New to the forum, and have just bought a really tidy 94 TDM 850 last night - with 14000 miles
. Pick it up at end of the week and can't wait. 
I'm from Cheshire and also own a zx9 streetfighter that is nearly complete.
Cheers
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#641
kingtut
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Posted 08 June 2010 - 01:27 pm
Hi all.
New to the forum, and have just bought a really tidy 94 TDM 850 last night - with 14000 miles. Pick it up at end of the week and can't wait.
I'm from Cheshire and also own a zx9 streetfighter that is nearly complete.
Cheers
New to the forum, and have just bought a really tidy 94 TDM 850 last night - with 14000 miles
. Pick it up at end of the week and can't wait. I'm from Cheshire and also own a zx9 streetfighter that is nearly complete.
Cheers
#642
dapleb
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Posted 08 June 2010 - 01:48 pm
Got a piccy?
"Whats up", "Piston Broke", "Yeah me too...hic"
If you want to mark your location on the Carpe map: http://www.carpe-tdm...opic.php?t=5117
Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
Active member of TPLQHCSRSFC and TSRMCMAS (even though a year off) and avid fan of PM not sent.
If you want to mark your location on the Carpe map: http://www.carpe-tdm...opic.php?t=5117
Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
Active member of TPLQHCSRSFC and TSRMCMAS (even though a year off) and avid fan of PM not sent.
#644
kingtut
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Posted 08 June 2010 - 02:05 pm
QUOTE(dapleb @ Tue 8th Jun 2010, 02:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Got a piccy?
Yep, if i could figure out how to attach...
Edited by kingtut, 08 June 2010 - 02:06 pm.
#645
Moose
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Posted 08 June 2010 - 03:14 pm
Get ya self a foto bouquet account Here upload ya pics then post the img link in ya post jobs a cake 
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Carpe-TDM.net - A place where everyone can have their cake and eat it!!!!!
TDM900/A 2007 Black, DL650 XTZ1200 Super Ten Handguards, Oxford Heated Grips, Double Bubble Screen, Fenda Extenda, Pipe Werx Oval Black SL Zorsts, R+G Crash Bungs, Mirror Extenders, Wilbers Rear Shock with Remote Hydraulic Preload, Wilbers Progressive Fork Springs, Scottoiler Touring Kit, Clear LED Rear Light Unit, Clear Indicators, PUIG Bellypan, V46 + 2 x E41 Keyless Luggage, Black Renthal 755 Medium Road Bars with Brace, 3 x 12v Accessory Socket, Beowolf Rad Guard.
TDM has moved on, i now own a Black 2009 Honda VFR 800 VTEC
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Without cake, we are merely just people who ride bikes
#646
kingtut
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Posted 08 June 2010 - 03:45 pm
There u go....
#647
Moose
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Posted 08 June 2010 - 03:48 pm
A Carpe members bike looking at the sticker on the screen
Where are ya in this land?
Where are ya in this land?
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Carpe-TDM.net - A place where everyone can have their cake and eat it!!!!!
TDM900/A 2007 Black, DL650 XTZ1200 Super Ten Handguards, Oxford Heated Grips, Double Bubble Screen, Fenda Extenda, Pipe Werx Oval Black SL Zorsts, R+G Crash Bungs, Mirror Extenders, Wilbers Rear Shock with Remote Hydraulic Preload, Wilbers Progressive Fork Springs, Scottoiler Touring Kit, Clear LED Rear Light Unit, Clear Indicators, PUIG Bellypan, V46 + 2 x E41 Keyless Luggage, Black Renthal 755 Medium Road Bars with Brace, 3 x 12v Accessory Socket, Beowolf Rad Guard.
TDM has moved on, i now own a Black 2009 Honda VFR 800 VTEC
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Without cake, we are merely just people who ride bikes
#648
kingtut
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Posted 08 June 2010 - 04:09 pm
QUOTE(Moose @ Tue 8th Jun 2010, 04:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A Carpe members bike looking at the sticker on the screen
Where are ya in this land?
Where are ya in this land?
Widnes.
Bought the bike from Liverpool.
Do u know who's it was??
#649
Moose
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Posted 08 June 2010 - 04:42 pm
aint got a scooby but looks far too clean to be a regular member 
Maybe post a bit of the reg (as much as ya dare) and i'm sure someone will know
Maybe post a bit of the reg (as much as ya dare) and i'm sure someone will know
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Carpe-TDM.net - A place where everyone can have their cake and eat it!!!!!
