for listening and get back to me :niceone:

Cheers

[feral1]

SAUL,

Not up your way, i scoot around on the wild west coast - Sth Isl.
Glad to hear you are liking your 97 Tiller. I got a red one too. A 1997 V model. It was one of the machines on the first container into NZ. After all the Suzuki NZ recalls - tank, dampner and two more sets of ECU's it has run awesome.

I will post a photo some time

[NC]

SAUL,

Not up your way, i scoot around on the wild west coast - Sth Isl.
Glad to hear you are liking your 97 Tiller. I got a red one too. A 1997 V model. It was one of the machines on the first container into NZ. After all the Suzuki NZ recalls - tank, dampner and two more sets of ECU's it has run awesome.

I will post a photo some time

That's so bikest!

:killingme

[saul]

That's so bikest!

:killingme

But to be totally PC I go out riding with a variety of other bikes so as the Aussies say "no worries"

But yep I love the bike, this is my second 97, look forward to a photo feral1.

Nelson is my home town so I have a real soft spot for the South Island :sunny:

[feral1]

Saul;

I will flick a pic up when I get chance to email it from my work pc.

Yeah NC - chick is right - we sure can blah de blah about bikes for ever.

Good to hear that you are liking yours tho - like I said mine has run purfect. Plenty of power - hard on rear tires tho.

[saul]

Saul;

I will flick a pic up when I get chance to email it from my work pc.

Yeah NC - chick is right - we sure can blah de blah about bikes for ever.

Good to hear that you are liking yours tho - like I said mine has run purfect. Plenty of power - hard on rear tires tho.

Okay mate that will be great :niceone:

Tyres, mods and gas are an issue but the worklife balance that this outlet provides more than makes up for it. :msn-wink:

[loosebruce]

Hey Saul, go the TL "S", how long have you had it for man. I live out aucks way and regularly attack the coromandel on my TL, so if you wana hook up sometime for a ride let me know mate. Anyday's a good day for a ride, i work nights you see. Rain or shine i couldn't care less.

You ever need help or advice on ya TL i'd be happy to help out whenever.
Tillers are rather hard on rears, i got 700km outta my last one :wacko: only 3 serious rides and 1 putt to work. Just as well i do some part time work at a tyre shop huh.

See you and your red beast on the road sometime, i don't know what colour mine is, some say green, some say yellow, i settled on frog snot green.

P.S. Don't drop a valve on a TL, shit gets expensive then. Watch the side stand switch, sucks when it fails during a high speed get away. And also when wheeling don't put too much weight on the single seat crowl, it snaps off and bounces down the road. (just as well i got a spare one).

Later man :niceone:

[saul]

Sounds good mate, I will do that :niceone:

At the moment I am getting over an off and trying to get my leg and bike back into shape, (I am in a leg splint which is a bit of a bummer), but I am pretty keen so we will definitely hook up in the near future.

Your tyre wear is a concern, was that a Super Corser SC1 or something?

I generally get around 2500Km to 3000 Km on my rear for road us.

Tyre shop eehhh we may have lots to talk about.

Have not seen you on been tlplanet.com but your name rings a bell?

That is a brilliant site for tl specific ideas

:mobile: ?

Cheers mate

[saul]

Cmon where are you :spudwhat:

[marty]

yeah i'v got one. i luv it too. got a place at whitianga right by the middle (humped) bridge on buffalo beach road too. haven't ridden up there for ages.

[NC]

But to be totally PC I go out riding with a variety of other bikes so as the Aussies say "no worries"

But yep I love the bike, this is my second 97, look forward to a photo feral1.

Nelson is my home town so I have a real soft spot for the South Island :sunny:


I thought the Aussies say "that dingo stole my baby?"

[saul]

I thought the Aussies say "that dingo stole my baby?"

Well that is a little sad :Playnice:

What year is your bike nc30?

A place in whitianga nice. It is brilliant up round there.

So do you live in Waikato and play in Whiti? :ride:

[marty]

live in waikato, work in auckland, play where ever i want :)

[saul]

Shit I had only just finished writing that. :eek:

[saul]

So Marty looks like you know your way round here, is there a few Tl's around?

Be great if this forum had a search by make of bike.

[Morepower]

I got one , but then you already know that :2thumbsup

[dss3]

me 2 :2thumbsup

[spudchucka]

Ditto :spudwave:

[MOTOXXX]

Go the TL people.
Ive herd good things about the roads up there. Might have to pop up there oneday.
i got a 2001 R and realy enjoy riding it.
just got some bad squeek in the susp somewhere to shes going to bits
during the week. I also notice the tyre destroying. But hey you get that with the big twins.

[Dodgyiti]

Flippin' TL's, more horsepower, better handling, nice fuel consumption,good sound, great resale, heaps of spares...
Bah Humbug... :done:

[spudchucka]

Just in relation to tyre shreading - fitting an aftermarket rear shock makes a big difference. I love my Ohlins!!!!

[marty]

isn't it about 5 tyres to one ohlins shock (price wise)?

mine has an ohlins, and it's the bees.

what sort of tyre/tyre pressure is everyone running (front and back)

[duckman]

Am I late ??? ... :banana:

As you can see, I have a 1999 TL1000R - and I love it.

Of course the TLR's are much better than those silly TLS's :yes:

**sits down and assumes the crash position** :lol:

[saul]

Go the TL people.
Ive herd good things about the roads up there. Might have to pop up there oneday.
i got a 2001 R and realy enjoy riding it.
just got some bad squeek in the susp somewhere to shes going to bits
during the week. I also notice the tyre destroying. But hey you get that with the big twins.

Hi guys well that is more like it. :niceone: Good to get a bit of interest going.

Well moto sounds like the needle bearings in your suspnsion linkages are in need of lubrication :msn-wink: If you do come up, do drop me a line.

I thought it was you morepower :niceone:

TLs vs TLr that does get a little tiresome but here you go :Pokey: :2guns:

Both great bikes but the r is so fat :calm:

Anyone else?

We should do up a TL NZ locater (sounds a little familiar) what do you think?

Thanks guys

[loosebruce]

Hey Saul, sorry been away from the interwebee thing for a few days, down back home in welly, strink to hear about your off man, guess it's one of the perks riding an "S". It was an Avon Azaro AV40 i had on the back, didn't think they were that soft, or maybe it was something to do with the throttle :crazy: , yeah i am a member of TLplanet and go there if i need some info, great site in all, but not a shit load of kiwi's on there, sites like these are great to meet people and hook up for rides, bit hard when all the TLplanet rides are UK/US based.......

MotoXXX, mine gots a nasty squeak going on to at the mo, it's in at welly M/Cycles now getting stripped down, will let you know what it is, i'm hoping just a dry pivot but latley it's been feeling like the swing arm is grabbing a bit in it's travel and causing a not so nice handling sensation.

I have heard nothing but good things bout chucking an ohlins rear damper on, but as i'm looking at up grading to a newer bike early next year think i'd rather save the money and put it onto that, but if you're keeping ya TL you can't go wrong, esp on the "S", and then you can throw your rotary damper at a car.

Oraginise a TL get together would be a great idea if it's in the north island i'll be there.

Go the TL's R or S they're both phat

[NC]

Well that is a little sad :Playnice:

What year is your bike nc30?

A place in whitianga nice. It is brilliant up round there.

So do you live in Waikato and play in Whiti? :ride:

:Oops:

It's a 91

[feral1]

MotoXXX, mine gots a nasty squeak going on to at the mo, it's in at welly M/Cycles now getting stripped down, will let you know what it is, i'm hoping just a dry pivot but latley it's been feeling like the swing arm is grabbing a bit in it's travel and causing a not so nice handling sensation.



Bloody 'ell, wouldn't you know it, mine developed a squeak in the rear dampner as well, on my ride down to Haast over the weekend.
Loosebruce/Moto - let us know through this thread what the deal was after you get the scoot back from Welly MC's :niceone:
Yeah R's are alright - trying to sell my flatmate on one at the mo.

[loosebruce]

Bloody 'ell, wouldn't you know it, mine developed a squeak in the rear dampner as well, on my ride down to Haast over the weekend.
Loosebruce/Moto - let us know through this thread what the deal was after you get the scoot back from Welly MC's :niceone:
Yeah R's are alright - trying to sell my flatmate on one at the mo.

Yea will do feral1, how many K's you got on your "S", i got almost 66 thou on mine now (thats a whole lotta rear tyres :blink: ) , i've heard after a fair few k's the "S"s do that, also heard some nasty stories of the frame round the damper mounts cracking.

[feral1]

Loosebruce,

Got 35k on her. Yeah i've heard of the cracken too. Doesn't seem to be common tho. One of my mounting bolts vibrated totally loose tho....that was not a nice thing to find.
Done any motorwork after 66k?

[loosebruce]

Loosebruce,

Got 35k on her. Yeah i've heard of the cracken too. Doesn't seem to be common tho. One of my mounting bolts vibrated totally loose tho....that was not a nice thing to find.
Done any motorwork after 66k?

Uh yea i blew her up at 44k? :ar15: :ar15: so motorwork indeed, whole new front cylinder, shit everything viabrates loose on a TL, i have zip ties instead of fairing bolts, two sets of mufflers destroyed.

[feral1]

guy in chch did in his front cylinder as well....prolonged wheelstands.... oil pick-up ran dry.

Mine's still running as strong as an Ox....touch wood.
Did yours drop a valve?

[marty]

so a TL weekend over to whitianga, sometime in october - how does that sond?

[saul]

so a TL weekend over to whitianga, sometime in october - how does that sond?

Yeh marty that sounds brilliant :done: .

Lets get a few of the guys together and do it :niceone:

[loosebruce]

guy in chch did in his front cylinder as well....prolonged wheelstands.... oil pick-up ran dry.

Mine's still running as strong as an Ox....touch wood.
Did yours drop a valve?

Yea a mate of mine had that problem on his (a few times) i ain't that good yet! Yeah it dropped a valve, as much as that sucked, apparently the first TL to do so anywhere that i have heard of. My first TL never gave me any hassles at all, thats why i brought a second one after a breif ownership of a gixxer 6, but this one is headache after headache, still love it too bits though.

TL weekend to whitianga, oh hell yes i'm in, october's all good, i'll be headed down manfeild way late october for the vic fun day though, 24th sunday i think. Before or after that is all good.

[loosebruce]

Oh yea and the other thing bout october is Quasi's Waikato ride is 16-17th as well, so count that weekend out. Oh man is it going to be a busy month, i'll have to try and find time for work to make some moolah.

[MOTOXXX]

MotoXXX, mine gots a nasty squeak going on to at the mo, it's in at welly M/Cycles now getting stripped down, will let you know what it is, i'm hoping just a dry pivot but latley it's been feeling like the swing arm is grabbing a bit in it's travel and causing a not so nice handling sensation.

