New member from Ireland

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Night Bandit

Discussion Starter · Feb 10, 2014

Hi guys.

Ive been looking at The Tl1000r for the past while now..there's just something about the bike that im in love it. Ive been watching videos on u tube, And the sound of this beast of a machine is pretty amazing. Now ive also been looking at the rsv mille...ive been talking to somw guys about the Tl1000r and some have said I should stay well away from them as they are a bad handling bike that cant take corners...overpriced..parts are very hard to get etc. They advised me to go for the Aprilia even if it meant more expense! !! The problem I have is the people I asked all own Aprilia's. So can anyone here set the record straight as I would really like to own a TL1000r but after hearing the horror stories im quite frankly afriad to buy one.

Your thoughts are very much appreciated.

Cheers guys.

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tlsgazza

· #2 · Feb 10, 2014

The missus had a mille r as a track bike, it was a good reliable bike except for when the clutch started to give out,
I also had a couple of mates with mille's that had no end of trouble with them, spares hard to get hold of, expensive as well,
The tlr ain't perfect but it will bring a grin to your face. I would say that once sorted it will give the mille's a run for their money, Go for it if you can find a good one, or better still by an "s". You'll keep it forever, :lol.
Welcome to the site sir, have a good browse around for info on things that you need to look out for,

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cham

· #3 · Feb 12, 2014

Welcome, ive had my S since 09, had one summer on my R, for me its my S hands down, more fun to ride and lively.

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Night Bandit

Discussion Starter · #4 · Feb 12, 2014

Thanks lads, I really appreciate your replies. Ive plenty of time to search for a clean one. But im researching them as much as I can while I wait.

Some great lads on here
that have advised me very well.

Cheers

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geofftl1000r

· #5 · Feb 12, 2014

Welcome aboard!

Been riding R's since 1999, something about the big 'ol twin that I like. Ain't the fasted thing in the world but more smiles then most!

Not as easy to find low mileage ones as it used to be, but as I was told, just wait until the right one comes along. :thumbup

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