Got The TL At Last OMFG!

[The_Dover]

Have you stalled it yet? Your fella seemd to be having a few issues as he pulled away from the shop

[ducatilover]

awesome, i love tl's and coowpoos is trying to get me to buy his, lol would if i had the money great bike though, enjoy

[wari]

GRRRRrrrrrrrooooooaaaaaan ... I Want one ..

BUtt MA wont in-crease my pock-et money untill I tell'er wheer I Hidder shoes ..

WOn-der what I"d get fur my mar-ble collection ..

[Aucker]

Cheeooice bikes the TL, have fun!

[DMNTD:Me]

Have you stalled it yet? Your fella seemd to be having a few issues as he pulled away from the shop

You cheeky c*%t! WAY different gearing to mine...like 5 teeth diff!
Twas the first thing I did after I woke up on friday!
Straight to the local bike shop and had the front sprocket reduced by one so it pulls nicely-as did me pulling out eh? FARK!
Hadn't done anything that embarassing for years

PS: How's that ummm....sun strike/turkey?

[Unit:Me]

good on ya for getting the TL, you two might havce to look a getting matching riding gear now!

We'll stop at the matching bikes I think, some things can be taken too far.
UPDATE!What a day we had yesterday. 10 Bikes met in town at 10.30am from a quick ring around during the week, on a bright and sunny day. I was thrilled there was another lady to ride with and the mix of bikes in all was awesome to see. We headed north minding a busy Saturday morning around town and sticking strickly to the speed limits until we pulled off SH1 and immediately hit the winding roads out to the east coast, destination Oakura Bay. Picked up a Harley there making 11 bikes in total!! What a sight. North bound we continued and I really started to play with my new bike. I was definately in the right frame of mind on the day to put in a good effort, so I gently started to find out just what TL could do. Conclusion? Far more than Im capable of thats for sure. I was so relaxed on it, physically big compared to the Duke, definately. But so solid on the road, the handling superb, the power, endless (to me anyway), braking felt comfortable and the gear changing much more subtle. We got into some serious winding coastal roads and the boys were really working their bikes out. It was incredible to watch. Just before Russell my clutch suddenly gave out so I gently pulled up and waited for the bunch, fortunately we had recently stopped and I had gotten a head start and ridden ahead. With a couple of McGyvers in the crew the problem was soon sorted and Russell was our next stop for lunch and refreshments. Original plan from here was ferry to Opua then home, but then we got to thinking. Hmmmmmm. The forest? Anyone? Yep so we're off. Down to 7 bikes now but still a good bunch. Riderinblack (McGyver senior) had a handy map on board and worked out a route over to Kaikohe through some more interesting off the main trunk roads. Kaikohe to Omapere then through the Forest, Dargaville and home. It was getting long in the day by now, people had committments so the others went on while we hung back in Omapere and caught up with some friend. Just as TL Rider and I got through the forest his fuel light came on, must have ridden that last stint particularly hard, and we had 40kms to go to the next petrol station. Down to serious economy riding, but we made it, the last two Ks TL Rider couldnt even lean the bike it was down to the very last drop. 400ks later and 10pm that night we found ourselves sitting at McDonalds, too tired to eat, reflecting on a memorable day.

[WRT]

Well done Duc-Gurl, nice little write up there. Makes me seriously miss my old TL, they are great bikes. What an engine they've got . . .

[DMNTD:Me]

Had an absolute fantastic good time with good people.
Duc Gurl settled straight into her new bike and carved up them roads
Met a few new people,rode some gorgeous roads on a perfect day!
Isn't that what riding is all about?


Here are a couple of pic's from yesterdays blast.
Be aware...big pic's

[Unit:Me]

Well done Duc-Gurl, nice little write up there. Makes me seriously miss my old TL, they are great bikes. What an engine they've got . . .

Oh yes. I must admit I did squrt up to 220ks at one stage, and plenty left to go. She just cruises so happily, the toque of the engine makes it very forgiving if caught in the wrong gear, but I do have to watch the speed sneak away on me, it simply doesnt feel as fast as what the clock says. TL Rider has given me some very handy tips of how to ride this particular bike, and it works a treat. I just had a great first time out experience on it, making this bike a long term keeper. Thanks Sarge for a great purchase.

[The_Dover]

You cheeky c*%t! WAY different gearing to mine...like 5 teeth diff!
Twas the first thing I did after I woke up on friday!
Straight to the local bike shop and had the front sprocket reduced by one so it pulls nicely-as did me pulling out eh? FARK!
Hadn't done anything that embarassing for years

PS: How's that ummm....sun strike/turkey?

What was that old saying about workmen and tools??

Glad the missus likes the bike mate, hopefully I'll be up your way sometime when I get back on my own two wheels. That's if I don't give it up and get a cage.....

[DMNTD:Me]

That's if I don't give it up and get a cage.....

mate that came out loud ya realise!
You guys are more than welcome if ya need a pad when up these ways...plenty of room,even for ya turkey-loving cage

[Joni]

BUtt MA wont in-crease my pock-et money untill I tell'er wheer I Hidder shoes

I'll have a word with her for ya .... coz if you get one we would have another reason to celebrate

Congrats DG... real nice bike. Wish you many happy K's on it

[feral1]

D-C,

Great to hear your are enjoying your new bike, yep - it is a cult machine. Awesome to ride. hope you have many fun years with it. Sounds like your lovin' the bike, which is real good to read.
Anyone else out there want to feel the fun of a bike like D-C did, my 97 TL is up for sale.
It will give you all smiles.

Keep it up in the far north there guys

feral1

[loosebruce]

TL's are the shit alright, glad to hear your loving it, but WTF you still got standard pipes on it, what are you thing girl, do know of an easy mod to do to your stockers to make em loud if you cash is too tight for new a/m pipes, a TL with stock pipes is just criminal, like a restricted air compressor and if i see you anytime soon with stock stock pipes on, me and the boyz will be wanting a chat.

[Unit:Me]

TL's are the shit alright, glad to hear your loving it, but WTF you still got standard pipes on it, what are you thing girl, do know of an easy mod to do to your stockers to make em loud if you cash is too tight for new a/m pipes, a TL with stock pipes is just criminal, like a restricted air compressor and if i see you anytime soon with stock stock pipes on, me and the boyz will be wanting a chat.

I agree, but, well, Ive got the bike at least, thats the first thing. Blame the previous two owners, between them they've had 30,000ks to sort aftermarket pipes. Cash is very tight and changing bikes came at a cost. Must increase my monthly bike allowance, now, what else can I sell that =s $$ redirected into the bike? Gees, Im getting as bad as you boys. At least Ive got my priorities, even if my mother doesnt think so. Yes pipes are on the list of to do's, along with various other mods and blingage required. All in good time. The monthly requests for payrises arent working. But I own one, and a damn fine specimen she be, I'm more than happy with that for now.