I have heard nothing but good things bout chucking an ohlins rear damper on, but as i'm looking at up grading to a newer bike early next year think i'd rather save the money and put it onto that, but if you're keeping ya TL you can't go wrong, esp on the "S", and then you can throw your rotary damper at a car.

Oraginise a TL get together would be a great idea if it's in the north island i'll be there.

Go the TL's R or S they're both phat

Found the squeek last night.
Took all the plastic off the back of it last night and jacked it up. A couple spare hours and a little bit of elbow grease found that i had 3 dry joints. Mainly the one at the bottom of the shock and the two others around it.
also u may find that between the mudguard and the swingarm gets stones jammed in it easily. I think this was the squeek more than anything but it was still good to get those other bits lubed up. :calm:
So it all goes back together tonight after a good clean. The cold kiwi entry has encrusted the radiator with mud also the back end too around the swingarm.

now i just have to figure out how to wire up and mount the radar detector and fit the new pager alarm system.

[loosebruce]

MotoXXX, glad it's nothing to major, they're pulling mine apart tomorrow so should find out late tomorrow arvo, fingers are crossed, money ain't exactly flowing out of my pockets, bearings an other little stuff like piston seals in the calipers add up real fast.

[MOTOXXX]

yea that would add up a bit.

i started putting everything back together tonight and then broke a bolt off in the sub frame when putting on the mudguard :mad:

so it all comes back off and now have to drill the little fuker out.
i was so close to havin it back togethr i tells ya.

[Jinx3d]

Whooo Hooo. Ooooo fucken shit yeah!


Mines been sweet, standard shock - shreds the rear - oh well, they still make tyres dont they? Whats the problem?

Oh yeah, clutch is a bit grabby too, easy to stall from the lights when dragging of the lads in tin cans. *embaressing*

Mines the S, R is nice but its like arguing about blondes and brunette.
:whocares:

Whats all this bout the front cylinder dropping its lunch?

Mines got a tick tick tick on the front cylinder but I heard its normal so I havent done anything about it (cept change the oil of course).

CHeers to all fellow TL owners out there.

Jinx3d :cool2:

[saul]

Yep TL's put a smile on the face alright :niceone:

[duckman]

Hey guys - While were on such a fine subject of suzuki twins!!

Who here has changed their rotary damper for an aftermarket shock and which brand did you go to? Where did you buy it and how much ??

Same set of questions but for the steering damper ...??

Come on I'm keen to upgrade but I'm not sure if I should go... Ohlins, Bitubo, Penske e.t.c.

Appreciate all replies - Except the rude ones!!!

[loosebruce]

Whooo Hooo. Ooooo fucken shit yeah!
Whats all this bout the front cylinder dropping its lunch?

Mines got a tick tick tick on the front cylinder but I heard its normal so I havent done anything about it (cept change the oil of course).

CHeers to all fellow TL owners out there.

Jinx3d :cool2:

After prolonged wheelies the front cylinder loses oil and damage follows.
I don't think there is a TL out there that doesn't go tick tick tick, easiest way to fix that is ear plugs.

Cheers back at ya man, i see your auckland based as well have to hook up for a ride. :spudwave:

[loosebruce]

Hey guys - While were on such a fine subject of suzuki twins!!

Who here has changed their rotary damper for an aftermarket shock and which brand did you go to? Where did you buy it and how much ??

Same set of questions but for the steering damper ...??

Come on I'm keen to upgrade but I'm not sure if I should go... Ohlins, Bitubo, Penske e.t.c.

Appreciate all replies - Except the rude ones!!!

I can see now how an up grade would do wonders on an "S", didn't think it was an issue on the "R" but it can't hurt for sure, ya can't go wrong with ohlins, but i'v never heard anything bad about bitubo or penske, i wouldn't hesitate to put either on mine, keep an eye out for second hand ones as well, there is generally very little wrong with them and are quite a bit cheaper.
The steering damper, most guys get away with changing the oil to a lighter weight, but if i was buying one i've just seen the new hyper pro's for the "R" and holy shit they look F#$&$n hot and at a good price to. Fully adjustable, nice range of colours to and easy to fit. Give Kerry a call at Motohaus in Western Springs, he got one in for a mate at a nice price. Have a look at them, wicked as.

[tlr-steve]

hey glen ,little bit late but , as you know i've got a 99 TLR.
and spend maybe a bit too much time on tlplanet

lately , have'nt been out riding as much as i would like.

for the the ones that don't know , go to
http://www.micapeak.com/reg/bikes/
to find TLR/TLS riders near you.

glen , have you bumped into Aaron over your way?
he 's the one i was telling you about that was moving to
Tauranga, got a red TLR

[Gixxer]

After prolonged wheelies the front cylinder loses oil and damage follows.
I don't think there is a TL out there that doesn't go tick tick tick, easiest way to fix that is ear plugs.

Cheers back at ya man, i see your auckland based as well have to hook up for a ride. :spudwave:

I am a 1 week old TL rider, Fantastic.
Glad I checked this thread out, I noticed a tick the other day, I also noticed a bit of oil leaking, is this a common thing?

Besides that, again, Fantastic

[Bleck K6]

I am a 1 week old TL rider, Fantastic.
Glad I checked this thread out, I noticed a tick the other day, I also noticed a bit of oil leaking, is this a common thing?

Besides that, again, Fantastic

The tick is probably just the scissor gears on the cams.
Is the leak by the shift fork?I know this is a common problem but an easy fix.
Did you go to TLPLANET?you will find out anything you want to know about the TL there.

[TLDV8]

Did you go to TLPLANET?you will find out anything you want to know about the TL there.

What is a TLPlanet? http://www.tlplanet.com/forums/images/smilies/naughty.gif......you mean Sticker Mod Central http://www.tlplanet.com/forums/images/smilies/smilielol.gif

[vtec]

My dad just got a TL1000s with Yoshi pipes, and Aluminium braided brake lines, it's also been derestricted in the electronics department. Rips mean wheelies just from the torque. Hehehe was doing that today.

[marty]

shite it's october already, and i've had to to take labour weekend sunday off just to get a weekend off! just been for a blast on the tl. crackling and popping in 2nd down the 'main st' of cambridge........wearing shorts and t-shirt :)

[loosebruce]

I have to say i've thrown my S away three times now, twice on my new one, once i just fell over in the gravel trap at puke, second low sided out waihi way, and TL' S crash good, much better than my gixxer did. I picked up some crash bungs today and fitted a new pilot power on the front, got two track days back to back coming up and i'm itching for a blast after i lost my licence for deremits (imagine this is quite common with TL riders :killingme ) .

Are any of you akld based guys getting out to puke on the 23rd and more central/welly based guys getting out to manfeild on the 24th, i'll be at both days, providing i dont chuck it away at puke on the sat.
Really need to up the number of big twins out there, last few times i've been at puke i've been the only twin, four stroke twin anyway.

May have an ohlins rear damper by then too, fingers crossed.

TL1000S or R :not:

[festus]

On my second TL. Looped my red 99 TLS a few months ago. Just got another a couple of Sunday's ago, blue 99 TLS. Awesome bike, fitted my ohlins from the wreck to my new TLS last week, only takes a couple of hours tops. Transforms the handling and tyre wear greatly improved.

Airbox mod highly recommended too.

TLPlanet is a great site for TL owners to visit.

[vifferman]

On my second TL. Looped my red 99 TLS a few months ago. Just got another a couple of Sunday's ago, blue 99 TLS. "A couple of Sundays ago"?!?! And you haven't changed your avatar yet?!?

Slacker! :Pokey:

[festus]

"A couple of Sundays ago"?!?! And you haven't changed your avatar yet?!?

DOH!........snapped!. Have'nt even taken a photo of my new pride and joy yet!. I am a slacker!...

[festus]

OK I've changed my avatar (temporarily) until I get a decent shot of my replacement TL. But how do I change the "Scooter Boy"???
or am I stuck with that till my 1000th post?

[vifferman]

OK I've changed my avatar (temporarily) until I get a decent shot of my replacement TL. But how do I change the "Scooter Boy"???
or am I stuck with that till my 1000th post?Why didn't you just do a "colour replace" in the original avatar?:spudwhat:
Nah - you will get a chance to change it before that, if SpankMe allows it, and I don't think you need 1000 posts to be able to. IIRC, I changed mine at a couple of hundred. But feel free to post Lotsa Crap (TM) like the rest of us high-post time-wasters...

[Devil]

OK I've changed my avatar (temporarily) until I get a decent shot of my replacement TL. But how do I change the "Scooter Boy"???
or am I stuck with that till my 1000th post?
Should be able to change it after 200 posts.
Check out the "Site Stuff" forum, regarding the avatars thread n stuff.

[festus]

Should be able to change it after 200 posts.
Check out the "Site Stuff" forum, regarding the avatars thread n stuff.

Better start posting.................

[saul]

well well well interesting to see who pops up :niceone: Les and Steve. That’s cool guys :niceone:

Bike back tomorrow and hopefully the knee will bend far enough by next week for a ride.

The season is upon us :2thumbsup

Good to see that tlplanet.com is getting the thumbs up, as it should. :banana: :banana:

[loosebruce]

Good to see you are almost mobile again Saul, and that your baby is near. Proberly too soon for a track day for you?? I'll be riding on the road again just after xmas so wel'll have to catch up for a TL blast and get a few more guys in on it.

No repeats of what put you off last time before then though okay, stay upright all of you.............

When i was saying TL's crash well i wasn't referring to looping one, guess one day i'll find that out :wacko:

[festus]

When i was saying TL's crash well i wasn't referring to looping one, guess one day i'll find that out :wacko:

Hope not dude!, wouldn't wish it upon my worst enemy. The funny thing was I'd just been telling some mates (inline 4 riders) that it was bloody hard to loop a TL, with the compression of the v-twin to bring you back if the shit hit the fan, guess I was wrong! :doh:

[Gixxer]

The tick is probably just the scissor gears on the cams.
Is the leak by the shift fork?I know this is a common problem but an easy fix.
Did you go to TLPLANET?you will find out anything you want to know about the TL there.

Ha Tiller, yeah I went to TLplanet and registered, there are alot of TL riders in Vic, the thing I have seen here is you see alot of TL riders riding together, sounds pretty good when you get 3 or 4 TL's blitzing off the line together.

I noticed the oil dripping from the the front of the belly pan?, only happened the one time and have been away in brisban so have not looked at it yet.
The guy from the bike store mentioned the shift fork.
I might check it tonite.
Cheers
TrFnAG

[loosebruce]

Hope not dude!, wouldn't wish it upon my worst enemy. The funny thing was I'd just been telling some mates (inline 4 riders) that it was bloody hard to loop a TL, with the compression of the v-twin to bring you back if the shit hit the fan, guess I was wrong! :doh:

Yea it's always the way isn't it, i have proved myself wrong many a times.
I hope i don't have to find out either but it's always a possibility that it could happen. So in hindsight i always wear good gear and my newly acquired (sp) back protecter.

