Mark, welcome to carpe. Enjoy the TDM.
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#221
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Posted 28 March 2008 - 02:34 pm
Mark, welcome to carpe. Enjoy the TDM.
Always tell the truth, it will gratify some of the people and astonish the rest. (Mark Twain)
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Posted 28 March 2008 - 04:03 pm
QUOTE(mark G @ Sat 22nd Mar 2008, 07:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi
Just thought i would introduce myself.
Im on my second TDM 850 had a black mark 1 for a few years and now ive got a silver/Yellow 96 model that i have owned for a couple of years.
I live in the bLackpool area and would be interested in meeting any other owners for rides etc in the area.
Been watching the site for some time but just decided to join
Just thought i would introduce myself.
Im on my second TDM 850 had a black mark 1 for a few years and now ive got a silver/Yellow 96 model that i have owned for a couple of years.
I live in the bLackpool area and would be interested in meeting any other owners for rides etc in the area.
Been watching the site for some time but just decided to join
Yellow ones are best you know!
Welcome!
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Posted 29 March 2008 - 08:01 pm
Hi all , join the site .. loving it so far.Just going thru the process of selling my africa twin ... Hope to have a nice white 900 in the next few months, will be going over to your side to hopefully get one. still crying after seeing bobalots bike . anyway , this is just a quick hello and to say , if anyone is over in dublin and needs some directions or a cuppa , please stop by , im right in the city centre , can even offer a overnite... only a couch im afraid ... im directly behind the guinness factory.... I intend on getting a 900 abs, would love to hear about the pro's and cons , beforehand
Cheers all
p.s hope i posted this in the right spot , thank god for the green marker !!!
Cheers all
p.s hope i posted this in the right spot , thank god for the green marker !!!
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Posted 29 March 2008 - 09:49 pm
Welcome smily. The Irish price for the new 900 is scary!
Consider the RTT in Kerry in July!
Consider the RTT in Kerry in July!
2001 TDM. 1990 Serow. 2004 DRZ400. 3 bikes, four cylinders. Who needs more?
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Posted 29 March 2008 - 10:41 pm
welcome to Carpe ya jackeen !!! wicky
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.
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Posted 30 March 2008 - 06:10 pm
I've been away a couple of weeks so welcome to Journeyman, Paco, guinnessgrim, markG, DOGG1, Mark_TDM 4TX6 and someone called Jude? Oh My God - She's back! 
I've seen her more often in my local Tesco's than I have on Carpe in recent months 
I've seen her more often in my local Tesco's than I have on Carpe in recent months
2002 TDM900 in glorious yellow, NOW SOLD 
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Posted 31 March 2008 - 10:05 am
QUOTE(smily @ Sat 29th Mar 2008, 03:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
im directly behind the guinness factory....
Oh I can see you becoming very popular.
Always tell the truth, it will gratify some of the people and astonish the rest. (Mark Twain)
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Posted 31 March 2008 - 09:03 pm
Hi everyone, its about time that I officially said hello.
I've been watching/loitering on this forum for the last few months, been very informative and you all seem like sensible people (well most of you!!).
Time has come to upgrade from my 10 year old Aprilia Pegaso 650 and get a real bike ?? , been interested in getting a TDM, seems to tick all the right boxes for me, physical size (i ain't small) enough BHP and torque, riding position etc..
On Friday Im picking up my new TDM900 (sure im not gay, but all my boyfriends think im quite butch!!) 05 plate, 18000 miles, FSH, new Avon Storm tyres F+R, new service and first MOT. and its in the best colour BLUE.
The dealer i'm getting the bike from (Speedwell Motorcycles, Bristol) is also a TDM rider currently on his fifth, a nice 07 bike in black.
As you've probably just guessed i'm from Bristol, so will hopefully be able to meet up with some of you if there are any South West / South Central meetings organised. Was thinking about attending the "10 valve" avebury meeting on easter saturday but was'nt sure if my "5 valve" pegaso would be welcomeLooking at the weather, it was a good choice to stay indoors.
Suspect I will be asking lots of daft question over the next few weeks. . .
Hope we all have a great summer doing what comes naturally
. . . (riding our bikes, what were you thinking. . .)
