anyone on here owned a TL1000R? - SV650.org

25-04-05, 11:42 PM

im thinking about buying a TLR in the not so distant future, ive had the sv over 3 years now and want a change, just wondering what the TLR is like to live with, are they really as bad as the "widowmaker" reputation they were given?

25-04-05, 11:45 PM

It's more the TL1000S that had the bad rep. The TLR didn't have the same frame, same rotary damper but was reportedly much more stable.
Best place to ask for details and owner opinion would be www.socweb.co.uk

rictus01 · 26-04-05, 12:48 AM

didn't own an "R", but had the "S" from almost new, great bike right up to the point of loosing it's damping

truly awesome engine though.

I'd look for one with the ohlins damper fitted.

Cheers Mark.

26-04-05, 07:04 AM

Have a look on www.tlplanet.com

Skip · 26-04-05, 07:20 AM

Saw a TL1000R in a petrol station a few weeks ago, this particular one had twin Micron exhausts and sounded awesome! Looked the part too!

BillyC · 26-04-05, 08:00 AM

My mate Mario has a 1999 TL1000-R, and it is an awesome bike!

It is not a practical bike though... if you're contemplating doing any town riding, forget it - your coolant will be bubbling away at a constant 100+ degrees.

As mentioned above, it's a very different beast to the TL1000 and TL1000S: The frame is different, the shock problems are mostly sorted, the steering damper is fitted as standard (unlike the original TL).

It is a total beast... something you realise as soon as the starter button is pressed. It'll pop power wheelies in third quite happily. I keep meaning to get him to bring it along to Soho

26-04-05, 09:20 AM

its not going to be used as a commuter so in town trips will be few and far between, is the damper problems due to it being placed right next to the rear cylinders header pipe? hence thinning the oil too much? or was it just the fact that the rotary dampers were crap to start with?

BillyC · 26-04-05, 09:55 AM

Basically after the engine had been running for a while, the rear shock would start to boil its fluid... and would basically stop damping.

Oh... and the front ends would shake the rider off in a tank slapper from hell... hence, widowmaker!

Viney · 26-04-05, 10:38 AM

hmmmmm.....TL's hmmmmm

26-04-05, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viney

hmmmmm.....TL's hmmmmm

My thoughts precisely.
Crescent had both a lovely TLR and a lovely TLS in their showroom for ages.
I can dream.

25-04-05, 11:42 PM	#1
weegaz22 Guest Posts: n/a	anyone on here owned a TL1000R? im thinking about buying a TLR in the not so distant future, ive had the sv over 3 years now and want a change, just wondering what the TLR is like to live with, are they really as bad as the "widowmaker" reputation they were given?

26-04-05, 12:48 AM	#3
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	didn't own an "R", but had the "S" from almost new, great bike right up to the point of loosing it's damping truly awesome engine though. I'd look for one with the ohlins damper fitted. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

26-04-05, 08:00 AM	#6
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	My mate Mario has a 1999 TL1000-R, and it is an awesome bike! It is not a practical bike though... if you're contemplating doing any town riding, forget it - your coolant will be bubbling away at a constant 100+ degrees. As mentioned above, it's a very different beast to the TL1000 and TL1000S: The frame is different, the shock problems are mostly sorted, the steering damper is fitted as standard (unlike the original TL). It is a total beast... something you realise as soon as the starter button is pressed. It'll pop power wheelies in third quite happily. I keep meaning to get him to bring it along to Soho __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

26-04-05, 09:55 AM	#8
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	Basically after the engine had been running for a while, the rear shock would start to boil its fluid... and would basically stop damping. Oh... and the front ends would shake the rider off in a tank slapper from hell... hence, widowmaker! __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

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25-04-05, 11:45 PM	#2
BURNER Guest Posts: n/a	It's more the TL1000S that had the bad rep. The TLR didn't have the same frame, same rotary damper but was reportedly much more stable. Best place to ask for details and owner opinion would be www.socweb.co.uk

26-04-05, 07:04 AM	#4
Amanda M Guest Posts: n/a	Have a look on www.tlplanet.com

26-04-05, 07:20 AM	#5
Skip Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,151	Saw a TL1000R in a petrol station a few weeks ago, this particular one had twin Micron exhausts and sounded awesome! Looked the part too!

26-04-05, 09:20 AM	#7
weegaz22 Guest Posts: n/a	its not going to be used as a commuter so in town trips will be few and far between, is the damper problems due to it being placed right next to the rear cylinders header pipe? hence thinning the oil too much? or was it just the fact that the rotary dampers were crap to start with?

26-04-05, 10:38 AM	#9
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	hmmmmm.....TL's hmmmmm