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#601 Treadtrader

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Posted 14 March 2010 - 08:49 am

Good morning. I'm Dave, i live in a very rural area near Warwick UK. Now 59 so starting to creak a bit.

I run my own Mobile tyre business, been in the trade 40+ years.

Currently own a Honda Africa Twin and Triumph Trophy 900.

Decided to change to one bike and the TDM900 looks like it will serve my purpose, which is two-up touring in Europe and general pleasure use.

My missus is currently learning on a 125 and taking to it very well, showing unknown skills.

I'm going to have a few questions on the TDM when i start looking in earnest.



#602 tdm850rider

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Posted 14 March 2010 - 07:27 pm

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#603 Onanist

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Posted 14 March 2010 - 07:46 pm

Welcome to Carpe Dave

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

#604 Lorant

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Posted 17 March 2010 - 07:11 am

Hi everybody. biggrin.gif
My name is Lorant, I’m from the middle of Transylvania, Romania.
I’m the proud owner of an old ’94 MKI, I’m very happy with it…….Love at first sight….even though is not my first bike, I think from now on, I'll go just for TDM.

Edited by Lorant, 17 March 2010 - 07:12 am.

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#605 Matlock

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Posted 17 March 2010 - 08:04 am

Welcome to Carpe FatPizza, Dave and Lorant. drinks.gif

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Posted 29 March 2010 - 07:27 pm

Hi All,

I'm Keyoke (James) from Nottingham, UK.

I've got a '93 TDM850 that I've had for only a couple of weeks now - already in love with the bike! Will try and get some pics up fairly soon...

Hope to be able to get to some of the meet-ups etc.. Is anyone doing Bulldog Bash this year?

K.

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Posted 29 March 2010 - 07:32 pm

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#608 Mark_TDM 4TX6

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Posted 29 March 2010 - 08:01 pm

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#609 Moose

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Posted 29 March 2010 - 08:03 pm

QUOTE(Keyoke @ Mon 29th Mar 2010, 08:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi All,

I'm Keyoke (James) from Nottingham, UK.

I've got a '93 TDM850 that I've had for only a couple of weeks now - already in love with the bike! Will try and get some pics up fairly soon...

Hope to be able to get to some of the meet-ups etc.. Is anyone doing Bulldog Bash this year?

K.



welcome.gif James

Keep an eye out in the g2g section cos Sidestand will be starting a thread for a Leics/Rutland/Lincs ride out soon

I hope ya like Cake cake eating.gif

We like cake and pics good.gif

Moose

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Posted 29 March 2010 - 08:51 pm

QUOTE(Moose @ Mon 29th Mar 2010, 09:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Keep an eye out in the g2g section cos Sidestand will be starting a thread for a Leics/Rutland/Lincs ride out soon

I hope ya like Cake cake eating.gif



As the suspension on my bike will attest to, I like cake a little *too* much! wink.gif

Will keep my eye out for that rideout, too - Rutland is one of my favourite riding areas, the A606 from Nottm to Oakham is awesome!


#611 Studley Ramrod

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Posted 31 March 2010 - 04:47 pm

QUOTE(Keyoke @ Mon 29th Mar 2010, 08:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi All,

I'm Keyoke (James) from Nottingham, UK.

I've got a '93 TDM850 that I've had for only a couple of weeks now - already in love with the bike! Will try and get some pics up fairly soon...

Hope to be able to get to some of the meet-ups etc.. Is anyone doing Bulldog Bash this year?

K.


Hi James,
I might be attending the Bulldog Bash, got a few mates who will be there. Are you frequenting the 'Any Spare Change' this year ? Think it's 15th-17th May. It's pencilled in on my calendar as a possible.

Welcome to da club smile.gif

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Posted 01 April 2010 - 11:20 am

QUOTE(Studley Ramrod @ Wed 31st Mar 2010, 05:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi James,
I might be attending the Bulldog Bash, got a few mates who will be there. Are you frequenting the 'Any Spare Change' this year ? Think it's 15th-17th May. It's pencilled in on my calendar as a possible.

