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#501 dapleb

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Posted 13 July 2009 - 12:40 pm

Whereabouts did you take that pic infestdead?
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#502 infestdead

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Posted 13 July 2009 - 12:55 pm

QUOTE(dapleb @ Mon 13th Jul 2009, 03:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Whereabouts did you take that pic infestdead?

That's the Kotor bay in Montenegro (map).

Edited by infestdead, 13 July 2009 - 12:57 pm.


#503 dapleb

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Posted 13 July 2009 - 01:34 pm

Ahh thanks, I didnt recognise it as Bulgaria cos it isn't.

Yes avatar is at Black Sea?
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#504 infestdead

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Posted 13 July 2009 - 02:08 pm

QUOTE(dapleb @ Mon 13th Jul 2009, 04:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ahh thanks, I didnt recognise it as Bulgaria cos it isn't.

Yes avatar is at Black Sea?

The avatar picture is actually in Greece, near Sarti, camping Platanitsi, but it looks almost the same. The Black Sea is also very nice (not everywhere), if you are going this way I can point out some points of intereset and nice beaches. wink.gif

Edited by infestdead, 13 July 2009 - 02:08 pm.


#505 Thundertel

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Posted 13 July 2009 - 10:05 pm

Hi - about time I introduced myself - 50+ & based in gloucestershire. Used to have a Thundercat but 420miles across the Pyrennes 2 up & luggage said it was about time to get a proper bike. I tried a Fazer Thou and it didn't feel like it was bending in the middle.

2003 with 20k on after the dealer offered me a good partx. Done 6k since January including the lakes & Southern Ireland. A bit tall for by short 29" legs but the extra ballast with swmbo & luggage means I can get both feet on the ground. Far more suited to the long distances although my shoulders ache more than with the 'cat. Good fuel consumption, slightly less manic speeds & I can overtake without getting a slap on the helmet - that extra torque makes it so much smoother.

Only additions are the GIVI panniers/box, fenda extender & front mudflap to try & keep the engine clean, and a home made rear mud flap to keep the mrs & luggage dry. Also got a handlebar mount for the old Garmin Streetpilot satnav - OK til it loses reception, lol.

Found the rear brake pad instructions useful & will look at the airbox sometime as not sure mods been done or not.

Just getting the chain done at 25k with the big service - ouch

Haven't sussed out the fancy pictures by the side yet, but rude not to say hello.

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Posted 13 July 2009 - 10:53 pm

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#507 rudecky

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Posted 24 July 2009 - 08:50 pm

Hi,my name is Gregor I am living in Leicester.In 21 april I have done my direct acces.I was thinking about two months what kind of bike will be good for me.Not to big,not to small,good to comuting,god for touring, it was dificult to get decision.Now I am owner TDM 900 2002.great bike .if u will spot silwer tdm with S 900 TDM number plate it will be me. Best wishes for ewerybody

#508 Mark_TDM 4TX6

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Posted 24 July 2009 - 09:07 pm

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#509 emperador

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Posted 24 July 2009 - 10:16 pm

QUOTE(LDRider @ Sun 7th Jun 2009, 08:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Stator: upgraded, supposedly 20% more power. Question that, but it's best I could find. Would like to triple the power if I could.


Hi LDRider! How is this about strator upgrade?

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#510 Pict

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Posted 24 July 2009 - 10:43 pm

QUOTE(HarryP @ Tue 23rd Jun 2009, 10:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, I'm Tim Porter from Hitchin, Herts.......

Hi neighbour! There are quite a few other TDM's around this neck of the woods, thiough I'm an "ex" these days. Check your message inbox and gimme a call.

Edited by Pict, 24 July 2009 - 10:52 pm.

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Posted 25 July 2009 - 01:55 am

QUOTE(emperador @ Fri 24th Jul 2009, 11:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi LDRider! How is this about strator upgrade?


I think I posted some info on the 'stator upgrade' on another thread recently. If I'm not mistaken, I got the new one from electrosports, along with their claimed more sturdy reg/rect. Well, that last part is BS as I fried theirs and went back to the original. I'm in the process of replacing that with a RR98 unit someone suggested, which gives substantially more current capability. I'm often out of electrical power on the bike for my needs, so I got the highest current output stator I could find. I think a good rewinder could do the same job for around $100 US if you had the unit out of the bike.

Good luck!

#512 wicklamulla

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Posted 26 July 2009 - 09:01 pm

QUOTE(Pict @ Fri 24th Jul 2009, 11:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi neighbour! There are quite a few other TDM's around this neck of the woods, thiough I'm an "ex" these days. Check your message inbox and gimme a call.


