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sumowilkie

leamingotn spa, United Kingdom

Reviewed on June 3, 2003

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5.0
Before buying this bike iv heard good and bad things. Most people that own one swear buy them, and most performance magazines slate them as being (slow steering, poor suspension and ugly) Since owning 1 for 2 months I've totally fallen in love with this beastie. It was a unmodified 2000 model in black. If ... read more
Before buying this bike iv heard good and bad things. Most people that own one swear buy them, and most performance magazines slate them as being (slow steering, poor suspension and ugly) Since owning 1 for 2 months I've totally fallen in love with this beastie. It was a unmodified 2000 model in black. If you get a unmodified model get it sorted (derestricted and suspension set-up) you wont regret it. The bike is now twice as good, handles sweet. A16 race cans, unrestricted in gears, new maps, front dropped 13mm from top, rear spacers to raise height. Set-up suspension to performance magazine settings, and its awsome on corners now. Will soon change crapy front damper. I've owned vtr1000, zx9rc1, and this bike feels much better in all aspects. Dont believe what the magazines say and try one, you wont be dissapionted!!!
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JASON GREGORY

HILLSIDE, New Jersey

Reviewed on March 27, 2003

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5.0
I HAVE A 2000 TLR AND THIS IS AN AWESOME BIKE. D&D EXHAUST MAKES IT SOUND LIKE A DIESEL TRUCK. LOTS OF TORQUE, COMFORTABLE,AND ATTRACTS LOTS OF ATTENTION AND LOOKS. AS LONG AS THEY CONTINUE TO MAKE TL'S, THIS WILL BE THE ONLY BIKE I WILL BUY FROM HERE ON OUT. ALL HAIL=POWER OF THE V-TWIN!!!!... read more
I HAVE A 2000 TLR AND THIS IS AN AWESOME BIKE. D&D EXHAUST MAKES IT SOUND LIKE A DIESEL TRUCK. LOTS OF TORQUE, COMFORTABLE,AND ATTRACTS LOTS OF ATTENTION AND LOOKS. AS LONG AS THEY CONTINUE TO MAKE TL'S, THIS WILL BE THE ONLY BIKE I WILL BUY FROM HERE ON OUT. ALL HAIL=POWER OF THE V-TWIN!!!!
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gene p

columbus, Ohio

Reviewed on March 27, 2003

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5.0
I own a 98 TL "bad Ass" 1000 r and I have been known to take every chance I can to ride it including to the mailbox...which it at the end of my driveway...it doesn't get much better then this.I decided on the TL over the busa because everyone is either on one or trying to get one.The TL is in a clas... read more
I own a 98 TL "bad Ass" 1000 r and I have been known to take every chance I can to ride it including to the mailbox...which it at the end of my driveway...it doesn't get much better then this.I decided on the TL over the busa because everyone is either on one or trying to get one.The TL is in a class of it's own and the sound of a V-Twin superbike is out of this world.
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jmostar

lowell, Massachusetts

Reviewed on January 10, 2003

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4.0
Very impressed, sweet bike the TL's torque was smooth and beefy. My next bike is diffently the V-twin monster. Wouldn't give up the Honda9 for it! jmostar... read more
Very impressed, sweet bike the TL's torque was smooth and beefy. My next bike is diffently the V-twin monster. Wouldn't give up the Honda9 for it! jmostar
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Keith Avery

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Reviewed on February 28, 2002

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5.0
I wrote previously on the TLR, and after slight upgrades, I'm back. I added the K&N PowerCommander II to take away some of that "lag" in reference to the throttle response, so now the V-twin, although still strong and smooth, has much more umph out of 1st, and top end I feel the PC II as w... read more
I wrote previously on the TLR, and after slight upgrades, I'm back. I added the K&N PowerCommander II to take away some of that "lag" in reference to the throttle response, so now the V-twin, although still strong and smooth, has much more umph out of 1st, and top end I feel the PC II as well. In addition, I added the Wiley slip-ons, which gave the v-twin the sound I was craving, not too crazy, but you hear me coming and going. My riding partners are awestruck by the sound, and me as well. For the ladies I added a black windshield, and aqua-colored neon lights. The last thing I've done to my pride and joy is to go up from the stock 190/50 rear tire to the Dunlap 200 series. Oh, I almost forgot, I also had the rear fender eliminator kit installed, which beautifully exposes that nice, fat, 200, and it rides like a show pony and whenever I feel the need, I can either put my chest on the tank and hold on, or, I can raise the front end on ANY GIVEN SUNDAY. In this small military town, definately an head turner. Oh, one more thing I added was the tricked out tailights, which slowly rotate counter-clockwise upon starting and whenever you hit the brakes, they pulsate and flash until you let up. In closing, my bike is truly on point now. Feel free to hit me at your earliest convenience. Ride safe and have a nice day. Plate reads: Slim-65
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Lawrence Wright

