For SixPack.... TLR VS GSXR1K

[sixpack577]

Here's some of the basic info Suzuki TL1000R - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bots is right the though... the #1 problem associated with the TLR is the same issue the RC51's had, extreme heat!! Stuck in traffic on a hot summers day it can get pretty uncomfortable. But as with problems come solutions.... there's mods 2 wire up spaal fans etc. 2 counter the issue but honestly a little sweat is worth riding a bike like that

Oh I remember the heat! First time I rode one was the late nineties, a friend of a friend showed up with one on a ride.
I was asking him questions and he said, "Wanna trade for the day?" Yes, yes I do!
He rode my 94 ZX7 and I rode that TL for about 6 hours. I fell in love with it immediately.
I later found out after he sold it that he would've traded me straight up! And I would have!
I rode another a few times over the years too.
There's a decent looking yellow one w 20k miles in NC on ebay for $2950, must sell, been on there for a while too and price has come way down.
I'm tempted, but yellow attracts attention. I don't like attention. I want to be the blue/white or black bike that blends in, and isn't loud enough to hear which way you went.
I'm pretty well behaved any more, but I've been known to pull a wheelie here or there, and not want to put it back down.
I tend to do these things out in the cut away from everyone, but once in a while I forget where I am.
I like to be hard to remember if you know what I mean.
Gsxr's run much cooler, make much less noise, and weigh a lot less, it's a no brainer. But after all these years I just can't shake the TL bug!
Strange as it may sound too, I really like the windshield bracket/bars that go over the triple clamps. That's classic 90's sportbike!

 

[sixpack577]

I also have a thing for Suzuki LT500 Quadracers, quadzilla.
Never had one, only been wanting one since I first sat on a new one when I was 11(pushin 37 now)
This black/cf one is back on ebay again and won't stop calling my name(I added a stock pic too). I gotta get 2 wheels again first though.
Of all the machines out there, this and the TL keep me up nights thinking, go figure.

 

[sixpack577]

Where is that old bastid TufBusa?
I wanna hear his take on the TL's.

 

[sixpack577]

Hey Six if your the type to buy ride and sell on the regular then I can understand why you would favor a 1k. Yes they are lighter yes they are faster but my thing is there is Always gonna be another 1k.... They don't make TLR's anymore you get a hold of a bike like that you have a piece of history. A classic bike that will turn heads with that V-twin growl today the same way it did 15 years ago! For me that's why there's no debate between the 2. I'll take a V-twin Torque Monster any day of the week and if I feel the need 4 something light n fast I can always find another 1k on CL seeing how they are a dime a dozen

I don't ride and sell often.
Last bike was the B-King, which I really liked. I had it just over a year as someone wanted it more than I did.
All others I've had usually last 3 to 5 years.
Next thing I buy I plan to keep for as long or longer.

 

[sixpack577]

Here's some of the basic info Suzuki TL1000R - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bots is right the though... the #1 problem associated with the TLR is the same issue the RC51's had, extreme heat!! Stuck in traffic on a hot summers day it can get pretty uncomfortable. But as with problems come solutions.... there's mods 2 wire up spaal fans etc. 2 counter the issue but honestly a little sweat is worth riding a bike like that

This link lists all the colors the TL came new in.
It says black, I've never seen a black one that wasn't aftermarket paint.
Typo? Anyone have pics of a stock black? Or is the black the TLS and not the TLR?

 

[Kendo]

Stunning bike. Best looking TLR that I've ever seen I reckon.

 

[1busa]

Agreed that's a damn good looking TLR. The only thing I'd change is some CF cans cause the aluminum doesn't mesh and I'd get rid of those punisher logos..... why? why?

 

[DaCol.]

Just like the one I had and I still not only miss it, but I regret selling it !! Geezzzzzzzzzzzz do I miss it !!!!!!

 

[GsxrBots]

This link lists all the colors the TL came new in.
It says black, I've never seen a black one that wasn't aftermarket paint.
Typo? Anyone have pics of a stock black? Or is the black the TLS and not the TLR?

I believe there was a black/grey. UBER rare. Not even sure we got it in the states. Otherwise, they were all blue/white or yellow/silver..

The TLS came in a variety of colors, my favorite was the forest green..

 

[1busa]

Yeah can't say I've ever seen a Black TLR before, well I have but it was a custom paint job not OEM. Pretty sure I've seen a black TLS for sale a time or 2 on CL when I was looking 4 it's bigger brother

 

[GsxrBots]

Black TLS's are fairly easy to find..

 

[GsxrBots]

These are the uber rare black/grey TLR's...

 

[GsxrBots]

 

[VIPER]

i dont think those made it to te states unless someone ordered that...i could be wrong though...i have never seen on in real life

 

[frisbee]

This is the one I was going to buy when I got my first busa in 02

 

[sixpack577]

These are the uber rare black/grey TLR's...

Ok, none of these half azz details Bots.
I need year and country on that color...please sir
I have never seen that before, looks kinda like the 01 Gsxr1000 color scheme. 01 TL?

 

[sixpack577]

That has a U.S sized license plate on it, not the huge Euro style.

 

[GsxrBots]

That has a U.S sized license plate on it, not the huge Euro style.

Could be Canada though.

 

[GsxrBots]

It's a 1999 model. I'm getting closer, but most pics I've found are European.

 

[HOOKDADDY]

Thanks for the pics Bots!
You forgot this one you posted several months ago(one of the best looking I've seen)!

My friend has a black 05 gsxr1000 like the one you had(the one I said I can get for $3500), he's one of 4 friends that have/had the 05/06. I really miss riding such a quick and lightweight bike. I even considered getting another 01/02 gsxr1000 like I had.
I also like the 09/11 gsxr1000, 2 friends have them, and one with bike bars, and it's by far one of the most fun bikes I've ridden in years. I just don't want to spend quite that much.
On the other hand I've always wanted a TL after riding them many years ago.
Anyone know what they weigh? Do they have any common problems?

i want another 01 1000 as well man my baby was LOVE @ first twist