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really likes Carpe
Posted 27 February 2021 - 10:08 pm
Finally completed my project TDM.
Found we were in desperate need of some milk.
Had to make an essential journey to the shop, stopped on the way to take a pic and admire the result of my handiwork over the last 3 months. So pleased, rides like a new bike.
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Can't wait to put some proper miles on it.
The best thing about being old is we did all our stupid stuff before the Internet was invented, so there’s no proof.
Backstreet Mechanikin'
Posted 28 February 2021 - 12:23 pm
2002 900 silver,oil pressure switch with brass 90 degree conversion, RG fork protectors. Wilburs custom made rear Shock with remote hydraulic preload and RG shocktube, Wilburs front springs. Scotoiler with a custom made swing arm delivery unit. Silicone radiator hoses.BMW 1150 handguards with Touratech extensions, Carbon Fibre yoke cover and fender extenda, MRA flip screen, Yamaha Engine bars, SW Motech Centre Stand, Kappa wingrack three box Luggage with E21's as option from the K960 boxes, Zumo 660 satnav on Touratech mount, Led Voltage monitor, Baglux tank cover, Clear LED Rear light, Aux LED brake light, Stainless rear axle nut, stainless chain adjusters, stainless wheel spacers front and rear, Probolt Polished Stainless Flanged Hex engine screws, Polished stainless fairing screws, stainless disc bolts. Titanium brake pins front, Probolt Titanium Flanged Hex Front Caliper Bolts & Rear caliper slide pins.<p>Top Sellerie double gel pad seat. Carbon Fibre inner dash and side infill panels. Anodised black alloy swingarm pivot bolt covers and footpegs, Nano II Gear indicator.
Carpe Citizen
Posted 28 February 2021 - 03:42 pm
Obviously saw you on a Niner and assumed you were pink side
I have to go check on some old folks so the bike is getting some miles. Yes I know they live in next town officer, but it's the scenic route...
I'll just say this.
I'm averaging 1000 miles per month with my job, to various parts of Scotland, twice a month to Newton Stewart over 130 miles away.
I have yet to see police checks on the road. I did see cops in a couple of roadside carparks, obviously asking people why they were stopped there, but I get the feeling the police are applying good common sense.
I saw a group of about ten bikers riding along together this afternoon, which I thought was probably asking for trouble !
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
sticking around
Posted 01 March 2021 - 07:34 am
Fitted an old Topbox. I then went to deliver some bits feeling quite superior with the ease of distribution due to my newly acquired load carrying capacity whilst simultaneously feeling embarrassed at my commuting appearance and general topboxness.
To topbox or not to topbox, that is the question.................
What's brand is the front tyre? Looks a bit interesting.
Knight of Postsalot
Posted 01 March 2021 - 05:55 pm
Had a run out on mine today to get some roofing bolts from Screwfix. Funny how a 25 mile round trip showed up as nearer 55 miles on the clocks. It must be some sort of problem with the odometer 
MOT due on the 4th, so it’ll be getting another run out in a few days.
84 Honda XL600R
04 TDM900 
21 KTM 790 Adventure 
has been here 4ever
Posted 02 March 2021 - 03:34 pm
Carpe Addict
Posted 02 March 2021 - 11:24 pm
Carpe Citizen
Posted 03 March 2021 - 12:00 am
Took the back wheel to get it's new Angel GT fitted, pleased to hear the shop (DBS Pumpherston) complaining they're too busy at the moment, so it seems to have picked up from when they were doing nothing for a while last year
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
Backstreet Mechanikin'
Posted 03 March 2021 - 04:13 pm
Edited by leehenty, 03 March 2021 - 04:14 pm.
2002 900 silver,oil pressure switch with brass 90 degree conversion, RG fork protectors. Wilburs custom made rear Shock with remote hydraulic preload and RG shocktube, Wilburs front springs. Scotoiler with a custom made swing arm delivery unit. Silicone radiator hoses.BMW 1150 handguards with Touratech extensions, Carbon Fibre yoke cover and fender extenda, MRA flip screen, Yamaha Engine bars, SW Motech Centre Stand, Kappa wingrack three box Luggage with E21's as option from the K960 boxes, Zumo 660 satnav on Touratech mount, Led Voltage monitor, Baglux tank cover, Clear LED Rear light, Aux LED brake light, Stainless rear axle nut, stainless chain adjusters, stainless wheel spacers front and rear, Probolt Polished Stainless Flanged Hex engine screws, Polished stainless fairing screws, stainless disc bolts. Titanium brake pins front, Probolt Titanium Flanged Hex Front Caliper Bolts & Rear caliper slide pins.<p>Top Sellerie double gel pad seat. Carbon Fibre inner dash and side infill panels. Anodised black alloy swingarm pivot bolt covers and footpegs, Nano II Gear indicator.
really likes Carpe
Posted 03 March 2021 - 06:12 pm
Hello Moto just back from the "testing" where does time go ? Somehow 51 miles were done.
Did you get lost 
The best thing about being old is we did all our stupid stuff before the Internet was invented, so there’s no proof.
