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#981
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Posted 18 April 2012 - 05:41 pm
Can't bring myself to delete my bike details yet Trev, still so raw
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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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#982
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Posted 18 April 2012 - 05:49 pm
That's why I didn't sell mine. Plus, when you get another (you know you will), you'll have to do all the mods again.
Those VFRs are a nice bike, though. Apparently, the riding position is very similar to a Guzzi V11
Those VFRs are a nice bike, though. Apparently, the riding position is very similar to a Guzzi V11
2004 Galaxy Blue. Owned since 486 miles.Renthal 755 bars, Bagster tank cover, Oxford heated grips, DL650 hand guards, Double Bubble screen, Scorpion Rad guard, Gel pad insert, HLD undertray, Angry Badger tailtidy, Roadsmart 4s, Givi E21s, E46 topbox, Ohlins shock and YSS cartridge emulators Currently not fitted - PC3, Remus Revolutions.
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#983
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Posted 19 April 2012 - 04:15 am
You'll find out soon mate 
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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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#984
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Posted 19 April 2012 - 09:05 am
QUOTE(Moose @ Wed 18th Apr 2012, 05:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'll be on a VFR now anyways as i just sold my TDM 
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 
#985
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Posted 02 May 2012 - 02:11 am
QUOTE(dablik @ Thu 19th Apr 2012, 10:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
second that
just when he had it all sorted too. I can do Viffer bits, I'm sure, but I'll just have to turn the Carpe calendar round to the wall when I'm doing them sorta out of respect.He will be back on a TDM or more likely the XTZ1200 when he's grown out of this temporary viffer condition.
2002 900 silver,oil pressure switch with brass 90 degree conversion, RG fork protectors. Wilburs custom made rear Shock with remote hydraulic preload and RG shocktube, Wilburs front springs. Scotoiler with a custom made swing arm delivery unit. Silicone radiator hoses.BMW 1150 handguards with Touratech extensions, Carbon Fibre yoke cover and fender extenda, MRA flip screen, Yamaha Engine bars, SW Motech Centre Stand, Kappa wingrack three box Luggage with E21's as option from the K960 boxes, Zumo 660 satnav on Touratech mount, Led Voltage monitor, Baglux tank cover, Clear LED Rear light, Aux LED brake light, Stainless rear axle nut, stainless chain adjusters, stainless wheel spacers front and rear, Probolt Polished Stainless Flanged Hex engine screws, Polished stainless fairing screws, stainless disc bolts. Titanium brake pins front, Probolt Titanium Flanged Hex Front Caliper Bolts & Rear caliper slide pins.<p>Top Sellerie double gel pad seat. Carbon Fibre inner dash and side infill panels. Anodised black alloy swingarm pivot bolt covers and footpegs, Nano II Gear indicator.
#986
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Posted 06 May 2012 - 07:12 pm
Evening,
another newbie! Just bought mine from Apex in Preston after trading in a 600 Bandit. Heres a piccy hopefully:
I only picked it up this morning so only managed about 20 miles tops on it, very impressed so far! I used to have an XT660R and this feels like a smoothed out grown ups version fo that bike, very torquey so great for traffic and zipping round the lanes of the Fylde Coast. Feels slower than the Bandit but looking at the speedo I'm not so sure, it might be the lack of "AAAHHHHHHHHH" from the engine that makes it seem slower.
Couple of quick questions though; wheres the header tank for the coolant and when I turn in the bike seems to want to do it for me by turning the bars tot he right on a right hander even though I am trying to nudge them left? I feel like I am fighting it a bit. Thanks in advance.
another newbie! Just bought mine from Apex in Preston after trading in a 600 Bandit. Heres a piccy hopefully:
I only picked it up this morning so only managed about 20 miles tops on it, very impressed so far! I used to have an XT660R and this feels like a smoothed out grown ups version fo that bike, very torquey so great for traffic and zipping round the lanes of the Fylde Coast. Feels slower than the Bandit but looking at the speedo I'm not so sure, it might be the lack of "AAAHHHHHHHHH" from the engine that makes it seem slower.
Couple of quick questions though; wheres the header tank for the coolant and when I turn in the bike seems to want to do it for me by turning the bars tot he right on a right hander even though I am trying to nudge them left? I feel like I am fighting it a bit. Thanks in advance.
2010 10 plate TDM900A in Silver Metallic
#987
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Posted 06 May 2012 - 07:26 pm
Hi and welcome. That's one of my favourite coulour schemes. 
They're not slower than a Bandit 6, but may give that impression 'cause they don't rev so high.
For the steering, check the front tyre pressure. Normally the steering is very light. Coolant bottle is visible to check level on the right behind the frame just above the rear brake lever. Topping up is accessed from under the seat.