Cheers from the SW
DazzerB (Darrin)
I've been watching/loitering on this forum for the last few months, been very informative and you all seem like sensible people (well most of you!!).
Time has come to upgrade from my 10 year old Aprilia Pegaso 650 and get a real bike ?? , been interested in getting a TDM, seems to tick all the right boxes for me, physical size (i ain't small) enough BHP and torque, riding position etc..
On Friday Im picking up my new TDM900 (sure im not gay, but all my boyfriends think im quite butch!!) 05 plate, 18000 miles, FSH, new Avon Storm tyres F+R, new service and first MOT. and its in the best colour BLUE.
The dealer i'm getting the bike from (Speedwell Motorcycles, Bristol) is also a TDM rider currently on his fifth, a nice 07 bike in black.
As you've probably just guessed i'm from Bristol, so will hopefully be able to meet up with some of you if there are any South West / South Central meetings organised. Was thinking about attending the "10 valve" avebury meeting on easter saturday but was'nt sure if my "5 valve" pegaso would be welcomeLooking at the weather, it was a good choice to stay indoors.
Suspect I will be asking lots of daft question over the next few weeks. . .
Hope we all have a great summer doing what comes naturally
. . . (riding our bikes, what were you thinking. . .)Cheers from the SW
DazzerB (Darrin)
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Posted 01 April 2008 - 12:21 pm
QUOTE(DazzerB @ Mon 31st Mar 2008, 09:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As you've probably just guessed i'm from Bristol, so will hopefully be able to meet up with some of you if there are any South West / South Central meetings organised. Was thinking about attending the "10 valve" avebury meeting on easter saturday but was'nt sure if my "5 valve" pegaso would be welcomeLooking at the weather, it was a good choice to stay indoors.
Welcome. you could have made up for Readmarx and his excessive number of valves
Was a little chilly though and the visability riding home in the snow wasn't too good...maybe you made the right choice.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.
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Posted 01 April 2008 - 12:33 pm
Hi and welcome to Carpe! 
everyone is welcome at a meet, altho if you turn up on a GS1200 you'll end up wearing a yamaha tshirt over ya BMW leathers
"10 valve" is just a way of including XTZs,TDMs&TRXs in the same meet (a number of people have more than one of them)
but its mainly coz i own one of each and can never be sure which bike i'll be on at the time
everyone is welcome at a meet, altho if you turn up on a GS1200 you'll end up wearing a yamaha tshirt over ya BMW leathers
"10 valve" is just a way of including XTZs,TDMs&TRXs in the same meet (a number of people have more than one of them)
but its mainly coz i own one of each and can never be sure which bike i'll be on at the time
"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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Posted 01 April 2008 - 03:27 pm
QUOTE(DazzerB @ Mon 31st Mar 2008, 09:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Was thinking about attending the "10 valve" avebury meeting on easter saturday but was'nt sure if my "5 valve" pegaso would be welcome.
Don't worry - some of us are running on one cylinder anyway.
"It's a TDM, Jim, but not as we know it"
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Posted 01 April 2008 - 03:31 pm
QUOTE(Pict @ Tue 1st Apr 2008, 05:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Don't worry - some of us are running on one cylinder anyway.
ahh, one cyl is sufficient, two are already luxury
welcome to all new members from the pigsty to the united nations of TDM
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Posted 01 April 2008 - 03:35 pm
QUOTE(Matlock @ Sun 30th Mar 2008, 06:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've been away a couple of weeks so welcome to Journeyman, Paco, guinnessgrim, markG, DOGG1, Mark_TDM 4TX6 and .........
Seems to have been quite an upswing in new faces lately, which is great. Could do with some more piccies of bikes and locations, etc. from those who've crept in quietly - eh, assyntgirl (for example)?QUOTE(erdferkel @ Tue 1st Apr 2008, 04:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
german pig with three japanese cylinders and a multitude of international friends.......
...all of whom are guarding their deckchairs
"It's a TDM, Jim, but not as we know it"
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Posted 09 April 2008 - 12:24 pm
Hello everyone.
I have just joined as I found the site whilst searching for technical info on an engine problem I have.
