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#681
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Posted 26 June 2010 - 07:02 pm
Red and Black .... Always the best
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
#682
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Posted 26 June 2010 - 08:46 pm
QUOTE(TDMick @ Sat 26th Jun 2010, 08:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Red and Black .... Always the best
After Yellow/Silver!
Welcome Corouk!
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
#683
TDMick
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Posted 26 June 2010 - 10:16 pm
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
#684
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Posted 27 June 2010 - 05:36 am
think you'll find white is the new yellow and silver
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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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#685
TerryD
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- Location:Witham Essex
- TDM model: 1991
Posted 29 June 2010 - 07:21 pm
Hi everone,
My names Terry. I own 2 x TDMs. A Green 93(K)Mk1 and a Red 91(J)Mk1
I've had the green one since it was 3 years old........blimey that's 14-15 years now
The red one I've had about 6 weeks
The green one I could never keep running reliably for more than a couple of months so it went into the shed about 4 years and there it stay.
I got the urge a couple of months ago and convently there was another one sitting in the local bike shop. Also thought If I get this I've already got one for spares
I then found this site and spent the last few weeks trawling the topics and subjects and low and behold ............emulsion tubes........ There's prob' nothing wrong with the old one I bet.
Anyway I have two now. Made best one from two But both work
I have a pair of tubes to fit but haven't ventured that far into this bike yet.........whilst it's running and all that......though it is giving me about 35mpg......
Forgot to say I live in the UK, Essex, Witham............
What's really prompted me to say hello is I've just got off test riding a 1200 Super tenere........
OMG what a bike what an engine
Rode it around the block and was impressed. The bloke from the shop said "did you put it in the sport mode sir".....Off round the block agin in sport mode.....................................................wooooooooooooooossshhhh
or more like grrrrroooowwwwwllllllll
1200 TDM ??????? when they couldn't say. But the price tag
£13999.00
I only went in to look at buying a pair of bike jeans
I'm rambling now ..........
Hope to meet some of you in the near future
Regards
Terry
My names Terry. I own 2 x TDMs. A Green 93(K)Mk1 and a Red 91(J)Mk1
I've had the green one since it was 3 years old........blimey that's 14-15 years now
The red one I've had about 6 weeks
The green one I could never keep running reliably for more than a couple of months so it went into the shed about 4 years and there it stay.
I got the urge a couple of months ago and convently there was another one sitting in the local bike shop. Also thought If I get this I've already got one for spares
I then found this site and spent the last few weeks trawling the topics and subjects and low and behold ............emulsion tubes........ There's prob' nothing wrong with the old one I bet.
Anyway I have two now. Made best one from two But both work
I have a pair of tubes to fit but haven't ventured that far into this bike yet.........whilst it's running and all that......though it is giving me about 35mpg......
Forgot to say I live in the UK, Essex, Witham............
What's really prompted me to say hello is I've just got off test riding a 1200 Super tenere........
OMG what a bike what an engine Rode it around the block and was impressed. The bloke from the shop said "did you put it in the sport mode sir".....Off round the block agin in sport mode.....................................................wooooooooooooooossshhhh
or more like grrrrroooowwwwwllllllll
1200 TDM ??????? when they couldn't say. But the price tag
£13999.00
I only went in to look at buying a pair of bike jeans
I'm rambling now ..........
Hope to meet some of you in the near future
Regards
Terry
#686
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Posted 29 June 2010 - 07:25 pm
QUOTE(Moose @ Sun 27th Jun 2010, 06:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
think you'll find white is the new yellow and silver
And what is the old yellow and silver?
Hello Terry and welcome... I really fancy getting a Mk1... So if you need to make space I would gladly take one off your hands for a nice Welsh Cake!
Edited by alunl, 29 June 2010 - 07:26 pm.
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
#687
jim850wav
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- Location:Portadown. N. Ireland
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Posted 29 June 2010 - 07:41 pm
Hi terry Mk1,s are still the best... never let it go .. 
Slightly beat up Mk1 but still going
#688
TonyDevil
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- TDM model: 1991
Posted 29 June 2010 - 09:21 pm
Hey Terry
i'm not far from you, I ride through Witham quite regularly
gimme a shout if you need a hand with tubes, i've got carb balancers etc
i'm not far from you, I ride through Witham quite regularly
gimme a shout if you need a hand with tubes, i've got carb balancers etc
"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
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#689
TerryD
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- TDM model: 1991
Posted 30 June 2010 - 06:00 am
QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Tue 29th Jun 2010, 10:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey Terry :welcome:
i'm not far from you, I ride through Witham quite regularly
gimme a shout if you need a hand with tubes, i've got carb balancers etc ;)
i'm not far from you, I ride through Witham quite regularly
gimme a shout if you need a hand with tubes, i've got carb balancers etc ;)
Thanks Tony,
I'll get as far as I can.... should be able to sort it. I've had a go at balancing carbs. But, difficult balancing somethin that ain't right.......in the first place.
