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#161 ChrisG

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Posted 30 November 2007 - 12:00 pm

QUOTE(Jankers @ Thu 29th Nov 2007, 01:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Any advice on the models would be useful as i plan to get a 850 'cos i cannot afford a 900 model.


Have a good hunt around, some people are asking way to much for them (take a look in the e-bay section of the for sale forum on here for examples)

There's 2 models of 850, the Mk1 (pre 95) also known as the 3VD, then the Mk2 (96 on) also known as the 4TX, however the original Mk2 then got a facelift in 99 and is referred to as the Mk2a. the 2a is easily spotted due to the digital speedo (analogue on Mk2) and fuel guage (replaces Mk2 temp gauge). Depends where you are but in the UK quite a few seemed to sit in showrooms for a while meaning they can often be registered a year or 2 later than thier build year so be aware that year of registration might be the full story. This thread is a usefull check, and the family tree will show you the yearly colour schemes.

If you have a good hunt around the forum you should find known issues with each model. Main ones for the Mk1 are the regulator/rectifier and the front sprocket (both easily fixed).

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#162 JollyGiant

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Posted 30 November 2007 - 11:18 pm

Well what can I say apart from HI all..

Will add picks when I can figure out how sad.gif !!! I can fit a Thunderace front end into my TDM it takes me longer to figure out how to put in a ****** Pic!!!

I live in Norfolk love bikes. I have my Tdm and a 1990 GSXR 750L thats only done 15,000 miles, My savings and dry sunny sunday fun!!! Strange but I can go quicker on TDM than on Gixer!!!

Have fun and keepit pinned!!!!

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#163 TonyDevil

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Posted 01 December 2007 - 12:46 am

QUOTE(Jolly Giant @ Fri 30th Nov 2007, 11:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well what can I say apart from HI all..

Will add picks when I can figure out how sad.gif !!! I can fit a Thunderace front end into my TDM it takes me longer to figure out how to put in a ****** Pic!!!

I live in Norfolk love bikes. I have my Tdm and a 1990 GSXR 750L thats only done 15,000 miles, My savings and dry sunny sunday fun!!! Strange but I can go quicker on TDM than on Gixer!!!

Have fun and keepit pinned!!!!

welcome Mr Giant! dont s'pose you like sweetcorn?

best place to post photos is on somewhere like http://www.photobucket.com and then link the image here using image tags eg
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[img]http://www.bucketsofphotos.com/jollygreengiantsluverlytdm.jpg[/img]

you can use the button when posting to make life easier good.gif

"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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#164 Jankers

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Posted 02 December 2007 - 04:04 am

Thanks for the welcome folks, that post was very useful Chris, now i have a little more idea about the bikes.

J.

#165 JollyGiant

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Posted 07 December 2007 - 05:52 pm

QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Sat 1st Dec 2007, 12:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
welcome Mr Giant! dont s'pose you like sweetcorn?

best place to post photos is on somewhere like http://www.photobucket.com and then link the image here using image tags eg
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[img]http://www.bucketsofphotos.com/jollygreengiantsluverlytdm.jpg[/img]

you cna use the button when posting to make life easier good.gif


No I hate the yellow stuff!!!! And I am 6ft 6in tall thats also why I fit a TDM very well!!!!

Sorry for the delay in replying I've been busy ranting on the diffrent topics on ths great TDM Forum......

Will try Photo bucket.Ta

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#166 barry

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Posted 13 December 2007 - 01:39 pm

Hello everyone,
My name is Barry, live in Cheshire ,in the Crewe area, had my TDM about a month, just local riding,still not been out to far flung reaches of the country.
See ya about.




#167 Pict

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Posted 13 December 2007 - 03:02 pm

QUOTE(barry @ Thu 13th Dec 2007, 01:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone,
My name is Barry, live in Cheshire ,in the Crewe area, had my TDM about a month, just local riding,still not been out to far flung reaches of the country.
See ya about.

Hi Barry - glad you could join us. cool.gif banana.gif You'll find plenty of other company within reach.

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#168 Matlock

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Posted 13 December 2007 - 03:49 pm

Hi Barry, welcome to Carpe. There's a fair few of us in the North West UK and we have a couple of rideouts in the warmer months. Hope to see you at one of these in the Summer. Which TDM do you have?
Cheers,
Chris.

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#169 barry

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Posted 18 December 2007 - 01:29 pm

QUOTE(Matlock @ Thu 13th Dec 2007, 03:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Barry, welcome to Carpe. There's a fair few of us in the North West UK and we have a couple of rideouts in the warmer months. Hope to see you at one of these in the Summer. Which TDM do you have?
Cheers,
Chris.

