TL1000R - Views, experiences, known problems etc

Happy Harry · Derestricted Danger Joined: 18 Sep 2004 Karma :

Just musing at the moment..

If the Gixer sale doesn't happen then I may follow up a deal on a 98 TL-R Shocked

I've ridden the S and that had a stonking motor.. not 100% keen on the handling but I'm sure it's nothing some decent suspenders wouldn't sort out.

Anybody had one? Know of any common problems etc?

Thanks Cool

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Speak to Ste, he had one, and the gearbox broke! Shocked

I think that he lost a tooth off of second and it rattled around and killed the rest of the 'box. I have a feeling this might have been because the previous owner was crap at wheelies! Smile

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Happy Harry · Derestricted Danger Joined: 18 Sep 2004 Karma :

Aye, I've heard something about the gearboxes before... not living up to Suzuki's usual gearbox reputation.

I think I am going to go and see it anyway.. the price is right and it looks nice. The only thing is that I wanted to go back to an inline 4.. maybe after this one then eh Wink

I need to sort this 'Bad karma' thing out.. I can't reply to the bites I got on the Gixer 600 thread.. not bad for my second day, 2 decent bites Laughing

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Yup, had a TL1000R and it had a very very smooth gearbox, too smooth in fact. Laughing

They don't have the handling problems that the TL1000S is known for (and those problems were mostly sorted with a steering damper and a different rear shock), they do have gearbox problems and is quite likely to need rebuilding but it depends on how it has been used as to when it will need doing.

www.thumperzone.com is a UK TL website and forum . Thumbs Up

ZRX61 · Victor Meldrew Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Karma :

The frames have a tendency to crack. Suzuki admit to 10%, but for some reason seem to buy them up & destroy them at an alarming rate (somewhere in the region of 50%.). Mate of mine had his frame replaced under warranty 3 times in the first 12 months & finally Suzuki bought it & destroyed it. Ditto 3 other guys I know who took the *buy out* option over the frame replacement...
There was also the deal with the swing arm snapping in half...

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

The TL1000S had frame problems not the TL1000R.

VTR SP1 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Karma :

Bloke I know is on his second. On this one he changed the forks and did a straight swap with a gsxr1000 set.
He says it's really sorted the bike.

He is an instructor at the Nurburg ring and there aint much bike wise to compete with him.

ZRX61 · Victor Meldrew Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Karma :

Happy Harry · Derestricted Danger Joined: 18 Sep 2004 Karma :

Cheers folks..

Viewing arranged for tomorrow..

It's at a price I can't refuse though, so may as well say that I am going to get it Cool

If I don't like it I can always sell it on eh? Wink

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Whats the details then out of interest? Would always be slightly suspicous if it seems too good to be true. Confused

Happy Harry · Derestricted Danger Joined: 18 Sep 2004 Karma :

So am I, don't worry.. I'll be giving it a good going over before any cash get's handed over Wink

Full details and pics tomorrow hopefully Mr. Green

Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

Happy Harry · Derestricted Danger Joined: 18 Sep 2004 Karma :

Got it

£1500.. bargain Cool

Needs the tyres changing as they are 207's and flat... so a nice fesh pair of Diablo's shall be going on.

First impressions are good though.. will see how the handling is after the tyre change and some 'proper' riding. It was very windy and wet tonight so didn't really get to give it a good seeing to.

It's nowhere near as big as people make out.. definatly no wider than my old Blade. It is long though.. just look at how far over the front wheel the fairing is.. that's what makes it look long.

BLOFLY 636 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 18 Aug 2004 Karma :

Nice bike mate you will love it what year is it I rode a 98 model once and it was a friggin animal! had Yoshimura pipes and just wanted to climb up the chain in 3rd! happy riding Very Happy

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ZRX61 · Victor Meldrew Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Karma :

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Claud 14.7 to 1 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2004 Karma :

It's true. ^^^

Ive seen TLRs on videos go plenty fast round corners .