Opinions, please!

chriso · 06-28-2010, 03:58 AM

Wheels polished - I couldn't justify a set of new wheels ( actually, I couldn't get it past the Boss!), so what do you all think?
I can't make up my mind about the Coerce Belly Pan; from some angles it looks good, from others not.........again, like it or not?
Waiting on delivery of Van's Pressure Plate and Triple Clamp, then who knows what?

zedxten · 06-28-2010, 04:07 AM

a couple more different angle shots will help with the poll, i voted keep it on as i did not see an " undecided " option. but that is one really nice lookin S you have

chucks_net · 06-28-2010, 04:13 AM

WOW! Looks like chrome to me.... and it won't flake off!

I was expecting to say... they would look better flat black

but those look nice

chucks_net · 06-28-2010, 04:18 AM

Belly pan need trimming IMO

Trim the top to show more of the front head and round it a bit as the sharper angles don't really match the flow of the upper

trim the back of it to make it end where the frame comes down

chriso · 06-28-2010, 04:32 AM

ZX10, thanks, I'll take up your suggestion & put up another angle.

vandriver · 06-28-2010, 05:02 AM

They make beautiful CF, just add some red paint to help blend it in.

Where has that bike been? that should be a monthly winner.

6r_tlr · 06-28-2010, 08:06 AM

Very nice looking S...As to the belly pan, it just seems to look a bit "chunky". Not sure why but just my .02$.

GhostMAFIA · 06-28-2010, 08:09 AM

Wheels look great... belly pan needs trimmed a bit or something. Looks big and bulky.

Suprachrgd82 · 06-28-2010, 01:39 PM

Looks much better with, than without. I do think it needs some red paint to tie it in with the rest of the bodywork. If it were mine, I'd slap on a big SUZUKI sticker, paint it red, then peel the sticker to reveal the lovely carbon beneath.

TL's are bulbous and curvacious. Draw attention to that tait, rather than hide it.

chriso · 06-28-2010, 05:51 PM

What I like about this Forum are the honest opinions; The reason I put up the picture is that I also think it looks a bit bulbous and clunky from different angles - as to trimming, I honestly couldn't trust myself to start cutting, I know I'd stuff it up!
Van paid a compliment, thanks but undeserved, there are too many other bikes way nicer than mine.
I'll put up another pic from a front view - see if that alters opinions!

GhostMAFIA · 06-28-2010, 06:50 PM

That angle looks much better. The CF (including the fender) is

Not sure why that one looks so much bulkier than some of the others?

I think the side shot, where the exhaust goes is so much lower, and looks "off" compare to the TLS exhaust lines... maybe that's it.

I like it overall... but I think it needs "something". Maybe Suprachrd82 suggestion?

Steve TLS · 06-29-2010, 04:22 AM

Dislike and take it off. But I say that about 99% of TLS lowers. Want a bike with a lower fairing? Buy a TLR. Want a bike with a bikini lower, buy an SV. The TLS has no lower

Quote:

Originally Posted by GhostMAFIA

Wheels look great... belly pan needs trimmed a bit or something. Looks big and bulky.

Says the man with the lower that's so big it connects to the upper

cyclecamper · 06-29-2010, 09:40 PM

I think I prefer the SV mini-wedge.

cyclecamper · 06-29-2010, 09:43 PM

Maybe if you paint it to match the body?

chriso · 06-29-2010, 11:55 PM

Paint it

Did I hear you correctly, Sir? You should be taken out and given a good thrashing ( I love a good thrashing

). Cover all that lovely, expensive C/F with paint - I don't think so

Suprachrd82 has a good suggestion; I may take him up on that one.
Thanks for all the comments, much appreciated.
( just heard, Van's goodies on the way

)

HOBBES · 06-30-2010, 05:36 AM

Ditch it. I think the Annodized rear sets, wave rotors and chrome (not a fan of chrome on sport bikes) would be complimented much better with the naked look of the S. CF and chrome just don't work together. Chrome is too dressy and CF says track day. Nice bike though. Just my .02.

