Who's got a TL1000s or TL1000r?

**cowpoos** · 10th January 2012, 21:52

Originally Posted by 98tls

Get in line.

I was first!!!!!

I'm gunna tell mom on you!!!

**saul** · 10th January 2012, 21:55

Originally Posted by 98tls

Get in line.

Whats your opinion on running the TL without the steering damper. It feels pretty good without it as I've set the suspension pretty well. It's such a clumsy and clutted set up that if I can ride confidently and the way I like to with out it I will leave it off.

I left it on for my other TL's as they were running the rotary damper and stick.

**saul** · 11th January 2012, 07:49

Its a lovely day so out and about on the beasty shortly

**Morepower** · 11th January 2012, 18:06

Originally Posted by saul

Whats your opinion on running the TL without the steering damper. It feels pretty good without it as I've set the suspension pretty well. It's such a clumsy and clutted set up that if I can ride confidently and the way I like to with out it I will leave it off.

I left it on for my other TL's as they were running the rotary damper and stick.

I think since you have aftermarket suspension on the rear you should be Ok , I only ever got serious scares when mine had the rotary door closer on it. The TL feels as stable as a rock ( without the steering damper ) after the Buell and that has no damper either.
The stock damper makes the TL feel stodgy in my opinion .
However should you not use the damper and come to grief this post will self destruct

**Mad-V2** · 11th January 2012, 21:46

I took mine off once for a long ride and it was night and day handling wise.
But it has saved my arse too many times running over rabbits, ducks and opossums to keep it off the bike.

And where's that sound clip?

**saul** · 12th January 2012, 05:05

Originally Posted by Morepower

I think since you have aftermarket suspension on the rear you should be Ok , I only ever got serious scares when mine had the rotary door closer on it. The TL feels as stable as a rock ( without the steering damper ) after the Buell and that has no damper either.
The stock damper makes the TL feel stodgy in my opinion .
However should you not use the damper and come to grief this post will self destruct

Lol fair call.

**saul** · 12th January 2012, 05:10

Originally Posted by Mad-V2

I took mine off once for a long ride and it was night and day handling wise.
But it has saved my arse too many times running over rabbits, ducks and opossums to keep it off the bike.

And where's that sound clip?

She seems to be quite steady without it. I'll put it on today and see how heavy it makes it feel.

I'll put some 2.5w in so that should help.

The sound clip was a failure. Bum I ran out of space on my go pro. Should have checked before I rocked out the door.

Will be riding today though

so see how I go.

**saul** · 12th January 2012, 15:44

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLZtk...ature=youtu.be

Can't remember how to embed it

So put the damper back on. Will leave it for a while and see.

**98tls** · 12th January 2012, 17:12

Originally Posted by saul

She seems to be quite steady without it. I'll put it on today and see how heavy it makes it feel.

I'll put some 2.5w in so that should help.

The sound clip was a failure. Bum I ran out of space on my go pro. Should have checked before I rocked out the door.

Will be riding today though

so see how I go.

I bought a second hand Sprint adjustable one years back mate off TLZone,cost bugger all fwiw.

**98tls** · 12th January 2012, 17:21

Originally Posted by saul

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLZtk...ature=youtu.be

Can't remember how to embed it

So put the damper back on. Will leave it for a while and see.

Sounds great,looks great,heres one of mine,excuse the finger over lens...was trying out the new camera,have since fitted GSXR forks.http://youtu.be/IcfefkcJ5Bo

**Mad-V2** · 12th January 2012, 20:20

Originally Posted by saul

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLZtk...ature=youtu.be
Can't remember how to embed it

So put the damper back on. Will leave it for a while and see.

Nice one Saul, it does seem to sound a bit louder. I bet it sounds better roaring down the road though

**saul** · 12th January 2012, 20:31

Originally Posted by 98tls

Sounds great,looks great,heres one of mine,excuse the finger over lens...was trying out the new camera,have since fitted GSXR forks.http://youtu.be/IcfefkcJ5Bo

Nice mate , Those clutch covers were just coming out when I sold my old TL. They look so goooood. Don't tell me you have those 6 potters sitting in your garage then? I am expecting a package very soon.

I'm used to very good brakes and pretty good front suspension so that is taking a bit to get used to.

Have just got in from a fun outing with some of the crew. Had an absolute ball. I will be happier with some front brakes though.

**saul** · 12th January 2012, 20:33

Originally Posted by Mad-V2

Nice one Saul, it does seem to sound a bit louder. I bet it sounds better roaring down the road though

Yeh mate she really barks.

I really like the clutch cover and the billet sprocket cover on your bike. I'm gonna get a sproket cover after some front brakes

**98tls** · 12th January 2012, 20:43

Originally Posted by saul

Nice mate , Those clutch covers were just coming out when I sold my old TL. They look so goooood. Don't tell me you have those 6 potters sitting in your garage then? I am expecting a package very soon.

I'm used to very good brakes and pretty good front suspension so that is taking a bit to get used to.

Have just got in from a fun outing with some of the crew. Had an absolute ball. I will be happier with some front brakes though.

The 6 pots were of a Busa mate,sold them to a bloke in Stralia,to be honest if i had my time again i wouldnt have bought them.Braided lines and decent pads on the oem 4 pots would have been better,how the fuck those things ever pulled up a Busa at warp speed is beyond me.

**Mad-V2** · 12th January 2012, 20:45

Cheers mate, yea gotta have those blingy bits! I'll be getting new radials this year too but gotta save for the forks first.
I have a spare sprocket cover in Black if your interested, let me know.

The TL's looking good too Mike, is there much difference in handling and braking in your opinion?