[Gixxer]

Q. how many K's can expect to get from my bike, the fuel light comes on at around 140-149, I manged to get to 170 before I decided it was time to refill, today the light came on around 170 and I filled at around 190.
So is 210k to much to ask for from the big boy.

[duckman]

The fuel light comes on really early. First it blinks .... then it *ahem* comes on hard.. you should be able to get 220 - 240 from a full tank.

I took mine to 250 going through Waioru - Damn near shat myself thinking I was going to run out and freeze to death. :mellow:

[tlr-steve]

well well well interesting to see who pops up :niceone: Les and Steve. That’s cool guys :niceone:

Bike back tomorrow and hopefully the knee will bend far enough by next week for a ride.

The season is upon us :2thumbsup

Good to see that tlplanet.com is getting the thumbs up, as it should. :banana: :banana:


good to hear your bike's ready for ya glen,
:angry2: now don't go and do it again.
as for the knee, surprising how much pain
we can put ourselves through just for a ride

[saul]

good to hear your bike's ready for ya glen,
:angry2: now don't go and do it again.
as for the knee, surprising how much pain
we can put ourselves through just for a ride

Yeh mate you are not wrong there :first:

She was delivered home today and is in immaculate condition (like brand new).

The first thing I did was sort the tps as I have been mucking around with the inlet manifolds (down at the shop) all sounds and looks good. :scooter:

I can not quite get into the riding postion :angry2: which I am a bit pevvvved about but it is getting closer.

I havent seen or caught up with your mate yet (aaron ?), I think a red tillr would look pretty good, I haven't seen many that colour.

Would he be keen to hook up? If so pm his details.

Hey put your mount on as well, just have to do a slight modifcation but perfect length good skills :first:

[loosebruce]

Just got a hyperpro steering damper from Kerry at motohaus... done a hell deal... one of those 24 setting jobbies... what a differnce. The old one spat the dummie and didnt damp no more.

Wasn't that black one that came in the other day Glen? The hyperpro's are damn nice looking dampers for sure, good to hear they work well too, once i sort the rear out i'll be doing the steering damper, if a deal for a second hand ohlins rear damper falls through chances are i'll get a complete hyperpro rear shock.

Ohhhh can't wait :crazy:

[loosebruce]

Yep thats the one. Black machined alloy with gold annodised turny knob adjuster thing. How long till you get your licence back? Still waiting to go to court for my defended hearing on my "alleged" dangerous speed offence (240/100) :rockon: Its not till january 14 but I git a on to it lawyer(ex traffic cop) :Police:

fingers crossd

Just after Xmas Glen. Court ah fuck i've been down that road before, Cop never got a fix on me but he reckoned he was doing almost 200clicks and i pissed off on him, oppps only to run a bit wide on the exit ramp and end up in a garden still going mind you, only to have a rock bend the side stand and pop out the kill switch :doh: , so there i was 50m into a garden going no where.

Damage - Dangerous Driving, Failing to Stop, Exceeding 100kph (by a fair bit) And was only on my restricted (thought it was a fast 250 officer)
Lost my licence for 7 months and $1600 odd in coin, got off fookin lightly really being my first offence back then, insurance premiums are bloody high though, hmm wonder why.

[Gixxer]

The fuel light comes on really early. First it blinks .... then it *ahem* comes on hard.. you should be able to get 220 - 240 from a full tank.

I took mine to 250 going through Waioru - Damn near shat myself thinking I was going to run out and freeze to death. :mellow:

Cheers Duckman, 220-240 aint too bad.

[festus]

When the fuel light starts flashing, you have 4 litres of fuel, when it comes on solid, you have 2 litres.........
Milage is obviously dependant on how hard you've been riding the bike. But as said above, anywhere from 200-240ks a tank.

[saul]

Finally got her back :niceone:

Have to share

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/saul123/ZOHARTL1000sallniceandshiny005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/saul123/ZOHARTL1000sallniceandshiny002.jpg

Thought this was a cool shot :niceone:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/saul123/ZOHARTL1000sallniceandshiny003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/saul123/ZOHARTL1000sallniceandshiny001.jpg

There ya go.

Managed to bend my knee over it today and went over the kaimais and back, I was stuffed but o baby bring on some spare time :sunny:

Post your pics boys :soon: :apint:

[Cajun]

Finally got her back :niceone:

Have to share

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/saul123/ZOHARTL1000sallniceandshiny005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/saul123/ZOHARTL1000sallniceandshiny002.jpg

Thought this was a cool shot :niceone:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/saul123/ZOHARTL1000sallniceandshiny003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/saul123/ZOHARTL1000sallniceandshiny001.jpg

There ya go.

Managed to bend my knee over it today and went over the kaimais and back, I was stuffed but o baby bring on some spare time :sunny:

Post your pics boys :soon: :apint:


Looks nice Saul, sound good with those netpures on it?

[Bleck K6]

Nice lookin TL saul :niceone:

[Gixxer]

The fuel light comes on really early. First it blinks .... then it *ahem* comes on hard.. you should be able to get 220 - 240 from a full tank.

I took mine to 250 going through Waioru - Damn near shat myself thinking I was going to run out and freeze to death. :mellow:

Sweet, managed 1 tank to get to PI and back yesterday, 190k before the fuel light started to flash. 231k before i filled up to get to work this morning.
Anyone have micron pipes on there TL? any good?

Cheers

[dss3]

As a comparison: On the waikato ride yesterday I got about 190km and the light had been on solid for a few k's (was getting a little worried) But that was riding about as hard as I could for the hole tank, trying (in vain) to keep up with a (oh the shame of it) much smaller bike ridin by two smoker.

-daryl

[Gixxer]

As a comparison: On the waikato ride yesterday I got about 190km and the light had been on solid for a few k's (was getting a little worried) But that was riding about as hard as I could for the hole tank, trying (in vain) to keep up with a (oh the shame of it) much smaller bike ridin by two smoker.

-daryl

from what I have heard, not many of us would keep up with two smoker.
the 230k was at a pretty sedate speed, around 110 to 120, and it is a highway of sorts almost all the to the Island.

[loosebruce]

Sweet, managed 1 tank to get to PI and back yesterday, 190k before the fuel light started to flash. 231k before i filled up to get to work this morning.
Anyone have micron pipes on there TL? any good?

Cheers

Yeah i normally get 190 before the feul light comes on open road, otherwise round town its more 160ish, track oh damn got 95k once :bye: petrol!

The microns are pretty good cans, you thinking of carbon or alloy?
Have to be careful with carbon on TL's the vibrations destroy them easily, the microns are not bad from what i've heard as the end caps mount to the baffle tube rather than mount to the outer selve, thats where the problems start. A better way to go for sure with a/m mufflers, even 2 bros ones viabrate to bits with the rivets mounting the end caps to the outer selve, kerker carbons dont go near em, neptune's are fairly solidly built to and would be worth a look.
I reckon anything that dosen't mount to the selve should be about right.

[Gixxer]

Yeah i normally get 190 before the feul light comes on open road, otherwise round town its more 160ish, track oh damn got 95k once :bye: petrol!

The microns are pretty good cans, you thinking of carbon or alloy?
Have to be careful with carbon on TL's the vibrations destroy them easily, the microns are not bad from what i've heard as the end caps mount to the baffle tube rather than mount to the outer selve, thats where the problems start. A better way to go for sure with a/m mufflers, even 2 bros ones viabrate to bits with the rivets mounting the end caps to the outer selve, kerker carbons dont go near em, neptune's are fairly solidly built to and would be worth a look.
I reckon anything that dosen't mount to the selve should be about right.

Cheers LB, thinking of Stainless, they have a bit of a problem over here with allowing after market pipes, so if I go stainless they might not notice (I hope). some dude on a stand at PI said he would cut me a deal on micron pipes. I might look into neptunes as well, I have the standard pipes on my TL and it does not have the hellish throutie sound I love about the TL's.

[saul]

Thanks guys.

The Neptunes do sound really good, they can really bark :niceone: and look like they will last a long time.

Petrol ranges from 180 to 200 kms. :killingme

[loosebruce]

Cheers LB, thinking of Stainless, they have a bit of a problem over here with allowing after market pipes, so if I go stainless they might not notice (I hope). some dude on a stand at PI said he would cut me a deal on micron pipes. I might look into neptunes as well, I have the standard pipes on my TL and it does not have the hellish throutie sound I love about the TL's.

Sorry for swearing in this topic forum, but i too have standard pipes :crybaby: not by choice, only i've been through 2 sets of a/m and the factory ones are the only ones that havn't fallen to bits, with money being an issue and with me now concerntrating on going fast they have to take a step back, but hey xmas is coming, maybe a new set of pipes are too.

Tis a shame about the laws over oz way regarding a/m pipes, ever think about moving over to good ol nz, although our tracks aren't quite upto their standards, yet!

[Gixxer]

Sorry for swearing in this topic forum, but i too have standard pipes :crybaby: not by choice, only i've been through 2 sets of a/m and the factory ones are the only ones that havn't fallen to bits, with money being an issue and with me now concerntrating on going fast they have to take a step back, but hey xmas is coming, maybe a new set of pipes are too.

Tis a shame about the laws over oz way regarding a/m pipes, ever think about moving over to good ol nz, although our tracks aren't quite upto their standards, yet!

I only moved to Oz a month ago from Auckland.
Lots of bikes have a/m pipes, but I have heard in NSW they are going to ban them all together.
They do not have WOF checks over here, so the only time you have to worry about it is if you have to register a bike for the first time, as you need a WOF (not sure what they call it here, or if the cops pull you up.
Apparently the police can take any vehical off the road they want to. even new cars etc. so if you get a bit of an arsehole, and he does not like the look of you, or thinks your bike is too loud, he can tell you to fix it, and I think you get a week and then you have to get a WOF.
There is a cert on my bike that details the last time it had a noise test and what the Db is, I think it is 91 Db.
anyway, I am going to change the pipes, I will just keep the others in the shed just in case.

Cheers

[marmel]

Hi guys

Just got my 99 TLR on the road after 3 months of sourcing parts, absolutely love it! Had a 98 Gixxer 1100 previously. I'm in Dunedin so unless there is a TLR owner in Invercargill I might just be the southernmost TLR owner in the world! :)

[Gixxer]

Hi guys

Just got my 99 TLR on the road after 3 months of sourcing parts, absolutely love it! Had a 98 Gixxer 1100 previously. I'm in Dunedin so unless there is a TLR owner in Invercargill I might just be the southernmost TLR owner in the world! :)

represent :rockon:

[TLDV8]

Bump.... Glen,did you get your hassle sorted out with the U.S Brake caliper's ?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v63/manurewa/TopEnd.jpg

[saul]

Bump.... Glen,did you get your hassle sorted out with the

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v63/manurewa/TopEnd.jpg

Hi Les :done:

Well the short answer is no, so I have had to put my old 4 pot Toks back on the bike. :2guns:

I did have some nice 6 pots on but had to sell them when I had my bin to get a helmet due to the poor insurance pay out.

