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has been here 4ever
Posted 22 August 2021 - 07:59 pm
Been meaning to pop over for a look see, some pretty awful reviews though...
Edited by chrisr, 22 August 2021 - 08:01 pm.
The Blue One : 2004 model owned 2010-2018 much loved, much missed and now living with a man in Scotland Spain.
The Black One : 2010 Model Registered 2013 owned 2018 - present .Beowulf Cans. Renthal 755s Grip Puppies,15w fork oil,DL650 handguards ,givi engine bars ,led spotlights,gipro gear indicator, shortened dogbones, LeeHenty CSM kit and stainless bits, Topsellerie seat,MRA Xcreen,.PC III (dynoed). K&N airfilter,Fenda extenda. Lots of stainless/titanium.
has been here 4ever
Posted 22 August 2021 - 09:25 pm
Got my 2013 900 there, salesman knew nothing about bikes and even less about the TDM. Basically take it or leave it, no odds to me and no bargaining to be had on the price, oh and £99 administration fee
was it a low miles TDM? I remember seeing one in there and looked very nice
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
has been here 4ever
Posted 22 August 2021 - 10:54 pm
The Blue One : 2004 model owned 2010-2018 much loved, much missed and now living with a man in Scotland Spain.
The Black One : 2010 Model Registered 2013 owned 2018 - present .Beowulf Cans. Renthal 755s Grip Puppies,15w fork oil,DL650 handguards ,givi engine bars ,led spotlights,gipro gear indicator, shortened dogbones, LeeHenty CSM kit and stainless bits, Topsellerie seat,MRA Xcreen,.PC III (dynoed). K&N airfilter,Fenda extenda. Lots of stainless/titanium.
Master Intermediate Fettlin' Award 2018
Posted 23 August 2021 - 10:36 am
Got my 2013 900 there, salesman knew nothing about bikes and even less about the TDM. Basically take it or leave it, no odds to me and no bargaining to be had on the price, oh and £99 administration fee
Generally take reviews with a pinch of salt, but many are truly awful, waiting weeks for a bought bike, once bought they give it a look over and only then order any parts, customer services non existent etc, no answer from the phone and so on, suspect there may be some good reviews but peeps don't usually write those do they. anyhow a look around costs nowt.
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 
1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space Gone to Heaven 
Sorted and on the Road Mick 
it's the bike that Jack built 
Carpe Citizen
Posted 24 August 2021 - 10:42 pm
Almost prepped the 900 for the weekend, Chain checked and lubed, shock spring set to max etc etcc.
It's a bit weird and suits the 900 rider rep I suppose , but my best mate from school is losing his eyesight has asked for a weekend away on the bike to catch the views. We'll be two up, sharing a twin room (he didn't know to book singles...)
We're going from Livingston to Sterling, up to the Green Welly for lunch. Then on past Loch Ness to Inverness, beers and live music on Saturday night.
Returning on Sunday through the Cairngorms for the scenery, depending on comfort/awkwardness level, maybe stop at Anstruther for a fish supper on the way back.
Realised while setting the bike up that the shock isn't putting much effort into damping on compression. Probably a bit late now to replace it before the trip so I'll put it on the list of things to do
Edited by fixitsan, 24 August 2021 - 10:48 pm.
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
Sir Cumference
Posted 25 August 2021 - 06:45 am
Single-handedly reviving the Wave.
2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS
needs a 2nd hobby
Posted 25 August 2021 - 01:50 pm
... but my best mate from school is losing his eyesight has asked for a weekend away on the bike to catch the views....
Well done, Chris. 
He might prefer the less busy Real Food cafe on the other side, a bit East. Food's good too.
You OK for luggage? I could loan Givi stuff.
TDM900A 2008/09 in use, with 
CBX750FE in reserve; Cagiva N90 125 now rebuilt & in use.
Carpe Citizen
Posted 25 August 2021 - 07:20 pm
Well done, Chris.
He might prefer the less busy Real Food cafe on the other side, a bit East. Food's good too.
You OK for luggage? I could loan Givi stuff.
Nice one Steve
Yeah we're only going overnight so my baby Givi E21's, 1 each , are fine.
I've been meaning to get an intercom/phone/music interface for a while so I bought a pair of Cardo Scala Q1 units.on offer at £100, just been working through the setting up.
Funny thing, in 2018 I was at the TT on a campsite in the south of the island and in the building where the kitchen was they had set up a table with mains extensions and multiple outlet units where people could charge their gadgets, it was totally swamped and I remember thinking to myself that I'll never go into that way of life, getting tied by technology isn't for me really.
However I was wrong !.. On charge at the moment - 2 Drift Ghost cameras, 2 wrist mounted remote controls for the cameras, two Scala units, another camera on charge, a phone and a battery powerbank.
why not !
We're only out for one night....but if I went and didn't have a camera I'ld be pee'd off if there was a chance for some good pictures but the camera was at home.
Edited by fixitsan, 25 August 2021 - 07:59 pm.
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
Backstreet Mechanikin'
Posted 26 August 2021 - 10:53 am
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 26 August 2021 - 12:24 pm
What's the opinion on fork oil ? standard 10W or go up to 15 w for more damping ?
I'm currently experimenting.
in one leg I have 30W, and in the other, standard ATF
the 30W gives a good improvement in rebound damping, but the leg with ATF remains supple. The two adjusters give me the option to tweak the firm and the soft legs independently..
I've got a feel which I like now, it doesn't dive quickly under braking, and doesn't rebound straight back up afterwards, while being soft and supple enough for a comfortable ride
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
Backstreet Mechanikin'
Posted 26 August 2021 - 12:35 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 26 August 2021 - 12:57 pm
Thanks for that I will try it
Hope it goes well for you.
I'm 17 stone so the front end has a lot to deal with. I found the improvement in rebound control just helps it feel less bouncy
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
has been here 4ever
Posted 26 August 2021 - 03:42 pm
had my forks tweaked after the 1k mile yorkshire tour. feels great again and Kais says it should be ok now its settled in.
still trying to get the snatching sorted at 2.5k revs. put new sparks in which made it worse IMHO
these are the old ones
they are a little weak on the mix, so i can tweak the float level higher or add another 1/2 turn on the mix screw?
what's your opinion?
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"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
Backstreet Mechanikin'
Posted 26 August 2021 - 04:01 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 26 August 2021 - 06:24 pm
what's your opinion?
Those plugs don't look bad, definitely not too rich, or oily.
Did you replace them with the correct resistor/no resistor construction type ? I've made that mistake in the past.
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
discovering Carpe
Posted 27 August 2021 - 01:00 pm
This afternoons little job,swapping MK1 carbs for MK2A
has been here 4ever
Posted 27 August 2021 - 01:10 pm
Those plugs don't look bad, definitely not too rich, or oily.
Did you replace them with the correct resistor/no resistor construction type ? I've made that mistake in the past.
yes, double checked the codes that the spark plug it replaced
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
Backstreet Mechanikin'
Posted 28 August 2021 - 06:52 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 Addict
Posted 28 August 2021 - 08:15 pm
Edited by Doggy, 28 August 2021 - 08:16 pm.
has been here 4ever
Posted 28 August 2021 - 09:56 pm
Edited by Gdogg, 28 August 2021 - 09:57 pm.
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