Posted 18 January 2010 - 01:14 pm
Yup, good decision to paint the frame black, gettin there innit !
Any problems getting the chain clearance with the Pro Stocks ?
not so far, they were a pain to fit tho while on the abba stand
Loving this Tony

, can't believe how quick you're getting everything done. Is this the same TD who used to claim he wasn't much of a spannerman? You must be a quick learner!
lol thnx, but hold on i havent got her started yet....
and this isnt the 1st bike i've rebuilt, its the 3rd proper frameup i've done, but done a few partials aswell
1st was my 125 in 2003, stripped, painted and reassembled by TigerMadRay tried to teach me and i hindered

2nd was a partial rebuild of my TDM after R/R fried electrics, that taught me a lot

3rd was a few engine swaps and replacement front end on my TDM
4th was my XTZ in 2008 that was a frame up rebuild with a number of modifications to frame and wiring
5th was rebuilding half the GFs 125 after she hisided it
6th is this TDM
will prolly do my mk1 next winter
"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