Trev
They're not slower than a Bandit 6, but may give that impression 'cause they don't rev so high.
For the steering, check the front tyre pressure. Normally the steering is very light. Coolant bottle is visible to check level on the right behind the frame just above the rear brake lever. Topping up is accessed from under the seat.
Trev
2004 Galaxy Blue. Owned since 486 miles.Renthal 755 bars, Bagster tank cover, Oxford heated grips, DL650 hand guards, Double Bubble screen, Scorpion Rad guard, Gel pad insert, HLD undertray, Angry Badger tailtidy, Roadsmart 4s, Givi E21s, E46 topbox, Ohlins shock and YSS cartridge emulators Currently not fitted - PC3, Remus Revolutions.
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#988
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Posted 06 May 2012 - 09:23 pm
to da club Mowgli !Nice bike !
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
#989
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Posted 07 May 2012 - 10:29 am
Thanks both, I will look at the tank for levels but as I'm planning on changing the plugs from what I have read the radiator will have to be drained anyway. As for tyre pressures, they were 15 PSI front and rear so that might explain why it felt a bit odd
Tyres are now 33 front and 36 rear so all I ned to do is take it out and have a play, looking forward to it!
The Bandit always sounded fast due to the engine note but as I wrote above this seems to just get on with it in a more quiet way, nice.
Tyres are now 33 front and 36 rear so all I ned to do is take it out and have a play, looking forward to it!
The Bandit always sounded fast due to the engine note but as I wrote above this seems to just get on with it in a more quiet way, nice.
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#990
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Posted 07 May 2012 - 11:49 am
You can change the plugs without draining the rad, still a pita though, either way.
2004 Galaxy Blue. Owned since 486 miles.Renthal 755 bars, Bagster tank cover, Oxford heated grips, DL650 hand guards, Double Bubble screen, Scorpion Rad guard, Gel pad insert, HLD undertray, Angry Badger tailtidy, Roadsmart 4s, Givi E21s, E46 topbox, Ohlins shock and YSS cartridge emulators Currently not fitted - PC3, Remus Revolutions.
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#991
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Posted 19 May 2012 - 12:04 pm
Hi Guys!
I will be the new owner of a 07 900 in the very near future that I've currently got a deposit on, just need to sell my Kwak 650 Versys first! Hopefully this should be over the course of next week, just waiting for confirmation from my buyer.
I also own a Mk1 Yam FZS600 Fazer which I use daily to commute but buying the TDM for 2 up and fun! Not really taken to the Versys and more importantly neither has better half, test rode the TDM 2 up and both loved it!!!!
Cheers for now.............
I will be the new owner of a 07 900 in the very near future that I've currently got a deposit on, just need to sell my Kwak 650 Versys first! Hopefully this should be over the course of next week, just waiting for confirmation from my buyer.
I also own a Mk1 Yam FZS600 Fazer which I use daily to commute but buying the TDM for 2 up and fun! Not really taken to the Versys and more importantly neither has better half, test rode the TDM 2 up and both loved it!!!!
Cheers for now.............
#992
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Posted 19 May 2012 - 12:05 pm
Hello Wade.
"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.
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#993
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Posted 20 May 2012 - 08:16 am
to da club Wade.
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
#994
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Posted 22 May 2012 - 06:49 pm
Chaps and Chappesses,
I received my 2006 TDM recently so I'd thought I'd show my face here.
It's only done 2900 miles with full service history from the original dealer, and we agreed on a deal for a full set of new Givi luggage. Cheaper ones are out there of this age, but this was totally immaculate and barely used so as an anally retentive freak I am very pleased.
Very capable machine, it's a breeze to ride and very well built. This forum is a very good source of info - possibly the best of the ones I have used for my various bikes so far.
I also have a CBR400RR NC29 and an XR400 for throwing about in mud.
Looking forward to racking up some miles!
I received my 2006 TDM recently so I'd thought I'd show my face here.
It's only done 2900 miles with full service history from the original dealer, and we agreed on a deal for a full set of new Givi luggage. Cheaper ones are out there of this age, but this was totally immaculate and barely used so as an anally retentive freak I am very pleased.
Very capable machine, it's a breeze to ride and very well built. This forum is a very good source of info - possibly the best of the ones I have used for my various bikes so far.
I also have a CBR400RR NC29 and an XR400 for throwing about in mud.
Looking forward to racking up some miles!
#995
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Posted 22 May 2012 - 08:22 pm
Looks really smart
Well done, and welcome
Well done, and welcome
"It's a TDM, Jim, but not as we know it"
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Diamond black TDM 900A TRIKE, 2006 ABS model converted by Trike Design (Caerphilly, South Wales) prior to first registration in March 2007.
