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Hi All,
I just wanted to introduce myself. I’m new to the planet and I purchased a 97 green TLS with 8k miles a few days ago. The only mods doen to the bike were a fender elimination (homemade?) and D&D carbon fiber slip-ons. I love the bike so far. It has sooo much more power than anything I’ve previously owned (like the TL’s baby brother the SV650S), and it’s really loud! I feel like I got a really good deal at $3600, and the bike seems to be in really good condition. I was hoping to get a black one, but I couldn’t turn this one down. If anyone is getting bored and would be interested in trading bodywork, I’d definitely be agreeable (I’d even pay some $$$).
I’m sure I’ll have several questions about my bike as I learn more about it. I hope to gain some knowledge from this board as I go. So here are my first two questions: The guy I bought the bike from said that it’s not a good idea to start up the engine and let it run without riding the bike. I hadn’t heard this before. Is he right and why? Also, does anyone know the paint codes for the 1997 green model, or where I can get some touch-up paint (for a couple of tiny scratches on the right fairing)? I did a search on the site, but coudn't find this info.
Thanks in advance for any replies,
Raamses
Here are the obligatory pics of my new bike:
I just wanted to introduce myself. I’m new to the planet and I purchased a 97 green TLS with 8k miles a few days ago. The only mods doen to the bike were a fender elimination (homemade?) and D&D carbon fiber slip-ons. I love the bike so far. It has sooo much more power than anything I’ve previously owned (like the TL’s baby brother the SV650S), and it’s really loud! I feel like I got a really good deal at $3600, and the bike seems to be in really good condition. I was hoping to get a black one, but I couldn’t turn this one down. If anyone is getting bored and would be interested in trading bodywork, I’d definitely be agreeable (I’d even pay some $$$).
I’m sure I’ll have several questions about my bike as I learn more about it. I hope to gain some knowledge from this board as I go. So here are my first two questions: The guy I bought the bike from said that it’s not a good idea to start up the engine and let it run without riding the bike. I hadn’t heard this before. Is he right and why? Also, does anyone know the paint codes for the 1997 green model, or where I can get some touch-up paint (for a couple of tiny scratches on the right fairing)? I did a search on the site, but coudn't find this info.
Thanks in advance for any replies,
Raamses
Here are the obligatory pics of my new bike:
I got no idea but would suggest the dealer would have the code, sure someone will pop in here let you know for sure though.
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