TDM900/A 2007 Black, DL650 XTZ1200 Super Ten Handguards, Oxford Heated Grips, Double Bubble Screen, Fenda Extenda, Pipe Werx Oval Black SL Zorsts, R+G Crash Bungs, Mirror Extenders, Wilbers Rear Shock with Remote Hydraulic Preload, Wilbers Progressive Fork Springs, Scottoiler Touring Kit, Clear LED Rear Light Unit, Clear Indicators, PUIG Bellypan, V46 + 2 x E41 Keyless Luggage, Black Renthal 755 Medium Road Bars with Brace, 3 x 12v Accessory Socket, Beowolf Rad Guard.
TDM has moved on, i now own a Black 2009 Honda VFR 800 VTEC
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Without cake, we are merely just people who ride bikes
#650
TonyDevil
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- Location:Saarfend-on-Sea, Essex
- TDM model: 1991
Posted 08 June 2010 - 04:48 pm
looks like its still got its original tyres 
there werent many of those decals so shouldnt be that hard to work out who the previous owner was
looks nice and clean
there werent many of those decals so shouldnt be that hard to work out who the previous owner was
looks nice and clean
"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 
#651
Wendigo
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Posted 08 June 2010 - 06:48 pm
Hello everyone!
Just joined to TDM onwers group.. after strugling with hard decision if I should go on my 3month trip from London to Odessa on my FZS 600 or CBR 1100 XX finally got this one http://cgi.ebay.co.u...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT
and stuck with 3 bikes now for some time
anyway just saying hi here and open another topic where I will bother you with some newbie question.. if you don't mind ofcourse
Just joined to TDM onwers group.. after strugling with hard decision if I should go on my 3month trip from London to Odessa on my FZS 600 or CBR 1100 XX finally got this one http://cgi.ebay.co.u...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT
and stuck with 3 bikes now for some time
anyway just saying hi here and open another topic where I will bother you with some newbie question.. if you don't mind ofcourse
#652
jim850wav
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- Location:Portadown. N. Ireland
- TDM model: 1993
Posted 08 June 2010 - 08:40 pm
QUOTE(kingtut @ Tue 8th Jun 2010, 03:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all.
New to the forum, and have just bought a really tidy 94 TDM 850 last night - with 14000 miles. Pick it up at end of the week and can't wait.
I'm from Cheshire and also own a zx9 streetfighter that is nearly complete.
Cheers
New to the forum, and have just bought a really tidy 94 TDM 850 last night - with 14000 miles
. Pick it up at end of the week and can't wait. I'm from Cheshire and also own a zx9 streetfighter that is nearly complete.
Cheers
Hi there .. you,ll love the TDM.. best thing you ever bought
Slightly beat up Mk1 but still going
#653
sidestand
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- TDM model: 1996
Posted 08 June 2010 - 08:52 pm
QUOTE(Wendigo @ Tue 8th Jun 2010, 07:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone!
Just joined to TDM onwers group.. after strugling with hard decision if I should go on my 3month trip from London to Odessa on my FZS 600 or CBR 1100 XX finally got this one http://cgi.ebay.co.u...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT
and stuck with 3 bikes now for some time
anyway just saying hi here and open another topic where I will bother you with some newbie question.. if you don't mind ofcourse
Just joined to TDM onwers group.. after strugling with hard decision if I should go on my 3month trip from London to Odessa on my FZS 600 or CBR 1100 XX finally got this one http://cgi.ebay.co.u...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT
and stuck with 3 bikes now for some time
anyway just saying hi here and open another topic where I will bother you with some newbie question.. if you don't mind ofcourse
Hello Wendigo - That's not a bad price you paid for the niner .....got a bargin there matey, even if it has been over on it's side
The older I get, the better I was96 MkII in yellow & silver with bluespots, braided lines, Remus 2 into 1, Hagon rear shock & fork springs, bashplate, heated grips,Motech pannier racks, Road Attacks, Jockoiler, Baglux tank cover & bag. Gone to a far better place - hasn't it Remo?
