Well, it came down to financing, i got approved for 8k$.
I couldn't get a RC51 for under 10k$ new... i don't want another used bike.
I could've gotten a GSXR 600,750 or 1000... but i like the TL a little better than the 600 and 750... and 1000 is just to fast, IMO for me right now.
So i got a brand new 2002 Tl1000R ... blue/white for 8k$ .. dropped some money down to lower payments.
I am not a small guy... so i wanted a v-twin.. 6'1 275 ( losing weight) is not a easy task to haul around
Thanx for the opinions in the other thread.
See whoever is going at bike week! then key west for spring break.
LATER

 

Congrats

 

torque monster!

 

Sweet man, my friend picked on of those up for $4500 but it was yellow and a '99 or '98.

 

Have any $$$ for mods?
Do the Joe V airbox mod, get a Yosh or M4 full system, re-map, you will be AMAZED.

 

Awesome bike! Ill be in daytona

 

nice! $8k huh...man...should i be looking at the sv1000s if u can get a tiller for same?

 

u plan on taking it to the track? my friend had one, very nice bike

 

congratulations Pat! no bike for me in the future, just a replacement car for the si

Brian

 

Thanx for the nice replies guys!

Turbogixxer...yes i am gonna take the suzuki course at Road altanta when i get some more money... should be awesome!

Brian, i hear ya... but when ya gonna finally upgrade to a supra TT ?
Then you can do a single turbo and run with my bike...lol.
Call me sometime fool.. 678-642-732 ...new cell.

 

no Supra for me, picking up a 95 M3 this weekend though

Brian

 

Pics, pics, pics!

I know it's stock, but still!