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07-03-2009, 11:58 AM
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AMA Pit Boss
Member #69
Posts: 4,947
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: STHLM, Sweden
Sportsbike: tiller
Riding Experience: some
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Life Wasted on TLZone: 4 Weeks, 1 Day and 9:34:01 Hours
J-Bone
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If you had to choose an I4
Which one would you get (That you could actually afford) and why?
Havent owned one since forever and thinking about adding another horse to stable, curious of what the newer generation I4's are like. The newest that I have testridden is a GSXR1000K3 and while it was lighter and faster than my TL, I honestly think my TL is more fun to ride and to own. Are the newer ones that much better? Am I missing out? Your thoughts please.... 
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Done:
-==- Full Akra Evo Ti w/ custom hangers -==- CZ Stage2 wheels -==- Semi-floating rotors by Speedking -==- Brembo 19x18 m/c -==- Galfer HH's -==- Galfer wavy rear -==- Bitubo shock -==- Rosmoto adj. rearsets -==- ExtremeTech damper -==- PCIII USB -==- Van's rear brake res. -==- Van's sprocket cover -==- Joe V mod -==- K&N filter -==- Galfer lines -==- 520 conv. @ 16/40 -==- Speedohealer -==- No-cut sliders -==- GSXR K2 rear caliper -==- Pairvalve mod -==- GiPro w/ ATRE -==- BRG 1/5 throttle -==- Avia Comp. C/F mirrors -==- C/F fender -==- Pyramid C/F hugger -==- GCC C/F tankprotector -==- FSMD undertail -==- LP speedscreen -==- Flush signals -==- Subframe mod. -==- GAP mod. -==- Quick release tank & seat -==- Preload adjusters -==-
To come:
-==- GSXR750K4 forks -==- R1 radial calipers -==- Woodcraft Clip-on's -==- Pro-Grips -==- Van's CCC -==- Van's PP -==- Van's +1mm eccentrics -==- Barnett clutch springs -==- TWM gas cap -==-
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07-03-2009, 12:03 PM
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Silver Subscriber
Member #10327
Posts: 1,146
Join Date: May 2007
Location: grants pass or
Sportsbike: tlr
Riding Experience: EXPERT DIRT/OFF ROAD
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tillerdog
tillertard
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if i was so inclined,the new r1 it sounds sooo bitchen !!(not like an i4)
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07-03-2009, 12:10 PM
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AMA Pit Boss
Member #112
Posts: 3,637
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Finland
Sportsbike: speed triple 1050,T-ace trackhack, used to have 97 TLS
Riding Experience: over 10 years on the road
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Life Wasted on TLZone: 4 Days and 20:38:23 Hours
JarkkoT
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b-king
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I take no liability if someone burns up his/her TL with Jarkko/Sparkko/plus mod It's safe if it's done right....
quote:
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"If i had a garage half the size of the smallest garage you guys had i would build a tl powered airplane with lazers"
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07-03-2009, 12:12 PM
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Silver Subscriber
Member #2408
Posts: 2,472
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Pine Tree State
Sportsbike: 2006 Yami FZ1
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Jim
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FZ-1. Comfy and STONKIN fast...with a few mods.
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07-03-2009, 12:23 PM
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Baby Twin
Member #248
Posts: 52
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: CT
Sportsbike: 00' TL1000S
Riding Experience: 10 yrs
Pictures: 0
Life Wasted on TLZone: 4 Days and 6:39:20 Hours
Dogbone
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I like to modify stuff, can't leave anything stock, so 1st or 2nd gen Bandit 1200 |
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07-03-2009, 02:29 PM
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AMA Pit Boss
Member #4408
Posts: 2,245
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: UK
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133bhp
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K6 thou - only becasue they look nice. Hoesntly, prob not a better road bike than the TL though (i've got one)
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07-03-2009, 05:26 PM
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One Liter Duc Eater
Member #12701
Posts: 546
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Woodland, CA
Sportsbike: 98 TLR, 94 RF600(sold), 86 Interceptor 500(sold)
Riding Experience: 15 yrs
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Life Wasted on TLZone: 1 Week, 0 Days and 22:21:35 Hours
TickLR
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I think I would go with a GSXR 600. We all know the 600's are plenty fast. I'm short 5'6". I am more comfortable sitting on the GSXR than the R6.
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07-03-2009, 05:56 PM
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Member #1349
Posts: 10,000
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Location: Northern Territory / Australia
Sportsbike: DR650 ADV/SM
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TLDV8
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Why /
Because they do everything in comfort aparently.
Monster torque and up to 400 kms on a tank of fuel.
They are a lot smaller than i thought too.
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2008 DR650 Ohlins Shock - Race Tech .46 Springs/Emulators/20W oil - GSXR Muffler & FMF PowerBomb header - Mikuni TM 40 Pumper - Twin Air Airfilter - Pro taper Contour Bars - Acerbis Handguards - Volar Foot pegs - Zumo 550 - Moto-Sport Racks - Andy Strapz Panniers - Wolfman Expedition Rear Bag - Utah Sport Bash Plate - Screens for Bikes Screen - Corbin Seat - Safari 32 litre Fuel Tank - AMP Case Savers - Dunlop D606's.
Road trim.. Procycle SM wheels - Michelin Pilot Road 2's - EBC Rotors - Braided Brake Lines
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07-03-2009, 06:13 PM
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Sold, to the man in the slippers
Member #6383
Posts: 2,121
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Location: Sydney, AUSTRALIA
Sportsbike: TLR 1000 (of course).
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bentlr666
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TLDV8
Why /
Because they do everything in comfort aparently.
Monster torque and up to 400 kms on a tank of fuel.
They are a lot smaller than i thought too.
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I'll agree with you here... I don't know why but i like the gsx1400, seen some nice modded ones too..
But if not that, a GSX-R 750.. Small as a 600 but with a little more balls which makes for a fair compromise bbetween a 600 and a thou
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TLoM here i come.... ok it may take me a while but i'm working on it
Work in Progress.....
Vandriver's Clear Clutch Cover, Pressure Plate, Sprocket cover, Billet Rear Brake Reservoir and Brake Return Spring, Yoshi RS3 SS Bolt on's, +2 Driven Rear Sprocket, Eaglescreens Blue Windlip Screen, Revolution Rotors, Axle Flip Mod, MattTheHat TRE, Bitubo Rear Shock, Rifleman's 1/5th Insert, FP Racing Lever's, Charge Mod, Carrozeria V-Track Wheels, Tribo Seat Cover
Waiting to be installed...
Gap Mod Tray, TopGun Undertail
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07-03-2009, 07:05 PM
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Just call me Ragnar Danneskjöld 
Member #2079
Posts: 24,389
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Cambridge MA
Sportsbike: 97 TL1000S, 01 CR250R, 96 DR350SE
Riding Experience: 14 years
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BikePilot
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim
FZ-1. Comfy and STONKIN fast...with a few mods.
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 I think it would be an FZ1 or B-king. Would also consider a new bandit 1250 for two-up touring. I do find I4's rather uninspiring. They make lots of power, at least at higher revs but sound whiny and lack the visceral feel of a v2 imho. I've not ridden a triple and wouldn't mind a go on something like the new Tiger or Benelli Tre-k.
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- TLR Akro Evo Ti Exhaust - PCII - 5.5" rear rim & 180/55 - Avon AV45/46ST tires - No Steering damper- Uni Filter -Relocated Temp sensor & 98+ t-stat housing/wp cover - TLRCrazy1 Fan Switch Mod - Dual Star heated Grips - HeliBars - 60k miles.
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