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[SteveGlover]

Service intervals are every 10,000 km (about 6000 miles), so your next should be at 12,000 miles.
Its basically an oil, filter and plugs change, and check over everything else. Yamaha recommend greasing the steering bearings at 20,000 km (not too difficult) and greasing the rear suspension connecting arms (easy). If your bikes 3 years old change the engine coolant.

The only really big job on the TDM900 is at 40,000km (24,000 miles) when you have to check and adjust the valve clearances.

[TDMalcolm]

How local ish to the Brecks any good for us Suffolk types?

Hi Landy, he' in Watton the lower part of breaky 10 miles north of Thetford, sooo's not to far to ride, if anyone wants it i'll let them have the address/ tel number
TDMalcolm

[Landy]

I know Watton quite well, I have worked in Thetford on and off and there is/was a good auction place there.

[Pict]

Hi Landy, he' in Watton the lower part of breaky 10 miles north of Thetford, sooo's not to far to ride, if anyone wants it i'll let them have the address/ tel number
TDMalcolm

Can you drop me a line too, please? Would be worth a run esp. in the pre-winter service season, and I'm all for supporting the little guy doing a good job.

Far from my thoughts today, though - it's just started hailing again.

Edited by Pict, 19 March 2007 - 04:55 pm.

[Mandi]

12,000 and its a biggy!

Or so my dealer tells me - maybe an excuse to charge loads.

Edited by Mandi, 19 March 2007 - 04:59 pm.

[Pict]

12,000 and its a biggy!

Or so my dealer tells me - maybe an excuse to charge loads.

Which dealer? I was told it's "medium" at about 3 hrs labour = about £150 + parts

[Mandi]

I don't remember the exact amount but do remember it being more that £300. Maybe a little shop around is in order.

[Pict]

Can anybody comment on how much (or even if) having a bike serviced by a main dealer just to get the book stamped affects the resale value? I'm prepared to do oil, filter, plugs etc. to save money but would I be losing out when it comes to sell?

[Pict]

Okay but do the Math. Sposing you loose £500 on the second value (assuming your bike's worth, say £2500) that's the cost of two services - anything after that and you're winning all the way to the bank....AND ... you know everything has been done properly (or at least to your satisfaction).

I'm not sure that it would affect it that much though, provided the bike doesn't show stripped screw heads, panels put on back to front, lose cables etc!

Ta - it's just that the costs have turned out sooooo much greater than in my previous biking days, and I used to do my own routine stuff anyway, but now even plugs are harder to fix - the balance of decisions has shifted. I hear what you're saying but am inclined still to save my servicing dosh for the fancier stuff like 40K camchains etc.

[TDMalcolm]

Can you drop me a line too, please? Would be worth a run esp. in the pre-winter service season, and I'm all for supporting the little guy doing a good job.

Far from my thoughts today, though - it's just started hailing again.

Hi Pict, Sorry for the delay in responding (on leave) I'll get the address/phone and post it as soon as i can
TDMalcolm

[Stunts]

I'd be far more inclined to buy from someone who has done their own servicing and kept all the receipts. Photographic proof would be even better! With Digital cameras these days it wouldn't be too tricky to do.
S

[-AL-]

does anyone know of anyone online or mail order who do service packs for the tdm
would rather get it all-in-one than shopping around for the stuff

cheers AL

[PSGregory]

Can you drop me a line too, please? Would be worth a run esp. in the pre-winter service season, and I'm all for supporting the little guy doing a good job.

Far from my thoughts today, though - it's just started hailing again.

Just noticed you're in Hitchin - next time you need anything doing call Rod Ward in Luton, 01582 724 369. One man independent but he seems to know what he's doing and works out cheaper than a main dealer - good for tyres too.

[Pict]

Just noticed you're in Hitchin - next time you need anything doing call Rod Ward in Luton, 01582 724 369. One man independent but he seems to know what he's doing and works out cheaper than a main dealer - good for tyres too.

Good tip - thanks for that

[Pepy27]

Malcolm - I have a friend in Burton Latimer - not a zillion miles from you - that may be able to help. Visit his website here and give him a tinkle. Mention that you got his number from Stunts and he'll be able to help you out I should think.
S

I believe i have just used said mechy type and he is now in Raunds.

Mine wasd the first TDM he had worked on but he did a great job.

[Baron]

lucky yer TDM prolly sips petrol at the rate of 50MPG then !!!!!!!!!!!! or then again it prolly sips as much in oil !!!!!!!! "older bikes are cheaper but require more money spending on them" !!

Bit like wimmin then