2002 Suzuki TL1000R from Australia - Comments

22nd Dec 2005, 01:26

"Lots of character, don't expect to tame it!"

What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?

Thermo fans not kickin in earlier.

A1.

General comments?

This is a great bike if you want something different with some character, but don't expect to tame this beast.

Steering damper is too stiff for around town, but excellent in 100+ klm corners.

Might want to add a tooth on the rear sprocket to add a bit of excitement in lower speeds; this bike wants to boogey past 140 klm.

Each side of the seat where the inside of your leg touches the frame, it gets REAL hot!!

The best headlights I have ever experienced.

This is a real head turner, I have the 2002 yellow model with twin Yoshi kits and the note sounds awesome!

Doesn't have a helmet lock.

Blinkers look a bit dorky as they stick out a bit too much.


5th Feb 2006, 17:25

There is a helmet lock. Two tabs under the seat, and the seat needs the key to be removed.

The bike does need a Timing Retard Eliminator (TRE) to get rid of hesitation when WOT. Up three teeth in the rear is the best cheap mod, but I only have +1 and it is fine for now.

This bike is truly unique. If you can get a hold of one, do it. You will not regret it. Check out TLPlanet.com - I am da-rainman.

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