As I didn't want to use Gothmog's topic (http://www.carpe-tdm.net/ipb/index.php?showtopic=3682&st=60&start=60) as my ride blog, I decided to make my own topic. Here I'll post pictures and videos of Estonian guys taking their TDM's off the pavement.
Here are links to videos that are already given in Gothmog's topic:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_dphgo6DXw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTsnGUCB5zc
And some new videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEqtJbacLv0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l1Hb7wbLoQ
Ride safe, have fun!
Offroad Rides.
Started by
Jonc
, Aug 13 2008 07:23 am
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Posted 13 August 2008 - 07:23 am
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Posted 29 August 2008 - 05:23 am
A small video of the previous ride:
On the hardest parts of our rides there is never time to take out the camera. This time one guy was crazy enough to come and ride with us on his Kawasaki Vulcan. His clearance was too low and he hit the bottom of engine many times but this guy never lost his nerves and kept going
On the hardest parts of our rides there is never time to take out the camera. This time one guy was crazy enough to come and ride with us on his Kawasaki Vulcan. His clearance was too low and he hit the bottom of engine many times but this guy never lost his nerves and kept going
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Posted 29 August 2008 - 11:53 am
Cheers dudes
"Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder"
* to see the latest masterbrewer "TDM Adventure Ride Reports" click "HERE"
click here to read: "Adventure Riding Assumption of Risk"
"Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder"
* to see the latest masterbrewer "TDM Adventure Ride Reports" click "HERE"click here to read: "Adventure Riding Assumption of Risk"
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Posted 29 August 2008 - 01:09 pm
The Vulan, offroad... now that's hardcore 
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Posted 31 August 2008 - 12:08 am
fun, fun, fun
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
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Posted 04 September 2008 - 06:09 am
Recently it has been rainig a lot, so the grass is really slippery and gets muddy pretty quickly. This time our guest was a guy with Yamaha Supertenere. During this summer he rode alone his bike through most of Europe 
Though he has never taken his Supertenere to offroad. I promise to teach this guy what his bike is ment for 
Though he has never taken his Supertenere to offroad. I promise to teach this guy what his bike is ment for
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Posted 04 September 2008 - 11:30 am
You guys must be surely up for a clutch rebuild by now
Great stuff to watch though
Cheers
Cheers dudes
"Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder"
* to see the latest masterbrewer "TDM Adventure Ride Reports" click "HERE"
click here to read: "Adventure Riding Assumption of Risk"
"Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder"
* to see the latest masterbrewer "TDM Adventure Ride Reports" click "HERE"click here to read: "Adventure Riding Assumption of Risk"
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Posted 04 September 2008 - 12:16 pm
Hahaha really funny vids.
"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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Posted 04 September 2008 - 12:22 pm
QUOTE(dapleb @ Thu 4th Sep 2008, 03:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hahaha really funny vids.
That's exactly what we are always going out for - FUN
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Posted 04 September 2008 - 12:24 pm
I will show those vids to those who say they CANT offroad cos they dont have the right bike. Just brilliant. If I ever make it over your way I would love a guided tour of them routes. 
"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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Posted 04 October 2008 - 07:45 am
Has been some time after my last ride report. Some more videos after a lot of sweat, swearing, some mud, a lot of limestone and fallen trees. Our last ride was a real adv. We were riding in an old limestone mine and when it got dark we were totally lost. Then one bike refused to start because of poor charging and the other one because of lack of gas 
To get out of the mine we had to climb up some impossible hills and ride through backyards of private houses. We were lucky that no host got out of his house with a gun. Here is the the video (of course the best things happened when it was too dark to make a video):
And an older video that has not been posted yet:
To get out of the mine we had to climb up some impossible hills and ride through backyards of private houses. We were lucky that no host got out of his house with a gun. Here is the the video (of course the best things happened when it was too dark to make a video): And an older video that has not been posted yet:
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Posted 04 October 2008 - 11:34 am
You guys are mad
............................................keep it up though Appears you always have to travel at least two-up to pull each other out of the holes
More.....more.....more
Cheers
Cheers dudes
"Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder"
* to see the latest masterbrewer "TDM Adventure Ride Reports" click "HERE"
click here to read: "Adventure Riding Assumption of Risk"
"Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder"
* to see the latest masterbrewer "TDM Adventure Ride Reports" click "HERE"click here to read: "Adventure Riding Assumption of Risk"
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Posted 04 October 2008 - 12:45 pm
QUOTE(dapleb @ Thu 4th Sep 2008, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I will show those vids to those who say they CANT offroad cos they dont have the right bike. Just brilliant.