Anyway I have tried to move on :Pokey: and not get all bitter about it.

My bike is looking so good at the mo and my knee is finally starting to behave it's self.

I see that you have been busy :eek5:

Cheers for the thought.

[TLDV8]

Anyway I have tried to move on :Pokey: and not get all bitter about it.


I see that you have been busy :eek5:



Brand new cylinder's and Factory kit piston's... just finished a set of bored TLR throttle bodies, reangled to fit the TLS frame crosstube + a TLR ECU and wiring loom to drive the twin injectors..it's getting there very slowly :yes:
>
You never know maybe a refund or the calipers might turn up,keep mailing,you never know...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v63/manurewa/dcp_0002_copy3.jpg

[BurnCycle]

Why dont you just get a TLR?? I know one thats for sale :whistle:

What fun would that be? :shifty:

<- TLR forks, TLR swing arm, TLR master cylinder, TLR rear yosh header (modified).

[saul]

Brand new cylinder's and Factory kit piston's... just finished a set of bored TLR throttle bodies, reangled to fit the TLS frame crosstube + a TLR ECU and wiring loom to drive the twin injectors..it's getting there very slowly :yes:
>
You never know maybe a refund or the calipers might turn up,keep mailing,you never know...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v63/manurewa/dcp_0002_copy3.jpg


Yep I might keep trying,(blimen money). Most guys have been more than brilliant, but it only takes one to screw you for a while, but onto more important things :niceone:

Thanks for the pic your bike is really starting to come together, (clever guy I would say) :not:

I would like to see it in person one day :niceone:

It looks a real treat, wonder how she will go?

[saul]

What fun would that be? :shifty:

<- TLR forks, TLR swing arm, TLR master cylinder, TLR rear yosh header (modified).

Hi BC :niceone:

I have finally got that airbox from over your way and will be trying to carefully and skillfully rearrange it. :gob:

I have your pics and Rupes pics do you have time to give me a step by step, or do think that I have enough info and should just get into it.

I am a little concerened about running to lean.

Do you have a pc onboard???

Thanks mate

[BurnCycle]

Saul,

I have my own Yosh box so I can adjust the FI as I see fit. Not as precise as a PCII, but I can do some friend bikes and make some beer money at the same time. :beer:

I cut a little differently than rupes where that actuator sat. I cut in such a way as to keep the opening so I would not have to reshape it.

I believe when you start hacking away things will become clear. It's not that complex. Also remember that I did not cut the extra area at the filter as ruped didi, I didn't see the point.

[duckman]

Guys,

Have any of you removed your standard steering damper ??

Or should I ask, Have any of you still got your standard on ??

I was just advised by Haldanes to remove it and the difference is amazing. It feels like a 250cc.
I know the implications of not running with a damper ... but ... :devil2:

Thoughts ?? Suggestions ??

If I could afford a hyperpro or Ohlins, believe me, it would be on there!! :brick:

[TLDV8]

Guys,

Have any of you removed your standard steering damper ??

Or should I ask, Have any of you still got your standard on ??

I was just advised by Haldanes to remove it and the difference is amazing. It feels like a 250cc.
I know the implications of not running with a damper ... but ... :devil2:

Thoughts ?? Suggestions ??

If I could afford a hyperpro or Ohlins, believe me, it would be on there!! :brick:

Gee,how can i put this politely... Whoever told you to run your TLR without a steering damper is a "RETARD" ...... if you find the stock item a little restrictive the oil can be changed out for a lighter viscosity (2.5W maybe) it is on TLPlanet.com somewhere if you do a search ..... i went to an aftermarket one.. fwiw ...... the TLS can be a little more twitchy than the TLR,but running no damper will come round and bite you on the arse in the long run,if you simply commute up and down the motorway you might get away without one....if the suspension is set up,sag etc it should steer fine,but at the end of the day it is not a 250.

Glen that is an old pic...things have got a little out of hand since then with more and more mods,nearly all are time consuming and to a certain degree it appears not tried before so there is a bit of figuring out still and am in no hurry to finish it...there is something to be said for stock with a set of cans,a lot less drama in the end.

[dss3]

Seems to be a fair bit of knowledge on the TL"s out here, so here's my question: Have any of you had coolent leak from the right hand side of the bike, there is a small hole in the side of the engine casing (the hole looks like it is supposed to be there) that occasionally leaks green coolant. Is this just an overflow? Bike is never low, of too full for that matter, of coolent, so i pretty much ignore it.

Cheer all
_daryl

[TLDV8]

Seems to be a fair bit of knowledge on the TL"s out here, so here's my question: Have any of you had coolent leak from the right hand side of the bike, there is a small hole in the side of the engine casing (the hole looks like it is supposed to be there) that occasionally leaks green coolant. Is this just an overflow? Bike is never low, of too full for that matter, of coolent, so i pretty much ignore it.

Cheer all
_daryl

I am far from any kind of TL expert.......but fwiw.... the hole in the outer cover is a passage that goes up to the area betwwen the inner oil seal (primary drive side) and the waterpump's mechanical seal.....the idea being if either was to start leaking it would be noticeable by weeping from the telltale hole.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v63/manurewa/SealB.jpg

[saul]

Seems to be a fair bit of knowledge on the TL"s out here, so here's my question: Have any of you had coolent leak from the right hand side of the bike, there is a small hole in the side of the engine casing (the hole looks like it is supposed to be there) that occasionally leaks green coolant. Is this just an overflow? Bike is never low, of too full for that matter, of coolent, so i pretty much ignore it.

Cheer all
_daryl

Hi Daryl

What TLDV8 said :2thumbsup

The seal may not be happy and needs attention.:sweatdrop

Do a search on tlplanet.com

[Bleck K6]

Guys,

Have any of you removed your standard steering damper ??

Or should I ask, Have any of you still got your standard on ??

I was just advised by Haldanes to remove it and the difference is amazing. It feels like a 250cc.
I know the implications of not running with a damper ... but ... :devil2:

Thoughts ?? Suggestions ??

If I could afford a hyperpro or Ohlins, believe me, it would be on there!! :brick:
Heres what we did,We took the standard steering damper apart & with a small file we filed some small grooves on the edge of the plunger(the plunger only has a small hole in it for fluid to pass through).
We did it a little at a time,Then put it back together & tried it until we got it spot on.
It has made a huge difference & the damper still does its job & is so much easier to throw around.
The internals of my damper are actually from death.incs GSXR,He took his off & we experimented with it.

[BurnCycle]

Guys,

Have any of you removed your standard steering damper ??

Or should I ask, Have any of you still got your standard on ??

I was just advised by Haldanes to remove it and the difference is amazing. It feels like a 250cc.
I know the implications of not running with a damper ... but ... :devil2:

Thoughts ?? Suggestions ??

If I could afford a hyperpro or Ohlins, believe me, it would be on there!! :brick:

After seeing this shot (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/tl1kr/bitubo2.jpg) of the Bitubo damper I think I'll be replacing mine. You could not pay me enough money to ride the TLS without a damper. I know it's saved my arse a few times on the track.

The TLR doesn't suffer from the same issues as the TLS in this reguards but like TLDV8 said, it's not a 250. The change to a 2.5wt oil might be the best option for you.

[duckman]

Thank for your responses guys,

I know the TL's's are a little more prone to getting slap happy, but I'll still be keeping my eye out for an aftermarket jobbie.

Sooooo.. If you guys hear about a second hand steering damper up for sale, please let me know.

While wer're on the subject, It's time for me to replace my Chain and sprockets.... Any suggestions ?? I was thinking about going up a couple of teeth in the rear .. Have you guys tried this??

[simo]

After seeing this shot (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/tl1kr/bitubo2.jpg) of the Bitubo damper I think I'll be replacing mine. You could not pay me enough money to ride the TLS without a damper. I know it's saved my arse a few times on the track.

The TLR doesn't suffer from the same issues as the TLS in this reguards but like TLDV8 said, it's not a 250. The change to a 2.5wt oil might be the best option for you.
Changing the oil in the damper makes quite a difference, I removed the damper from my TL1000S, (SAUL has all the instructions), pulled out the plug and then slowly replace the oil with 2.5w using a syringe, and a lot of patience, transformed the bikes low speed stability, gives one a little more confidence in its handling.

[saul]

Ok, I need to have a lend (or buy cheaply) of one over the next week or so. :o

My dad is very sick and I need to get down to Nelson and spend some time with him :shit:

I have a pack as I used to have a system on my last TL.:yeah:

PM me please.

Thanks in advance

[dss3]

Ok, I need to have a lend (or buy cheaply) of one over the next week or so. :o

My dad is very sick and I need to get down to Nelson and spend some time with him :shit:

I have a pack as I used to have a system on my last TL.:yeah:

PM me please.

Thanks in advance

So you are after the mounting "L" brackets, and the frame the bags sit on then? I have both, you can borrow them if you want. I also have the 2 packs that zip together back to back if you need. Gimme a yell if you want borrow any of the above...

_Daryl

[saul]

So you are after the mounting "L" brackets, and the frame the bags sit on then? I have both, you can borrow them if you want. I also have the 2 packs that zip together back to back if you need. Gimme a yell if you want borrow any of the above...

_Daryl


PM sent to you. :sweatdrop

[spudchucka]

Does anyone need a reconditioned radiator for a TLS? I've got a spare one away being reconditioned at the moment. I'm not 100% sure of the cost to me at this stage but I will probably need to get around $300 for it. They are about $800 new.

[saul]

No I am fine at the mo thanks.

But that reminds me I must make a guard up for my radiator.

Cheers.

[loosebruce]

Thank for your responses guys,

I know the TL's's are a little more prone to getting slap happy, but I'll still be keeping my eye out for an aftermarket jobbie.

Sooooo.. If you guys hear about a second hand steering damper up for sale, please let me know.

While wer're on the subject, It's time for me to replace my Chain and sprockets.... Any suggestions ?? I was thinking about going up a couple of teeth in the rear .. Have you guys tried this??

Kerry at Motohaus does good deals on chains and sprockets, is it a 17 or 16 front on the R, reckon going one down on the front is easier than the rear, plus a front sprocket is a shitload cheaper and if you want to go back to standard your chain length wont be as far out as if you changed the rear sprocket.
I went down as low as a 15 on the front :crazy: and things got a little crazy i have a 16 on now and thats great.

Just bear in mind the greater the gearing change, the faster the speedo reads, i had 295kph on my clock with the 15T on, proberly only doing 245-250kph.

You can get a "Yellow Box" but they aint cheap and i'd rather buy a rear tyre instead.

[TLDV8]

Add one more..will get mild mods only.

