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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 05:42 AM
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Default Thinking of doing a few upgrades

Ok i got a 2002 Suzuki TL1000R and its blue/white.
I have been wanting an exhaust, thinking M4 titanium.

Also saw a TLR with black frame and black marchsini's ...found a set of cast magnesuim marchesini's.. cheap!

I like this bike... but what do you guys think...black frame and wheels, silver fram(stock) and bronze/gold wheels or a combo of black frame and bronze/gold wheels?

Here is what i am thinking minus the stickers.


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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 07:11 AM
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The wheels would be sick. Very "bling" on a bike you do not see too often. Pipes are awsome on V-Twins and can net you some decent gains plus a slight reduction in weight. Also "loud pipes save lives!"

It looks good with the black fram black wheels, but I think the other combo you mentioed would be more original.

Good luck and nice bike!
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 07:29 AM
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gold wheels are a +1 for me... totally think it would be baller
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 07:31 AM
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I would opt for the Akro over an M4 personally.

Also I think black frame and bronze rims would look insane. I saw that on a blue Gixxer in a mag before and
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 10:12 AM
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I also vote for black frame/bronze wheels. I think that would look uber-sickness.
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 10:47 AM
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I am kinda leaning towards the black frame bronze wheels.
Just havent seen a TLR like that.

Bump
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 12:13 PM
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Upgrading your wheels is really nice but if you ride everyday on the streets just think how costly hitting a pothole could be.
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 01:57 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Etylorcen &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Upgrading your wheels is really nice but if you ride everyday on the streets just think how costly hitting a pothole could be. </TD></TR></TABLE>

How much are they? I'm assuming about $2k for front and back which is about average compared to decent car wheels. I'd spend a couple k's for my daily car wheels so why not on a bike?
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TodaCivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I am kinda leaning towards the black frame bronze wheels.
Just havent seen a TLR like that.

Bump</TD></TR></TABLE>


all the more reason to do it....be the original y0

and that TL up above is ******* nastiness to the extreme...that badboy looks awesome
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 03:30 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by usdm420 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
all the more reason to do it....be the original y0

and that TL up above is ******* nastiness to the extreme...that badboy looks awesome</TD></TR></TABLE>

my thoughts.
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NatakuBlitz &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my thoughts. </TD></TR></TABLE>

x2

I love those bikes.
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 07:59 AM
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Pat, black frame, gold wheels. Done

Brian
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