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#521
Shifty
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discovering Carpe
- Location:Nederland
- TDM model: 1997
Posted 07 August 2009 - 08:09 pm
LOL, Tony ya devil, what took you so long.
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#522
Mark_TDM 4TX6
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- Location:Gb, Netherlands
- TDM model: 2000
Posted 07 August 2009 - 08:43 pm
QUOTE(Shifty @ Fri 7th Aug 2009, 06:03 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.
Fitted 12V for the Garmin today.
Btw, im a 42 year old bloke from Holland, married and 2 kids.
Great forum.
Cheers,
Shifty
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.
Great forum.
Cheers,
Shifty
Hallo Shifty en
niet al te veel Nederlanders hier.Mooie onderhouden motor zo te zien.
Mark
TDM 850 4TX6, Silver metalic, 2000, 38000km, Multi Gauge Mod
#523
TonyDevil
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seagull squadron leader & founding member of GoatTracKrew
- Location:Saarfend-on-Sea, Essex
- TDM model: 1991
Posted 07 August 2009 - 08:48 pm
QUOTE(Shifty @ Fri 7th Aug 2009, 09:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
LOL, Tony ya devil, what took you so long.
lack of broadband connection at home
do the TRX guys know you've totally jumped ship now?
"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"
My TDM :
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
If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me 
#524
xt2tdm
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really likes Carpe
- Location:Aude, France
- TDM model: 1991
Posted 07 August 2009 - 09:15 pm
QUOTE(Shifty @ Fri 7th Aug 2009, 06:03 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.
Btw, im a 42 year old bloke from Holland, married and 2 kids.
Great forum.
Cheers,
Shifty
21000 km, 1997 with Laser cans. Great bike. Happy to drive a Yamaha.
Btw, im a 42 year old bloke from Holland, married and 2 kids.
Great forum.
Cheers,
Shifty
Hi Shifty and welcome from another newbie.
You'll have to do something about you Avatar. It's making me think I've "had enough" and I'm not halfway through my quota yet!!!!!!
Dave.
#525
Shifty
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discovering Carpe
- Location:Nederland
- TDM model: 1997
Posted 08 August 2009 - 06:26 am
@DAVE Its you m8, nothing wrong with the avatar.
@Tony Im back on the ship more or less, after 2months driving a BMW 1150 GS.
@Mark Inderdaad weinig Nederlanders hier. En TDM is idd in een perfecte staat.
@Tony Im back on the ship more or less, after 2months driving a BMW 1150 GS.
@Mark Inderdaad weinig Nederlanders hier. En TDM is idd in een perfecte staat.
XV920-TR1-XS650-XT600Z Tenere-TRX850-XTZ750 Super Tenere-TDM850
#526
SteveE
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- Location:Perthshire, Scotland
- TDM model: 2000
Posted 16 August 2009 - 08:53 am
Hi Folks....
Newbie saying Hello here.
Steve 44, from Sunny Perthshire in central Scotland.
Aquired my TDM850 a few weeks ago after a 5 year layoff from biking.
Ive always gone for the sports type, zzr, gsxr and last one being a ZX-6R which I sold in 2004.
I liked the TDM years ago but i never got around to trying one so it seemed a great idea as my re-introduction into the pleasure biking arena.
So, here I am. ( and loving it )
Newbie saying Hello here.
Steve 44, from Sunny Perthshire in central Scotland.
Aquired my TDM850 a few weeks ago after a 5 year layoff from biking.
Ive always gone for the sports type, zzr, gsxr and last one being a ZX-6R which I sold in 2004.
I liked the TDM years ago but i never got around to trying one so it seemed a great idea as my re-introduction into the pleasure biking arena.
So, here I am. ( and loving it )
#527
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Posted 16 August 2009 - 10:09 am
SteveE,You will find loads of helpful people on here,
It will not be long till we are on a G2G (get to gether) in your part of Scotland,
Here's the link.
http://www.carpe-tdm...showtopic=11082
Why not see if you can make it over,
Meet some of the guys,
Second thoughts meeting some of them might scar you for life
#528
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Posted 16 August 2009 - 10:34 am
Welcome mate. Extremely friendly and helpful group here, in my experience. Just don't bring up R1200GS - it's a touchy subject! Some folks here have issues.
