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robbier6 · #1 Post by **robbier6** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 9:28 am

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/susuki-TL1000 ... 2ec8e70588

Tempted to have a punt, just wondered what people think, i know it's not a falco etc but i do like these.

Paulh · #2 Post by **Paulh** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 9:34 am

Love the Zebra seats

robbier6 · #3 Post by **robbier6** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 9:35 am

That's why i'm tempted, will match my thong

Dalemac · #4 Post by **Dalemac** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 9:35 am

Seems to be very cheap. I'd want to know why.

Haven't ever ridden a TL but they seem to be half decent.

Still, I would rather a falco.

robbier6 · #5 Post by **robbier6** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 9:44 am

I'll be keeping the falco... I agree it's cheap, but sometimes people just want things sold,

Keep asking myself if i can justify another bike, considering i've got the kr1s in bits and the fzr still waiting to be restored

Paulh · #6 Post by **Paulh** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 10:49 am

If its been stood for 5 years you may be looking at a carb strip and clean, plus perishable bits like fork seals and tyres may have gone.

robbier6 · #7 Post by **robbier6** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 10:56 am

Yes i agree Paul, though he does say it needs new tyres

blinkey501 · #8 Post by **blinkey501** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:26 pm

I was looking at the R version some time ago. Still love the look now.
I did read up about these and their reputation, it seemed that the original rear shock was the route of the tank slappers. But a Maxton... Well there is a couple of hundred quid there.
And the problems resolved.
Can you go and view rob and see what you are getting for your money?

Aladinsaneuk · #9 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:55 pm

Actually, look ate the front fork rake as well....

fatboy · #10 Post by **fatboy** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 6:54 pm

Please please please be aware that they earned the nick name WIDOW MAKER for very good reasons.
The suspension set up is not easy to live with, many have learned to thier ultimate cost.
I cannot stress enough that TL handling is 'wild horse' and is not easily tamed.
My total nutter fearless mate bought one,said it tried to kill him

BikerGran · #11 Post by **BikerGran** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 7:20 pm

Equally a lot of people have had no trouble at all.

jonnie_r · #12 Post by **jonnie_r** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 8:16 pm

Didn't Suzuki initially deny any problems, then after a few people got killed recall them and fit a steering damper?

MartDude · #13 Post by **MartDude** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 8:24 pm

BikerGran wrote:Equally a lot of people have had no trouble at all.

BikerGran · #14 Post by **BikerGran** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 8:52 pm

Friend of mine had one for years, said he didn't know what the fuss was supposed to be about. He thought that possibly people were riding bike that were to much for them.

Willopotomas · #15 Post by **Willopotomas** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 9:14 pm

Always fancied one of these. Ever since my mate let me have a go on his when I was 18. Phwoar! What a machine! In the right colour too. If I wasn't up against it to get the Triumph finished, I'd have that.