<img src=http://photos.imageevent.com/tldv8/case/websize/YellowPeril2.JPG>

[BurnCycle]

Add one more..will get mild mods only.


Sure... and Rupes will have his complete in about 3 weeks time.

[loosebruce]

Sure... and Rupes will have his complete in about 3 weeks time.

Hey BC, i never saw an update on how your bike is going. is it back to it's sweat looking TL'ness?

BTW nice choice on colour TLDV8 whatever colour suzuki call it anyway.

Got three weeks to go until i get my licence back and am dead keen to get some TL R n S's together for a blat in the new year, anyone keen?

[BurnCycle]

Hey BC, i never saw an update on how your bike is going. is it back to it's sweat looking TL'ness?


For the most part. Still have a 'ding' in the tank. So this (http://www.mariposaderojo.com/Pics/TLS/19Oct04/TLSRF2.jpg) side looks better than that (http://www.mariposaderojo.com/Pics/TLS/19Oct04/TLSRF5.jpg) side.

I was able to have a little fun at the track (http://www.mariposaderojo.com/Pics/TLS/Track5/Bern2.jpg) back in Nov though. :)

[loosebruce]

Still looks mint BC, is that a gixxer thou front end? Alot of nice parts on there too. How do find the crash knobs fitted there, i looked at fiting mine there but they hit my knees, so i mounted them up one engine mount, under the fairings, had to cut a section out to make em fit snug thou.

Of all the damage i did in my last off, i reckon the ding in the tank that i got hurts the most.

[vifferman]

Kerry at Motohaus does good deals on chains and sprockets, is it a 17 or 16 front on the R, reckon going one down on the front is easier than the rear, plus a front sprocket is a shitload cheaper and if you want to go back to standard your chain length wont be as far out as if you changed the rear sprocket. It's a lot harder on the chain, though, as it has to go around a tighter radius. Having said that, I opted for one tooth down on the front of the VTR and it was brilliant (if a little noisy). I also took two links out of the chain, which brought the wheelbase to about the length of a TL :whistle: and made it wheelie much easier.

Just bear in mind the greater the gearing change, the faster the speedo reads, i had 295kph on my clock with the 15T on, proberly only doing 245-250kph.

You can get a "Yellow Box" but they aint cheap and i'd rather buy a rear tyre instead.There is a speedo adjuster you can buy from Jaycar Electronics which is only $40ish, and you just dial in how many percent up or down the speedo needs to read. I haven't actually tried one, but I reckon it'd be a good way to go.

[BurnCycle]

Still looks mint BC, is that a gixxer thou front end? Alot of nice parts on there too. How do find the crash knobs fitted there, i looked at fiting mine there but they hit my knees, so i mounted them up one engine mount, under the fairings, had to cut a section out to make em fit snug thou.

Of all the damage i did in my last off, i reckon the ding in the tank that i got hurts the most.

The forks are off a '03 TLR, the calipers are off a ZX12R, the fender and master cylinder are off a TLR. Stock TLS clip-on remain.

The crash knobs aren't worth a shite in their current location. In fact they came out with no damage after the incident. I'm thinking of moving them to where you said... just need to do that little tweak to make them work there as well.

Yep, the tank is an eyesore. I have a plan to get my old tank fixed up (yes, this is my second tank) since it's a smaller ding that could fixed a littler easier.

[saul]

Hey BC, i never saw an update on how your bike is going. is it back to it's sweat looking TL'ness?

BTW nice choice on colour TLDV8 whatever colour suzuki call it anyway.

Got three weeks to go until i get my licence back and am dead keen to get some TL R n S's together for a blat in the new year, anyone keen?


Hi LB

I am keen :apint:

What about TLDV8 three weeks should be up by then :mobile:

[duckman]

How cool would a ride be with 10 TL's .... Don't talk to me about noise restrictions .. Waaahoooooooooo :headbang:

[dss3]

I'll be in matarangi (coromandel) for summer, i'll try keep an eye/ear out for any of ya if you head out my way...

_Daryl

[Bleck K6]

I'll be in :Punk:

[saul]

Bump :first: :scooter:

[loosebruce]

Sorry guys been working way to hard as of late, four 16 hour days in a row had me at wrok or bed riden, the 28th is the day i ride legally, so anytime after that i guess, the weekend of the 1st and 2nd none of will proberly be in a rinding state, although i'm all good for mid week rides, most you proberly aren't, correct me if i'm wrong, but maybe looking at the weekend of the 8th and 9th as a good time to plan for, me love the cormandel long time, so that is my prefered place to ride, but open to ideas.

v-twin goodness oh i mean loudness, shit i better get me some pipes before then, but a group ride TL ride would be choice alright. Suzuki :not:

[feral1]

Hi guys,

just put my TL1000S on the forum's bike mart. Any guys checking out the TL thread, have a look, you can't go wrong with one of these.
also there is a comparison thread on the TL and Honda's VTR, makes for some fun background reading.

Might convert a VTR rider to our darkside...

[BurnCycle]

Can't let a good thread go to waste...

New (to me) clutch cover...
http://www.mariposaderojo.com/Pics/TLS/Stuff/YoshCover1.jpg

[vifferman]

Just remembered this thread and realised that the TL wont be goin nowhere for a little while. :sneaky2:What's the prognosis, SM? Is it fixable? If so, has the fixing started yet?

[saul]

Thanks burns for brining this back up.

That yoshi cover looks pretty smart.

What was/is your other clutch cover like???

If it is not warped and scraped I would be intersted in it :niceone:

Well I have just about done all the concreting that has to be done (at the moment :killingme ) so I guess if people are keen it is time for that TL group ride.

I am sorry to hear that your bike is no go sm :crybaby: Hope you can get back into it before the good weather craps out :killingme

Ok when are we free???

[saul]

You should be right mate.

I used swann when I had my bin.

There was only a small hiccup when they tried to write the bike off :bash:

But after some logical discussion it all worked out well.

You should be fine :yes:

[saul]

Bump, anyone home


Thanks burns for brining this back up.

That yoshi cover looks pretty smart.

What was/is your other clutch cover like???

If it is not warped and scraped I would be intersted in it :niceone:

Well I have just about done all the concreting that has to be done (at the moment :killingme ) so I guess if people are keen it is time for that TL group ride.

I am sorry to hear that your bike is no go sm :crybaby: Hope you can get back into it before the good weather craps out :killingme

Ok when are we free???

[Bleck K6]

I'm still keen on that ride.
Any ideas when?Where?

[saul]

I'm still keen on that ride.
Any ideas when?Where?

Just you and me so far tiller :killingme

[dss3]

anyone here know much about the TL clutch? I think mine is stuffed after a few too many drunken burnouts last night... It just keeps slipping now! Is this going to be expensive to fix?

Cheers

[inlinefour]

Hi guys & girls

I love the big twin and have a red 97 which I really enjoy.

I am trying to locate a few TL's around the Bay of Plenty area (Tauranga) for general rides, modding tips, coffee and the like :killingme

I have belonged to tlplanet.com for a while now and the amount of info on there is huge for the big twin, but I would also like to hook up with a few TL's in person to ride with.

Any takers?

I ride up around the Corromandle quite often.

Thanks for listening and get back to me :niceone:

Cheers

Not here but Ive got some pretty interesting video clips off the net of people doing crazy things on them. :eek5:

[saul]

Hi D

Could just be your stock springs are weak.

Could be that your actuator is not correctly adjusted, both very cheap and easy to sort out.

I will try and find you a link with pics on how to either shim your springs or replace with barnett springs.

Barnett Springs.
TLS 97 & 98 MT-15-5
TLS 99+ MT-12-6
TLR all MT-12-6

Hang on a tic :niceone:

Here you go http://www.tlplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=30703&highlight=clutch+springs

Ok now for the actuater adjustment

I just need to check out my manual :msn-wink:

Won't let me paste it in. I will try and mail it :niceone:

[dss3]

Hi D

Could just be your stock springs are weak.

Could be that your actuator is not correctly adjusted, both very cheap and easy to sort out.

I will try and find you a link with pics on how to either shim your springs or replace with barnett springs.

Barnett Springs.
TLS 97 & 98 MT-15-5
TLS 99+ MT-12-6
TLR all MT-12-6

Hang on a tic :niceone:

Here you go http://www.tlplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=30703&highlight=clutch+springs

Ok now for the actuater adjustment

I just need to check out my manual :msn-wink:

Won't let me paste it in. I will try and mail it :niceone:

Thanks heaps for that! I went for a ride today and it seems to have gotten better which is could... pity I cant say the same for my new michelin pilot power that is stuck all over the walls and chairs outside the garage! Where can you get the springs from? Mine has always had a bit of clutch slip in high gears accelerating from low revs. Might change the springs and see if that helps.

Thanks again for the great reply saul.

_daryl

[saul]

You can get some clutch springs from the local stealership, Premier I think they are called. They say that they are 10% longer/stronger but the reviews that I have seen of them are not that optimistic.

Barnett seems to be the way to go if you abuse your clutch :laugh:

Don't all TL owners do that?

http://www.barnettclutches.com/

If you go to tlplanet.com and do a search for clutch etc all will be revealed.

Good luck.

PS Are you enjoying the powers???

I had some sports and hated them, but the powers have a good write up.

I am running rennsports at the moment and they feel pretty good :first:

[saul]

Hey guess what.. I've managed to track down a 2000 model TLR engine for my 98.. woo hoo, will there be any issues swapping these puppies over?
Havnt bought it yet.. just found it at the moment.. any suggestions?
Its done less than 20,000 k's compared to my 65,000. Do i get the speedo put back or what?.. get the speedo from donor bike?

From what I can see should be no problems. :2thumbsup Sounds good

Have a look here
http://www.tlplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=29298&highlight=tlr+engine+swap

There is some really good tips in there, by clever experinced guys

Whatever you do documentation is the secret, just in case you want to move it on latter. :yeah:

[Bleck K6]

Hey guess what.. I've managed to track down a 2000 model TLR engine for my 98.. woo hoo, will there be any issues swapping these puppies over?
Havnt bought it yet.. just found it at the moment.. any suggestions?
Its done less than 20,000 k's compared to my 65,000. Do i get the speedo put back or what?.. get the speedo from donor bike?
Good one, Did you find the engine here or overseas?

[loosebruce]

Hey thats good news on the engine SM.
Also had powers on my S and they are shit hot, wet n dry.

Anyhow, spent the arvo pulling the busted (alot of them too) bits of my bike after my wee 4th gear wheelie went um rather pear shaped.
Figured i'd try my luck see if any of you fellas out there might have any spares hanging around that you wana sell. The bike is going to be built up into a streetfighter now (cheaper than rebuilding he front of the bike which is missing now :wacko: )

RH Clip On
Front Brake master cylinder/resivour/lever
RH Control block/twist grip
Tank (may already have sorted, maybe)
RH Rearset Bracket/peg
Header Pipes (anyone upgraded and got the factory ones lying round)
Mufflers (anyone looking at selling there a/m pipes, or may consider factory ones)
Taillight
RH/LH rear fairings
Indicators

I'll make one thing clear, i'm just interested in getting my bike up and running again so if you do have the part and it's say slightly damaged/scratched/whatever but will still do the trick, i'll still be interested i'm not after perfect parts just wanna ride.
Some things i am looking at a/m options like indicators n stuff but if it's cheap enough i'm interested for sure.