#529
SteveE
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discovering Carpe
- Location:Perthshire, Scotland
- TDM model: 2000
Posted 16 August 2009 - 11:33 am
Thanks for the welcome folks.
I'll give the Aviemore trip some serious thought
I'll give the Aviemore trip some serious thought
#530
NickS
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discovering Carpe
- Location:Great Broughton, North Yorkshire
- TDM model: 2003
Posted 16 August 2009 - 10:05 pm
Hi everyone. I joined in April but only just made my first post this week when I needed help and got great advice to sort the problem. Its a great site, and about time I introduced myself.
I've been riding for 20 years since I was 17. Before the TDM I had a XJ900F for about 12 years that I used for year-round commuting and for volunteer work I do as Triathlon Referee and Cycle Race Escort (used to race bicycles but legs got a bit too ropey).
Last year I fancied a European trip and wanted something more modern, comfy, quick, economical . . . , so I bought the TDM complete with luggage. Added a TomTom and headed off to Romania with 3 mates. This year we went to Croatia. Next year maybe Estonia?
Lucky enough to live in North Yorkshire just off the (in)famous Helmsley TT road.
Nick
I've been riding for 20 years since I was 17. Before the TDM I had a XJ900F for about 12 years that I used for year-round commuting and for volunteer work I do as Triathlon Referee and Cycle Race Escort (used to race bicycles but legs got a bit too ropey).
Last year I fancied a European trip and wanted something more modern, comfy, quick, economical . . . , so I bought the TDM complete with luggage. Added a TomTom and headed off to Romania with 3 mates. This year we went to Croatia. Next year maybe Estonia?
Lucky enough to live in North Yorkshire just off the (in)famous Helmsley TT road.
Nick
Centre Stand, Scottoiler, Yamaha tall screen, Osram Nightbreakers, Oxford heated grips, Tomtom Rider II, SmartRRS gel seat, Optimate, Cobra CB radio, PR2s
#531
cornerman
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Posted 16 August 2009 - 10:55 pm
Hi all
My name is Max and I am planning on acquiring a TDM in the not too distant future. I have admired this bike for many years and I am finding this forum to be a very useful resource. Living in Sydney I currently own a Honda CB1300 and an exotic 450 enduro. I have previously owned a BMW R1100GS and a string of other bikes. I have come to believe that the TDM is the bike that offers the best fit for my current needs and I am impressed by the exploits of those such as masterbrewer who have demonstrated the backroad (and beyond ) potential of the TDM. I look forward to the day when I can post pictures of my new bike.
My name is Max and I am planning on acquiring a TDM in the not too distant future. I have admired this bike for many years and I am finding this forum to be a very useful resource. Living in Sydney I currently own a Honda CB1300 and an exotic 450 enduro. I have previously owned a BMW R1100GS and a string of other bikes. I have come to believe that the TDM is the bike that offers the best fit for my current needs and I am impressed by the exploits of those such as masterbrewer who have demonstrated the backroad (and beyond ) potential of the TDM. I look forward to the day when I can post pictures of my new bike.
#532
TonyDevil
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seagull squadron leader & founding member of GoatTracKrew
- Location:Saarfend-on-Sea, Essex
- TDM model: 1991
Posted 17 August 2009 - 10:09 am
welcome cornerman
wonder where i've seen you before
wonder where i've seen you before
"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"
My TDM :
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
If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me
#533
dave78
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- TDM model: 2001
Posted 17 August 2009 - 05:47 pm
Hi All.
Just signed up today and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm Dave, 30 from Berkshire (not the posh part!!)
Recently had to sell my Blackbird to raise some money for sensible adult type things and bought a 2001 TDM on ebay which has turned out to be a great bike and a real bargain
Great forum you have going here.... keep up the good work!
Just signed up today and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm Dave, 30 from Berkshire (not the posh part!!)
Recently had to sell my Blackbird to raise some money for sensible adult type things and bought a 2001 TDM on ebay which has turned out to be a great bike and a real bargain
Great forum you have going here.... keep up the good work!