I have had my 04 TDM 900 for 2 years now and love it! Its got the full givi wingrack and luggage, auto com, Road angel sat nav, MTC cans, touring screen and crash bungs.
I bought it for a road trip with the Mrs and we went away for 2 mths on it round central and eastern europe. I origionally planed to to sell it when I got back but I just cant seem bring myself to do it. It does everything! I even managed a couple of track days on it last year..
I live in Leamington and do most of my riding 2 up (hence the auto com) all around the peaks, cotswolds and wales.
Its good to see so many people regularly posting.
As far as the engine problem I have if nayone has any suggestions, they would be much appreciated? i get a clunking noise related to engine speed, on idle, that comes on a couple of minutes after start up and then goes about 15 minutes later. I origionaly thought it was exhaust noise however I cant finad anything lose / holes etc. You cant hear it when going along only on idle.
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Ben
I have just joined as I found the site whilst searching for technical info on an engine problem I have.
I have had my 04 TDM 900 for 2 years now and love it! Its got the full givi wingrack and luggage, auto com, Road angel sat nav, MTC cans, touring screen and crash bungs.
I bought it for a road trip with the Mrs and we went away for 2 mths on it round central and eastern europe. I origionally planed to to sell it when I got back but I just cant seem bring myself to do it. It does everything! I even managed a couple of track days on it last year..
I live in Leamington and do most of my riding 2 up (hence the auto com) all around the peaks, cotswolds and wales.
Its good to see so many people regularly posting.
As far as the engine problem I have if nayone has any suggestions, they would be much appreciated? i get a clunking noise related to engine speed, on idle, that comes on a couple of minutes after start up and then goes about 15 minutes later. I origionaly thought it was exhaust noise however I cant finad anything lose / holes etc. You cant hear it when going along only on idle.
Thanks
Ben
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Posted 09 April 2008 - 01:33 pm
Hi guys, Ive been hanging around for the last week since I bought my 03 TDM900 (I thought it was a 02 but the sticker under the seat tells me 03)
Ive been riding since I was 12 yo and had a road lic when I was 17.
My first road bike was a CB250 but was before I got my lic and got a GN250 for my 1 year as required by West Aust law and went to a GSX750 for a few years but upgraded to a GSX1100 for better pillion pulling power for when the misses came along.
Did the whole having kids thing and found no time for riding anymore so the bike was sold and I went without for 5 years.
I bought my boy a trailbike at 7 and got myself a XR600 and he outgrew 3 bikes in a couple of years and now he's 14 and on a 250 and I got a XR650R for the off road stuff which is lic for the road as well.
The misses decided she wanted to get her lic for bikes so she got a GV250 hyosung crusier and I was giving her lessons with me on the XR650 but I cant ride that thing in a sensible manner(wheelies are to easy and to much fun)so I bought a GV650 hyosung and really enjoyed getting back into road ridin but the hyo has a very low seat hight and I'm 6'5" tall and it was giving my back and ass hell so I started looking for a replacement and the TDM was at my dealer sitting all nice and high and a quick test ride later and I bought it.
I've spent the last 3 day's going back over the last 90 odd pages of "all about tdm" so I'm not asking the same old questions again. Some good info in that lot and I've got some great tips on improving the TDM from you guys so I thought it fair to pay to subcribe.
Great site and looking forward to getting to know the members.
Thanks
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Ive been riding since I was 12 yo and had a road lic when I was 17.
My first road bike was a CB250 but was before I got my lic and got a GN250 for my 1 year as required by West Aust law and went to a GSX750 for a few years but upgraded to a GSX1100 for better pillion pulling power for when the misses came along.
Did the whole having kids thing and found no time for riding anymore so the bike was sold and I went without for 5 years.
I bought my boy a trailbike at 7 and got myself a XR600 and he outgrew 3 bikes in a couple of years and now he's 14 and on a 250 and I got a XR650R for the off road stuff which is lic for the road as well.
The misses decided she wanted to get her lic for bikes so she got a GV250 hyosung crusier and I was giving her lessons with me on the XR650 but I cant ride that thing in a sensible manner(wheelies are to easy and to much fun)so I bought a GV650 hyosung and really enjoyed getting back into road ridin but the hyo has a very low seat hight and I'm 6'5" tall and it was giving my back and ass hell so I started looking for a replacement and the TDM was at my dealer sitting all nice and high and a quick test ride later and I bought it.
