I thought TSM was in Stoke! - SV650.org

Quiff Wichard · 21-12-08, 01:22 PM

well newcastle under lyme to be precise-

spotted this beast? looks like Tsm's old bike re incarnate-

is it a TL? is that the standard headlight? lol

Pillion held on with bungee.

no mirrors.

any more "mods" you can spot?.. (mobile pics so poor quality)

[IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/HP_ADM%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg[/IMG]

Quiff Wichard · 21-12-08, 01:23 PM

is it anyone on here???

jambo · 21-12-08, 02:03 PM

I would guess that's a GSXR 600, circa 1997. Since then it's been on a distinctly TSM-type diet to loose all aerodynamic & cosmetic parts.

I believe Sid Squid's description was "pre-disastered, perfect for track days"

Once upon a time it would have looked a bit like this:

Jambo

21-12-08, 04:49 PM

Aye, it is a 1996 GSXR600SRAD. The headlight is OEM, the bike is missing its fairings and air scoops.

This is a TL1000S....

and a TL1000R...

yorkie_chris · 21-12-08, 07:04 PM

Cool, I like it.

21-12-08, 07:18 PM

And a Yoshi sticker on the front sprocket cover.

22-12-08, 11:26 AM

Lovely bike.

22-12-08, 11:45 AM

Poor SRAD

22-12-08, 01:49 PM

Yeah - poor srad - someone needs to give it some love!

Quiff Wichard · 22-12-08, 01:52 PM

cheers Jambo and everyone -
I knew some org lonely saddos would know what it was xxxx (tries to find a smiley face icon and cant )

I couldnt believe it- I NEVER ever thought I would see another bike like Ricardos.. and then there it was- .. my lady wondered why I was laughing and taking pictures and she didnt understand when I explained either-- I suppose you had to be there.. ! ... at TSM's original and this imposter. !!

21-12-08, 01:22 PM	#1
Quiff Wichard Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,864	I thought TSM was in Stoke! well newcastle under lyme to be precise- spotted this beast? looks like Tsm's old bike re incarnate- is it a TL? is that the standard headlight? lol Pillion held on with bungee. no mirrors. any more "mods" you can spot?.. (mobile pics so poor quality) [IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/HP_ADM%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg[/IMG] __________________ ooops I did it again ... new bike . cb1000r

21-12-08, 01:23 PM	#2
Quiff Wichard Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,864	Re: I thought TSM was in Stoke! is it anyone on here??? __________________ ooops I did it again ... new bike . cb1000r

21-12-08, 02:03 PM	#3
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: I thought TSM was in Stoke! I would guess that's a GSXR 600, circa 1997. Since then it's been on a distinctly TSM-type diet to loose all aerodynamic & cosmetic parts. I believe Sid Squid's description was "pre-disastered, perfect for track days" Once upon a time it would have looked a bit like this: Jambo __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

21-12-08, 04:49 PM	#4
Dangerous Dave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I thought TSM was in Stoke! Aye, it is a 1996 GSXR600SRAD. The headlight is OEM, the bike is missing its fairings and air scoops. This is a TL1000S.... and a TL1000R... Last edited by Dangerous Dave; 21-12-08 at 04:52 PM.

21-12-08, 07:04 PM	#5
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: I thought TSM was in Stoke! Cool, I like it. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

21-12-08, 07:18 PM	#6
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I thought TSM was in Stoke! And a Yoshi sticker on the front sprocket cover.

22-12-08, 11:26 AM	#7
Stig Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I thought TSM was in Stoke! Lovely bike.

22-12-08, 11:45 AM	#8
falc Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I thought TSM was in Stoke! Poor SRAD

22-12-08, 01:49 PM	#9
minifun Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I thought TSM was in Stoke! Yeah - poor srad - someone needs to give it some love!

22-12-08, 01:52 PM	#10
Quiff Wichard Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,864	Re: I thought TSM was in Stoke! cheers Jambo and everyone - I knew some org lonely saddos would know what it was xxxx (tries to find a smiley face icon and cant ) I couldnt believe it- I NEVER ever thought I would see another bike like Ricardos.. and then there it was- .. my lady wondered why I was laughing and taking pictures and she didnt understand when I explained either-- I suppose you had to be there.. ! ... at TSM's original and this imposter. !! __________________ ooops I did it again ... new bike . cb1000r

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