New Toy - TL1000S

[Simon_16v]

Since selling the 182 I've needed something relatively quick to mess about with on a weekend...

I bought a TLS off my uncle last month which he has owned since 2003, however, it had been stood for 6/7years.
It's a 1997 model from Canada, it was imported into the UK in 1998 and the rest is history.
After a month of faffing about, pulling it apart and putting it back together it went for its MOT last Thursday and it passed.
A few photos since owning it...


TL1000S by Simon Blades, on Flickr


TLS by Simon Blades, on Flickr


TLS by Simon Blades, on Flickr

As you can see in the first photo it used to have riser bars fitted, however I wanted the original clipons refitting.
The bike needs some love, mainly the fairing but I'm yet to come across many green models in the UK

Anyway thanks for looking!

 

[Advikaz]

Seem to remember these are a bit of a handful ?

 

[leeds_182]

Looks nice.

I've decided to buy a 125 to cruise around on with a view to doing my full license later on in the year. They're a lot cheaper than cars but you obviously risk dying.

 

[Simon_16v]

Seem to remember these are a bit of a handful ?

They did get the name the 'widowmaker', which was partly down to the rotary rear damper instead of the conventional setup in 99% of other bikes.
I've also fitted a steering damper as they are known to tank slap when pushing on as well.

Looks nice.

I've decided to buy a 125 to cruise around on with a view to doing my full license later on in the year. They're a lot cheaper than cars but you obviously risk dying.

Ahh get it done, the test is far easier than the car test but yeah you have to be far more aware of what's going on around you when riding.

 

[Budgie]

Knew i'd seen this before:

 

[S-JM]

You sold the 182?! :weary:

 

[Simon_16v]

You sold the 182?! :weary:

The gearbox was knackered, I couldn't justify spending any more money on it. @jesus has it at the moment.