Bloomington, Illinois

Reviewed on January 28, 2002

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5.0
I purchased a new 2001 TL1000R in January of 2002. I traded a ZX6E. It has been a totally different experience for me. This bike has massive torque at all levels of the rev range. The riding position is perfect for getting down and dirty in the twisties. Stop and go traffic sucks. That last statement is... read more
I purchased a new 2001 TL1000R in January of 2002. I traded a ZX6E. It has been a totally different experience for me. This bike has massive torque at all levels of the rev range. The riding position is perfect for getting down and dirty in the twisties. Stop and go traffic sucks. That last statement is true for most riders, but if your riding the TL you will have to slip the cluch on nearly every take off. When looking at it you can see the quality that went into its construction. This bike looks powerful sitting still. In this case you can judge the book by its cover.
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year-round-rider

Senoia, Georgia

Reviewed on January 16, 2002

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4.0
My 2000 TLR had 1200 mi when the clutch started slipping. I ordered a set of replacement clutch springs from Barnett, it now has 9600 mi on the odometer. I have not had any further problems. Total cost of fix was $17. **note** Plan on replacing springs at next oil change as the oil will need to be draine... read more
My 2000 TLR had 1200 mi when the clutch started slipping. I ordered a set of replacement clutch springs from Barnett, it now has 9600 mi on the odometer. I have not had any further problems. Total cost of fix was $17. **note** Plan on replacing springs at next oil change as the oil will need to be drained to remove the side cover. I was able to use the same o-ring with the low milage that was on the bike at the time.
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The Man

Philly. USA

Reviewed on November 19, 2001

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5.0
In response to the guy from Australia who wrote the silly review "Why the Bad Press" maybe if you spent less time changing the oil all summer to get an extra horspower or two and desperately hunting down other bikers to boost your own ego you would actually realize that motorcycling is more than jus... read more
In response to the guy from Australia who wrote the silly review "Why the Bad Press" maybe if you spent less time changing the oil all summer to get an extra horspower or two and desperately hunting down other bikers to boost your own ego you would actually realize that motorcycling is more than just power and speed.By the way about your genius statement" if the Japanese built a bike like the 900ss and called it a supersport they would get laughed of the face of the earth" Ducati came out with that bike in the 70s and at that time it was very much a supersport. But I guess you didn't have time to think it through while you were changing the oil. Maybe it's because of people like you the TLR gets bad press. Damn shame. LONG LIVE THE TLR
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Andrew Miller

USA

Reviewed on September 6, 2001

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5.0
I'm on the look out for a new bike.. The old CRB 1000 is getting very long in the tooth and a nice new twin could be just the answer. There rises the problem -- VTR1000 OR TL1000R? The TL1000R looks sexy compared to the VTR but the VTR gets all the good press. Can some one help my decision? Has anyo... read more
I'm on the look out for a new bike.. The old CRB 1000 is getting very long in the tooth and a nice new twin could be just the answer. There rises the problem -- VTR1000 OR TL1000R? The TL1000R looks sexy compared to the VTR but the VTR gets all the good press. Can some one help my decision? Has anyone out there ridden both bikes.. and what's all this stuff I hear about the TL1000r's clutch slipping on a brand new bike and the tank slapping mid corner ? E-mail me if you can help spik2@optushome.com.au
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Rick

NYC, New York

Reviewed on July 17, 2001

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5.0
I have always been a Suzuki rider but i almost fell for a CBR929 or the R1 but i looked a round and feel for the TRL due to comfort, then i took it home and right from the dealer (under estimated it's power) the back slid out a little with just a tap of juice :) I have no respect for 929's, 750's etc..... read more
I have always been a Suzuki rider but i almost fell for a CBR929 or the R1 but i looked a round and feel for the TRL due to comfort, then i took it home and right from the dealer (under estimated it's power) the back slid out a little with just a tap of juice :) I have no respect for 929's, 750's etc... (well the Hayabusa and Gixxer 1000 01' is another story) I have just done some minor mods to the bike and this baby is BAD. Going for a fine tune on the dyno next week and when thats done watch out Gixxer 1000 i'm coming hard and i have a total of $9500 investment so far on a 2001 TLR, think of what can be done for another $1500 or less
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