Anyone know or can recomend anywhere/one that stocks or has a good range of streetfighter parts, have been looking on the web at US/UK sites but would rather buy NZ but cant seem to find much at all.

Cheers for any help guys.

Bruce

[saul]

Hi LB

Front Brake master cylinder/resivour/lever
Good timing, I have a set of these in very good order as I have just this weekend put on a 5/8 set from a TLR. :yeah:

Will sell PM me an offer

I also have some stock barends which I can donate to the cause, as they are just lying around doing nothing.

How did the hands cope with a bit of manual labour???

[cowpoos]

tldv8....how inter-changeable are tls-tlr swing arms....is the suspension mounts the same? lenght? etc?

Ps: who has had robert taylor re-valve/re-sprung their front shockies?

[TLDV8]

how inter-changeable are tls-tlr swing arms....is the suspension mounts the same? lenght? etc?

The pivot is the same so the TLR swingarm will bolt straight in to the S.... the catch is the mounting lugs which need top be cut off and relocated..Berncycle is the man to ask,he has a TLR arm with Bitubo shock... if you sign in to TLPlanet there is a write up in the Mod forum which has pics of an install. (fwiw)

<img src= http://photos.imageevent.com/tldv8/clutchactivator/websize/10f2.JPG>

[TLDV8]

I scanned a few pages out of the factory manual and have been putting them in the TLP Workshop as i get time... may be handy for clutch adjustment etc.

http://www.tlplanet.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?forumid=38

[saul]

I scanned a few pages out of the factory manual and have been putting them in the TLP Workshop as i get time... may be handy for clutch adjustment etc.

http://www.tlplanet.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?forumid=38


Yep thanks TLDV8 that is the page :2thumbsup

[dss3]

I scanned a few pages out of the factory manual and have been putting them in the TLP Workshop as i get time... may be handy for clutch adjustment etc.

http://www.tlplanet.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?forumid=38

Yeah Man! That page is awesome! I'm going to be doing my mechanical water seal soon and that is a shit load of help!

_daryl

[TLDV8]

Ready for Easter :wari:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v63/manurewa/Vent8.jpg

[saul]

Surely you have got more to do to it :niceone:

Hope you do get out and about on it. :banana:

Looks good from here.

[BurnCycle]

Ready for Easter :wari:

:cool:

Wish I could say the same. :brick:

[TLDV8]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v63/manurewa/Stock4x.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v63/manurewa/YellowPeril1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v63/manurewa/YellowPeril2.jpg

[Morepower]

WOW :2thumbsup :2thumbsup

[dss3]

See Loosebruce.... Thats what your bike SHOULD look like! haha :whocares:

[saul]

Have a look at http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=11134

or

http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/auction_detail.asp?id=25835496

Looking bloody good V8 now go make it dirty :niceone:

[BurnCycle]

Look'n good Les :niceone:

[loosebruce]

Farkin aye is it looking good, thats a beautiful TL if ever i saw one, mind you any TL looks good when parked next to mine :confused: infact most bikes look good when parked next to mine.

Nice work though TLDV8.

[BurnCycle]

:blink:

http://www.mariposaderojo.com/Pics/TLS/Hugger/Plastic2.jpg

[saul]

I thought that you just had a tank to deal to ???

What are you up to :laugh:

[BurnCycle]

For a half naked bike it sure is a lot of plastic eh!

Getting ready to be painted. I got the red tank for $50 off eBay from an overstocked dealer and the work I'm doing to the undertail is just about done... Should be a killer gap mod when finished.

When it's finished it'll sport a little NZ flare to show off over here in the states. I'm planning on putting a silver fern type graphic where the TL1000S use to be (yep, it'll be painted black).

[saul]

That is cool BC :niceone:

I look forward to seeing that.

[BurnCycle]

:shifty:

http://www.mariposaderojo.com/Pics/TLS/Hugger/Hugger12.jpg

[dss3]

Damn I want your bike! :niceone:

[dss3]

Any of you got any spare inlet camshafts for the rear cylinder lying around gathering dust that you'd like to sell for a couple of $$$?

I have just broken the rear one to match the front one I broke a few months back... :mad:

Cheers

[Quasievil]

Any of you got any spare inlet camshafts for the rear cylinder lying around gathering dust that you'd like to sell for a couple of $$$?

I have just broken the rear one to match the front one I broke a few months back... :mad:

Cheers


Yeah I got some good TL parts in my shed at home, replaced them out of a good one a few nights ago.

[dss3]

Should have known that the next post would have been yours smart ass!

BTW anyone want to buy a 98TLS? Had a nice easy well treated life... honest :whistle: Actually maybe I could take a photo of it next to Loosebruces just so that it would look "relatively" good. :laugh:

[White trash]

Any of you got any spare inlet camshafts for the rear cylinder lying around gathering dust that you'd like to sell for a couple of $$$?

I have just broken the rear one to match the front one I broke a few months back... :mad:

Cheers

Not sure what you and Bruce are doing to your bikes, Daryl, but fucken knock it off!

You cunts must be the roughest pair in NZ.

[dss3]

Not sure what you and Bruce are doing to your bikes, Daryl, but fucken knock it off!

You cunts must be the roughest pair in NZ.

Tell me about it. Reckon its just time we enter our own little demolition derby with them and kill the F*%k'ers off for once and for all. They have suffered enough!

[BurnCycle]

The wind must have bowen her clothes off!

http://www.mariposaderojo.com/Pics/TLS/03May05/Naked2.jpg

[White trash]

The wind must have bowen her clothes off!

http://www.mariposaderojo.com/Pics/TLS/03May05/Naked2.jpg

Hey Bern, that is the mintest TL on the planet eh?

I mean, is there a "Mint TL" competition annually? Yours should win.

[dss3]

Hey Bern, that is the mintest TL on the planet eh?

I mean, is there a "Mint TL" competition annually? Yours should win.

If you stand a REALLY long way away from Loosebruces bike and squint your eyes his looks just like that!
:killingme

[BurnCycle]

Look at that crusty old head pipe above...

Look at it now :Punk:
http://www.mariposaderojo.com/Pics/TLS/Exhaust/TLSRearP1.jpg

[loosebruce]

If you stand a REALLY long way away from Loosebruces bike and squint your eyes his looks just like that!
:killingme

Really you'd have to turn your back, close your eyes and just imagine it. Still doesn't go too shabby for what it is though, new clutch on the way, giving it an oil change and grafting a beull XB9S front onto it, then maybe just maybe i'll make it one colour, maybe........

Looking good BC, cant wait to see her with her eh clothes on :niceone:

[BurnCycle]

:Punk:
http://www.mariposaderojo.com/Pics/TLS/19Jun05/BackInBlack2.jpg
http://www.mariposaderojo.com/Pics/TLS/19Jun05/BackInBlack3.jpg

I'll work on some better shots soon.

[spudchucka]

Looking very good!

[Two Smoker]

Loosebruce was kind enough to loan me his TL1000S you know what it looks like :yes: Shit load of fun, "interesting" handling (i wouldnt call it crap) and very smooth power...

[dss3]

G'day to the TL brothers....

Any of you had experience replacing the fork seals on the TL? My bike is all but sold now, just want to put new seals in it to get a warrent b4 selling it. I have read all the stuff from the planet and seen the tools to make the job easier.

So looks like a little bit of a hassle to save a few dollars... do ya reckon it's worth it? Also if I do it i'll machine up a decent set of tools at work if anyone would be interested in them when i'm finished with them?

ciao...

[festus]

G'day to the TL brothers....

Any of you had experience replacing the fork seals on the TL? My bike is all but sold now, just want to put new seals in it to get a warrent b4 selling it. I have read all the stuff from the planet and seen the tools to make the job easier.

So looks like a little bit of a hassle to save a few dollars... do ya reckon it's worth it? Also if I do it i'll machine up a decent set of tools at work if anyone would be interested in them when i'm finished with them?

ciao...

You can save some $$$ but you need some special tools also, I've replaced the springs (with Ohlins), that was ok. Made a special tool to compress the the fork spring, but you also need a special tool to remove the damper rod bolt, this separates the inner/outer tubes, tried to make a tool, but just didn't work. I took it to the suzuki shop and got them to do the rest, thought fcuk it, not worth the hassle, don't get me wrong, I've pulled down the motor twice now completely, but for the sake of $20, and the shop has all the gear.
BTW, that was for one blown fork seal.............

[loosebruce]

Daryl you'll fuck it even more you useless bitch, let someone who knows what they're doing do it. I know death did his recently can't think why :whistle: .
How long until you buy a new bike????

[dss3]

Daryl you'll fuck it even more you useless bitch, let someone who knows what they're doing do it. I know death did his recently can't think why :whistle: .
How long until you buy a new bike????

Cheers for the vote of confidence pal! :motu:

Shouldn't be too long now, got two people who both want to buy my bike... hehehe suckers!

Saw a K4 on TM for $12,500 the other day...

[daniel]

Any one live down south??? Dont know anyone down here with a TL...

[DemonWolf]

Any one live down south??? Dont know anyone down here with a TL...


Welcome to KB daniel =)

[dss3]

Any one got a spare shock for a 98 TL1000S? Im after the "spring on a stick" part. The shaft on the inside of my spring is rooted and need to replace it before I can sell the bike.

Hoping there should be a few on the second hand market from all those people who take them out to fit Bitubo/Ohlins etc systems to there TL's.

Cheers
Daryl

[dss3]

it is labelled as number 4 in the attached fische in case anyone doesn't recognise the "spring on a stick" terminology!

[TLDV8]

Pity you didn't spot it earlier,i sent this one to the Gold Coast
<img src=http://photos.imageevent.com/tldv8/duke/websize/v2link.jpg>
...........to replace this
<img src=http://photos.imageevent.com/tldv8/etc/websize/suspense4.jpg>

[dss3]

Pity you didn't spot it earlier,i sent this one to the Gold Coast
<img src=http://photos.imageevent.com/tldv8/duke/websize/v2link.jpg>
...........to replace this


Yeah that's a bastard, mine doesn't look as bad as that old one though, maybe its still ok! haha nah the rear of the bike has absolutely no suspension in it atm, rock hard.

[TLDV8]

...the rear of the bike has absolutely no suspension in it atm, rock hard.

... the next thing after that is the shaft deflects in the body,locks in the front bush..go to pic 2..you may be USCWAP as far as finding one here but good luck.