Hi Chris,
I have 2003MY 900 in Galaxy blue, totally standard apart from scottoiler.
Barry


#170 Pict

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Posted 18 December 2007 - 01:33 pm

QUOTE(barry @ Tue 18th Dec 2007, 01:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Chris,
I have 2003MY 900 in Galaxy blue, totally standard apart from scottoiler.
Barry

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Dinotrike.jpg "It's a TDM, Jim, but not as we know it"

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAHmEWim3to

 

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#171 phuk72

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Posted 17 February 2008 - 03:12 pm

Hello all

Don't own a TDM yet (have got a couple of TRXs) but am keeping my eye open for one.

If you've got one cheap - let me know

Cheers

Pete



#172 tdm850rider

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Posted 17 February 2008 - 03:22 pm

Welcome to Carpe.
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#173 BigScottyJ

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Posted 29 February 2008 - 07:06 pm

Hi, my name is Scotty. I live in Stafford and have just bought a 1999 TDM850 today. I rode it back from Kings Norton to Stafford this evening & I'm still smiling now! WAHEY!

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#174 Matlock

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Posted 29 February 2008 - 08:58 pm

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Hi, my name is Scotty. I live in Stafford and have just bought a 1999 TDM850 today. I rode it back from Kings Norton to Stafford this evening & I'm still smiling now! WAHEY!

Pics to follow...

Welcome Scotty. I remember that feeling. When I picked mine up I was wearing my new helmet for the first time too. After a while I thought the helmet was a bad fit as the sides of my face ached. Then I realised it was because I'd been grinning ear to ear for the last 20 miles. smile.gif

2002 TDM900 in glorious yellowNOW SOLD  :( 

2012 Honda Crosstourer VFR1200X. Hyperspeed tourer.

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#175 Guinness

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Posted 29 February 2008 - 09:19 pm

welcome welcome :-)
I'm an insomniac agnostic dyslexic. I lay awake at night and wonder if there really is a dog.

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#176 sidestand

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Posted 29 February 2008 - 09:30 pm

QUOTE(bigscottyj @ Fri 29th Feb 2008, 06:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, my name is Scotty. I live in Stafford and have just bought a 1999 TDM850 today. I rode it back from Kings Norton to Stafford this evening & I'm still smiling now! WAHEY!

Pics to follow...


Welcome Scotty......Good choice......Nice bikes the MK II's............ mine gets me smiling every time I go on it good.gif

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96 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 triple
Gary'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 


#177 Landy

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Posted 01 March 2008 - 09:35 am

Welcome Scotty, I remember that ear to ear grin, I still have it when ever I take the TDM out, enjoy.
TS50ER, Suzuki GT125, Cagiva 125, Suzuki GT250 20 year gap. Honda CBF600. Discovered the joy of TDM, 1974 GT250 has joined the stable
Vario touring screen, Stainless Steel Rad Guard, Fender Extender (it came off), Givi V46 Topbox (inc brake light), SW-Motech Engine Bars, Wingrack, LED Tail Light
Still in the shed:- BMW Hand Guards, Heated Grips, Aux Lamps.

#178 JollyGiant

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Posted 01 March 2008 - 10:15 am

QUOTE(Landy @ Sat 1st Mar 2008, 09:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Welcome Scotty, I remember that ear to ear grin, I still have it when ever I take the TDM out, enjoy.


Still get that grin now and thats 3yrs later esp when I stick up the inside of the GSXR/R6 power rangers banana.gif yahoo.gif

My Super Modded TDM has gone to a new home :(

 

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#179 TonyDevil

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Posted 01 March 2008 - 02:17 pm

QUOTE(Jolly Giant @ Sat 1st Mar 2008, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Still get that grin now and thats 3yrs later esp when I stick up the inside of the GSXR/R6 power rangers 2up with top box and panniers on banana.gif yahoo.gif


"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  :good:


#180 kammelryder

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Posted 01 March 2008 - 08:29 pm

Hello everybody! My name's Dr Kammelryder! jester2.gif jester2.gif
Sorry for the delay in my first post, I joined hoping my bike would turn up that night and would post up pictures at the same time but the bloke can't get it started. sad.gif Seems that there's a fuel blockage (runs on easy start) and I'm getting a little stir crazy.
It's a red, clean, shiney, undented, 1991 MK1, I've got to put new tyres, brake pads and fork seals then MOT it. I've wanted a TDM ever since they first hit the dealership I worked at but I've never had the readies at the right time untill now. £400. yahoo.gif
Well I think it's a bargain. the last owner must have been ahem 'verticaly challenged' as this is the lowest TDM I've ever sat on and it's not shock sag. Forks are through the top yoke, seats been lowered.
Still waiting but enjoying trawling old posts for mods to improve the braking and handling, I like 'em to stop first, go round corners second, then tune the engines last.
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