Hey Vlad noice boike there. Thomas, I think from his avatar he really loves his bike already.
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#301
dapleb
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Monkey Boy
- Location:The home of morris dancin
- TDM model: 1990
Posted 24 June 2008 - 10:35 am
Hey Vlad noice boike there. Thomas, I think from his avatar he really loves his bike already.
"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.
#302
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- Location:Saarfend-on-Sea, Essex
- TDM model: 1991
Posted 24 June 2008 - 01:58 pm
that is one hell of a grin you look a very happy man 
welcome to carpe
you look a very happy man welcome to carpe
"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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#303
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is it Jizzy Rascal time yet.....?
- Location:Parish of Cruwys (pronounced 'Cruise' just loike Tom) Morchard, Mid Devon.
- TDM model: 1999
Posted 24 June 2008 - 05:18 pm
wlcome VlAd, nice bike. can you bend spoons and forks with one bare hand ???
spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir, forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector,"NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 2007 on a dyno run it made 79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
I loike tay and hang sangwiches !
www.kenhogantreeservices.co.uk
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#304
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- TDM model: 2002
Posted 25 June 2008 - 07:48 am
Thanks All,
As I can see this is very nice and useful forum!
Wicklamulla, I am not sure what do you mean, but probably I cannot
Here is my previous TDM850
As I can see this is very nice and useful forum!
Wicklamulla, I am not sure what do you mean, but probably I cannot
Here is my previous TDM850
#305
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Keep on keepin' on
- Location:North Herts., UK
- TDM model: 2006
Posted 25 June 2008 - 08:34 am
QUOTE(vnikolov @ Wed 25th Jun 2008, 08:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wicklamulla, I am not sure what do you mean, but probably I cannot
Welcome to Carpe, Vlad.
Both bikes look good. 
You'll get used to Wicky, eventually - he's Irish, so the wiring is a little different... 
...which makes him sometimes strangely psychic
Edited by Pict, 25 June 2008 - 10:17 am.
"It's a TDM, Jim, but not as we know it"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAHmEWim3to
Diamond black TDM 900A TRIKE, 2006 ABS model converted by Trike Design (Caerphilly, South Wales) prior to first registration in March 2007.
#306
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Posted 06 July 2008 - 03:55 pm
Afternoon all,
Vince here, brand new member so please be gentle.
Ride a 2003 900, sort of blue-y colour (moonstone?), live North Notts, work Nottingham, play anywhere.
Also own CB500s in blue.
So, if you see me around, give me a wave.
Oh, before I forget, occassionally see a grey/yellow 850 some mornings on the commute. Anyone here?
vinny
Vince here, brand new member so please be gentle.
Ride a 2003 900, sort of blue-y colour (moonstone?), live North Notts, work Nottingham, play anywhere.
Also own CB500s in blue.
So, if you see me around, give me a wave.
Oh, before I forget, occassionally see a grey/yellow 850 some mornings on the commute. Anyone here?
vinny
#307
wicklamulla
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is it Jizzy Rascal time yet.....?
- Location:Parish of Cruwys (pronounced 'Cruise' just loike Tom) Morchard, Mid Devon.
- TDM model: 1999
Posted 08 July 2008 - 10:26 pm
QUOTE(cowboykid @ Sun 6th Jul 2008, 04:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Afternoon all,
Vince here, brand new member so please be gentle.
Ride a 2003 900, sort of blue-y colour (moonstone?), live North Notts, work Nottingham, play anywhere.
Also own CB500s in blue.
So, if you see me around, give me a wave.
Oh, before I forget, occassionally see a grey/yellow 850 some mornings on the commute. Anyone here?
vinny
Vince here, brand new member so please be gentle.
Ride a 2003 900, sort of blue-y colour (moonstone?), live North Notts, work Nottingham, play anywhere.
Also own CB500s in blue.
So, if you see me around, give me a wave.
Oh, before I forget, occassionally see a grey/yellow 850 some mornings on the commute. Anyone here?
vinny
How ya and welcome Vinnybhoy, i loike them Honda CB's too !!
spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir, forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector,"NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 2007 on a dyno run it made 79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
I loike tay and hang sangwiches !
www.kenhogantreeservices.co.uk
http://s33.photobuck...77/wickla/?sc=6
http://reg.imageshack.us/v_images.php
#308
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Posted 16 July 2008 - 08:16 am
I posted this elsewhere, before I found The Introductions...
Hey all,
I'm a brand new rider, literally just started riding motorcycles in early 2008. AND super spoiled? I just bought a 1992 TDM here in the Pacific Northwest. Which is amazing and exciting, I learned about these amazing bikes from an instructor in a riders class... and became mildly obsessed.