[festus]

Don't know about the Bitubo, but with an Ohlins, the Spring is kept.........

[dss3]

$150.00 from GP Trading seems to be the best offer so far...

[festus]

there's nothing on ebay.........well at the moment anyway. See them on there occassionally.......

[BurnCycle]

$150.00 from GP Trading seems to be the best offer so far...

For that price I'll send you mine wrapped in silk with a gold leaf label.

In all seriousness, $10(US) + the actual cost of shipping will get you mine if you want. I just don’t know about shipping costs but I imagine the cheapest way that doesn’t involve a boat would be best.

It is in perfect working condition and was removed when I went with the Bitubo unit. I think I had ~6k miles (short of 10k km) on the clock when it was removed.

[saul]

Nice :clap:

[dss3]

For that price I'll send you mine wrapped in silk with a gold leaf label.

In all seriousness, $10(US) + the actual cost of shipping will get you mine if you want. I just don’t know about shipping costs but I imagine the cheapest way that doesn’t involve a boat would be best.

It is in perfect working condition and was removed when I went with the Bitubo unit. I think I had ~6k miles (short of 10k km) on the clock when it was removed.

That'd be awesome Burncycle, I'll send you a PM and arrange for fedex to collect it from you some time.

...Just feel the TL love out there! Cheers Burn, you rock pal! :Punk:

_daryl

[loosebruce]

Hey score on the shock Dazza, nice one BC, so what you gonna fuck next Daryl? Gonna try for a crank, or maybe a swingarm?

Any one got any clues as to where i can get a set of rear wheel bearings, Colemans said i wont be able to find em through Saeco/SKF & co, am gonna pull em out and try, but the OE ones aren't cheap, any ideas, appreciated.

Or if any know the internal, outer, and width measurments on em, that'd be cool.

[TLDV8]

Any one got any clues as to where i can get a set of rear wheel bearings, Colemans said i wont be able to find em through Saeco/SKF & co, am gonna pull em out and try, but the OE ones aren't cheap, any ideas, appreciated.

Or if any know the internal, outer, and width measurments on em, that'd be cool.


I changed all the wheel bearings and bought all 5 (cushdrive also) at Saeco :sherlock: ... i can get the numbers off my spare wheels.

[loosebruce]

I changed all the wheel bearings and bought all 5 (cushdrive also) at Saeco :sherlock: ... i can get the numbers off my spare wheels.

That'd be mint TLDV8, hope you had a good ride the other day meet you at BP nga............ with a few others of us blasting 22.

[TLDV8]

:ride:
That'd be mint TLDV8, hope you had a good ride the other day meet you at BP nga............ with a few others of us blasting 22.


No worries Bruce,good to catch up with some of you folk ..i knew i had posted the numbers somewhere on TLP.

Wheels bearings are 60/32 RKB

The carrier bearing is a 62/32 RS

I will double check my spare to be sure.

From the BP after 22 i ended up going Matamata..Morrinsville..Mt Mt Maunganui..Tauranga..Waihi..Paeroa..Kopu..Miranda. .and back over the Bombays... :ride:

[loosebruce]

Cheers mate, thats a hell of ride you did there, me and a few mates would have serious tyre issues over that distance lol, well ring Saeco tomorrow.

Thanks again

[loosebruce]

Hey TLDV8 you dont happen to have numbers for the front wheel bearings and the head bearings by any chance, figured i'd do the whole lot before i sell it.

Cheers

[TLDV8]

Hey TLDV8 you dont happen to have numbers for the front wheel bearings and the head bearings by any chance, figured i'd do the whole lot before i sell it.

Cheers

Front 5205RS ..i think the only thing i couldn't get from Saeco was one (or maybe both) of the rear outer dust seals so i reused the old ones since they came out ok without damaging them...i also changed the cushdrive bearing to a double seal since the stock one had no inner and crap could get into it.


Stock steering head bearing is a Koyo 5AO3056-1..they last well as long as you don't do lots of wheelies,which i'm sure you don't :rofl:

[loosebruce]

Sweet thank you for that. Save me a lot of hassle and coin :clap:

[dss3]

, so what you gonna fuck next Daryl? Gonna try for a crank, or maybe a swingarm?


Nice one arsehole! Way to jinx me... Just cracked the tripple head clamp aka "steering stem upper bracket"!!!

About to have a look on trademe and e-bay now... any of you guys got one lying around anywhere?

Shit this is going to be a brand new bike by the time I finally get to sell it!

Daryl

[aprilla]

gidday bro i own a 03 tlr only 3 in the country this colour spent a heap of bucks on it sounds awesome .service it myself as well as adding performance parts.ride the coromandal alot with my partner on her zx10.will have two t up a ride cool

[saul]

gidday bro i own a 03 tlr only 3 in the country this colour spent a heap of bucks on it sounds awesome .service it myself as well as adding performance parts.ride the coromandal alot with my partner on her zx10.will have two t up a ride cool

Hi mate.

Welcome onboard :spudwave:

I go up that way a bit and so do quite a few others and there are rides that are (sometimes) announced.

Just join in and say hi.

I would like to have a look at your bike attach a bike or two.

Briliant to have a partner on a 10 :niceone:

Cheers

[aprilla]

:rockon: gidday bro b glad 2 send photos of tlr but we will have 2 get a dig camera first.love this machine have just reshimed valves done 60000 k had it since new pretty close 2 new condtion .have just got some new 208rr dunlops 2 go on it only 20 sets come in 2 the country we scored 2 sets.c u ride a 99 r1 cool bike my mate rides a 04 r1 bit steader than the 10 on the road. will catch up later :rockon:

[S&S]

Hey, I have a 1999 TL1000R, but live in Auckland. If ya ever head down this way drop me a message, would love to get out & do some riding with some other big thumping V-Twins ! Pics in my info.

[DemonWolf]

Welcome to the site S&S.... Someone should organise a TL ride, I'd be keen... where ever it is (well cept South Island... might be alittle difficult to get enough time off etc).

[saul]

Welcome to the site S&S.... Someone should organise a TL ride, I'd be keen... where ever it is (well cept South Island... might be alittle difficult to get enough time off etc).

You still coming to Tga mate?

[S&S]

Howdy,

Yep, my TL'R is black & grey just like the pic, have only had it for 2 months after about 1 years worth searching. Looked at everything else on the market but put my foot down for the black & grey TL. The only thing the bike has had done is aftermarket Two Brother Cans that came with the bike. Am pretty keen to rip into the back of the bike & install a undertail kit with hugger.
More than keen to catch up some stage, go for a spin & see what mods you may have done.

Regards
S&S - Si & Saz

[DemonWolf]

Saul.. dude I've been.. had to come back earlier than expected.. Though should be up near christmas etc.. if ya around we should hit the roads =)

[loosebruce]

Ah demon, you already been, did ya get to do any of the coro while you were up? if not ya missed out man, have to sus something for xmas then.

Welcome S&S, keep an eye out in the meetings forum, there's always rides heading out each weekend, sure you'll catch more than a few of us out there.

Well i just got my new shock to replace the broken one in my TLS, did what Dss3's one did and snapped the shaft, was wondering why the handling was a little more funky than usual, i just put it down to the fact that the TL had always been this way and i was just used to the GSXR. Still the TL did the bizzo at the track even with the rooted shock, here's some pics in all it's glory.

Death INC is on the orangey gixxer and 750, and the other beast of a bike is the TL :headbang:

[saul]

Hey LB the rear end of that bike sure looks familar :niceone:

[S&S]

Cheers Loosebruce,

Will be sure to keep my eye out for other's going out for a blast.

Westside aye! might see you about :niceone:

[loosebruce]

Hey LB the rear end of that bike sure looks familar :niceone:

I haven't ridden with you on the TL yet :Pokey:

Hey S&S you dont live or visit someone in waterveiw often (like almost everyday) by any chance???

[S&S]

Nope Loosebruse,

Not me, im only a weekend rider. Live out west, Massey.

[loosebruce]

Oh yeah sweet as, some cat out this way has a black & silver TLR with 2 bro's on it, parks up bout 4 house's down from me, though it could be you.
Not this weekend but next, if i have enough money saved up, will be heading out Coromandel/Waihi way, awseome roads if you've never ridden out that way, come along, i'll be on my ZXR250, so should be able to keep up :niceone:

[BurnCycle]

Hey dss3... I wan't my candy damn it. :laugh:

I love keeping this thread going...

10/17. At the track...

I prepped the bike on Sunday with my 3-year old son. In order to keep it fun for him I ended up adding a little extra tape to the front, hence the teeth. He got a kick out of it and I thought it was funny as hell.

Monday morning the alarm went of at its normal time and I got myself together and headed off. It was a brisk 55 degrees so I brought along an extra thermal layer, good thing too, I don’t think the temp made it into the 70’s.

The TL was running strong power wise. That cool air made a noticeable difference and it felt stronger than I remember it in the past. I’m still running in the beginner group and the morning was slow, but with cold tires and a cold track surface that wasn’t exactly a bad thing. I primarily worked on my lines and body position rather than speed but still managed to screw that one on one occasion…

Turn 10 is the final turn before the long straight at Summit Point (Main). A lot of speed can be carried through this turn. I think I became ‘relaxed’ on this run and wasn’t exactly concentrating on what I was doing. I took a wide line through it but nothing out of the ordinary. Just after the apex as I’m on the gas I feel the front start to slide. PUCKER! I kept the bike on a constant (throttle / body position) as not to upset it any further but aimed for the runoff area to widen the line. The front regained traction just before the run off with the front end letting me know not to do that again (head shake). PUCKER! I’m still not sure what that actual cause was as I ask more of the front in different parts of the track without issue.

The afternoon runs were a lot of run as the pace is increased and the students that run in the beginner group are let loose (less clutter). On the final run I set up behind an SV1000 rider that I know from another board (sportbikeaddicts.com) and ran with him for a few laps. From what I could tell of the SV is that its mid range is comparable to the TL’s but it does loose out a bit on the top end (but I think everyone’s read that by now, I just got the opportunity to experience it). I passed him after running with him for a few laps and unfortunately a few laps later I saw his bike sitting up in the run off for turn 1. Just a lowside and he was alright.

The day was cut short due to a bad accident that I know little of (different run group) other than the rider was air lifted out. Thoughts go out to the rider and hope everything will be OK.

The ‘I’m still an amateur’ came at the announcement of having the suspension checked by a professional at the end of the day. I took the TL over and the impromptu suspension tech was given by Arthur Diaz who rides for Buell. Now I try to keep my suspension in tune but I’ll admit that sometimes it even confuses the crap out of me when reading the do’s, don’ts and how-to’s. Turns out my front preload need a lot more (one line left showing), the rebound just needed a click less and the compression was spot on. The rear was… er… bad. I had dialed in so much preload it was laughable. The compression just needed a click and the rebound went from 3 to 2 on the Bitubo lever. At the end of it the TL’s front and back was bouncing at an even pace. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to go back out and try it out but its nice knowing It been looked over and my mistakes have been corrected.