Backstreet Mechanikin'
Posted 04 March 2021 - 09:15 pm
2002 900 silver,oil pressure switch with brass 90 degree conversion, RG fork protectors. Wilburs custom made rear Shock with remote hydraulic preload and RG shocktube, Wilburs front springs. Scotoiler with a custom made swing arm delivery unit. Silicone radiator hoses.BMW 1150 handguards with Touratech extensions, Carbon Fibre yoke cover and fender extenda, MRA flip screen, Yamaha Engine bars, SW Motech Centre Stand, Kappa wingrack three box Luggage with E21's as option from the K960 boxes, Zumo 660 satnav on Touratech mount, Led Voltage monitor, Baglux tank cover, Clear LED Rear light, Aux LED brake light, Stainless rear axle nut, stainless chain adjusters, stainless wheel spacers front and rear, Probolt Polished Stainless Flanged Hex engine screws, Polished stainless fairing screws, stainless disc bolts. Titanium brake pins front, Probolt Titanium Flanged Hex Front Caliper Bolts & Rear caliper slide pins.<p>Top Sellerie double gel pad seat. Carbon Fibre inner dash and side infill panels. Anodised black alloy swingarm pivot bolt covers and footpegs, Nano II Gear indicator.
Carpe Citizen
Posted 05 March 2021 - 07:03 pm
So we know who to blame if you dont like the Angel GT's then
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AngelGT by Chris Barron, on Flickr
Favs called it just fine !
2 degrees celsius, and the tyre warmed quite well with some torquey acceleration, then off to my favourite bit of brown shellgrip. (which is on the way to ASDA)
At speed the Angel GT tracks a steady line.
Under power coming out of corners it feels planted and dependable
It plays nice with my first generation Pilot Power on the front.
Happy at high lean angles so a bargain £90 as far as I'm concerned !
Good shout Al !
According to Dave Moss I might have too much rebound set on the rear shock ! Something else to play with
Edited by fixitsan, 05 March 2021 - 07:37 pm.
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
sticking around
Posted 06 March 2021 - 04:14 pm
We rebuilded front fork completely.
Seals, bushing, etc. all Yamaha OEM, new Silkolene PRO RSF oil... Its all factory setup tuned by MotoTek. New bike i must admit.
The plans was to change springs and add emulator valves but we couldnt supply it. So, at some point we will add Andreani catriges.
Sir Cumference
Posted 06 March 2021 - 04:57 pm
Nice clean workshop
Single-handedly reviving the Wave.
2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS
Knight of Postsalot
Posted 06 March 2021 - 07:05 pm
Took mine for it’s MOT. It passed, of course!
84 Honda XL600R
04 TDM900
21 KTM 790 Adventure
Knight of Postsalot
Posted 06 March 2021 - 07:14 pm
[/url]AngelGT by Chris Barron, on Flickr">http://
Favs called it just fine !
2 degrees celsius, and the tyre warmed quite well with some torquey acceleration, then off to my favourite bit of brown shellgrip. (which is on the way to ASDA)
At speed the Angel GT tracks a steady line.
Under power coming out of corners it feels planted and dependable
It plays nice with my first generation Pilot Power on the front.
Happy at high lean angles so a bargain £90 as far as I'm concerned !
Good shout Al !
According to Dave Moss I might have too much rebound set on the rear shock ! Something else to play with
I’m running Angel GTs on the Buell, I really like ‘em. I’ll be looking for a set for the TDM when the current Avon’s are ready for replacement.
84 Honda XL600R
04 TDM900
21 KTM 790 Adventure
Backstreet Mechanikin'
Posted 07 March 2021 - 12:50 pm
2002 900 silver,oil pressure switch with brass 90 degree conversion, RG fork protectors. Wilburs custom made rear Shock with remote hydraulic preload and RG shocktube, Wilburs front springs. Scotoiler with a custom made swing arm delivery unit. Silicone radiator hoses.BMW 1150 handguards with Touratech extensions, Carbon Fibre yoke cover and fender extenda, MRA flip screen, Yamaha Engine bars, SW Motech Centre Stand, Kappa wingrack three box Luggage with E21's as option from the K960 boxes, Zumo 660 satnav on Touratech mount, Led Voltage monitor, Baglux tank cover, Clear LED Rear light, Aux LED brake light, Stainless rear axle nut, stainless chain adjusters, stainless wheel spacers front and rear, Probolt Polished Stainless Flanged Hex engine screws, Polished stainless fairing screws, stainless disc bolts. Titanium brake pins front, Probolt Titanium Flanged Hex Front Caliper Bolts & Rear caliper slide pins.<p>Top Sellerie double gel pad seat. Carbon Fibre inner dash and side infill panels. Anodised black alloy swingarm pivot bolt covers and footpegs, Nano II Gear indicator.
Carpe fan
Posted 07 March 2021 - 01:47 pm
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2002 TDM 900 Red/Yellow Cocktail (it's yellow)., biggified some
Carpe Addict
Posted 07 March 2021 - 08:38 pm
Fitted cheap Ebay pedals to my 3vd TDM 850. Been looking for something like these for ages. NOT a straight swap ! You'll see in one of the photos that the pivot section is a bit wider than the original mounting bracket. A bit of delicate hacksaw and file work was required. But I gave up on fitting the return springs, I would have had to grind away a fair bit of the pedal.
Finished job seems okay, but a long road test will confirm, I hope ?
sticking around
Posted 08 March 2021 - 09:15 am
Fitted cheap Ebay pedals to my 3vd TDM 850. Been looking for something like these for ages. NOT a straight swap ! You'll see in one of the photos that the pivot section is a bit wider than the original mounting bracket. A bit of delicate hacksaw and file work was required. But I gave up on fitting the return springs, I would have had to grind away a fair bit of the pedal.
Finished job seems okay, but a long road test will confirm, I hope ?
EBay Pedals for TDM 850 red .jpg
I have something similar fitted to mine, once you get used to the extra grippiness on your boots they are really good for spreading weight through. I have a back injury and nerve damage in my leg so ideal for that extra support.
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