Another 96 Mk2 in yellow & silver - absolutely standard & pristine ( apart from a butchered rear mudguard - but I'm looking for a new one
'76 Suzuki GT500 Stroker in need of a rebuild
'80 Yamaha XT250 mudplugger
another '81 XT250
'91 BMW R80GS - this one really will do a RTW trip
'05 BMW K1200S - inline four with a shaft
'10 BMW R1200GSA Anniversary Edition
'02 Fazer 1000 - 4 carbs are better than 2 ! - water pump rebuilt by Mr Ramrod Engineering
'00 Triumph Adventurer - Cruiser with a difference - British & a tripleGary's Bathtub - '99 BMW K1200RS in luvverly pillarbox red . Now been Waspycycled to Nuneaton
And the Latest Addition - a nice BMW G650 XCountry greenlaner - on long term loan to Boy Wonder
1996 Kawasaki KH125 Stroker
2000 TDM Mk2A - nicely Studleyfied - Modified by Masterbrewer, but we've fixed that now !
BMW K1300R
2004 TDM 900 in Silver/Blue - heated grips, MRA vary screen, Wilbers rear shock & engine bars to fit
BMW S1000XR in white
#654
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Posted 08 June 2010 - 09:59 pm
QUOTE(kingtut @ Tue 8th Jun 2010, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Widnes.
Bought the bike from Liverpool.
Do u know who's it was??
Bought the bike from Liverpool.
Do u know who's it was??
Hi kingtut........nice bike....but tell has it got bungs on it
Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.
Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead Gone to Heaven 
1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space Gone to Heaven 
Sorted and on the Road Mick 
it's the bike that Jack built 
#655
kingtut
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Posted 09 June 2010 - 06:36 am
QUOTE(dablik @ Tue 8th Jun 2010, 10:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi kingtut........nice bike....but tell has it got bungs on it
erm.... Might just be my ignorance, but what do u mean by Bungs????
#656
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Posted 09 June 2010 - 07:00 am
Hi Kingtut,
That's a nice Mk1 you have there!
Hi Wendigo,
Bloody bargain niner you have!
That's a nice Mk1 you have there!
Hi Wendigo,
Bloody bargain niner you have!
The fundamental cause of trouble in the world today is that the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt.
~ Bertrand Russell 1950
~ Bertrand Russell 1950
#657
tdm850rider
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- TDM model: 1992
Posted 09 June 2010 - 03:23 pm
QUOTE(kingtut @ Wed 9th Jun 2010, 02:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
erm.... Might just be my ignorance, but what do u mean by Bungs????Bungs are plastic 'plugs' that go into the frame holes.
A lot of people seem to lose theirs, not sure why, mine have been in place since November 1991.
Always tell the truth, it will gratify some of the people and astonish the rest. (Mark Twain)
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Stebel Nautilus air-horn, Corbin seat, MRA Touring screen, single Delkevic silencer.
"I see by your outfit that you are a spaceman"(MkI (3VD) TDM Review)
Hints for using Carpe-TDM. (photo's, links, etc).
#658
Wendigo
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arrived on last train
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Posted 09 June 2010 - 04:37 pm
QUOTE(sidestand @ Tue 8th Jun 2010, 09:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Wendigo - That's not a bad price you paid for the niner .....got a bargin there matey, even if it has been over on it's side
It was actually 1,8k auction was stopped early.. however I also think it was quite good deal
#659
BARTY
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arrived on last train
- Location:Dieppe (France)
- TDM model: 1993
Posted 15 June 2010 - 10:24 pm
Hi everyboby
I'm Barty,
I live Dieppe in France,
I bought 11 months ago a TDM 850 3VD after more than 23 years without motorbike.
I'm member of ouestlekeum the french TDM forum , and last friday I met on Dieppe Fernihough in way to 24H du Mans.
Following this meeting I took the decision to create a login on CARPE TDM.
I 'm very enjoy to add a new members of this forum, and I will take the time to visit it.
some pictures
Regards
Barty
I'm Barty,
I live Dieppe in France,
I bought 11 months ago a TDM 850 3VD after more than 23 years without motorbike.
I'm member of ouestlekeum the french TDM forum , and last friday I met on Dieppe Fernihough in way to 24H du Mans.
Following this meeting I took the decision to create a login on CARPE TDM.
I 'm very enjoy to add a new members of this forum, and I will take the time to visit it.
some pictures
Regards
Barty
A ouestlekeum in Carpe-tdm
#660
dapleb
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- TDM model: 1990
Posted 16 June 2010 - 06:50 am
Bonjour BARTY.
"Whats up", "Piston Broke", "Yeah me too...hic"
If you want to mark your location on the Carpe map: http://www.carpe-tdm...opic.php?t=5117
Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
Active member of TPLQHCSRSFC and TSRMCMAS (even though a year off) and avid fan of PM not sent.
If you want to mark your location on the Carpe map: http://www.carpe-tdm...opic.php?t=5117
Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
Active member of TPLQHCSRSFC and TSRMCMAS (even though a year off) and avid fan of PM not sent.
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