Some may remember a few months back I managed to whore a heap of photo’s of my TLS. I’ve been a bit quiet since that time because of a little accident I had at the track… I highsided.
That was back on July 12th and since that time I’ve been fixing and modifying it. I now have something to ride again.
I’ll keep pics off and link them this time.
This is how it looked before the incident.
This is how she looked afterwards. I did manage to get at least one good track picture in before the incident though. In no time I had it stripped down and modifications began as I waited for parts to come in.
First off was the airbox. The TLS airbox is shite with a whole heap of restrictions the air must flow around (flapper valve). In order to get rid of it the box has to be cut open for the flapper actuator to be removed. Then I used fiberglass cloth to cover the opening. The TL has no issues breathing now.
I went with 520 chain/sprocket to help save with some weight. Knowing of the issues that a 1000cc twin can have with such a set-up I spent a little extra cash to go with something I hope works. This is a STEALTH 520 conversion. The rear sprocket utilizes an aluminum carrier with steel teeth. The RK chain is also rated for a 1000cc bike.
I had the TLR swing arm in my garage for a while so this was the perfect time to get it on. It was looking a little haggard so I decided to paint it black. I ran into a few challenges along the way but it was all worth it at the end of the day.
I also removed what little emissions crap is installed on the TL for the US market. It's a pair valve that, under certain conditions, adds air to the exhaust flow. It also causes popping when using a full exhaust system. It’s just an actuator (pictured to the left of the shiny cylinder) with some plumbing, so it was nothing really.
Since my nice Yoshimura system took such a hit I looked for options. I found someone who had modified a Yosh TLR header (rear section) so that it was now a single out. I was able to mate it up to my TLS front section of header and use the TLS mid pipe. I also switched the can from the left side, so no need to buy a new one. I preferred the dual look, but don’t mind this at all.
Rearsets were next on the bill. I have been through enough of the stock ones to realize that they don’t hold up well to abuse. I went with Woodcraft rearsets due to their reputation as a no BS part that gets the job done and that stock parts will work as spares. They don’t look bad at all and the shift up and back isn’t too severe. Since they’re designed for track use they make no provisions for the rear brake switch which also works as a return spring. I installed pressure switch on the rear caliper and found a spring I could integrate with the master cylinder. This keeps it street legal.
I added the rear number plates back on with the addition of a front plate that I designed. I think they work well together.
I still have a few odds and ends to work on but its rideable now. I have another track day on Nov 1st but I think I’ll be a little more cautious coming out of the turn that bit me in the arse last time.
This is how it looks now.
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Airbox mod
Originally Posted by tlronny
You've made a very nice job of it.
already seen all the pics on the planet.
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