#534
TonyDevil
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seagull squadron leader & founding member of GoatTracKrew
- Location:Saarfend-on-Sea, Essex
- TDM model: 1991
Posted 17 August 2009 - 07:54 pm
hey dave where abouts in Berks?
there are quite a few in the Reading/Wokingham/bracknell area
where abouts in Berks?there are quite a few in the Reading/Wokingham/bracknell area
"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"
My TDM :
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
If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me
#535
Hawmaw
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900 going for ... 1000cc?
- Location:Renfrew , Scotland
- TDM model: 1998
Posted 17 August 2009 - 08:45 pm
Welcome
Steve
Ropey
Cornerman
Dave.
Lots of new folk recently converted to the joys of TDM.
Steve
Ropey
Cornerman
Dave.
Lots of new folk recently converted to the joys of TDM.
Now : Nowt
Then : Yamaha TDM850 4TX , Suzuki GSF1200N Bandit , Yamaha TDM850 3VD , Yamaha 600 Fazer , Suzuki GSXR750G , Honda CB1100F , BMW R75/5 , Yamaha RD250E , Yamaha XS250 , Kawasaki Z250C , Lambretta GP150 , Vespa 150 Super
#536
dave78
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discovering Carpe
- TDM model: 2001
Posted 18 August 2009 - 02:10 pm
QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Mon 17th Aug 2009, 08:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey dave where abouts in Berks?
there are quite a few in the Reading/Wokingham/bracknell area
where abouts in Berks?there are quite a few in the Reading/Wokingham/bracknell area
Just a bit further down the M4 at Slough. I tried to stick a pin in the map but couldn't figure out how to use it!!
Thanks for the welcome.
#537
Matt101
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full o shoite
- Location:Nuneaton
- TDM model: no more
Posted 04 September 2009 - 08:42 pm
Well been here for a while so here goes.
Matt aged 40. Live near Coventry. Had a Diversion 600, 900, Fazer 1000, FJR 1300 and now a '58' TDM in Silver.
Have done the HID upgrade and have original Yamaha panniers on. Well the FJR was silver and the panniers weren't
fitted when I wrote it off so a small bonus. Really enjoying the TDM and done over a 1000 miles over 2 weekends.
Strange having a twin and the engine braking has caught me out a few times but thats all part of the learning curve.
Find the site really informative and spend many hours trawling it for info. Hope to get to a G2G some time and put faces to names
Cheers
Matt
Matt aged 40. Live near Coventry. Had a Diversion 600, 900, Fazer 1000, FJR 1300 and now a '58' TDM in Silver.
Have done the HID upgrade and have original Yamaha panniers on. Well the FJR was silver and the panniers weren't
fitted when I wrote it off so a small bonus. Really enjoying the TDM and done over a 1000 miles over 2 weekends.
Strange having a twin and the engine braking has caught me out a few times but thats all part of the learning curve.
Find the site really informative and spend many hours trawling it for info. Hope to get to a G2G some time and put faces to names
Cheers
Matt
#538
Hartside Man
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- RTT manager(RTT)
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Old Moaning Git !!
- Location:On Hartside more often than not ! But Live in Carlisle UK
- TDM model: no more
Posted 04 September 2009 - 09:19 pm
QUOTE(Matt101 @ Fri 4th Sep 2009, 08:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well been here for a while so here goes.
Matt aged 40. Live near Coventry. Had a Diversion 600, 900, Fazer 1000, FJR 1300 and now a '58' TDM in Silver.
Have done the HID upgrade and have original Yamaha panniers on. Well the FJR was silver and the panniers weren't
fitted when I wrote it off so a small bonus. Really enjoying the TDM and done over a 1000 miles over 2 weekends.
Strange having a twin and the engine braking has caught me out a few times but thats all part of the learning curve.
Find the site really informative and spend many hours trawling it for info. Hope to get to a G2G some time and put faces to names
Cheers
Matt
Matt aged 40. Live near Coventry. Had a Diversion 600, 900, Fazer 1000, FJR 1300 and now a '58' TDM in Silver.
Have done the HID upgrade and have original Yamaha panniers on. Well the FJR was silver and the panniers weren't
fitted when I wrote it off so a small bonus. Really enjoying the TDM and done over a 1000 miles over 2 weekends.