Now I'm in this situation where I'm very excited and pleased to be owning a TDM, but also mildly overwhelmed, and maybe slightly intimidated? Anyways, I want to learn all the valuable, and practical wisdom that i can regarding TDM riding, mods, maintenance, etc.
All that to say... 'Hi' and please, help a newb!
Cheers,
Sean
Hey all,
I'm a brand new rider, literally just started riding motorcycles in early 2008. AND super spoiled? I just bought a 1992 TDM here in the Pacific Northwest. Which is amazing and exciting, I learned about these amazing bikes from an instructor in a riders class... and became mildly obsessed.
Now I'm in this situation where I'm very excited and pleased to be owning a TDM, but also mildly overwhelmed, and maybe slightly intimidated? Anyways, I want to learn all the valuable, and practical wisdom that i can regarding TDM riding, mods, maintenance, etc.
All that to say... 'Hi' and please, help a newb!
Cheers,
Sean
#309
TonyDevil
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- Location:Saarfend-on-Sea, Essex
- TDM model: 1991
Posted 16 July 2008 - 08:59 am
Hi Pickle, want anything from the shops?
(sorry
i'm watching shaun of the dead)
a brand new rider finding a TDM in the states, you lucky boy, they are rarer than rocking horse poo out there
welcome to carpe
(sorry
i'm watching shaun of the dead)a brand new rider finding a TDM in the states, you lucky boy, they are rarer than rocking horse poo out there
welcome to carpe
"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
#310
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Posted 16 July 2008 - 10:21 am
Welcome to Carpe Sean and well done on your choice of bike! That's a nice part of the States you're in, I've got family out in Ocean Park. Nice biking roads out that way.
2002 TDM900 in glorious yellow, NOW SOLD 
2012 Honda Crosstourer VFR1200X. Hyperspeed tourer.
1990 XTZ750 in black, standard apart from Micron silencer. Mechanical restoration complete, cosmetic restoration next on the agenda.. NOW SOLD
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#311
pdxharris
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Posted 16 July 2008 - 04:02 pm
Thanks for the greetings. I'll have to get some pics posted up later today. Any other TDM owners in the NW?
#312
tdm850rider
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Posted 16 July 2008 - 09:00 pm
You will probably find the most TDM's in California, other than that we are spread out over the map.
Closest TDM's to me are approx 250 miles away... I like my space!
Welcome to Carpe.
Closest TDM's to me are approx 250 miles away... I like my space!
Welcome to Carpe.
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).
#313
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Posted 20 July 2008 - 05:05 am
Hi this is Dick from Mannum in good old South Australia. I have a TDM 900 2002 model which I have had since new. what a fantastic bike!
The ride between Mannum and Adelaide which I make regularly takes me through the Adelaide hills and some tight turns and steep climbs. Each time I try to shave a few minutes of my time. I guess that cant go on for ever
I change the oil and filter every 5000 km which has got to be the most messy experience in mechanical history. i usually end up with oil everywhere except down the seemingly impossibly small hole provided. Have tried a various collection of funnels, tubes and hoses but nothing seems to overcome the problem of air locks etc. Last time I used Bel Ray Thumper oil and now the oil level light comes on for the first few mins of riding before going off. The dealer suggested I add a trifle more oil to bring the level up. That made no difference. Besides I never spilled that much out of a 4ltre container. Unless of course the container never had 4lires in it to start with which is likely since it came from America.
Anyway I am looking forward to learning heaps of good stuff from fellow TDM owners and maybe even meeting some.
-Dick
The ride between Mannum and Adelaide which I make regularly takes me through the Adelaide hills and some tight turns and steep climbs. Each time I try to shave a few minutes of my time. I guess that cant go on for ever
I change the oil and filter every 5000 km which has got to be the most messy experience in mechanical history. i usually end up with oil everywhere except down the seemingly impossibly small hole provided. Have tried a various collection of funnels, tubes and hoses but nothing seems to overcome the problem of air locks etc. Last time I used Bel Ray Thumper oil and now the oil level light comes on for the first few mins of riding before going off. The dealer suggested I add a trifle more oil to bring the level up. That made no difference. Besides I never spilled that much out of a 4ltre container. Unless of course the container never had 4lires in it to start with which is likely since it came from America.
Anyway I am looking forward to learning heaps of good stuff from fellow TDM owners and maybe even meeting some.
-Dick
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Posted 20 July 2008 - 04:21 pm
Dick, bought it in 2002, how come its taken you this long to find us 
#315
pdxharris
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Posted 20 July 2008 - 07:32 pm
I'm looking for the 1992 Owners Manual. Does anyone have a link? Thanks!
