The end of a wonderful decade of ownership.

**98tls** · 20th June 2010, 19:04

Outta the blue a bloke turned up from Queenstown today and made me an offer for my old TLS that i really just had to take,its still out the shed though i feel like i am missing the bloody thing already.Over the last 10 years or so its been packed up and done the South Isle 4 times,maybe 5,its sat up the arse of the latest n greatest inlines over the Pig Route more times than any old V-twin has any right to,its gone the length of the Waitaki bridge twice on one wheel (i had to walk home once),Best times its had have been on the West coast (South Isle) tucked in behind very expensive Ducs and laughing at less expensive Ducs,ive spent some $ for sure on it which has been my choice and enjoyed the results.To sum up the old girl i guess its reinforced my belief that what you ride and how much it cost matters fuck all on the good roads,cheers to the old TLS,they will indeed be one of the great Jap Classics.A few pics from over the years.What now eh,possibly an old Commando?

**one fast tl1ooo** · 20th June 2010, 19:08

I got one you can buy and do up.. sad to see you'r one go ibet..

**98tls** · 20th June 2010, 19:11

Fwiw anyone with a TL looking for bits,ive got plenty,probably enough to build another and 1/2 an R plus a full yosh (S),GSXR750 front end,Billet top triple,6 bolt billet pressure plate,billet oil cap,SSS off a Duc plus Ohlins,Carbon S rear plastics.

**scumdog** · 20th June 2010, 19:11

I bet you get your next bike looking/going just as great as the TLS Mike!

**one fast tl1ooo** · 20th June 2010, 19:14

You don't have a good crank and rods?

**98tls** · 20th June 2010, 19:28

Originally Posted by scumdog

I bet you get your next bike looking/going just as great as the TLS Mike!

So do i T,great thing about the old TL was on the good roads in the hands of an old bugger it could still be fun when riding with the latest n greatest,some of the most memorable moments have been when getting off at a pub/wherever and the "wtf do i have to do to lose that old shitta " comments from riding mates,not to mention once or twice going past a couple of Gsxr riding mates still on one wheel whilst there thinking about grabbing a handful of front brake,wonderful old bike the TL.......fuck it,dont start me.

**98tls** · 20th June 2010, 19:30

Originally Posted by one fast tl1ooo

You don't have a good crank and rods?

Yep,in an R motor.

**chanceyy** · 20th June 2010, 19:38

holy shit Mike never thought I would hear this news but good on ya if the right money come along aye

be looking forward to hearing what your next wheels will be

**Kickaha** · 20th June 2010, 19:43

Originally Posted by 98tls

What now eh,possibly an old Commando?

Get the Mk3

I could put you onto the guy who bought your old mans 900ss

**98tls** · 20th June 2010, 19:57

Originally Posted by Kickaha

Get the Mk3

I could put you onto the guy who bought your old mans 900ss

I would buy the old fellas SS in a flash if for sale,as much as i have fond memories of the old thing the fact that my owning it would annoy the fuck outta him would seal the deal.To be honest mate a MK4 was my first thought on the other,convince me otherwise...........

**miSTa** · 20th June 2010, 20:10

Jeez man didn't see that coming! Time to put the Honda on the road?

**onearmedbandit** · 21st June 2010, 01:08

Wow, as others had said that come right out of nowhere. It must have been a decent offer, or one you ah couldn't refuse. Enjoy the process of working out what to go for next.