new boy
new boy
I've had about 6 TL1000S's over the years but have not had one for about 6 or 7 years now. I've managed to fill that time with a plethora of other bikes Aprillia rsv r mille, Ktm superduke R, gsxr 1000 and a ton of old beemers but I've just sold my old 1974 Triumph trident and figured I need another V twin to get me over that. Managed to find a 1000 V raptor locally so I feel I'm now in the gang. Be good to chat to people in the know about it.
- Crap Tartan
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Re: new boy
welcome in, good choice and we love to see pics of bike and are happy to chat about anything really.
nil illigitimae carborundum
Re: new boy
Hello mate, welcome in. Hopefully after your previous experiences with TLs you'll enjoy your Rap.
Where abouts are you from?
Where abouts are you from?
To a Raptor....EVERYTHING else is just prey !!
WOOHOO!...TWINS!
WOOHOO!...TWINS!
Re: new boy
Glastonbury near Bristol if yer around any time. Been out on the raptor today for the first decent ride after oil and filter change and a damn good looking over. Little snatchy in low revs, especially 1st gear corners so I guess an injector balance is gonna happen soon
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Re: new boy
Cheers - Welcome on board. I'm a noob too - great bike & really great, helpful & friendly forum...
Re: new boy
Yup, what they all said, sounds like you should both be in good hands, I'll take a second pint of iced tea while you get busy with your camera...
Road racing's where it's at - going round in circles all day is for hamsters.
Re: new boy
Hi mate, you will already be well versed on the tl engine then, a good start What better progression coming from tl's to a cagivacowelly wrote:55 years agoI've had about 6 TL1000S's over the years but have not had one for about 6 or 7 years now. I've managed to fill that time with a plethora of other bikes Aprillia rsv r mille, Ktm superduke R, gsxr 1000 and a ton of old beemers but I've just sold my old 1974 Triumph trident and figured I need another V twin to get me over that. Managed to find a 1000 V raptor locally so I feel I'm now in the gang. Be good to chat to people in the know about it.
Re: new boy
Still loving it. A tadge weavy at around 110 and really jerky at 3000rpm. Just done the tps (way out) and set the throttle bodies which were surprisingly balanced. Hopefully should be smoother but I think a charging mod might be in order soo. See what happens!