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tdm850rider
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Posted 20 July 2008 - 08:32 pm
QUOTE(pdxharris @ Sun 20th Jul 2008, 03:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm looking for the 1992 Owners Manual. Does anyone have a link? Thanks!
Try an internet search (for Amazon.com or the like):
You want either the HAYNES or CLYMER manuals... The HAYNES manual is #3540
'Yamaha TDM850 and TRX850 91 to 99 and the KTZ750 Super Tenere 89 to 95'
HTH
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).
#317
Julia The Mad
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Posted 21 July 2008 - 12:16 am
QUOTE(Gumnut @ Sun 20th Jul 2008, 02:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi this is Dick from Mannum in good old South Australia. I have a TDM 900 2002 model which I have had since new. what a fantastic bike!
The ride between Mannum and Adelaide which I make regularly takes me through the Adelaide hills and some tight turns and steep climbs. Each time I try to shave a few minutes of my time. I guess that cant go on for ever
I change the oil and filter every 5000 km which has got to be the most messy experience in mechanical history. i usually end up with oil everywhere except down the seemingly impossibly small hole provided. Have tried a various collection of funnels, tubes and hoses but nothing seems to overcome the problem of air locks etc. Last time I used Bel Ray Thumper oil and now the oil level light comes on for the first few mins of riding before going off. The dealer suggested I add a trifle more oil to bring the level up. That made no difference. Besides I never spilled that much out of a 4ltre container. Unless of course the container never had 4lires in it to start with which is likely since it came from America.
Anyway I am looking forward to learning heaps of good stuff from fellow TDM owners and maybe even meeting some.
-Dick
The ride between Mannum and Adelaide which I make regularly takes me through the Adelaide hills and some tight turns and steep climbs. Each time I try to shave a few minutes of my time. I guess that cant go on for ever
I change the oil and filter every 5000 km which has got to be the most messy experience in mechanical history. i usually end up with oil everywhere except down the seemingly impossibly small hole provided. Have tried a various collection of funnels, tubes and hoses but nothing seems to overcome the problem of air locks etc. Last time I used Bel Ray Thumper oil and now the oil level light comes on for the first few mins of riding before going off. The dealer suggested I add a trifle more oil to bring the level up. That made no difference. Besides I never spilled that much out of a 4ltre container. Unless of course the container never had 4lires in it to start with which is likely since it came from America.
Anyway I am looking forward to learning heaps of good stuff from fellow TDM owners and maybe even meeting some.
-Dick
Hullo Dick!!!!
-Julia
#318
Gumnut
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Posted 21 July 2008 - 12:37 am
QUOTE(Pantboy @ Mon 21st Jul 2008, 01:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dick, bought it in 2002, how come its taken you this long to find us Too busy I guess . living on a house boat takes heaps of maintanance etc. It was my girl friend who put me on to you guys
#319
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Posted 21 July 2008 - 06:15 pm
Hellow there. Quite a few antopad.. antipod... antipast... Aussies joining up recently.
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now
2009 900 abs, 42k miles, Yamaha heated grips, double bubble screen, R&G crash bungs, scottoiler, Autocom, 1500 lumen LED spotlights.
#320
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- TDM model: 1999
Posted 21 July 2008 - 08:30 pm
Hi all,
Just thought I'd say a quick hello.........I have been checking this site on and off for a good while now but I have never said hello..............sorry.......I have a tdm850 which I got about this time last year. I wanted to spend some time on the bike before I posted here so I could give a better opinion...........and well........the tdm is fantastic. I have had a number of bikes before this and none make me smile as much. The only downside is the odd reliability problem. I have had a few probs over the year but I would still buy the same bike again.
Oh I am an all year round biker in scotland (aberdeenshire) which can test the bike fairly well..........not just reliablity but how well the bike does with the salt corrosion etc.
I love the bike too bits and look forward to many more years with it and now hopefully with other tdm members on this site.
Keep up the good work guys...........I have found LOTS of usefull info on this site and would stop here first for any help.
Cheers
Idunnit1
Just thought I'd say a quick hello.........I have been checking this site on and off for a good while now but I have never said hello..............sorry.......I have a tdm850 which I got about this time last year. I wanted to spend some time on the bike before I posted here so I could give a better opinion...........and well........the tdm is fantastic. I have had a number of bikes before this and none make me smile as much. The only downside is the odd reliability problem. I have had a few probs over the year but I would still buy the same bike again.
Oh I am an all year round biker in scotland (aberdeenshire) which can test the bike fairly well..........not just reliablity but how well the bike does with the salt corrosion etc.
I love the bike too bits and look forward to many more years with it and now hopefully with other tdm members on this site.
Keep up the good work guys...........I have found LOTS of usefull info on this site and would stop here first for any help.
Cheers
Idunnit1
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