VTR1000 or SV1000?

[imdying]

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FYI, I have you on ignore. You're nothing more than a common thief, I have no interest in anything you have to say.

[imdying]

The green connector is just a wiring connector by the headstock on the right hand side that was underspecced. Replacing it with a new one with higher amperage rated contacts is quick, easy, and cheap to do. Do not let that put you off an SV1k, just make it a priority to change it out after you buy it.

[Gremlin]

Given the choice, I'd get a TLR1000.

Wow they sounded good with a set of pipes

[haydes55]

Given the choice, I'd get a TLR1000.



Wow they sounded good with a set of pipes

Or even the TL1000S. They are getting a bit old, but I'd rather a TL than an SV or VTR

[Maha]

Or even the TL1000S. They are getting a bit old, but I'd rather a TL than an SV or VTR

TLS over the R, the Ducati SS1000 is another model I have liked for long while, still a few around with low K's.

[reggie1198]

Omg 40mpg is bad?
I'm getting 7l per 100km out of my twin (nana riding)
And 9L when pushed. Without the Waitiki Landing GAS station, trips to the cape would only be a very slow affair or wear comfy walking shoes

[Maha]

Omg 40mpg is bad?
I'm getting 7l per 100km out of my twin (nana riding)
And 9L when pushed. Without the Waitiki Landing GAS station, trips to the cape would only be a very slow affair or wear comfy walking shoes

N Plater eh Sean?... your bike has the sweetest tone, not bad for a V-Twin mobility scoot.

[imdying]

That's a point... mileage isn't good, but it's not bad either. Wouldn't put me off buying one. The TLR is pretty sexy for a whale, I'd probably go the TLS between the two though.

On this topic, my SDTV eliminator has just arrived. Basically the SV has dirty big 54mm oval throttle bodies (03-04 are 52mm). On top of those are the typical Suzuki Dual Throttle Valves. They're basically an anti-fun device... you try to twist the fun stick too far, they artificially limit the air that can get to them... not cool. The alternatives are to disconnect the linkages and jam them open, just remove the blades (leaving the axle in the way), or fit one of these and completely gut the SDTV, epoxying up the holes where the axles used to run. If you disconnect the motor that drives them without one, it throws EFI fault codes. Everyone reports improved fun all round, so looking forward to trying it.

[Gremlin]

TLS over the R,

Hehe, I knew someone would... nah, the TLR looks better than the TLS, but it's really comparing two ugly chicks for which one is better.

Then again, if it's the sound you want, that sort of upright position, a superduke... (990 or 1290)

Except now we're way

[haydes55]

Hehe, I knew someone would... nah, the TLR looks better than the TLS, but it's really comparing two ugly chicks for which one is better.



Then again, if it's the sound you want, that sort of upright position, a superduke... (990 or 1290)



Except now we're way

Off topic is what makes these threads fun!

The TLR is a bit heavier and more powerful. So would rape tires that much faster. In terms of living with a bike, the S would win out (unless track days are a priority).

There are plenty of ducati V twins around the same price range second hand if you were to look for older bikes (with character).

[98tls]

Hehe, I knew someone would... nah, the TLR looks better than the TLS, but it's really comparing two ugly chicks for which one is better.

Nope thats more like comparing a fat ugly chick to a slim ugly chick,some makeup and a do does wonders for the skinny one nothings going to help the other.That said personally i like the looks of the S and would rather one over both the VTR or SV though like me there getting long in the tooth so wouldnt reccomend buying one.

[98tls]

That's a point... mileage isn't good, but it's not bad either. Wouldn't put me off buying one. The TLR is pretty sexy for a whale, I'd probably go the TLS between the two though.

On this topic, my SDTV eliminator has just arrived. Basically the SV has dirty big 54mm oval throttle bodies (03-04 are 52mm). On top of those are the typical Suzuki Dual Throttle Valves. They're basically an anti-fun device... you try to twist the fun stick too far, they artificially limit the air that can get to them... not cool. The alternatives are to disconnect the linkages and jam them open, just remove the blades (leaving the axle in the way), or fit one of these and completely gut the SDTV, epoxying up the holes where the axles used to run. If you disconnect the motor that drives them without one, it throws EFI fault codes. Everyone reports improved fun all round, so looking forward to trying it.

Interesting stuff.

[imdying]

The TLR might make more top end, but it has huge inefficient ports and no mid range punch to speak of... more of a track focus... given it's a whale you wouldn't want to ride at the track (given the multitude of other lither options), it doesn't seem like a good choice for anything.

[onearmedbandit]

Buy this!!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-653501993.htm

[imdying]

Oh hell yes.