The Tiller Rides Again... - Page 3

Particle Man · 02-24-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by drewpy

i agree, the stock bike sucks... but i have never ridden a TLr so i have no comparision

You're missing out man. The TL is a helluva ride.

dReWpY · 02-24-2010, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Other than some spirited on/off ramps, nothing even close to real riding... No real riding because there's no real roads.

I will say this, it's a comfortable rig. Better than the 954 for the longer haul I think... from what little I've got it over on it's side she's nice and planted. I think I'm REALLY gonna love it when pushing the envelope.

come visit, i can put you through the paces

Hydrant · 02-25-2010, 12:02 AM

I agree with G-rex and Adeptus_Minor. I still have the hydro clutch with a SS line and I don't seem to mind it. I'm not a wheelie person either, but it does fine for me. SS lines all around on the TL and it seemed to brake and shift better.

Also, probably the best mod I've done to the TL other than the full exhaust, gutted airbox, BMC filter and Yoshi Remap is to get rid of that big ass rotary damper and replace it with an Ohlins. I'm by no means a hardcore canyon carver, but in the little bit that I do go after, I could tell a difference between the rotary and Ohlins.

And as far a G-rex comparing his TLR to a RC-51 is just a little unfair. He might be a little bias when it comes to his TL and a RC-51. His TL might not be what most would call "stock", or even close to. Its a pretty badass machine.

G-Rex · 02-25-2010, 07:54 AM

It's amazing what the right modifications can do.

dubbs · 02-25-2010, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

You're missing out man. The TL is a helluva ride.

They are hard to find tho.. I'm in the market for a vtwin sportbike - Either RC or TLR and they are hard to come by, by me..

G-Rex · 02-25-2010, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dubbs

They are hard to find tho.. I'm in the market for a vtwin sportbike - Either RC or TLR and they are hard to come by, by me..

I bought mine in the winter of 2000 when they were still relatively easily available, and I had to drive to North Carolina to get it. There were just NONE for sale near me.

I can't imagine how hard it is to find one now. :/

dReWpY · 02-26-2010, 12:01 AM

My rc sold at the local dealer for askinh price, $4,400
To think they gave me 3500 for it

My rc sold at the local dealer for askinh price, $4,400
To think they gave me 3500 for it

goof2 · 02-26-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

I bought mine in the winter of 2000 when they were still relatively easily available, and I had to drive to North Carolina to get it. There were just NONE for sale near me.

I can't imagine how hard it is to find one now. :/

They aren't too difficult to find. Finding one that hasn't received the extended swingarm wide ass tire treatment, been wrecked, or had some shitty "custom" paint job is difficult. Finding one without any of that and for a reasonable price is even harder. I am also a little wary of high mileage examples as I have seen a few TLRs (admittedly used hard) that grenaded their trans between the 15k and 20k mileage marks.

dubbs · 02-26-2010, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple

Better looking than both, with GSXR legs:

http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=13032

too fooking far away from me.. looks really nice tho.. would like to have it actually..

ceo012384 · 02-26-2010, 05:51 PM

Nice dude. always feels good to get back in the saddle. i'm hoping to go for a rip on the duc next weekend if weather allows.

as for the clutch argument... cable clutch is highly preferred to me... anyone ever try to do a race start with hydraulic clutch? Holy shit is that hard... the friction zone is a cunthair's width... it always resulted in a couple pogoing wheelies when I raced my buddys 560smr

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Hydrant WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Moto: 2003 Suzuki TL1000R, 2002 Honda CBR 600 F4i Posts: 660	I agree with G-rex and Adeptus_Minor. I still have the hydro clutch with a SS line and I don't seem to mind it. I'm not a wheelie person either, but it does fine for me. SS lines all around on the TL and it seemed to brake and shift better. Also, probably the best mod I've done to the TL other than the full exhaust, gutted airbox, BMC filter and Yoshi Remap is to get rid of that big ass rotary damper and replace it with an Ohlins. I'm by no means a hardcore canyon carver, but in the little bit that I do go after, I could tell a difference between the rotary and Ohlins. And as far a G-rex comparing his TLR to a RC-51 is just a little unfair. He might be a little bias when it comes to his TL and a RC-51. His TL might not be what most would call "stock", or even close to. Its a pretty badass machine.