S14unimog · 06-30-2010, 02:55 PM

I like it just paint it all the same color. its cool that its Carbon and all but it just says, "I don't match."

Hrdmanongear · 06-30-2010, 10:27 PM

Very nice bike but as I've never really been a fan of the belly pan, I would sell it, and try find a full Yoshi exhaust or Polish the original. Those wheels look very pretty, how much did that polishing set ya back?

chriso · 07-01-2010, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hrdmanongear

Very nice bike but as I've never really been a fan of the belly pan, I would sell it, and try find a full Yoshi exhaust or Polish the original. Those wheels look very pretty, how much did that polishing set ya back?

Polishing was done in Adelaide, with freight to and from Perth cost about $AUD 400.00. (hmm, polish the original - now you've got me thinking!)
Most opinions are against the belly pan, and I'm inclined to agree - I'll try a couple of Suzuki Decals as suggested by Suprachrd82 and see if it makes a difference. Van's goodies are on their way, so I'll get them on and post up some new pics - see what you all think then

View Poll Results: Coerce Belly Pan
Do you like it?	5	16.67%
Do you dislike it?	7	23.33%
keep it on	9	30.00%
take it off	15	50.00%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 30. You may not vote on this poll

06-28-2010, 03:58 AM	#1
chriso Member Member: 15102 Join Date: Feb 2010 Last Online: Yesterday 07:14 PM Location: Perth, Western Australia Bikes: 98TLS, 2008 1250SA Bandit Posts: 106 Trader Rating: (2),(100%)	Opinions, please! Wheels polished - I couldn't justify a set of new wheels ( actually, I couldn't get it past the Boss!), so what do you all think? I can't make up my mind about the Coerce Belly Pan; from some angles it looks good, from others not.........again, like it or not? Waiting on delivery of Van's Pressure Plate and Triple Clamp, then who knows what? Attached Thumbnails

06-28-2010, 04:07 AM	#2
zedxten Evil Twin Member: 15165 Join Date: Feb 2010 Last Online: Yesterday 05:59 AM Location: Tasmania Bikes: 1998 TLR Posts: 281 Trader Rating: (3),(100%)	Re: Opinions, please! a couple more different angle shots will help with the poll, i voted keep it on as i did not see an " undecided " option. but that is one really nice lookin S you have

06-28-2010, 04:13 AM	#3
chucks_net Just tiny specs in the mirror... Member: 4998 Join Date: Apr 2005 Last Online: Today 01:14 PM Location: CT USA Bikes: 02 TLR Streetfighter, 89 XR600R Posts: 2,413 Trader Rating: (15),(100%)	Re: Opinions, please! WOW! Looks like chrome to me.... and it won't flake off! I was expecting to say... they would look better flat black but those look nice __________________ Chuck's TLR Junkyard My Site The TL1000 Section and my mods Free ECU Mapping Here TL FAQ

06-28-2010, 04:18 AM	#4
chucks_net Just tiny specs in the mirror... Member: 4998 Join Date: Apr 2005 Last Online: Today 01:14 PM Location: CT USA Bikes: 02 TLR Streetfighter, 89 XR600R Posts: 2,413 Trader Rating: (15),(100%)	Re: Opinions, please! Belly pan need trimming IMO Trim the top to show more of the front head and round it a bit as the sharper angles don't really match the flow of the upper trim the back of it to make it end where the frame comes down __________________ Chuck's TLR Junkyard My Site The TL1000 Section and my mods Free ECU Mapping Here TL FAQ

06-28-2010, 04:32 AM	#5
chriso Member Member: 15102 Join Date: Feb 2010 Last Online: Yesterday 07:14 PM Location: Perth, Western Australia Bikes: 98TLS, 2008 1250SA Bandit Posts: 106 Trader Rating: (2),(100%)	Re: Opinions, please! ZX10, thanks, I'll take up your suggestion & put up another angle.

