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Monkey Boys Monkey
Posted 13 November 2016 - 04:33 pm
Just looked at the wiring diagrams and the mk1 doesn't have the white wire, strange that the learner mode wasn't introduced until the mk2 came out. Mk1 is a lot smoother at low revs though. 
Do you know if disabling it has improved the bike at all ? Or is it possible that the replacement carbs have made the difference you mentioned ? 
Mk2a 2000 in Silver. Top end Refurb @ 41100 miles, Scottoiler, Renthal Road High Bars, Up & Back Bar Risers, Bellypan, DL650 Handguards, Capt. Picard Bar Ends, House of Henty SS Wheel spacers, New Seat Cover Fitted. 58 MPG !! Now owned by chrisbee ! Studley's mk2a Bloggerydoodaah ! Photos of my first MK1 Photos of my MK2a TPLQHCSRSFC No. 1 Fan
Carpe Citizen
Posted 13 November 2016 - 05:33 pm
Just looked at the wiring diagrams and the mk1 doesn't have the white wire, strange that the learner mode wasn't introduced until the mk2 came out. Mk1 is a lot smoother at low revs though.
Do you know if disabling it has improved the bike at all ? Or is it possible that the replacement carbs have made the difference you mentioned ?
It's definitely made a difference. I disabled it lastnight and got 20 minutes on it this morning, before changing the carbs
One easy way to check if it has already been disconnected is the next time you take the left side panel off, disconnect the 6 pin plug (only 4 wires wired into it) from the ignitor, and check with a multimeter in resistance mode for continuity between the white wire terminal of the plug and earth of the frame (battery negative)...If it has been disconnected there should be no continuity to ground shown when you move the gear lever between neutral and 1st gear
The mk1 doesn't use it, but it has very simple ignition, less to go wrong with it, but without a throttle position sensor the timing cannot be advanced when you crack the throttle open in response.....mk1 timing is only advanced relative to engine speed
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
full o shoite
Posted 13 November 2016 - 06:41 pm
Strange enough, the TRX850 share the same engine with the 4TX but it does not have the 1st & 2nd gears wires.
Also strange is that the 4TX have longer 1st & 2nd gears than the 3VD, so wheelings should not be the right reason imo.
Carpe Citizen
Posted 13 November 2016 - 07:10 pm
Strange enough, the TRX850 share the same engine with the 4TX but it does not have the 1st & 2nd gears wires.
Also strange is that the 4TX have longer 1st & 2nd gears than the 3VD, so wheelings should not be the right reason imo.
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
Carpe junky
Posted 14 November 2016 - 07:25 am
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
Amazing transformation....
Keep up the good work
Carpe groupie
Posted 14 November 2016 - 04:12 pm
Took the carbs off......ready for the strip and inspection, I think the emulsion tubes may be worn, it's been running but rich.
'Twas a fiddly job though, especially when you're trying to work in a small shed! The stripdown of the carbs will be done in the warmth and space of the front room............when she's out one day 
Sir Cumference
Posted 16 November 2016 - 08:46 pm
Ridden it to do some selfish Christmas shopping (I had no Aperol & Prosecco left darling), a hew heater for the shed was also required, - nearly had to switch the heated grips on cos I stayed out playing enjoying the ride on dry roads in the sunshine (an excuse to empty the tank prior to some maintenance). 
Single-handedly reviving the Wave.
2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS
Carpe groupie
Posted 20 November 2016 - 12:48 pm
Carpe Citizen
Posted 20 November 2016 - 12:55 pm
Well, yesterday I sold one of mine - the Mk2A has gone to a new home 
Room in the garage for another bike now 
The older I get, the better I was96 MkII in yellow & silver with bluespots, braided lines, Remus 2 into 1, Hagon rear shock & fork springs, bashplate, heated grips,Motech pannier racks, Road Attacks, Jockoiler, Baglux tank cover & bag. Gone to a far better place - hasn't it Remo?
Another 96 Mk2 in yellow & silver - absolutely standard & pristine ( apart from a butchered rear mudguard - but I'm looking for a new one
'76 Suzuki GT500 Stroker in need of a rebuild
'80 Yamaha XT250 mudplugger
another '81 XT250
'91 BMW R80GS - this one really will do a RTW trip
'05 BMW K1200S - inline four with a shaft
'10 BMW R1200GSA Anniversary Edition
'02 Fazer 1000 - 4 carbs are better than 2 ! - water pump rebuilt by Mr Ramrod Engineering
'00 Triumph Adventurer - Cruiser with a difference - British & a tripleGary's Bathtub - '99 BMW K1200RS in luvverly pillarbox red . Now been Waspycycled to Nuneaton
And the Latest Addition - a nice BMW G650 XCountry greenlaner - on long term loan to Boy Wonder
1996 Kawasaki KH125 Stroker
2000 TDM Mk2A - nicely Studleyfied - Modified by Masterbrewer, but we've fixed that now !
BMW K1300R
2004 TDM 900 in Silver/Blue - heated grips, MRA vary screen, Wilbers rear shock & engine bars to fit
BMW S1000XR in white
Carpe groupie
Posted 20 November 2016 - 02:34 pm
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has been here 4ever
Posted 20 November 2016 - 02:34 pm
Well, yesterday I sold one of mine - the Mk2A has gone to a new home
Room in the garage for another bike now
Supertenere on it's way then?