I've spent the last 3 day's going back over the last 90 odd pages of "all about tdm" so I'm not asking the same old questions again. Some good info in that lot and I've got some great tips on improving the TDM from you guys so I thought it fair to pay to subcribe.
Great site and looking forward to getting to know the members.
Thanks
Johnno
Edited by Johnno, 09 April 2008 - 01:35 pm.
#236
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Posted 09 April 2008 - 01:37 pm
welcome to both of you
"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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Posted 09 April 2008 - 02:26 pm
Welcome to Carpe chaps. Ben, the clunking noise is a new one on me. Have a search in the 'All about TDM' thread to see if this has happened to anyone before.
Ben, the clunking noise is a new one on me. Have a search in the 'All about TDM' thread to see if this has happened to anyone before.
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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Posted 09 April 2008 - 04:02 pm
Welcome both of you, Johnno Mrs Landy also has a GV250 Hyosung Aquila cruiser, she has not done many miles yet but so far it looks like a super little bike.
Vario touring screen, Stainless Steel Rad Guard,
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Posted 10 April 2008 - 06:18 am
yeah the gv250 has been a great little starter bike but the misses wants something a little sportier with more power.
There is a great and friendly forum called alternative crusiers that can get you hooked up with some cheap parts and acc's for the Hyo if you need any and good info for problems and tips (just like this friendly place).
http://www.alternativecruisers.com/
hope i'm not breaking any rules posting a link to a differant forum but for anything Hyosung related it is a great site
There is a great and friendly forum called alternative crusiers that can get you hooked up with some cheap parts and acc's for the Hyo if you need any and good info for problems and tips (just like this friendly place).
http://www.alternativecruisers.com/
hope i'm not breaking any rules posting a link to a differant forum but for anything Hyosung related it is a great site
Edited by Johnno, 10 April 2008 - 06:25 am.
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Posted 15 April 2008 - 10:05 am
Hello,
Well, i picked up my 1996 TDM 850 a couple of weeks ago from a mates brother who was in dire straits (not the band). Being the vulture I am I snapped her up for a bargain price and feel guilty, but she's got a lovely new home now!
She's got just under 10k on her, and a full akrapovic 2-1 system with the carbon can.
Started to tidy her up slowly, stripping bits down when i've got time as she's been stood outside shivering for the last 6 months. I've already taken the Renthal bars off and put the standard ones back on.
Currently riding a 2003 GSF600S Bandit which will be donated to my wife when she's passed her test (hopefully in around a month).
Plans are:
1. get rest of fairing tidied up
2. strip & clean & replace seals & fluid on brakes
3. get wife through direct access
4. find some luggage (not sure wether to go for hard or soft - any ideas?)
5. finally get to ride the TDM!
Will post some pics once i've got her tidied up (may be a while yet!)
Jez.
Well, i picked up my 1996 TDM 850 a couple of weeks ago from a mates brother who was in dire straits (not the band). Being the vulture I am I snapped her up for a bargain price and feel guilty, but she's got a lovely new home now!
She's got just under 10k on her, and a full akrapovic 2-1 system with the carbon can.
Started to tidy her up slowly, stripping bits down when i've got time as she's been stood outside shivering for the last 6 months. I've already taken the Renthal bars off and put the standard ones back on.
Currently riding a 2003 GSF600S Bandit which will be donated to my wife when she's passed her test (hopefully in around a month).
Plans are:
1. get rest of fairing tidied up
2. strip & clean & replace seals & fluid on brakes
3. get wife through direct access
4. find some luggage (not sure wether to go for hard or soft - any ideas?)
5. finally get to ride the TDM!
Will post some pics once i've got her tidied up (may be a while yet!)
Jez.
1996 Mk II TDM 850, Yellow/Silver. Givi Wingrack 2, E460 Top box, E21 Panniers. Polisport Hand Guards. Akrapovic 2-1 with Carbon Can. Scottoiler with Dual Injector. Oxford Heated Grips. Colour Coded Rear Hugger. Renntec Engine Bars. Fenda Extenda.
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