Of course my ego got the best of me when I noticed the camera man got a number of good shots. I’ve ordered the CD and will have a few more in a week or so.

http://www.mariposaderojo.com/Pics/TLS/Track7/Track1Small.jpg

[DMNTD]

Hey, I have a 1999 TL1000R, but live in Auckland. If ya ever head down this way drop me a message, would love to get out & do some riding with some other big thumping V-Twins ! Pics in my info.

Hey nice bike 'n pix S&S :niceone:
If ya ever up Whangaz way I'll be keen on a blast :niceone:
Enjoy

[DemonWolf]

hmmm not sure if what I went over was the coro.. but did go over a range of some description.. goin up from maunganui side was a few sweepers.. goin down was a few twisties.. unfortunately I was behind 4 cars and 3 trucks... by the time the cars got past the trucks it was the second to last twistie (or the last.. can't remember) and it wasn't much fun stuck behind the cars and trucks....

Yeah ya should organise something before xmas.. a ride someplace or rather... I'd be keen. =)

[S&S]

Hey nice bike 'n pix S&S :niceone:
If ya ever up Whangaz way I'll be keen on a blast :niceone:
Enjoy

Howdy TL Rider,

Will make sure to get intouch if ever heading that way, would be great to tackle the streets with another TL. :ride:

[S&S]

Oh yeah sweet as, some cat out this way has a black & silver TLR with 2 bro's on it, parks up bout 4 house's down from me, though it could be you.
Not this weekend but next, if i have enough money saved up, will be heading out Coromandel/Waihi way, awseome roads if you've never ridden out that way, come along, i'll be on my ZXR250, so should be able to keep up :niceone:

Hey Loosebruce,

Been looking at the calendar & trying to work some way that I can join ya, if its the Coromandel you'll be hitting on the 29th & 30th I can't make it. Think it would be hell of a blast though, have never been there. If ya dates change or go out again another weekend i'll willl be keen to hook up for a blast, as long as ya don't mind me riding 2up.

Cheers
S&S - Si & Saz

P.S. Haven't seen any other black & grey TL'Rs about, what street out west?

[BurnCycle]

Black Wheels (http://www.mariposaderojo.com/Pics/TLS/13Oct05/BlackRim8.jpg) :blip:

[saul]

[QUOTE=loosebruce]I haven't ridden with you on the TL yet :Pokey:

Why did I know that you were going to say that :apumpin: :niceone:

[DMNTD]

Black Wheels (http://www.mariposaderojo.com/Pics/TLS/13Oct05/BlackRim8.jpg) :blip:
Dang they look'n good! Powercoated?

[BurnCycle]

Dang they look'n good! Powercoated?

Stock Busa... Well, the coating. The polishing came from the squid who had the Busa before me. Busa wheels are a direct relacement provided you use the TL's spacers.

[cowpoos]

Stock Busa... Well, the coating. The polishing came from the squid who had the Busa before me. Busa wheels are a direct relacement provided you use the TL's spacers.

is there a weight difference...or are they the same wheel?

[DMNTD]

...or are they the same wheel?
Do look the same. $50 per rim for powercoating up this way :niceone:

[loosebruce]

i'll willl be keen to hook up for a blast, as long as ya don't mind me riding 2up.

P.S. Haven't seen any other black & grey TL'Rs about, what street out west?

This ones out waterveiw way, dude used to have a ZXR400, myslef i reckon the black/silver TLR is the best looking without a doubt, in fact the TLR is a damn cool looking bike full stop, the only thing that stopped me buying one orginally was they were a bit more expensive than the TLS, and now after kicking it round on the GSXR1000 for a while it'd be hard to go back to a lesser bike, but i'm gonna have to soon $$$$$$$ :crybaby:

No probs on ya riding two up either, if guys get out in front they wait up at all major turnoffs so no one gets left behind, and plus the extra weight over the rear makes for some mad wheelies :headbang:

BC mate your bike looks better and better everytime you post up, reckon you should post a series of pics from the before to now, just so people know how much work you have put into your bike, wish i could say i've put just as much effort into mine :whistle: Oh yeah and cheers for the hook up onn the shock TLRdoug or DRZdoug now sorted me out.

[BurnCycle]

BC mate your bike looks better and better everytime you post up, reckon you should post a series of pics from the before to now, just so people know how much work you have put into your bike, wish i could say i've put just as much effort into mine :whistle: Oh yeah and cheers for the hook up onn the shock TLRdoug or DRZdoug now sorted me out.

Cheers. :)

I'll do the abridged version…

New in Jan of ’03 (leftover ’01 with 1 mile on the clock). (http://www.mariposaderojo.com/Pics/SV650/TLS2.jpg)

Threw it down the track in July of ‘04 (http://www.mariposaderojo.com/Pics/TLS/Track4/HS1.jpg)

June of ’05 it was looking new again. (http://www.mariposaderojo.com/Pics/TLS/19Jun05/BackInBlack2.jpg)

How it looks as of 24/10/05 (http://www.mariposaderojo.com/Pics/TLS/13Oct05/BlackRim7.jpg)

Having some fun 17/10/05 (http://www.mariposaderojo.com/Pics/TLS/Track7/Lap4a.jpg)

[S&S]

I find the TL'R really holds it's own 2up while ridding with others, my buddy had issues pulling away last Sunday while we did the Coromandel loop & he was ridding a 05 CBR 1000 RR :)

I always get this funny thumping sensation in my side everytime the wheel yanks up while riding 2up, not sure what it is?

No pain in my side while pulling a wheelie 1up? Weird aye :spudwhat:

Drop me a line when ya going out, will be keen for a spin with ya.

Have updated my bike pic.

[DMNTD]

I find the TL'R really holds it's own 2up while ridding with others, my buddy had issues pulling away last Sunday while we did the Coromandel loop & he was ridding a 04 cbr1000 :)
Drop me a line when ya going out, will be keen for a spin with ya.

Have updated my bike pic.

Dang that's a fine looking beast Sir :not:
What great taste thee has :whistle:

[S&S]

Cheers, dude :scooter:

[froggyfrenchman]

im gettin out of this thread before i cream myself at all this mention of the tl1000.

Oops... too late

[DMNTD]

im gettin out of this thread before i cream myself at all this mention of the tl1000.

Oops... too late

TL1000,TL1000,TL1000,TL1000,TL1000,TL1000,TL1000,T L1000,TL1000,TL1000,
TL1000,TL1000,TL1000,TL1000,TL1000,TL1000,TL1000,T L1000,TL1000,TL1000,
TL1000,TL1000,TL1000,TL1000,TL1000,TL1000,TL1000,T L1000,TL1000,TL1000,
TL1000,TL1000,TL1000,TL1000,TL1000,TL1000,TL1000,T L1000,TL1000,TL1000!

Clean up on isle 5,clean up on isle 5! :chase:

[marty]

someone in here must know someone else who needs my TL.....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/trader.php?do=showad&adid=385011&postid=385011&sellbuy=sell

tell all ya mates. :)

[DMNTD]

" The TLS Registry (http://www.micapeak.com/reg/bikes/TLS/) is a resource for owners of, and motorcyclists interested in, the Suzuki TL1000S series V-twins. It contains information about mileage, accessories, modifications, problems & fixes, owner's email addresses, photos, etc. It may be updated in realtime by TLS owners, so it is always as current as the bike's owners want it to be..."
I found some of this handy and informative

[TLDV8]

Must be worth bumping Glen's thread back to the top since there are even more TL riders now :niceone:

<img src=http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c345/manurewa/YL8.jpg>

[froggyfrenchman]

Have been thinkin of buying a tl1000s in a few months. This thread has been a goldmine of info for a potential buyer!

One question, Why do you see more '97 tl1000s's than any other year?

[BurnCycle]

Hammering away on the TLS wasn't enough... So now I have this...

[festus]

Looks like a nice project dude........should keep ya busy.

[saul]

Hi B

Don't let it get to close to the S mate you never know what might happen:slap: :2thumbsup

[BurnCycle]

Hi B

Don't let it get to close to the S mate you never know what might happen:slap: :2thumbsup
haha...

I was able to get a good deal on a full Yosh system that I had planed to put on the TLR... Now that I think about it I may use it for the TLS and have the 2-1 for the TLR since it will be a track only bike. I now also have a right height adjuster for the TLS... The TLS is very much still in upgrade mode. :)

[loosebruce]

The TLS is very much still in upgrade mode. :)

Nice BC, yea my TLS is still in upgrade mode too lol :wacko: new paint soon, mmmm black

[tl_tub]

Ooo Ooo! I now have one too! Just purchased off trademe.
94 thousand kms on the clock, ohlins rear damper, yoshi system and a few other bits and pieces :)

[loosebruce]

Nice one mate, i saw that for sale too, 94k is getting up there but mines on 80 odd now and still going strong lol, sort of, been through two front heads though, apparently it's a one off thing they told me, never heard of it happening beofre to a TL motor, so my mate went out and did it again. Doh.

Hope you enjoy ya new bike mae

[BurnCycle]

Damn the Yosh Ti 2-1 :cool:

Welcome to the brotherhood. :)

[Colapop]

Damn nice bikkie that black one you got BC. Nice touch, the flamed rear guard.

[BurnCycle]

Thanks :)

Even with the TLR project the TLS still gets some goodies...

[saul]

Thanks :)

Even with the TLR project the TLS still gets some goodies...

Hi B

That is nice.

I always wanted to get one of those Vee two ride height adjusters, very trick:yeah:

[BurnCycle]

A little work in the garage this evening...

[Colapop]

Is that the one I've got printed out and stuck to my 'wall' at work? (the one with the flamed rear guard) Back in Black?

[Colapop]

Ooo Ooo! I now have one too! Just purchased off trademe.
94 thousand kms on the clock, ohlins rear damper, yoshi system and a few other bits and pieces :)
Can I ask what that set ya back? The sort of thing I'm after (maybe a VFR to upset ya's)

[tl_tub]

Can I ask what that set ya back? The sort of thing I'm after (maybe a VFR to upset ya's)

I got it for $5700. Basicly the first vtwin I found for 6k or under was mine - I just needed to ride again :blink:

[Colapop]

That's pretty much the budget constraints I'm looking at once I get things sorted this year, house,study, new job.... In the mean time.....
SEE MY SIG

[BurnCycle]

Is that the one I've got printed out and stuck to my 'wall' at work? (the one with the flamed rear guard) Back in Black?

:yes:

That' the one. :)

[BurnCycle]

BooYA :headbang:

[thehollowmen]

I've got the manuals downloaded and on CD if anybody wants them

found from this site http://jiffypark.com/tl/tl.htm

Big files so if you're on dial up give brent_b or myself a yell

[98tls]

another TLS rider here