Tl1000s?? or vtr1000???

**98tls** · 4th March 2008, 18:49

Originally Posted by n0regret5

not even gonna bother reading the thread - TL1000S hands down. i assume you mean a firestorm, as the SP1 was a bit of a grunter..but i'd take a tiller any day. mainly cos they've got REAL attitude and character..

Dont you mean a Tillis.

**n0regret5** · 4th March 2008, 19:05

Originally Posted by 98tls

Dont you mean a Tillis.

haha..dammit. but i'm refferring to the T L..tl'a..yeh? ah forget it. so i ride a tillis.

that really doesn't have the same ring to it..

**98tls** · 4th March 2008, 19:17

Originally Posted by n0regret5

haha..dammit. but i'm refferring to the T L..tl'a..yeh? ah forget it. so i ride a tillis.

that really doesn't have the same ring to it..

Yea mate so do i,still at least we dont have to widen the driveway to get a Tiller down it,to top it off we dont ride round looking like we have a platypus sticking out our arse.

**HACHET** · 4th March 2008, 19:30

when i was looking for a vtwin i had the luck that the shop i was looking at had both so i rode them back to back. we have all heard the stories about the tls with its controversial rear setup and its twitchy front end, but when i test rode it i i was grinning from ear to ear the way the power is delivered is awesome, wheelies are much to easy. nice riding position not to cramped. when i rode the vtr i did not find it very exciting although a very good bike i felt like it was more of an all rounder than a bike with loads of character and a dodgy history. safe to say i chose the tl and i made the right choice awsome power loads of mid range grunt never had a problem with the suspension or front end. Took it round the coro loop recently with a bunch of others and it did not miss a beat awesome in the twisties for a large bike. what a load of bollocks i talk so last thing to say is i think it has more character and history than either the vtr or the sv

**98tls** · 4th March 2008, 19:32

Originally Posted by tl1ooos

when i was looking for a vtwin i had the luck that the shop i was looking at had both so i rode them back to back. we have all heard the stories about the tls with its controversial rear setup and its twitchy front end, but when i test rode it i i was grinning from ear to ear the way the power is delivered is awesome, wheelies are much to easy. nice riding position not to cramped. when i rode the vtr i did not find it very exciting although a very good bike i felt like it was more of an all rounder than a bike with loads of character and a dodgy history. safe to say i chose the tl and i made the right choice awsome power loads of mid range grunt never had a problem with the suspension or front end. Took it round the coro loop recently with a bunch of others and it did not miss a beat awesome in the twisties for a large bike. what a load of bollocks i talk so last thing to say is i think it has more character and history than either the vtr or the sv

You sir need TLZONE.NET

**McJim** · 4th March 2008, 19:35

As far as Im concerned any short wheelbase V twin is neat.

**Defiant** · 4th March 2008, 20:14

Hmmmmm....rode them both...VTR for me and coming 2nd overall in points in the NSDW at champion against a hyabusa says they dont lack on power. If you think they dont get up and go you obviously dont have the balls to use the throttle properly.....LOL but everyone to thier own....ride them both and decide which suits you.'

(lets see the shit fling now huh?)

**n0regret5** · 4th March 2008, 20:42

Originally Posted by tl1ooos

when i was looking for a vtwin i had the luck that the shop i was looking at had both so i rode them back to back. we have all heard the stories about the tls with its controversial rear setup and its twitchy front end, but when i test rode it i i was grinning from ear to ear the way the power is delivered is awesome, wheelies are much to easy. nice riding position not to cramped. when i rode the vtr i did not find it very exciting although a very good bike i felt like it was more of an all rounder than a bike with loads of character and a dodgy history. safe to say i chose the tl and i made the right choice awsome power loads of mid range grunt never had a problem with the suspension or front end. Took it round the coro loop recently with a bunch of others and it did not miss a beat awesome in the twisties for a large bike. what a load of bollocks i talk so last thing to say is i think it has more character and history than either the vtr or the sv

- from the TL bible. brilliant. i found i had to drop the final drive gearing on my vtr before i could even get the front wheel up, TL just hauls, and hauls, and then you hit the powerband and it hauls some more..it gives me goosebumps thinking about how well she goes! the biggest differences i found were the riding position - the TL has a higher seat (more than 10mm i think) but its FAR less cramped, i used to loathe riding away for the weekend cos i knew i'd get uncomfortable in the first hour - not so with the new girl. can ride for 3 hours before needing a stretch. and the engine...what an engine. the VTR engine was lumpy and shitarse below 4000rpm if you gave it a fistful, the TL just handles the nuts. i'm definitely a convert..

also, i couldn't have the 'real men ride twins' sticker with hot chicks on it worn on the back of my helmet when i owned a vfr or cbr..haha!

**n0regret5** · 4th March 2008, 20:44

Originally Posted by 98tls

Yea mate so do i,still at least we dont have to widen the driveway to get a Tiller down it,to top it off we dont ride round looking like we have a platypus sticking out our arse.

hahaha..admittedly i would love a TLR, as it has been one of my dream bikes for ever BUT the first thing i'd do is switch the tail for a late model gixxer..along with some of the front end..they are fuckin hefty bikes for being nearly 10kg lighter than an 'S'!

can't wait to start my fightering. gonna lighten the front end up stupid amounts..

**HACHET** · 4th March 2008, 20:53

Originally Posted by n0regret5

hahaha..admittedly i would love a TLR, as it has been one of my dream bikes for ever BUT the first thing i'd do is switch the tail for a late model gixxer..along with some of the front end..they are fuckin hefty bikes for being nearly 10kg lighter than an 'S'!

can't wait to start my fightering. gonna lighten the front end up stupid amounts..

im looking to fighter mine aswell found a really wicked headlight unit from germany,new triple clamp with risers,renthal bars new clocks,new short levers, carbon front gaurd and so much more.

**JimO** · 4th March 2008, 20:54

i prefer the motor in mine

**n0regret5** · 4th March 2008, 20:58

Originally Posted by tl1ooos

im looking to fighter mine aswell found a really wicked headlight unit from germany,new triple clamp with risers,renthal bars new clocks,new short levers, carbon front gaurd and so much more.

yeh? details please - i have a thread up asking for help, i've got a set of '05 cbr600rr headlights that i've chopped up but i'm after something much nicer..whats the website name, was it costly?

**n0regret5** · 4th March 2008, 20:59

Originally Posted by jimjim

i prefer the motor in mine

.......isn't it a tuned down TL-S? admittedly in a lighter, sexy frame..:-D

**HACHET** · 4th March 2008, 21:22

www.streetfighters.com.au

check out this site and the spondon framed tl 1000 motor it is one sexy bit of kit and would have cost a shit load to build.