Okay, serious opinions on new bike?

**The Stranger:Me** · 2nd April 2009, 18:41

Originally Posted by fizbin

not so sure about this one? has been binned
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-210905361.htm

What GSXR older than 2 yrs hasn't been binned?
It's part of the running in process - it's in the manual.

**98tls** · 2nd April 2009, 18:43

Nice colour that lamb shit yellow.

**fizbin** · 2nd April 2009, 18:43

Originally Posted by The Stranger

Yet you ride a hyobag and 5 out of your 6 look like shit.
Get the GSXR checked out, increase your life insurance and make it out to me then and go for that.

awww such a helpful post! just what I have come to expect from some on KB

**Jacko2** · 2nd April 2009, 18:43

Try them all before you decide Steve.
One will say ME!
Others you'll know straight away are not for you.
Have fun doing it and don't be in any hurry.
JACKO

**fizbin** · 2nd April 2009, 18:47

Originally Posted by 98tls

Had a TL for many years which incidently may well be up for sale end of next week fwiw,great bike,the low km one looks sweet,few things to look out for with them,cracked damper mount (damper/shock are seperate).TLS over the years has had more than its share of bullshit thrown at it from all over,mine and many other peoples have never suffered from any of the supposed problems and as for the "widow maker" label

The SV to has suffered a similar amount of shite but for a different reason "watered down TLS" etc etc,load of shite,dyno graphs show the reality,the TL just comes on in a rush at 6000 ish rpms which is still a bit of a rush but in reality little would seperate both if ridden by riders of equal ability.Could rave on for ever as ive lived/breathed etc TLs for years,if you decide thats what your after and want to know anything flick me a pm or visit TLZONE.NET my home away from home and a pack of TL owning clever buggers from all over the world.

thanks for that a helpful post

i have like the look of the TLS for a while. Sat on one a while back and it felt comfortable but i will ride one before i but just to make sure.

**98tls** · 2nd April 2009, 18:50

Originally Posted by fizbin

thanks for that a helpful post

i have like the look of the TLS for a while. Sat on one a while back and it felt comfortable but i will ride one before i but just to make sure.

They are indeed comfortable,ive packed mine up with gear and done many long trips away,quite happy to do 8 or so hour days and im getting on a bit.

**AllanB** · 2nd April 2009, 18:56

SV in that bunch looks good - late model, low kms and has the pipes

looks like they are after $7500 ish.

All depends on your budget I guess.

**fizbin** · 2nd April 2009, 19:01

Originally Posted by 98tls

Nice colour that lamb shit yellow.

was prob cannery yellow when it started out in life!

Originally Posted by Jacko2

Try them all before you decide Steve.
One will say ME!
Others you'll know straight away are not for you.
Have fun doing it and don't be in any hurry.
JACKO

My thoughts exactly. but i the more info you have the better!

Originally Posted by 98tls

They are indeed comfortable,ive packed mine up with gear and done many long trips away,quite happy to do 8 or so hour days and im getting on a bit.

i did many a trip on the hobag so i think that even that side of things will not bother me to much. most bike get uncomfortable after a while

Originally Posted by AllanB

SV in that bunch looks good - late model, low kms and has the pipes

looks like they are after $7500 ish.

All depends on your budget I guess.

Millions! yeah right! will not be looking to spend much more than 7.5K

**98tls** · 2nd April 2009, 19:10

Originally Posted by fizbin

was prob cannery yellow when it started out in life!

Y3G Candy Jade Lime Yellow to be exact.fwiw.

**fizbin** · 2nd April 2009, 19:14

Originally Posted by 98tls

Y3G Candy Jade Lime Yellow to be exact.fwiw.

say whaaa! come again! ewwwww

**Creeping Death** · 2nd April 2009, 19:24

TL with Two Brothers.The sound will give you a hard on everytime!

**McDuck** · 2nd April 2009, 19:28

Im wth mark on this one.... id kill myself.

**Renegade** · 2nd April 2009, 19:30

Originally Posted by AllanB

SV in that bunch looks good - late model, low kms and has the pipes

looks like they are after $7500 ish.

All depends on your budget I guess.

yip what he said, they sound the biz with the two bro pipes aswell.

**hospitalfood** · 2nd April 2009, 19:47

ok, your looking at twins ( kind of , seems only the jap ones ? )
I love twins, love the way they ride and think your on the right path.

the vtr's with carbs are very gas hungry, probably the same with any big twin with carbs. I do think hondas are generally well made, not that I would own one.
the SV has basic suspension, if this will not satisfy you don't buy it, as you would spend less getting a better bike.
don't know much about tl's / tlr's .

I have a buell and love it, great suspension and brakes IMO, anyone will tell you they handle very well, i like the look of the faired one i have ( dont think much of the unfaired models ). my one has the 1200 harley engine which is VERY low maintenance so cheap maintenance, no valve adjustments need to be made. the throttle body injection gives good economy, and i love the way it sounds and performs. also very easy to work on not that i have needed to. I have a friend with one ( like myself has the race chip and pipe ) who has raped it for 40,000 km and has had no issues.

I also think some of the moto guzzi's are worth a look but italian bikes do not really have a rep for low maintenance and reliability.
however, i want a guzzi or another bmw for my third bike.

love my bmw as well, also good twins.