TL or not tl... - Page 2 - SV650.org

18-09-08, 10:24 PM

Try "Direct Choice" for quotes , I always get good quotes from them . The TL has a bad insurance rep , but let`s face facts , there are probably more crashes done on popular bikes than a TL . It`s undeserved really but it still carries that stigma .

18-09-08, 10:25 PM

thats what i felt after my little run out on it if your stupid it will bite you but otherwise i felt she was ok. Will have to try them for a quote

19-09-08, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ad53ggz

Im so tempted just insurance is a killer at about £2000 tpft

Are you a young and new rider?

yorkie_chris · 19-09-08, 08:28 AM

With 2 years no claims, I've been quoted <£500.

Why did they think chopping the balls off the power delivery was going to make the suspension work?

19-09-08, 10:04 AM

with 2 years no claims i have been quoted £2000. Because i am 20 i think!

dyzio · 19-09-08, 11:43 AM

have you seen this?

19-09-08, 11:48 AM

Yeah, being 20 won't help.

I take it you are legally nolonger restricted to 33bhp?

The TL's are lovely bikes, I have a TLR track bike, and the reports of the so called 'widow maker' are very OTT. Yes out of the crate it is not the best handling bike, it isn't a pig and it isn't dangerous either. Most of the crashes have been down to riders not being expereinced or just stupid, hence why Suzuki softened the power off a bit as riders were cracking the throttle out of corners like idiots.

To get the most out of a TL you will need to dump the rear rotary shock and fit either a Ohlins or Maxton replacement. The forks are ok, they could do with a quick twiddle but they are not as bad as people comment. The steering damper is only there to mask the handling at its limit, to be honest if you sort out the rear you can dump the damper.

I am not saying the shock or forks must be changed or looked at, the bike can be ridden very well as is.

19-09-08, 11:59 AM

Thanks mate

dyzio · 22-09-08, 10:29 PM

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...87#post1632087
tempting...

23-09-08, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dyziowg

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...87#post1632087
tempting...

or he will know swop for a curvy-even more tempting me thinks

18-09-08, 10:24 PM	#11
xXBADGERXx Guest Posts: n/a	Re: TL or not tl... Try "Direct Choice" for quotes , I always get good quotes from them . The TL has a bad insurance rep , but let`s face facts , there are probably more crashes done on popular bikes than a TL . It`s undeserved really but it still carries that stigma .

18-09-08, 10:25 PM	#12
aarond Guest Posts: n/a	Re: TL or not tl... thats what i felt after my little run out on it if your stupid it will bite you but otherwise i felt she was ok. Will have to try them for a quote

19-09-08, 08:28 AM	#14
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: TL or not tl... With 2 years no claims, I've been quoted <£500. Why did they think chopping the balls off the power delivery was going to make the suspension work? __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

19-09-08, 10:04 AM	#15
aarond Guest Posts: n/a	Re: TL or not tl... with 2 years no claims i have been quoted £2000. Because i am 20 i think!

19-09-08, 11:43 AM	#16
dyzio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Aberdeen'ski Posts: 2,274	Re: TL or not tl... have you seen this?

19-09-08, 11:48 AM	#17
Dangerous Dave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: TL or not tl... Yeah, being 20 won't help. I take it you are legally nolonger restricted to 33bhp? The TL's are lovely bikes, I have a TLR track bike, and the reports of the so called 'widow maker' are very OTT. Yes out of the crate it is not the best handling bike, it isn't a pig and it isn't dangerous either. Most of the crashes have been down to riders not being expereinced or just stupid, hence why Suzuki softened the power off a bit as riders were cracking the throttle out of corners like idiots. To get the most out of a TL you will need to dump the rear rotary shock and fit either a Ohlins or Maxton replacement. The forks are ok, they could do with a quick twiddle but they are not as bad as people comment. The steering damper is only there to mask the handling at its limit, to be honest if you sort out the rear you can dump the damper. I am not saying the shock or forks must be changed or looked at, the bike can be ridden very well as is.

19-09-08, 11:59 AM	#18
aarond Guest Posts: n/a	Re: TL or not tl... Thanks mate

22-09-08, 10:29 PM	#19
dyzio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Aberdeen'ski Posts: 2,274	Re: TL or not tl... http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...87#post1632087 tempting...