#996
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Posted 23 May 2012 - 07:07 pm
Welcome Mowgli
Welcome Wade
Welcome Humbertronic
#997
nav18tor
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Posted 14 June 2012 - 09:31 pm
Another newbie
All being well, will do the deal tomorrow am (15/06/12) and be the owner of a 2007 white TDM900
I like twins, current bike (owned for one week) is a Honda Transalp XL700V-8, that replaced an 04 Ducati Multistrada 1000DS, which replaced an Aprilia Caponord, that replaced a Yamaha FZ1-S that replaced a Buell Ulysses, that replaced a Cagiva Navigator, that replaced an Aprilia Mille RSV.......
The TDM is a bit high mileage at 24,000 and a bit pricey at ???? but it all works as part of a chain to unload the Honda
All being well, will do the deal tomorrow am (15/06/12) and be the owner of a 2007 white TDM900
I like twins, current bike (owned for one week) is a Honda Transalp XL700V-8, that replaced an 04 Ducati Multistrada 1000DS, which replaced an Aprilia Caponord, that replaced a Yamaha FZ1-S that replaced a Buell Ulysses, that replaced a Cagiva Navigator, that replaced an Aprilia Mille RSV.......
The TDM is a bit high mileage at 24,000 and a bit pricey at ???? but it all works as part of a chain to unload the Honda
He who dies with the most toys wins
No more 2007 in white
In it's place is a big blue FJR1300
Touring Portugal? this is the perfect base
#998
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Posted 15 June 2012 - 04:54 am
24K High miles Pah! barely run in. Don't let Cats know you've got a white one. He'll be along in a bit. I'm sure. You've had an interesting mix of bikes there, most of which a bit more powerful that the humble TDM. Is that why the change so quickly from the Honda?
Where in Essex are you?
Trev
2004 Galaxy Blue. Owned since 486 miles.Renthal 755 bars, Bagster tank cover, Oxford heated grips, DL650 hand guards, Double Bubble screen, Scorpion Rad guard, Gel pad insert, HLD undertray, Angry Badger tailtidy, Roadsmart 4s, Givi E21s, E46 topbox, Ohlins shock and YSS cartridge emulators Currently not fitted - PC3, Remus Revolutions.
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#999
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Posted 15 June 2012 - 07:48 am
QUOTE(humbertronic @ Tue 22nd May 2012, 07:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Chaps and Chappesses,
I received my 2006 TDM recently so I'd thought I'd show my face here.
It's only done 2900 miles with full service history from the original dealer, and we agreed on a deal for a full set of new Givi luggage. Cheaper ones are out there of this age, but this was totally immaculate and barely used so as an anally retentive freak I am very pleased.
Very capable machine, it's a breeze to ride and very well built. This forum is a very good source of info - possibly the best of the ones I have used for my various bikes so far.
I also have a CBR400RR NC29 and an XR400 for throwing about in mud.
Looking forward to racking up some miles!
I received my 2006 TDM recently so I'd thought I'd show my face here.
It's only done 2900 miles with full service history from the original dealer, and we agreed on a deal for a full set of new Givi luggage. Cheaper ones are out there of this age, but this was totally immaculate and barely used so as an anally retentive freak I am very pleased.
Very capable machine, it's a breeze to ride and very well built. This forum is a very good source of info - possibly the best of the ones I have used for my various bikes so far.
I also have a CBR400RR NC29 and an XR400 for throwing about in mud.
Looking forward to racking up some miles!
Welcome.... Best colour too
Mik
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#1000
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Posted 15 June 2012 - 01:05 pm
QUOTE(trevini @ Fri 15th Jun 2012, 05:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
24K High miles Pah! barely run in. Don't let Cats know you've got a white one. He'll be along in a bit. I'm sure. You've had an interesting mix of bikes there, most of which a bit more powerful that the humble TDM. Is that why the change so quickly from the Honda?
Where in Essex are you?
Trev
Deal is done, deposit is paid, just need to sort out collection/delivery date. Why do I always buy bikes from so far away?
Need to source a Givi box for the rack the bike is fitted with and remove the pannier racks as I won't use them
The Honda was just a swop/deal to get rid of the Multistrada, would never have chosen it and riding it proves me right, it's a great bike but not for me
Re the power of the TDM, one thing I have proved to myself is that power is nothing, torque is king and I am hoping that I find the TDM a torque laden engine without having to rev the balls off it
I am after a "chilled" relaxed high average speed cross country bike, never venture above 100MPH, not into getting my knee down, but want something that copes with the A and B roads and soaks up the bumps. I hope the TDM will provide me with this
I am based in North Essex, between Colchester and Clacton
He who dies with the most toys wins
No more 2007 in white
In it's place is a big blue FJR1300
Touring Portugal? this is the perfect base
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