Welcome to da club smile.gif


Hi Studley,

Wont be making the 'Any Spare Change' - it's the weekend after my daughters 1st birthday, so will be away with the Missus - I reckon I'd get bits removed if I told her I was off on a rally that weekend! smile.gif
Bulldog Bash, however is booked and paid for - might even try to convince the missus we should take the little 'un to BMF tail-ender...?

#613 Studley Ramrod

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Posted 01 April 2010 - 03:10 pm

QUOTE(Keyoke @ Thu 1st Apr 2010, 12:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Studley,

Wont be making the 'Any Spare Change' - it's the weekend after my daughters 1st birthday, so will be away with the Missus - I reckon I'd get bits removed if I told her I was off on a rally that weekend! smile.gif
Bulldog Bash, however is booked and paid for - might even try to convince the missus we should take the little 'un to BMF tail-ender...?


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I'll let you know if I'm gonna be there, more than likely will be smile.gif

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Posted 04 May 2010 - 01:14 am

Hi
My name is Lee I live in Northamptonshire. I've had a few bikes over the years, but I bought a 2002 TDM in March 09 with 5 k on the clock. Fitted a few bits scottoiler and luggage.
Best bike I've ever had and the missus likes it as well.

#615 dapleb

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Posted 04 May 2010 - 06:43 am

Ello there.
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#616 FrDougal

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Posted 05 May 2010 - 09:07 pm

Hey all.

Fergie's the name, returned to bikes about 5 years ago after a loooooong break. Living in Dublin

Currently riding a Deauville 650 for commuting and a VFR800Fi for fun.

Selling the Deauville, guy gave me a deposit on it today, and planning to buy a TDM900, 02-03.
A mate has one and he gave me a spin a couple of times lately and I am loving it.

Seen a 2002 navy in a shop in Dublin. Going to look at a black 2003 tomorrow. Neither have luggage so I wanna get a full hard luggage system for touring, hopefully I will have it on the road for the NW200 weekend yeahyeahyeah.gif


Any particular faults or issues I need to watch out for?

#617 Fernihough

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Posted 05 May 2010 - 09:22 pm

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#618 tdm850rider

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Posted 05 May 2010 - 10:37 pm

QUOTE(FrDougal @ Wed 5th May 2010, 05:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Any particular faults or issues I need to watch out for?


Do the 'air-box mod', smooths out low speed jerkiness.

You will find it on JBX Tech Page... Click Carpe TDM Portal (top left), look down the left side and you will find the link.

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Posted 05 May 2010 - 10:42 pm

welcome.gif Fr Dougal,

You will not regret buying your TDM,


There is another couple of owners in Dublin,

Maybe we might see you at the Irish G2G at the end of June,

Its over in Westport, here's all the info http://www.carpe-tdm...showtopic=16430,

read on down the topic to find the new date. June 25th-27th

#620 jim850wav

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Posted 05 May 2010 - 11:06 pm

QUOTE(FrDougal @ Wed 5th May 2010, 10:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey all.

Fergie's the name, returned to bikes about 5 years ago after a loooooong break. Living in Dublin

Currently riding a Deauville 650 for commuting and a VFR800Fi for fun.

Selling the Deauville, guy gave me a deposit on it today, and planning to buy a TDM900, 02-03.
A mate has one and he gave me a spin a couple of times lately and I am loving it.

Seen a 2002 navy in a shop in Dublin. Going to look at a black 2003 tomorrow. Neither have luggage so I wanna get a full hard luggage system for touring, hopefully I will have it on the road for the NW200 weekend yeahyeahyeah.gif
Any particular faults or issues I need to watch out for?

HI and welcome... there should be a few of us about NW200 so hope you get sorted with a TDM ,, maybe see you there .. and as paddy says the G2G is in Westport the end of next month .. good excuse for a run out rolleyes.gif
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