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#2021 Studley Ramrod

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Posted 15 April 2021 - 09:14 pm

Should we tell him about checking the engine oil level ? :lol:


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Posted 16 April 2021 - 05:34 am

Should we tell him about checking the engine oil level ? :lol:


I would for sure , it’ll save the “ HELP I’ve got a weird rumbling noise coming from the bottom end” post at some point !! LOL !!
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#2023 katdude

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Posted 16 April 2021 - 05:14 pm

I'll be checking oil level first thing. I have been round the block a few times. :rolleyes:


#2024 Studley Ramrod

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Posted 16 April 2021 - 05:26 pm

I wasn't referring to your maintenance skills katdude, my apologies if you thought I was, it's the need for 3 hands ( 2 for holding the bike and another to shine the torch) to simultaneously balance the bike upright whilst bending over to view the oil window, that I was highlighting. :lol:  It's a pain ! But as Gdogg says, vitally important to do during the first months of ownership as some use little oil and some use quite a lot.


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#2025 katdude

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Posted 17 April 2021 - 06:07 pm

Yes, I've gathered it's a bit of a pig with the TDM, but I'll sort it out! :huh:


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Posted 17 April 2021 - 06:36 pm

Think USB endoscope, cheap off Ebay and run on android, gotta be easier for oil checking.

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Posted 18 April 2021 - 02:35 pm

i've seen a simple LED lamp near the oil sight glass, that way you can at least see what's there as normally have to use a torch


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#2028 Ron3003

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Posted 09 May 2021 - 08:28 am

Hello!

 

I'm 27 years old, from the Netherlands and I'm the proud new owner of a 2007 TDM 900.

This is my first bike and I started riding because i got very excited about the idea of traveling on it.

I was considering the vstrom for a while but in the end I preferred the TDM!

So far I'm absolutely in love with it and can't wait to do some touring.

It came with a complete set of Givi panniers, thinking of adding some crash protection but it all ready to go!

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Posted 09 May 2021 - 09:03 am

Hello Ron and welcome,

Noice boike!
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Posted 09 May 2021 - 09:20 am

Greetings


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2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS

 

 

 

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Posted 09 May 2021 - 09:39 am

Smart looking bike Ron, good find, looks to be in really good condition.
Enjoy many miles chap.
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Posted 09 May 2021 - 10:57 am

Hi Ron, welcome to the nuthouse.


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Posted 09 May 2021 - 11:59 am

Hi Ron, nice bike and good choice, i would go with the engine bar protection especially as it's your 1st, we all have little moments, some more than others  :)


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Posted 09 May 2021 - 12:03 pm

Hi Ron and welcome. You won't find a better all-rounder for the price. Nice bike. :good:


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Posted 09 May 2021 - 06:57 pm

:welcome: Ron


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#2036 jollypirate

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Posted 14 July 2021 - 09:36 pm

Hi all,just joined as I have acquired a 1991 TDM hoping for some help and advice along the way 

 


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Posted 15 July 2021 - 04:25 am

Hello dare and welcome again. 1991 a fine vintage, What a wonderful choice.
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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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Posted 15 July 2021 - 05:34 am

welcome  the red ones are fastest


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Posted 15 July 2021 - 08:53 am

Hi and welcome JP.


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Posted 15 July 2021 - 02:02 pm

Pirate? Jolly?? You're gonna fit right in here fella. Welcome an good luck with the bike.
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