Regards
Terry
#690
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- TDM model: 1993
Posted 30 June 2010 - 03:16 pm
Hi Terry, welcome to da cluuub 
Nice to have another mk1 joinin' in the shenanigans
Nice to have another mk1 joinin' in the shenanigans
Mk2a 2000 in Silver. Top end Refurb @ 41100 miles, Scottoiler, Renthal Road High Bars, Up & Back Bar Risers, Bellypan, DL650 Handguards, Capt. Picard Bar Ends, House of Henty SS Wheel spacers, New Seat Cover Fitted. 58 MPG !! Now owned by chrisbee ! Studley's mk2a Bloggerydoodaah ! Photos of my first MK1 Photos of my MK2a TPLQHCSRSFC No. 1 Fan
#691
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Posted 01 July 2010 - 09:28 am
Hi Folks and greetings from sunny Scotland,
I`ve been riding and working on bikes for over 30yrs and picked up my 1997 TDM at the end of 2009 in a hell of a state. The silly thing was that when i rode it, i liked it which is always a fatal mistake for me.
Anyway, the engine seemed ok and nothing that a quick going over wouldn`t sort out but the rest of the bike looked like it`d been pulled through a hedge backwards. How the hell people ride bikes with 1" of movement at the bottom of the fork legs and a back wheel that stays on the ground no matter how high you juck the bike is beyond me. I don`t think the steering head bearings had ever been changed and the bottom ring of the rear shock had rusted through and wasn`t attached to the rest of the shock.
The bike was pulled apart and it`s been costing me time and money ever since. Just waiting on decals to be made and new clutch & heavy duty springs to arrive and it should be good to go. Once completed then i`ll post up some pics.
My other bikes are a 1996 Triumph 900 Speedtriple and a one off streetfighter powered but a much modified Yamaha FJ12 motor.
Right, i`ll need to head off just now as bikes to sort and money to be made.
Cheers, Matt
I`ve been riding and working on bikes for over 30yrs and picked up my 1997 TDM at the end of 2009 in a hell of a state. The silly thing was that when i rode it, i liked it which is always a fatal mistake for me.
Anyway, the engine seemed ok and nothing that a quick going over wouldn`t sort out but the rest of the bike looked like it`d been pulled through a hedge backwards. How the hell people ride bikes with 1" of movement at the bottom of the fork legs and a back wheel that stays on the ground no matter how high you juck the bike is beyond me. I don`t think the steering head bearings had ever been changed and the bottom ring of the rear shock had rusted through and wasn`t attached to the rest of the shock.
The bike was pulled apart and it`s been costing me time and money ever since. Just waiting on decals to be made and new clutch & heavy duty springs to arrive and it should be good to go. Once completed then i`ll post up some pics.
My other bikes are a 1996 Triumph 900 Speedtriple and a one off streetfighter powered but a much modified Yamaha FJ12 motor.
Right, i`ll need to head off just now as bikes to sort and money to be made.
Cheers, Matt
Edited by mattspeedtriple, 01 July 2010 - 09:29 am.
#692
TonyDevil
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- TDM model: 1991
Posted 01 July 2010 - 11:52 am
QUOTE(mattspeedtriple @ Thu 1st Jul 2010, 10:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Folks and greetings from sunny Scotland
"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
#693
alunl
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Posted 01 July 2010 - 06:19 pm
Hi Matt and welcome!
1997 was a good year for the TDM... What colour is it?
Love speedtripples too.
1997 was a good year for the TDM... What colour is it?
Love speedtripples too.
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
#694
corouk
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Posted 01 July 2010 - 06:33 pm
Hi Terry and Matt!!
I must agree the Super Tenere is a great bike but the price
I must agree the Super Tenere is a great bike but the price
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
#695
Daveb
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Posted 01 July 2010 - 06:55 pm
Hi Matt & TerryD welcome both
I see you got a few truimphs - nice
I see you got a few truimphs - nice
Edited by Daveb, 01 July 2010 - 06:57 pm.
2007 Triumph Tiger 955i
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Posted 01 July 2010 - 06:55 pm
Hi Matt and TerryD welcome to the home of everything TDM and cake related.
TerryD - if you fancy meeting up sometime, there are a few of us not too far away from you in the Lowestoft/Gt Yarmouth area and Jolly G's not far away either. We're usually up for a rideout/cake munching/fettling session.
Between us all we have a pretty reasonable technical skill set, not to mention Moose's formidable cake baking skills (Moose cakes are a thing to behold).
Trev
TerryD - if you fancy meeting up sometime, there are a few of us not too far away from you in the Lowestoft/Gt Yarmouth area and Jolly G's not far away either. We're usually up for a rideout/cake munching/fettling session.
Between us all we have a pretty reasonable technical skill set, not to mention Moose's formidable cake baking skills (Moose cakes are a thing to behold).
