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What Have You Done To Your Tdm Today?

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#3061 Bjørge

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Posted 16 April 2018 - 07:02 am

Its a non working choke (seized cable). Is it in the wrong place since was fitted like that when i bought the bike?

 

Okay, it may also seize in original position  :lol:

 

Yes. :) Proper location is to the upper right end of the engine-frame bracket on the left side of the bike.

 

By "proper" I assume you don't mean "well designed" ?  :P 
It really doesn't matter that much, as choke is only for cold starts, but personally I don't fancy the location of the choke. Always envied those with a pretty little handle on left side of bar...


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Posted 16 April 2018 - 05:06 pm

Ridden it to Hampshire - 23 litres / 296 miles.

Single-handedly reviving the Wave.

 

2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS

 

 

 

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Posted 16 April 2018 - 06:38 pm

Wots up Favs, ya must be slowing down matey :)


Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.

Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead   Gone to Heaven  :sorry: 

 

1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space   :) Sorted and on the Road Mick  :P  :P it's the bike that Jack built  ;) Gone to Heaven  :wub: 

 

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Posted 16 April 2018 - 07:14 pm

Well it is downhill so use more going back


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Round Britain Rally.....  




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Posted 16 April 2018 - 08:04 pm

 

Okay, it may also seize in original position  :lol:

 

 

By "proper" I assume you don't mean "well designed" ?  :P 
It really doesn't matter that much, as choke is only for cold starts, but personally I don't fancy the location of the choke. Always envied those with a pretty little handle on left side of bar...

 

To be honest think it could be seized slightly open since MPG isn't great. Can it be removed?


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Posted 16 April 2018 - 08:44 pm

Well you can remove it but really  you need to fix it, bike should start however briefly from cold with choke.


Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.

Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead   Gone to Heaven  :sorry: 

 

1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space   :) Sorted and on the Road Mick  :P  :P it's the bike that Jack built  ;) Gone to Heaven  :wub: 

 

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Posted 17 April 2018 - 09:59 am

 

To be honest think it could be seized slightly open since MPG isn't great. Can it be removed?

 

Yes, but the problem is more likely to be the choke mechanism at the carbs, rather than the cable itself. If it's stuck a tad bit "on", it will start too easily in cold weather and run rich after a short warmup.

Also, choke plungers are notorius for being eaten, causing rich fuel mixture.


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Posted 21 April 2018 - 11:57 am

MOT passed cleanly today at 102000 miles. Only 5000 miles on this bike in a year. I guess I need to ride it more :)

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Posted 21 April 2018 - 02:30 pm

Had a bimble about to test SJCAM mount and managed to run 15 litres off.


Single-handedly reviving the Wave.

 

2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS

 

 

 

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Posted 21 April 2018 - 09:02 pm

changed motobat battery for a yuasa one (more than 70cca than motobat)
did it in 15 mins on a mk2 850


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Posted 21 April 2018 - 09:20 pm

Went out with a few mates this evening, lovely ride out over 100 miles.

A smile was brought to my face as my mate on his MT09 tried his bloody hardest to lose me 😜

Another rider who doesnt know about the performance of the TDM.....

Edited by Latestarter, 21 April 2018 - 10:37 pm.

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Posted 21 April 2018 - 10:01 pm

Been for the mot, passed no probs  :good:


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Posted 22 April 2018 - 06:37 am

Following my mot pass, subsequent ride out and mass fuel evacuation earlier this week took the fairing, seat and tank off in 20 minutes (new record, think I'm going to fit some dry break fittings!!!).
Stripped float bowls yet again, closely inspected the float valves (new) and then the seats, which showed a slight scoring so swapped them from some from me spares box.....eureka!!!! Dry as a bone. So far. 😂😂 bloody old boikes....

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Posted 22 April 2018 - 07:33 am

I bought a couple of those dry brake fittings Neil and one of em literaly fell apart in me hands so i have left them off, would'nt a mk2 fuel tap fit the mk1 ! the bottom of the mk2 tank has an on/off tap on it, still have to remove the lines though if wanting the tank out of the way.


Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.

Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead   Gone to Heaven  :sorry: 

 

1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space   :) Sorted and on the Road Mick  :P  :P it's the bike that Jack built  ;) Gone to Heaven  :wub: 

 

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Posted 22 April 2018 - 08:24 am

I bought a couple of those dry brake fittings Neil and one of em literaly fell apart in me hands so i have left them off, would'nt a mk2 fuel tap fit the mk1 ! the bottom of the mk2 tank has an on/off tap on it, still have to remove the lines though if wanting the tank out of the way.


Yeah, I think you have to spend out on some good fittings mind, the top end ones are pretty bloody spendy. I bet that's why the 4tx has a tap on the tank....😂
If push comes to shove I can put a couple small ball valves in like on my sealey aux tank.
Although hopefully I won't have to remove the bloody thing again for a while ...

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Posted 22 April 2018 - 11:49 am

Good idea :good:


Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.

Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead   Gone to Heaven  :sorry: 

 

1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space   :) Sorted and on the Road Mick  :P  :P it's the bike that Jack built  ;) Gone to Heaven  :wub: 

 

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Posted 22 April 2018 - 12:04 pm

Ridden it to the Green Hut (240 miles round trip), for breakfast & chatter with Carpe members plus random Jaguar man (who was fine).


Single-handedly reviving the Wave.

 

2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS

 

 

 

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Posted 22 April 2018 - 03:47 pm

Today was a restday.

 

Yesterday was a trip in the Sauerland-region (Germany). Had a lovely ride. 

But 1.150 km and 14 hours in the sadlle is enough, my butt can`t take anymore.

 

So it seems that i need to practice longer trips more. A round 1.500 km in one day is the next goal i`m aiming at.


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Posted 22 April 2018 - 05:41 pm

stripped the rear wheel and get blasted for the phase 2 of fitting R5 tyres.

 

knackered the rear disk though all because of one nasty bolt that stripped :(


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Posted 22 April 2018 - 09:23 pm

Removed fork legs and calipers on the 9er, time for upgrades / service.

 

Finished DIY summer yesterday to prepare for bikes in front yard workshop  :)


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