06-28-2010, 05:02 AM	#6
vandriver One Liter Duc Eater Member: 3727 Join Date: Oct 2004 Last Online: Today 05:50 PM Posts: 2,793 Trader Rating: (176),(100%)	Re: Opinions, please! They make beautiful CF, just add some red paint to help blend it in. Where has that bike been? that should be a monthly winner. __________________

06-28-2010, 08:06 AM	#7
6r_tlr Evil Twin Member: 14168 Join Date: Mar 2009 Last Online: Today 05:17 PM Location: Arizona Bikes: 2002 TL1000R Posts: 457 Trader Rating: (4),(100%) View my gallery	Re: Opinions, please! Very nice looking S...As to the belly pan, it just seems to look a bit "chunky". Not sure why but just my .02$. __________________

06-28-2010, 08:09 AM	#8
GhostMAFIA Superbike Twin Member: 15101 Join Date: Feb 2010 Last Online: Today 05:48 PM Location: Louisville, KY Bikes: 97 TLS Posts: 938 Trader Rating: (17),(100%)	Re: Opinions, please! Wheels look great... belly pan needs trimmed a bit or something. Looks big and bulky. __________________ CLICK FOR PICS \| CLICK FOR VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR YOUR VANZUKI DECALS!!!

06-28-2010, 01:39 PM	#9
Suprachrgd82 ...just pay the $10 Member: 13182 Join Date: Jul 2008 Last Online: Today 03:01 PM Location: SoCal Bikes: Ducati M750 2K1, SV650S 2K5, TL1000R 2K3, Aprilia RS50 2K1 Posts: 357 Trader Rating: (6),(100%)	Re: Opinions, please! Looks much better with, than without. I do think it needs some red paint to tie it in with the rest of the bodywork. If it were mine, I'd slap on a big SUZUKI sticker, paint it red, then peel the sticker to reveal the lovely carbon beneath. TL's are bulbous and curvacious. Draw attention to that tait, rather than hide it. __________________ You do not talk about Fight Club.... 2003 TL1000R Y/B - Full M4 system with D&D bolt-ons, HyperPro RSC, Ohlins rear, Revolution Rotors, Danos TRE, Pipercross, Airbox mod, 195 fan switch ('94 civic), PAIR removed, 41T SuperSprox, LED lights, Yosh'd +5+10+5, Zero Gravity Smoked, Goodridge lines, Pilot Road 2CT, Van's reservoirs, Pazzo Levers, Gilles Rearsets, HK Chain Adjusters, Bestem Undertail, Ducati fender eliminator, gap mod, Coerce fenders, Yosh stem nut

06-28-2010, 05:51 PM	#10
chriso Member Member: 15102 Join Date: Feb 2010 Last Online: Yesterday 07:14 PM Location: Perth, Western Australia Bikes: 98TLS, 2008 1250SA Bandit Posts: 106 Trader Rating: (2),(100%)	Re: Opinions, please! What I like about this Forum are the honest opinions; The reason I put up the picture is that I also think it looks a bit bulbous and clunky from different angles - as to trimming, I honestly couldn't trust myself to start cutting, I know I'd stuff it up! Van paid a compliment, thanks but undeserved, there are too many other bikes way nicer than mine. I'll put up another pic from a front view - see if that alters opinions! Attached Thumbnails

06-28-2010, 06:50 PM	#11
GhostMAFIA Superbike Twin Member: 15101 Join Date: Feb 2010 Last Online: Today 05:48 PM Location: Louisville, KY Bikes: 97 TLS Posts: 938 Trader Rating: (17),(100%)	Re: Opinions, please! That angle looks much better. The CF (including the fender) is Not sure why that one looks so much bulkier than some of the others? I think the side shot, where the exhaust goes is so much lower, and looks "off" compare to the TLS exhaust lines... maybe that's it. I like it overall... but I think it needs "something". Maybe Suprachrd82 suggestion? __________________ CLICK FOR PICS \| CLICK FOR VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR YOUR VANZUKI DECALS!!!

