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97lude
11-18-2006, 08:16 AM
just as the title says i know a guy that has a great deal on on, but i dont know much about them. r they nice bikes? handling, power etc. need info/advice
luthi
11-18-2006, 09:12 AM
first bike?
con
11-18-2006, 09:36 AM
rut roh................
97lude
11-18-2006, 10:12 AM
yes and no had one that my brother rode more thanme and sold it to him.only rode it a few times. was looking for a bike to fix and just happened to run across this one in great condition
GIXXERDK
11-18-2006, 10:38 AM
1000 is a little TOO much man.. And your probably talking about the GSX-R1000 which is no way friendly..
97lude
11-18-2006, 04:15 PM
no im talking about the tl-1000 r
2.0civic
11-18-2006, 04:18 PM
1000 cc is WAY too big for a beginners bike IMO....ive ridden dirt bikes for about 10 years now and rode my buddys gsx and it was way too much for me but a 600 cbr feels nice...and anything over a 600 is really overkill anyway
con
11-18-2006, 08:39 PM
tl is in most cases worse than the gsx-r due to the additional torque of the V-Twin, plus it's heavier. however, if you're a cautious and responsible person and it's that good of a deal then don't pass it up. if it's too much you could always sell........
97lude
11-18-2006, 08:58 PM
tl is in most cases worse than the gsx-r due to the additional torque of the V-Twin, plus it's heavier. however, if you're a cautious and responsible person and it's that good of a deal then don't pass it up. if it's too much you could always sell........


thanx man thats the answer i was looking for. the zx9 that i sold my brother fit me ok but was a little small. im 6'4'' 310 i need the bigger bike. just rode it also rides and handles well.
GIXXERDK
11-18-2006, 11:26 PM
I dont know man, a litter bike is too powerful. At least go and take the MSF course..
97lude
11-19-2006, 01:36 PM
huh?
wes_297
11-19-2006, 02:31 PM
i personaly like the tl 1000 r. I started out on a 1200. As long as you are carefull and respect your bike it should be fine
fastasscrx
11-19-2006, 05:09 PM
nothing wrong with a TL, as long as you can handle it!!!!!!!!
RageVelocity
11-19-2006, 10:15 PM
1000 is a little TOO much man.. And your probably talking about the GSX-R1000 which is no way friendly..

A little TOO MUCH?? it IS TOO MUCH is what you mean. That's gonno be one untamed horse you're going to be dealing with.


huh?

Well a TL1000R is a V-twin sportbike. Good handling and great on the tracks. They Defenitely can perform. They are extremely heavy however and yes.. old. But it is still a good bike to ride in street or track.

What he meant by MSF is the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Program it will teach you how to ride and maintain a bike. I recommend the Honda Riding School or Jarley Davidson's Earl Small's The EDGE riding program.