The end of a wonderful decade of ownership.

[scumdog]

Yea yea yea,in this case i will take your shit as i feel like an idiot.Last time though mate.

Ah well, at least you won't have to learn the quirks and inticacies of a new and different bike.

And I'll still be able to recognise ya!

[98tls]

Ah well, at least you won't have to learn the quirks and inticacies of a new and different bike.

And I'll still be able to recognise ya!

Yea well there is that mate.There is a plus to all this as both Vic and i have long since wanted an old Commando,me because the old fella had a well tasty one that i fell in love with as a young fella.her because she likes the look of by TL standards a roomy seat and shes not stuck 10 feet in the air higher than me so we will start looking about and i get to keep the old S.

[Genie]

Ain't love just grand!

[cruza]

Nope,feel like an idiot but rather that than regretfull,rang the bloke and told him deals off,i never advertised it for sale and he had only paid 1/2 so simply chucked his cheque in the fire.Lots of reasons really but have simply put to much into the old thing and it still suits my motorcycling needs,probably more so than when i bought it,ive no desire for a new bike and would only have replaced it with something way old.Decided to keep it and look about for an old Commando to tinker with which will take myself and the Mrs about in some degree of comfort for her.As you were then.

Thank fark for that. You suit that bike .
love the clutch cover........

With winter coming on you should really start covering it with a blankie...............................

[beyond]

Nope,feel like an idiot but rather that than regretfull,rang the bloke and told him deals off,i never advertised it for sale and he had only paid 1/2 so simply chucked his cheque in the fire.Lots of reasons really but have simply put to much into the old thing and it still suits my motorcycling needs,probably more so than when i bought it,ive no desire for a new bike and would only have replaced it with something way old.Decided to keep it and look about for an old Commando to tinker with which will take myself and the Mrs about in some degree of comfort for her.As you were then.

Good on ya mate
Early last year I had a buyer for the 1400. Was all set to go and did the same thing. Turned the deal down. My 1400 had got that far under my skin I couldn't bear to part with it. Love riding it so much.

[DarkLord]

Amen brother. Grumpy old Suzuki v-twins for the win.

[geoffc]

Oamaru wouldn't be the same without that TLS. Cheers mate :-)

[Dooly]

Good on ya 98tls, know how you feel.
My Ducati is the longest I've ever owned a bike, and after tearing it all down, knowing it all and modifying to suit, I can't see myself parting with it. Its nothing special, just fits me well, and feel that it's part of the family, so it can stay, even if I hardly ever use it now.

[Maha]

Proves everything has a price eh Mike?
I kinda got the feeling a while ago that you and it were partners for life.
A new era is forming for both you and the TLS.