Don't get confused between my personality
and my attitude. My personality is who I am,
my attitude depends on who YOU are!
Skinny people are easy to kidnap.....Stay safe and eat cake!!!!!
Monkey Boys Monkey
Posted 20 November 2016 - 05:22 pm
Well, yesterday I sold one of mine - the Mk2A has gone to a new home
Room in the garage for another bike now
Look forward to seeing the noo steed. Not at all envious, oh no. 
Stripped l/h carb. Emulsion tube doesn't appear to be badly worn, but will probably do it anyway, as it's apart now. Float bowl had a very interesting brown dust (rust) in it, so full carb strip and clean is in order..... One carb top screw was pretty tight, but gave up after a while!
You lucky, lucky boy.
Mk2a 2000 in Silver. Top end Refurb @ 41100 miles, Scottoiler, Renthal Road High Bars, Up & Back Bar Risers, Bellypan, DL650 Handguards, Capt. Picard Bar Ends, House of Henty SS Wheel spacers, New Seat Cover Fitted. 58 MPG !! Now owned by chrisbee ! Studley's mk2a Bloggerydoodaah ! Photos of my first MK1 Photos of my MK2a TPLQHCSRSFC No. 1 Fan
Carpe junky
Posted 20 November 2016 - 08:55 pm
Well, yesterday I sold one of mine - the Mk2A has gone to a new home
Room in the garage for another bike now
New owner of the Mk2a reporting for duty......
First job is to change the fork oil
Monkey Boys Monkey
Posted 20 November 2016 - 08:58 pm
Congratulations on yer noo steed Chris.
Mk2a 2000 in Silver. Top end Refurb @ 41100 miles, Scottoiler, Renthal Road High Bars, Up & Back Bar Risers, Bellypan, DL650 Handguards, Capt. Picard Bar Ends, House of Henty SS Wheel spacers, New Seat Cover Fitted. 58 MPG !! Now owned by chrisbee ! Studley's mk2a Bloggerydoodaah ! Photos of my first MK1 Photos of my MK2a TPLQHCSRSFC No. 1 Fan
Carpe Citizen
Posted 20 November 2016 - 09:31 pm
Took the mk2 out for a 50mile run....very smooth, much fun....pretty filthy now !
Started to price up how much a programmable FI system would cost...
Programmable ECU - £180
Throttle bodies - £50
Fuel pump - £40
£270 for fully programmable fueling and ignition....But i find these well tuned carbs to be 'adequate' just now 
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
900 going for ... 1000cc?
Posted 21 November 2016 - 11:39 am
Rode it from Harlow to Potters Bar to meet up with pals at 0630 am on Saturday for the journey up to the NEC Bike Show in -2 Deg C. Bought ear plugs and rode it home again in 3 deg C. Lost BSM in the dark on the M6 (yes I was worried!) and found him again on the A14 (happy days). Rode it to the Bike Shed in London yesterday and home again, not so cold this time. Have I mentioned I love my TDM?
Monkey Boys Monkey
Posted 21 November 2016 - 11:44 am
Ear plugs.
Mk2a 2000 in Silver. Top end Refurb @ 41100 miles, Scottoiler, Renthal Road High Bars, Up & Back Bar Risers, Bellypan, DL650 Handguards, Capt. Picard Bar Ends, House of Henty SS Wheel spacers, New Seat Cover Fitted. 58 MPG !! Now owned by chrisbee ! Studley's mk2a Bloggerydoodaah ! Photos of my first MK1 Photos of my MK2a TPLQHCSRSFC No. 1 Fan
900 going for ... 1000cc?
Posted 21 November 2016 - 11:50 am
Ear plugs.
BSM knows how to treat a lady. 
has been here 4ever
Posted 28 November 2016 - 01:58 pm
Rear axle stuck - hammered out bit by bit in approx. an hour (phuh)...
Disassembly for taking to the paint shop - almost there
Carpe groupie
Posted 28 November 2016 - 02:06 pm
Took the mk2 out for a 50mile run....very smooth, much fun....pretty filthy now !
Started to price up how much a programmable FI system would cost...
Programmable ECU - £180
Throttle bodies - £50
Fuel pump - £40
£270 for fully programmable fueling and ignition....But i find these well tuned carbs to be 'adequate' just now
Details? I wouldn't mind converting my Mk1 to FI as a bit of a project.
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