06-29-2010, 09:40 PM	#13
cyclecamper One Liter Duc Eater Member: 4340 Join Date: Jan 2005 Last Online: Today 05:37 PM Location: was Chicago, now Long Beach, CA Bikes: 2001 TLR, Cagiva 650, K1200LT Posts: 2,208 Trader Rating: (13),(100%)	Re: Opinions, please! I think I prefer the SV mini-wedge. __________________ It's about control skill; this is a motorized dance for joy and not Russian roulette.

06-29-2010, 09:43 PM	#14
cyclecamper One Liter Duc Eater Member: 4340 Join Date: Jan 2005 Last Online: Today 05:37 PM Location: was Chicago, now Long Beach, CA Bikes: 2001 TLR, Cagiva 650, K1200LT Posts: 2,208 Trader Rating: (13),(100%)	Re: Opinions, please! Maybe if you paint it to match the body? __________________ It's about control skill; this is a motorized dance for joy and not Russian roulette.

06-29-2010, 11:55 PM	#15
chriso Member Member: 15102 Join Date: Feb 2010 Last Online: Yesterday 07:14 PM Location: Perth, Western Australia Bikes: 98TLS, 2008 1250SA Bandit Posts: 106 Trader Rating: (2),(100%)	Re: Opinions, please! Paint itDid I hear you correctly, Sir? You should be taken out and given a good thrashing ( I love a good thrashing). Cover all that lovely, expensive C/F with paint - I don't think so Suprachrd82 has a good suggestion; I may take him up on that one. Thanks for all the comments, much appreciated. ( just heard, Van's goodies on the way)

06-30-2010, 05:36 AM	#16
HOBBES Junior Member Member: 15422 Join Date: May 2010 Last Online: 07-08-2010 12:28 PM Location: Utah USA Bikes: 2002 Suzuki TL1000R Posts: 52 Trader Rating: (0),(0%) View my gallery	Re: Opinions, please! Ditch it. I think the Annodized rear sets, wave rotors and chrome (not a fan of chrome on sport bikes) would be complimented much better with the naked look of the S. CF and chrome just don't work together. Chrome is too dressy and CF says track day. Nice bike though. Just my .02.

06-30-2010, 02:55 PM	#17
S14unimog Junior Member Member: 15415 Join Date: May 2010 Last Online: 08-28-2010 06:06 PM Location: Some where in the south Bikes: 2000 TL1000R Posts: 75 Trader Rating: (6),(100%)	Re: Opinions, please! I like it just paint it all the same color. its cool that its Carbon and all but it just says, "I don't match."

06-30-2010, 10:27 PM	#18
Hrdmanongear oh yea na sweet as aye cuz. Member: 15103 Join Date: Feb 2010 Last Online: Today 04:23 PM Location: Napier, New Zealand Bikes: TL1000sx Posts: 172 Trader Rating: (1),(100%) View my gallery	Re: Opinions, please! Very nice bike but as I've never really been a fan of the belly pan, I would sell it, and try find a full Yoshi exhaust or Polish the original. Those wheels look very pretty, how much did that polishing set ya back? __________________ Vanzuki Bitz -Black Top Triple, Front/Rear Reserviors, Clear clutch cover, Sprocket cover, Rear brake spring and retainer, Starter Cover and Pressure plate. Ohlins Rear shocky, Yoshi RS3 bolt on's, PC III USB, Shorty FP racing levers, Fren tubo braided/Kevlar brake lines, EBC Extreme Pads, Rear Galfer Wave Disk, Barnett Clutch Springs, KnN Filters, MattTheHat's TRE-3, SpeedoDRD speedo calibrator, ....