Welcome Tim P and all the udder newbies. Be sure ya add 141 before ya ring Pict's phone number tongue.gif

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engine changed july 2007 on a dyno run it made 79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.

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#513 Sammy

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Posted 01 August 2009 - 08:40 am

Hello All,

Firmly believe I should post a brief introduction before writing anything else in this great community forum:

Name: Sammy (Samuel Cassista)
Residence: ITALY – Brindisi, Puglia
Moto: TDM900 – 2004
Km/Yr: ~10,000
Club: http://www.tdmitalia.net/
Main Forum: http://www.tdmitalia...forum/index.php

I’m currently an active staff of the TDMitalia Club covering the role of POC for three Regions in the South-East of Italy: Puglia / Basilicata / Molise.

I have been lead to this forum thanks to my passion for Motorcycle Tourism drinks.gif and your project of an International TDM event in Europe (2011?) good.gif .

I hope my contribution to this community will be perceived as positive.

Cheers
Sammy.


#514 ChrisG

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Posted 01 August 2009 - 09:34 am

Welcome Sammy. Hope to see you in 2011, I went to the German forum meet last year and really enjoyed it so I'm looking forward to the idea of an international meet up. drinks.gif

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#515 Shifty

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Posted 07 August 2009 - 04:03 pm

After a lot of Yamaha's ( TR1, XS650, TRX850, XT600 Tenere, XTZ750 Super Tenere (still have)) and a BMW 1150 GS for 2 months I bought a TDM 850.
21000 km, 1997 with Laser cans. Great bike. Happy to drive a Yamaha.




Fitted 12V for the Garmin today.

Btw, im a 42 year old bloke from Holland, married and 2 kids. laugh.gif

Great forum.


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#516 Onanist

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Posted 07 August 2009 - 04:09 pm

Welcome aboard Shifty drinks.gif
My life in bikes (with the random oddity) Made it to 48 with no car licence : Yamaha DT50M, Yamaha RD250E, Honda Melody (stupid law changes), Honda NS125F, Yamaha FZ600, Yamaha TDM850 MKI, CZ 125, GSXR1100WP, Aprilia RS250, Yamaha TDM850 MKII, Yamaha YZF750, Honda FT500, Reliant Rialto, Suzuki DR250, Suzuki DR650, Sukida 200, Yamaha Thunderace, Yamaha TDM900 2003, Yamaha TDM850 MKI, Triumph Tiger 1050, Triumph Tiger Explorer

#517 Shifty

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Posted 07 August 2009 - 04:13 pm

Thanks m8. wink.gif
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#518 poldark

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Posted 07 August 2009 - 04:51 pm

QUOTE(Shifty @ Fri 7th Aug 2009, 05:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
After a lot of Yamaha's ( TR1, XS650, TRX850, XT600 Tenere, XTZ750 Super Tenere (still have)) and a BMW 1150 GS for 2 months I bought a TDM 850.
21000 km, 1997 with Laser cans. Great bike. Happy to drive a Yamaha.

What didn't you like about the GS, if you don't mind me asking?
'03 silver TDM 900 with V-Strom handguards, GS1150 bar risers, givi box, baglux tank cover, PC III USB with K&N air filter, S/S rad guard, crash bungs, Tigerscreen, iridium plugs, braided front hoses, OEM centre stand, 15W fork oil & 10mm yoke drop, tutoro oiler & sheepskin seat cover! Gone but not forgotten!


#519 Shifty

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Posted 07 August 2009 - 05:09 pm

Drivability is ok but the gearbox is about the clunckyest ive ever experienced, I didnt really liked the driveshaft coz its just not smooth. Chain driven bike is much smoother on the throttle in my opinion.
It wasnt suitable for me coz of the distance between seat and pegs.

All in all it wasnt fun to drive tho it had shitloads of torque but the Yamaha twin is so much better to ride.
And the TDM was half the price of the Beemer.

More fun less money, what else does a biker want.

My heart beats for Yamaha, got a XTZ 750 Super Tenere as well, love it to bits. wub.gif

Edited by Shifty, 07 August 2009 - 05:10 pm.

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#520 TonyDevil

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Posted 07 August 2009 - 07:18 pm

ello shifty, dodgy fella, where i seen you before i wonder lol



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Black 1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples
Silver-ish 2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips

current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 
TDM900=unmolested.  Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125
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