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killa
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PostPosted: 11:13 - 27 Mar 2012    Post subject: Suzuki TL1000R in the Forest of Dean Reply with quote
Had my first proper ride on the beast around the Forest after repairing the damage.

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PostPosted: 20:28 - 28 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Lovely bike! Are they as mental as their reputation makes them?
I would hope to have one in the future if they are Smile
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doggone
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PostPosted: 21:13 - 28 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
MotorbikerTom wrote:
Lovely bike! Are they as mental as their reputation makes them?
I would hope to have one in the future if they are Smile


Yes but I think most owners soon tire of them for some reason.
I had a three year old one and was it's 5th owner!
I kept it two years which was longer than any previous owner.
Although ridiculously easy to go very fast - and felt safe at speed - I found it uncomfortable on longer runs so didn't do as many miles as I had on previous bikes.
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MotorbikerTom
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PostPosted: 21:22 - 28 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wow, 5 owners in 3 years?!

Definitely a bike I see having for a certain time in the future, i would have thought it would be okay on long distances as it being quite a big bike i thought the positioning would be okay. Experience over presumptions though Smile
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PostPosted: 21:32 - 28 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
I love how it feels it needs to advertise the fact that it's a 'Superbike' like some Honda's advertise that it is 4 stroke, and that 8 vavles on a twin is awesome Laughing
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killa
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PostPosted: 07:49 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
MotorbikerTom wrote:
Lovely bike! Are they as mental as their reputation makes them?
I would hope to have one in the future if they are Smile


It’s a big pussy cat.
Nothing wrong with the suspension, the engine is gorgeous to play with and fu*k the MPG, the sound of it is amazing.
I’m the 7th owner i think, since 2003! No one put big mileage on it at all, I’m not sure why people part with it so quickly, it’s either they get a scare from it or it’s the comfort thing. Which to be honest, i don’t notice at all.
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PostPosted: 08:21 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
One of the very few Suzuki's that I actually like Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 09:11 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
AL- wrote:
One of the very few Suzuki's that I actually like Thumbs Up


Evil or Very Mad

This is MY suzuki... atleast it will be when I locate Killa's garage
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PostPosted: 09:16 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
##Paddy## wrote:
Evil or Very Mad


To be honest at least yours isn't a standard colour scheme. I'll admit that I am looking forward to having a go on yours just to satisfy my curiosity, would never own one though
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killa
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PostPosted: 13:09 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
##Paddy## wrote:
AL- wrote:
One of the very few Suzuki's that I actually like Thumbs Up


Evil or Very Mad

This is MY suzuki... atleast it will be when I locate Killa's garage


Even if you did, there’s a hungry nasty little kid in there, with teeth sharpened to points with a big head chained to the wall. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 13:28 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well, atleast come to the BBQ so I can have a go on your TL Cool
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PostPosted: 10:15 - 31 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
MotorbikerTom wrote:
Lovely bike! Are they as mental as their reputation makes them?
I would hope to have one in the future if they are Smile


the model pictured is the TL1000R which never had a bad reputation at all, it's a pretty smooth bike.

the TL1000S is the one that had the bad rep, this was due to apparent issues with the rear suspension set-up, although many owners never felt a problem with it.
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PostPosted: 10:28 - 31 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
I would love another TLR Sad
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PostPosted: 10:40 - 31 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wave wrote:
I would love another TLR Sad


Thinking Do it?

Should be alright on insurance Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 10:50 - 31 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: 12:45 - 31 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
##Paddy## wrote:
Wave wrote:
I would love another TLR Sad


Thinking Do it?

Should be alright on insurance Thumbs Up


Insurance wont be bad on it, ive had one before and it was pretty cheap.

But i like to try new things, so am tempted by something else.

Preferably V-twin
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PostPosted: 13:17 - 31 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Blurredman wrote:
I love how it feels it needs to advertise the fact that it's a 'Superbike' like some Honda's advertise that it is 4 stroke, and that 8 vavles on a twin is awesome Laughing


Aye, I saw "CDI - Capacitor Discharge Ignition" on a CG125. Just waiting for "HSP - Has Spark Plug"
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