Strange having a twin and the engine braking has caught me out a few times but thats all part of the learning curve.
Find the site really informative and spend many hours trawling it for info. Hope to get to a G2G some time and put faces to names
Cheers
Matt
no no no you can't join in
youv'e been sent to Coventry welcome Matt ignore my prattling above
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#539
Bobajob
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Knight of Postsalot
- Location:Glasgow
- TDM model: 1997
Posted 07 September 2009 - 11:02 pm
Hi Folks
With the exception of throttling an old TS125 for a summer back in 1984 and dropping a mates 250 Superdream on my leg around the same time this is my first foray into bike ownership. With it being my 40th year my darling wife got me my DAS for my birthday and I passed in March this year.
Being a tall chap I needed a bike that wouldn't make me look like I was riding a mini moto and the TDM has always caught my eye. So armed with the cash from the sale of my mountain bike (and anything else I could Ebay) I bought a 1997 TDM 850 in silver/yellow last week.
So far so brilliant! Being a 12 year old bike she unfortunately isn't a shining example but I'm hoping that with a bit of graft and some advice from you guys I can make her presentable.
I'm in Glasgow and hope to chat with you all soon.
ps The forum is excellent and a credit to you all, keep up the good work.
Robert
With the exception of throttling an old TS125 for a summer back in 1984 and dropping a mates 250 Superdream on my leg around the same time this is my first foray into bike ownership. With it being my 40th year my darling wife got me my DAS for my birthday and I passed in March this year.
Being a tall chap I needed a bike that wouldn't make me look like I was riding a mini moto and the TDM has always caught my eye. So armed with the cash from the sale of my mountain bike (and anything else I could Ebay) I bought a 1997 TDM 850 in silver/yellow last week.
So far so brilliant! Being a 12 year old bike she unfortunately isn't a shining example but I'm hoping that with a bit of graft and some advice from you guys I can make her presentable.
I'm in Glasgow and hope to chat with you all soon.
ps The forum is excellent and a credit to you all, keep up the good work.
Robert
#540
TDMick
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TDMick
- Location:South West London
- TDM model: 2010
Posted 07 September 2009 - 11:28 pm
QUOTE(Bobajob @ Tue 8th Sep 2009, 12:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Folks
With the exception of throttling an old TS125 for a summer back in 1984 and dropping a mates 250 Superdream on my leg around the same time this is my first foray into bike ownership. With it being my 40th year my darling wife got me my DAS for my birthday and I passed in March this year.
Being a tall chap I needed a bike that wouldn't make me look like I was riding a mini moto and the TDM has always caught my eye. So armed with the cash from the sale of my mountain bike (and anything else I could Ebay) I bought a 1997 TDM 850 in silver/yellow last week.
So far so brilliant! Being a 12 year old bike she unfortunately isn't a shining example but I'm hoping that with a bit of graft and some advice from you guys I can make her presentable.
I'm in Glasgow and hope to chat with you all soon.
ps The forum is excellent and a credit to you all, keep up the good work.
Robert
With the exception of throttling an old TS125 for a summer back in 1984 and dropping a mates 250 Superdream on my leg around the same time this is my first foray into bike ownership. With it being my 40th year my darling wife got me my DAS for my birthday and I passed in March this year.
Being a tall chap I needed a bike that wouldn't make me look like I was riding a mini moto and the TDM has always caught my eye. So armed with the cash from the sale of my mountain bike (and anything else I could Ebay) I bought a 1997 TDM 850 in silver/yellow last week.
So far so brilliant! Being a 12 year old bike she unfortunately isn't a shining example but I'm hoping that with a bit of graft and some advice from you guys I can make her presentable.
I'm in Glasgow and hope to chat with you all soon.
ps The forum is excellent and a credit to you all, keep up the good work.
Robert
Hi Bob and
to the madhouse.Don't forget we like piccys
Growing old is compulsory, growing up is optional
Who dies with the most toys wins!
2010 'stealth' grey 900. '14 plate. engine bars, Centre stand, datatool alarm, datatag, E22s, Cree DRLs, Barkbuster handguards, Carpe sticker. Led running lights
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