Depending on what one's interpretation of riding off-road is those videos might just as well prove the opposite. In my little world things like "speed" and "not getting stuck" spring to mind, not just foolish bravery of steering a bike from the tarmac that's inheritely unsuitable to achieve just that
That was not a banana, Dougal
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Posted 04 October 2008 - 12:52 pm
It shows you CAN....just depends how much you WANT to.
Best time I ever had on me TDM was using it on entirely unsuitable terrain, the exhileration was enhanced by watching the clenched buttocks of a wee 900 rider infront of me in the same situation, wouldn't have swapped that TDM experience for any of me old crossers. Anyone read the book about the guy who took his goldwing around tut globe? He dragged that thing through some of the terrain, not the most suitable....suuuure....but thats part of the challenge.
Best time I ever had on me TDM was using it on entirely unsuitable terrain, the exhileration was enhanced by watching the clenched buttocks of a wee 900 rider infront of me in the same situation, wouldn't have swapped that TDM experience for any of me old crossers. Anyone read the book about the guy who took his goldwing around tut globe? He dragged that thing through some of the terrain, not the most suitable....suuuure....but thats part of the challenge.
"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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Posted 24 October 2008 - 06:35 am
This time we had a bit longer ride....it was a whole day of abusing our bikes. We started early in the morning and couldn't stop until it had been dark outside for about 3 hours 
The ride, the bikes, the weather, the sauna and some beers with good company....what a perfect day.
The ride, the bikes, the weather, the sauna and some beers with good company....what a perfect day.
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Posted 27 October 2008 - 05:24 pm
This weekend I and my friend with a TDM participated in a small 2-day enduro training and riding. There were many different dual-sport bikes...BMW 1200 GS-s, Honda Transalps, Kawasaki KLE 500, African Twin etc. We never had to be ashamed of our bikes and were never left behind others. So TDM is not so bad dualsporter at all.
Recently I installed new chain and sprockets from Supertenere. The rear sprocket is with 48 teeth. What a difference that made when going offroad and driving really slowly...less clutch slipping.
Recently I installed new chain and sprockets from Supertenere. The rear sprocket is with 48 teeth. What a difference that made when going offroad and driving really slowly...less clutch slipping.
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is it Jizzy Rascal time yet.....?
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Posted 28 October 2008 - 12:15 pm
QUOTE(Jonc @ Mon 27th Oct 2008, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This weekend I and my friend with a TDM participated in a small 2-day enduro training and riding. There were many different dual-sport bikes...BMW 1200 GS-s, Honda Transalps, Kawasaki KLE 500, African Twin etc. We never had to be ashamed of our bikes and were never left behind others. So TDM is not so bad dualsporter at all.
Recently I installed new chain and sprockets from Supertenere. The rear sprocket is with 48 teeth. What a difference that made when going offroad and driving really slowly...less clutch slipping.
Recently I installed new chain and sprockets from Supertenere. The rear sprocket is with 48 teeth. What a difference that made when going offroad and driving really slowly...less clutch slipping.
Jonc did you fit a 525 chain or a 520 chain ???? a 520 chain will not last very long on a TDM 850 as the extra torque will wear it out very quickly
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
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Posted 28 October 2008 - 03:08 pm
I installed 520 sprockets and 520 chain. I bought a extra strong chain. According to specs it's tensile strength was about the same as TDM's original. Will see how long it lasts. A lot of riding in mud and sand will anyway wear it out sooner.
Edited by Jonc, 28 October 2008 - 03:08 pm.
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Posted 28 October 2008 - 04:49 pm
QUOTE(Jonc @ Fri 24th Oct 2008, 06:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hahahahaha brilliant Jonc, thanks for sharing. My favourite one so far. JOPP. 
"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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is it Jizzy Rascal time yet.....?
- Location:Parish of Cruwys (pronounced 'Cruise' just loike Tom) Morchard, Mid Devon.
- TDM model: 1999
Posted 29 October 2008 - 03:06 am
that MKI and S10 really fly !
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
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