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    New to the forum, and this pig of a bike (with pics)

    Hi everyone!

    Just picked up a new to me 98 TLR and just wanted to say hi and throw some pics up. This thing has a 15 million miles, looks like it was beat with a stick and is payed for! I'm not new to the twins as i have an 00 RC51 collecting dust in the garage but i've always wanted a TLR so i jumped at the chance to buy this piglet. It's got problems (lots) that need sorted and def. needs a tune up and pretty much everything gone over but hell it runs good and doesn't make any crazy noises its not suppost to. As you can see by the pics it got yoshi cans, i don't know these bikes well enough to know if the header is yoshi or not, yoshi cover, marvic spintec wheels and it even came with tons of abuse/neglect for no extra cost!! The extras that were included were a complet extra motor, stock wheels, and misc other bit and pieces. Right now the main issues are the lights/gauges flicker, the brakes suck even after i bleed them today (pads are shot I'm sure), and the general rash that seems to be all over it. Oh, and the speedo doesn't go over 40 mph. Soon to be on it, undertail,speedo healer, PC3 (needs it badly), and a very thorough tune up. Well thanks for letting me be long winded, and here are some pics of her. Comments and advice welcome!

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    If you love your bike let it go.
    If it comes back to you.............
    You high sided.
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    Re: New to the forum, and this pig of a bike (with pics)

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    If you love your bike let it go.
    If it comes back to you.............
    You high sided.

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    • #3
      Re: New to the forum, and this pig of a bike (with pics)

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      Hey guys, if you see something glaring that stands out you that needs to be fixed or you might have laying around (mirrors, bar ends) to fix said issues please PM with what you've got. Just keep in mind i've had the bike less than 48hrs. thanks Chris
      If you love your bike let it go.
      If it comes back to you.............
      You high sided.

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      • #4
        Re: New to the forum, and this pig of a bike (with pics)

        It's got potential. Just from the picture it looks like you've got the full yoshi exhaust system. Enjoy your TLR it's a wild good time.

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        • #5
          Re: New to the forum, and this pig of a bike (with pics)

          its got a penske

          needs front rotors

          bit of paint

          gixxer front end

          looking good
          www.cycleinnovations.com.au

          It never ceases to amaze why people ask for advice then when I give it they either ignore it or argue against it.
          But then I don't know all that much about TL's

          wwjd.......what would jimmy do.

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          • #6
            Re: New to the forum, and this pig of a bike (with pics)

            The penske is good stuff. The wheels are nice. Yosh full system. Doesn't need much.
            It's about control skill; this is a motorized dance for joy and not Russian roulette.

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            • #7
              Re: New to the forum, and this pig of a bike (with pics)

              Originally posted by cyclecamper View Post
              The penske is good stuff. The wheels are nice. Yosh full system. Doesn't need much.
              what he said

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              • #8
                Re: New to the forum, and this pig of a bike (with pics)

                Dont know what you paid for it, but if you know how much all that extra kit cost new,you probably only paid for the wheels, rear shock & pipes,etc...& got the rest of the bike thrown in almost for free.


                welcome.

                .
                Last edited by Vanguard; 09-18-2010, 08:56 PM.
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                • #9
                  Re: New to the forum, and this pig of a bike (with pics)

                  Yeah I don't know what's too much money for it these days but I don't have a ton of coin in it. I did forget to mention it had the penske and lindemann link earlier. I've got some leads on a braking rear rotor and and a set of ebc's for the front to lighten think up. I was mistaken on the wheels, they are Marvic Superspins, they've been discontinued from what i have read. The motor seems rattley, cam chain/valve train noise to me. From lurking on here the 2 of days the noises are normal, just need to do the valve adjustment to feel comfy. I searched about my speedo, but didn't come up with anything about it reading very very slow. I'd say its off but that's and understatement.
                  If you love your bike let it go.
                  If it comes back to you.............
                  You high sided.

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                  • #10
                    Re: New to the forum, and this pig of a bike (with pics)

                    Welcome!
                    My build thread --->http://www.tlplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79793
                    My suspension upgrade --->http://www.tlplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84704
                    Plumbers and Pipefitters L.U. 441
                    SAL/ALR Post 401
                    Wichita, Ks.

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                    • #11
                      Re: New to the forum, and this pig of a bike (with pics)

                      Holy shit it's a Navy Diver! Good looking TL you got there!
                      http://tl1000rmods.blogspot.com/

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                      • #12
                        Re: New to the forum, and this pig of a bike (with pics)

                        Holy shit it's a pecker checker!! You on a boat or hangin with the marines doc? Yeah pretty hacked and beat on but i think i can clean it up without braking the bank on this one. I learned my lesson on my supermoto, so spending wisely this time is key!
                        If you love your bike let it go.
                        If it comes back to you.............
                        You high sided.

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                        • #13
                          Re: New to the forum, and this pig of a bike (with pics)

                          Just left the Marines, working on my IDC stuff here in San Diego for now. Then who knows where I'll be going, hopefully NSW! You got a shopping list for that thing yet?
                          http://tl1000rmods.blogspot.com/

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                          • #14
                            Re: New to the forum, and this pig of a bike (with pics)

                            Are in IDC school? One of my buddies is going through right now, HM1 Josh Smith, he's a DMT.

                            Hmmm...shopping list.
                            -Ohlins steering dampner
                            -F/R lightweight rotors
                            -vanzuki's billit res's
                            -speedo healer
                            -PC3
                            -helibars

                            Mostly this thing needs to be gone through maintenance wise...that's were my attention is at the moment. Then it'll be cosmetics unless i stumble on some good deals on perf parts. I'm headed down to Panama City Fl for another school before I head out to Guam in Mar11 so I only have 6 months with this girl before she and my other two bikes get mothballed unfortunatly.
                            Last edited by ctrials; 09-18-2010, 11:43 PM.
                            If you love your bike let it go.
                            If it comes back to you.............
                            You high sided.

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                            • #15
                              Re: New to the forum, and this pig of a bike (with pics)

                              Did he just leave Fl? I may know him. A couple new DMTs just got out here.
                              http://tl1000rmods.blogspot.com/

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