TL1000R Opinions....

[DaCol.]

It looks awesome, but has some quirky issues with the weird rear suspension and fueling issues. Not just anyone can work on these bikes.

Hummmmmmmm, I rode mine for 57,000 miles and never had any of these problems ! And I found it simple to work on, personally liked the rear spring suspension, BUT aftermarket parts are slim to none

 

[berryman]

What are your thoughts of this bike? Pros Cons? I know its not a Busa but is it a decent mid point from a 750 to a 1300 ?

I owned one, one word... TORQUE! I put slip-ons on it and it sounded like a V-8. People always freaked out when I pulled up beside them. The bike was a good bike. I just was at a time in my life when i was getting a new bike every year. I remember putting a back tire on it and driving a nail in the tire a week later... I traded it off, with the nail still in the tire.

 

[bdogg317]

my brother had one and he got rid of it for a busa. we have been trying to find one ever since. i loved that bike as well wont trade my busa for it but it would be a great 2nd bike.

 

[EarlyBird]

Neat looking bike! Busa in looks! Sounds good, but heavy! Fun too! But I got an Aprilia Rsv 1000 instead! Lighter, Faster, and fit me better!

 

[DaCol.]

Neat looking bike! Busa in looks! Sounds good, but heavy! Fun too! But I got an Aprilia Rsv 1000 instead! Lighter, Faster, and fit me better!

My TLR's weight was 505 Lbs wet ! Yeah, heavy for that type of bike, but worth every lb for the Grins Factor

 

[gunsavy]

Wow Im surprised so much positive support of this bike... thanks everyone I will def have to look into this bike a little more... I keep seeing them listed on Craigslist and local cycle traders for 3,000-4,500 very affordable at this point... thats the main issue for me I cant afford a 8k+ bike right now so Im looking for something similar in style and size and my friends pointed me to the TL1000R

snow one thing you should know is that all bikes have little things wrong with them no matter what you can find just as much wrong with busa as any other bike . So keep in mind when purchasing a used or older bike that by now there are probobly more than enough threads to fix most problems because so many other people have owned the bike. be safe

 

[amean94ta]

thinking of selling my 2000 with 10k miles but after reading this post i might wanna keep it...... now for the kicker if i do sell it im getting a zx14 lol (flame suit on)

 

[Busacure]

Immediate torque . Gas tank dries up pretty quick...

 

[ogre]

they're classic man, cool, torquey, sexy looking.

 

[AJAY]

I was seriously considering the TLR and the Honda VTR before riding the Busa. There is a big difference between the TLS and the TLR, so keep that in mind. Also, both of these big v-twin sport bikes are not very popular with the public, so they are hard to sell, hence the low selling prices.

And don't ride a Busa, because it will get under your skin and then you will have to find one you can afford - or find a way to afford one. At least that's what happened to me!

 

[Spudley]

I would not, at all, mind having one. This is a friend's from SoCal........

 

[FanaticalKilla]

One of the most enjoyable bikes I have ever ridden. Loads of torque. Good seating position.

 

[Tiller]

Snow, I ride a 2001 TLR in yellow and black. I absolutely love this bike. It has tons of torgue but still likes to be run around the higher RPM's. They redline at 11 grand so thats pretty high for a twin considering the Honda Superhawk twin redlines at 9500. Anyways, I have the Yoshi RS-3 slip-ons and the thing sound incredible (ChattanoogaBusa) can vouch for it too. Yea there are some quirks to it just as with any bike you will ever buy but I have not had a single problem out of mine and it has 20,000 miles on it. And I think it is one of the best looking bikes ever made. I will never get rid of mine. Oh, and I will take mine out and ride mine 300 mile days and not be unconfortable at all and i'm 6'2" and 210lbs.

Here is a pic

 

[black07busa]

Had one, great bike, I put 22,000 miles in less that 2 years. Very comfortable, Lots of torque, great wheelie machine. Sounds sick with a full yoshi, just remember to install a power commander. Sold mine because I got a good price for it on a trade in for a Gixxer 1000. TLR's are nice bikes to cruise around.

 

[black07busa]

Snow, I ride a 2001 TLR in yellow and black. I absolutely love this bike. It has tons of torgue but still likes to be run around the higher RPM's. They redline at 11 grand so thats pretty high for a twin considering the Honda Superhawk twin redlines at 9500. Anyways, I have the Yoshi RS-3 slip-ons and the thing sound incredible (ChattanoogaBusa) can vouch for it too. Yea there are some quirks to it just as with any bike you will ever buy but I have not had a single problem out of mine and it has 20,000 miles on it. And I think it is one of the best looking bikes ever made. I will never get rid of mine. Oh, and I will take mine out and ride mine 300 mile days and not be unconfortable at all and i'm 6'2" and 210lbs.

Here is a pic

Nice bike, I had a TLR just like yours, and I do miss it. Makes me want another one.

 

[outlawbusa]

Good bike...great in the twisties and tons of torque~!~

I personally don't care for twins for myself, but a great fit for others~!~