Trev
#697
Moose
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Posted 01 July 2010 - 07:19 pm
i'm in, when and where? 
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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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#698
PostmanPat
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- Location:Sydney,Australia
- TDM model: 2010
Posted 16 July 2010 - 10:57 am
Gidday--just picked up a 2005 900 the other week (had a 91 850 for 9 years/100,000km some years back also).
Had been looking at a workmate's smashed 850 recently with thoughts of fixing it,and then this popped up at a BMW dealer.
Devil pipes (definitely not "silencers" but came with the standard mufflers as well),Givi tall screen (plus standard screen),Bagster tank cover and tankbag,Ventura rack,12V socket,new chain and sprockets,new rear disc and pads (sounds like somebody didn't check his pads too often...)--22,500km on the clock.
Ordered a Yamaha centrestand ($550+ !!!!) and Givi pannier racks--may replace the Ventura rack with a topbox plate later.
Handguards and heated grips are next on the list--it's winter,and I'm cold...
Time to flog off the Transalp,but not my ABS WeeStrom...
Had been looking at a workmate's smashed 850 recently with thoughts of fixing it,and then this popped up at a BMW dealer.
Devil pipes (definitely not "silencers" but came with the standard mufflers as well),Givi tall screen (plus standard screen),Bagster tank cover and tankbag,Ventura rack,12V socket,new chain and sprockets,new rear disc and pads (sounds like somebody didn't check his pads too often...)--22,500km on the clock.
Ordered a Yamaha centrestand ($550+ !!!!) and Givi pannier racks--may replace the Ventura rack with a topbox plate later.
Handguards and heated grips are next on the list--it's winter,and I'm cold...
Time to flog off the Transalp,but not my ABS WeeStrom...
#699
corouk
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Posted 16 July 2010 - 11:05 am
QUOTE(PostmanPat @ Fri 16th Jul 2010, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Gidday--just picked up a 2005 900 the other week (had a 91 850 for 9 years/100,000km some years back also).
Had been looking at a workmate's smashed 850 recently with thoughts of fixing it,and then this popped up at a BMW dealer.
Devil pipes (definitely not "silencers" but came with the standard mufflers as well),Givi tall screen (plus standard screen),Bagster tank cover and tankbag,Ventura rack,12V socket,new chain and sprockets,new rear disc and pads (sounds like somebody didn't check his pads too often...)--22,500km on the clock.
Ordered a Yamaha centrestand ($550+ !!!!) and Givi pannier racks--may replace the Ventura rack with a topbox plate later.
Handguards and heated grips are next on the list--it's winter,and I'm cold...
Time to flog off the Transalp,but not my ABS WeeStrom...
Had been looking at a workmate's smashed 850 recently with thoughts of fixing it,and then this popped up at a BMW dealer.
Devil pipes (definitely not "silencers" but came with the standard mufflers as well),Givi tall screen (plus standard screen),Bagster tank cover and tankbag,Ventura rack,12V socket,new chain and sprockets,new rear disc and pads (sounds like somebody didn't check his pads too often...)--22,500km on the clock.
Ordered a Yamaha centrestand ($550+ !!!!) and Givi pannier racks--may replace the Ventura rack with a topbox plate later.
Handguards and heated grips are next on the list--it's winter,and I'm cold...
Time to flog off the Transalp,but not my ABS WeeStrom...
Welcome mate!
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
#700
mekon88
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Posted 26 July 2010 - 06:45 am
Hi there, Im the mekon, im from the fakenham/holt area of norfolk, just picked up a smashing blue, 1991 850 which has been rather modified..... bigger wheels (so im told) and a new front end with USD forks and i would imagine uprated brakes aswell as trx end cans, it came from moose's doorstep practically it came from brampton huntingdon! apparantly a tdm owner in the area came to look at it just for the front end... was it you??? will put up some pics later if the sun comes out......
about me well im a youngster but with good taste, i have a 250 4poke enduro bike (kwak kl250 super sherpa), a 700 V four cruiser (honda magna v40 my precious), a vfr 400 (nc24) that is on long term loan to the mother-in-law and thats just the ones i still have, theres also been a long list of bikes bought and sold in the last couple years lol
occasionally when its wet or i need to tow i have a cage (e36 325tds Touring)
anything else.... oh and for a living i deal drugs!!!........... ok i work in chemist but its soo funny to say it the first way
about me well im a youngster but with good taste, i have a 250 4poke enduro bike (kwak kl250 super sherpa), a 700 V four cruiser (honda magna v40 my precious), a vfr 400 (nc24) that is on long term loan to the mother-in-law and thats just the ones i still have, theres also been a long list of bikes bought and sold in the last couple years lol
occasionally when its wet or i need to tow i have a cage (e36 325tds Touring)
anything else.... oh and for a living i deal drugs!!!........... ok i work in chemist but its soo funny to say it the first way
Edited by mekon88, 26 July 2010 - 06:47 am.
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