The "Off Topic" thread...

[Humperdinkel]

What do I do....

I've had an offer from a guy at work , a straight swap of my bike for his 1 owner 2000 Suzuki TL1000R :drool: with only 18000k's on the clock...

His missus has told him the TLR has to go because she cant go with him so he needs a pillion seat , at first I said No but the more I think about it the more tempted I am !!!!

 

[Wolfman]

What do I do....

I've had an offer from a guy at work , a straight swap of my bike for his 1 owner 2000 Suzuki TL1000R :drool: with only 18000k's on the clock...

His missus has told him the TLR has to go because she cant go with him so he needs a pillion seat , at first I said No but the more I think about it the more tempted I am !!!!

The Suzuki will be worth more money in years to come.....They are getting quite collectable these days....

Oh and you will love that big V Twin motor, about 25 more horsies than your "Jag", and just about as much torque....

DO IT!

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[Disco]

Ahhh don't.

You know how I feel about letting my Yami go & keeping a Zuk.

Thank **** I got another Yami in the garage to keep me sane!

 

[Kazza]

No way Dan! Don't trade in the armchair :shakehead:

 

[Wolfman]

TL1000R : 135HP at 9000 rpm /98ft.pd's at 7500rpm
XJR1300: 98hp at 8000rpm / 80ft.pd's at 6000rpm

More Horsepower and torque from the big Suzuki...

TL1000R weight: 192kg's
XJR1300 weight: 245kg's

52 kg's lighter for the V-twin...

Both have about a 21 litre fuel capacity.

The Suzuki's seat is 30mm higher than the XJR, the reach to the bar's, and seating position aint built for touring...

Red book private sale value for a 2000 model TL1000R is $6500 - $7700.

Red book private sale value for a 2009 XJR1300 is $9700 - $11500.

The Suzuki has dubious rotary damper rear suspension....

Any of that help Humpy???

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[Stumbles06]

Aint seen Mick (Ozfazer6), or Dave (Stumbles) in here for a long while....

Was it you boys????

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Hey boys
If I'm on, I'm always logged in.

Still around, just not on the computer much lately. Got a new puppy and drowning myself in work before my upcoming trip to Japan.

:rockon:

 

[stink989]

Was a yamaha aus yesterday for a new model update and they showed us their new toy it's a 2 stroke boxer set up engine. You have to have a real helicopter license to use it. And you can't buy it only lease it from yamaha.

 

[Kazza]

I want one ^^^^^^

 

[Kriswithak]

Not much seating room on it

 

[Clutched]

What do I do....

I've had an offer from a guy at work , a straight swap of my bike for his 1 owner 2000 Suzuki TL1000R :drool: with only 18000k's on the clock...

His missus has told him the TLR has to go because she cant go with him so he needs a pillion seat , at first I said No but the more I think about it the more tempted I am !!!!

Do NOT get it, unless you're willing to ditch the rear shock and fit an Ohlins unit, and fit a decent steering damper.
There's a reason the TL was called the widowmaker.
If you want a 1000cc Twin, get a Raptor. Ridiculously fun.

 

[mave2911]

What about the TDM900 here at Bill's Motorcycles in town - 100kms on the clock. (yes, one hundred only), I think it's a 2009 model - and you could pick it up for like, $9k or less!

Brilliant tourer, with a comfortable 24kms to the litre riding two-up over the Cardwell range, (400kms+ to a tank) and it's in perfect nick. (just a couple of test rides)

Jump on a plane and check it out!

Parallel twin with V-twin timing - sounds v-twin horn, with all of the extra torque of the parallel twin.

I had a 2006 model and it was fantastic, great two-up and nice easy tourer.

One of the most under-rated bikes in my opinion.

Call Bill's and speak with Nick Feathers ((08)8232 1077) - mention me and he'll look after ya!

Cheers,
Rick

 

[Wolfman]

What about the TDM900 here at Bill's Motorcycles in town - 100kms on the clock. (yes, one hundred only), I think it's a 2009 model - and you could pick it up for like, $9k or less!

Brilliant tourer, with a comfortable 24kms to the litre riding two-up over the Cardwell range, (400kms+ to a tank) and it's in perfect nick. (just a couple of test rides)

Jump on a plane and check it out!

Parallel twin with V-twin timing - sounds v-twin horn, with all of the extra torque of the parallel twin.

I had a 2006 model and it was fantastic, great two-up and nice easy tourer.

One of the most under-rated bikes in my opinion.

Call Bill's and speak with Nick Feathers ((08)8232 1077) - mention me and he'll look after ya!

Cheers,
Rick

Sounds like your interested yourself, is there a move back to the TDM in the wings for you buddy???

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[mave2911]

Sounds like your interested yourself, is there a move back to the TDM in the wings for you buddy???

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Not a chance - still have the loan on the FZ6 to satisfy.

I just know how good they are, and how under-appreciated the TDM900 is.

Fantastic long distance tourer - when I rode my Z750 from Ipswich, through Brisbane to Townsville - when I got to Townsville, I couldn't even look at it for a couple of weeks.

On the TDM850 & then the TDM900, riding from Townsville or Cairns to Brisbane and further south was enjoyable - didn't have any soreness and I actually did 200kms+ the very next day on each occasion!

An easy 400kms per tank, riding two-up is nice too!

For a sports bike, the TDM is ok (ish), but as a tourer it's second to none, in my opinion.

Cheers,
Rick

 

[Wolfman]

Not a chance - still have the loan on the FZ6 to satisfy.

I just know how good they are, and how under-appreciated the TDM900 is.

Fantastic long distance tourer - when I rode my Z750 from Ipswich, through Brisbane to Townsville - when I got to Townsville, I couldn't even look at it for a couple of weeks.

On the TDM850 & then the TDM900, riding from Townsville or Cairns to Brisbane and further south was enjoyable - didn't have any soreness and I actually did 200kms+ the very next day on each occasion!

An easy 400kms per tank, riding two-up is nice too!

For a sports bike, the TDM is ok (ish), but as a tourer it's second to none, in my opinion.

Cheers,
Rick

The TDM is a very under rated bike in Oz....it shouldnt be, cause it's a perfect bike for this country!

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[mave2911]

Don't bother waiting Jamie, I'm not going to make it sorry buddy.

Life interjects on my riding yet again.....

 

[Wolfman]

Don't bother waiting Jamie, I'm not going to make it sorry buddy.

Life interjects on my riding yet again.....

I waited 10 minutes, and then a good song came on my Sena, and i bolted!

:rockon:

Was a very relaxed ride...except for the car that tried to kill me....lucky i knew the corner and was hugging the verge, cause if i had been in the middle of MY side of the road, i would of been toast!

Anyway, remember, i am heading out again tomorrow...

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[Humperdinkel]

Has Humpy ever told you how much he likes Rum :drool: .... 3rd one for the night & they keep getting smoooooother but I cant keep going :spank:

 

[Kazza]

Cider for me at the moment - Rekorderlig :rockon:


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[Humperdinkel]

Cider for me at the moment - Rekorderlig :rockon:


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Kel has them too , thanks to you

 

[Wolfman]

Cider for me at the moment - Rekorderlig :rockon:


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Jess's fave drink at the moment!

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