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[fixitsan]

The exit pipe is 36mm diameter, about tge same as the inlet, and you could see through from one end to the other. Great deep tone but very loud

[fixitsan]

Just plumbed in the proper wiring for the heated grips (relay and fuse)....

...hmmm wouldn't it be nice to have hot water grips, tapped off the radiator....

[PaydayGabe]

Morning troops, , ? for Studley. In your post from yesterday, the Silver 850. Is that your machine? If so, I love it. Beautiful specimen. 👍 Tell me about the bash plate. Looks real stout. Thanks, G 😎

[Got1now]

Took the battery off, put it on charge.........ready to see if it fires up. Is there an easy way to get the battery off on a '99 850? Seems a real pain, so will have to get a charger connection wired up, then hopefully I wan't have to do it again.

[Studley Ramrod]

Morning troops, , ? for Studley. In your post from yesterday, the Silver 850. Is that your machine? If so, I love it. Beautiful specimen. Tell me about the bash plate. Looks real stout. Thanks, G

 

Thanks Gabe, it was my first TDM. Sadly stolen and torched by thieving scum.   You can see what I did to it over the time I owned it in the photo below.

 

 

 

The bash plate/belly pan is this wan http://www.carpe-tdm...showtopic=33660

[PaydayGabe]

Damn Studley, thats a freaking shame. Scum is an understatement. P.O.S. mother f#@k's. Karma will rule for those ass's. Hope their in jail.
Thanks for the reply. You do nice work.
Cheers, G. 😎

[fixitsan]

Taxed the mk2 and  :yahoo went fer a ride

 

First impressions - Absolutely neutral handling, it doesn't do what you don't tell it to do through the bars, and i really like that

 

Suspension - set up too hard (by me)....front forks I'll tweak, and probably reduce the preload and rebound on the rear, but because I think I'll be keeping it I might have the EMC rear shock rebuilt  (from the pile of spare parts sold me by Paul, the EMC shock was an MOT fail)

 

Tyres - actually got a bit warm, despite the 4 degrees celsius outside, and once the oil from the garage floor (ha !) had been run off they felt good

 

Engine - running sweet, no leaks or noises

 

Fuelling - a bit iffy, but that was as expected (but perfectly useable) ......  Going to try the lower mileage dynojetted carbs when I get a round toit, but the current carbs are working well, just some slight flat spots and feels like there's more to be had from the top end

 

Steering stick - the big Renthal sticks work well, but are canted slightly too far forward so I'll tweak them back a bit. Heated grips working well

 

Gearbox - much slicker than my mk1 was and a really pleasant surprise. I think I might try one tooth larger on the front sprocket, but haven't even checked yet to see what it's currently running

 

 

Doesn't feel too much slower than my 900, and if all goes to plan with the 4 degree timing advance I'll be trying, it should be a bit more satisfying.

 

 

 

Pretty sure that I'll be selling the 900 soon......great bike that it is, i can't justify keeping both

Edited by fixitsan, 10 November 2016 - 06:44 pm.

[fixitsan]

Another 50 miles on the mk2....feels really solid.....

 

There's a slight smell of fuel  which might be a slight fuel leak or it might be nothing like that, but there's no sign of wetness anywhere around the carbs.

 

As I'm going to work on the spare carbs i won't waste much time on this pair.

 

Clutch lever is more heavy than the 900, and even on minimum adjustment the biting point is almost all the way out at the end of the lever's travel, which even with my long hands is a stretch. I'm actually wondering if a 900 clutch cover with it's improved clutch release mechanism is a possible fitment. I might take the one off my 9er to find out.......unless anyone else knows any different ?

 

 

It feels good, sounds great, a few tweaks required but nothing to stop me from jumping on it tomorrow and riding a long way if the weather permits

[Andy25]

Strange had the same issue with the clutch on my mk2 when I got it this year
A new cable and adjustable lever resolved the issue for me

Good to hear your enjoying the bike.

[fixitsan]

Strange had the same issue with the clutch on my mk2 when I got it this year
A new cable and adjustable lever resolved the issue for me
Good to hear your enjoying the bike.

I might look into that.Andy. thanks

[fixitsan]

Ended the year on the mk2 in Glencoe, where i started it on the 9er

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[dablik]

The new Bond bike 

[fixitsan]

More from today... Glencoe, Glen Etive, Rannoch moor and Loch Katrine

 

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The mk2 seems to have used a ton of oil....but then again they do, although i wish i had of been a bit more patient and got some new piston rings in it. not to worry though because it rides great !

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[Andy25]

Cracking pics


Wasn't planning on any more trips up that way this year
But now I may have to just to keep me going through the winter

Must remember it's now time to wear more than a T shirt under my jacket no matter how mild it feels when I step outside

[fixitsan]

Cracking pics
Wasn't planning on any more trips up that way this year
But now I may have to just to keep me going through the winter
Must remember it's now time to wear more than a T shirt under my jacket no matter how mild it feels when I step outside

Every year i say I won't ride through the winter....but then you get an odd dry day in December when the weather gets as high as 6 degrees .....

Ive got a pump action garden sprayer which i fill with hot soapy water as soon as I'm home to spray off most of the salt with.


I used to courier through winter here in Edinburgh so i dont feel its abnormal to want to go out and get some 'me time' even in bad weather.

For me the worst is wind....i can ride in sleet, you just take care, but high winds on the motorway tire me right out quickly

[fixitsan]

Disabled 1st and 2nd gear learner modes on the mk2, and fitted spare set of carbs which had apparently been professionally set up.

Bike runs so smooth in power transitions on/off throttle and the hunting at 5000rpm when cruising is gone (15t front sprocket)

Happy days !

[Andy25]

Every year i say I won't ride through the winter....but then you get an odd dry day in December when the weather gets as high as 6 degrees .....
Ive got a pump action garden sprayer which i fill with hot soapy water as soon as I'm home to spray off most of the salt with.
I used to courier through winter here in Edinburgh so i dont feel its abnormal to want to go out and get some 'me time' even in bad weather.
For me the worst is wind....i can ride in sleet, you just take care, but high winds on the motorway tire me right out quickly

Commute all year round ( only bike license ) only 5/6 miles to work .
But your right about the winds make things really tough
Did leave the Bike at home couple of days ago because of wind
Got blown over on driveway haha

[drewpy]

Disabled 1st and 2nd gear learner modes on the mk2, and fitted spare set of carbs which had apparently been professionally set up.

Bike runs so smooth in power transitions on/off throttle and the hunting at 5000rpm when cruising is gone (15t front sprocket)

Happy days !

whats 1st 2nd gear learner mode?

[fixitsan]

whats 1st 2nd gear learner mode?

 

The ignitor unit is set to restrict maximum torque in first and second gear. Quite common among many bikes,some Suzuki and other brands models invoke it in 3rd gear too). Torque limiting is achieved by retarding the ignition timing

 

It serves several purposes, among which are that it makes the bike easier to handle at low speeds, it's less likely to wheelie, and it protects the gearbox to a certain extent too.

 

The switch contacts are on the neutral switch assembly, and they go back to the white wire of the 6-pin plug connected to the ignitor, I've just removed the white wire from that plug and tucked it inside the sheath of the harness.

 

 

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[drewpy]

thanks interesting to know, my bike shoots off in first so wonder if this has been done already.

 

always something to learn on these bikes, brillant