I should also add the the Altbergs I bought last year also feel like an old pair of slippers. Proper comfortable now they’ve broken in.
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What Have You Done To Your Tdm Today?
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#5141
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Posted 15 March 2022 - 05:14 pm
2004 Galaxy Blue. Owned since 486 miles.Renthal 755 bars, Bagster tank cover, Oxford heated grips, DL650 hand guards, Double Bubble screen, Scorpion Rad guard, Gel pad insert, HLD undertray, Angry Badger tailtidy, Roadsmart 4s, Givi E21s, E46 topbox, Ohlins shock and YSS cartridge emulators Currently not fitted - PC3, Remus Revolutions.
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#5142
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Posted 15 March 2022 - 05:46 pm
Passed MOT today.
Some youngun on a 125 wanted to race from the lights, I keep looking at him and he was getting real jittery. Lights changed and he went belting away and I just sat there, van driver behind him was laughing too.
2002 TDM900 Yellow
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Posted 15 March 2022 - 06:17 pm
interesting, thanks
I’m running Dexron 3 in mine with upgraded springs and it’s fine for me (I’m around the 85kg in riding gear). The one thing I’ve noticed is that it’s consistent with temperature compared to normal (granted, old) fork oil. Hot weather, cold weather and after a spirited run it still feels the same damping wise. It is just a tad soft on rebound, but not enough to be concerned about. Compared to the old springs and old 12.5w oil, it’s a revaluation!
2004 Galaxy Blue. Owned since 486 miles.Renthal 755 bars, Bagster tank cover, Oxford heated grips, DL650 hand guards, Double Bubble screen, Scorpion Rad guard, Gel pad insert, HLD undertray, Angry Badger tailtidy, Roadsmart 4s, Givi E21s, E46 topbox, Ohlins shock and YSS cartridge emulators Currently not fitted - PC3, Remus Revolutions.
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#5144
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Posted 17 March 2022 - 04:22 pm
Niner took for M.O.T. today passed and only did 3500 last year (note to self) "Must try harder" 
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Posted 17 March 2022 - 09:29 pm
Took mine for an mot too, passed with compliments (as always) If you’re in my area (South London/Surrey) can I recommend Chessington Motorcycles, been there forever but now thinking of packing it in as at £29.95 mots are not cost effective. Be a shame to lose the last small bike shop in the area.
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Posted 18 March 2022 - 07:20 am
Just noticed I only did 355 miles last year, must try harder.
Used to see that on my school reports. 
2002 TDM900 Yellow
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Posted 20 March 2022 - 12:41 am
Fitted new rear tyre, disc and pads, then took for MOT. Passed of course, but with an advisory on the front tyre. There is a new one sitting in the hall. I put the charger on the battery while I was doing the work and then went to start. She has been sitting on the ramp since last August and hasn't been started. Fired instantly and was running a treat. Took a slightly longer route to get to the MOT station. Ready for a little excursion at the end of the month.
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Posted 20 March 2022 - 01:42 pm
Nowt, waiting on disks and bit from Dabbers and caliper seal kits from wemoto so I can put it back together.
Must wash those mouldy fies off when it comes out of the shed...
Edited by Snowbird, 20 March 2022 - 01:42 pm.
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#5149
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Posted 20 March 2022 - 04:22 pm
did my second part of the IAM roadsmart course.
very stressful being observed
"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"
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Posted 22 March 2022 - 06:34 pm
Had a gentle ride out and ran off 2/3 of a tankful
Luverrrly n warrrm
Edited by Favs, 22 March 2022 - 06:34 pm.
Single-handedly reviving the Wave.
2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS
#5151
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Just won't go.
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Posted 22 March 2022 - 07:01 pm
Wheels in, calipers rebuilt with new pads, Dabbers old discs after a quick polish up in the lathe and a spin of the bobbins, Dabbers old braided hoses, oil and filter changed and back in the garage, maybe take it for mot thursday evening after work but doubt I'll tax it till april.
WTF where the yam designers smoking when they come up with the oil filter and filling setup on these things, messy sodding job.
Still gotta clean the manky flies off....
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#5152
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Posted 22 March 2022 - 07:27 pm
Had a gentle ride out and ran off 2/3 of a tankful
Luverrrly n warrrm
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
#5153
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Posted 23 March 2022 - 09:15 am
Ooh lookee them blingy discs how the brake lines fit Dave ?
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 
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Posted 23 March 2022 - 09:56 am
Them lines fit good, a bit of a twist at the mc end and a teensy bit long but fine, I may get some longer risers now as I was pushing it lengthwise with the standard (well 9er standard) hoses.
A spin up through a bit of black scotchbrite did them discs a good clean up.
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Posted 23 March 2022 - 09:59 am
Wheels in, calipers rebuilt with new pads, Dabbers old discs after a quick polish up in the lathe and a spin of the bobbins, Dabbers old braided hoses, oil and filter changed and back in the garage, maybe take it for mot thursday evening after work but doubt I'll tax it till april.
WTF where the yam designers smoking when they come up with the oil filter and filling setup on these things, messy sodding job.
Still gotta clean the manky flies off....
Snowy, have you retrofitted an outboard fuel tap / pet cock to that MK2a ? Yours got a LCD odometer?
spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir, forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector,"NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 2007 on a dyno run it made 79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
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Posted 23 March 2022 - 10:14 am
Yeah I got the tap off fleabay (new old stock) with a view to being able to empty the fuel system when standing for longer periods, the reserve is plumbed to an open hose running up under the seat so I could run it out of fuel and let it draw air in or maybe run it off a small bottle of aspen (chainsaw fuel that don't go off or gum up) if I could be arsed, I found the hoses I used were a bit fat and must have compressed somewhere as it started to die at full throttle, they were pretty tight to get in, I put the old hoses back on and it was fine and not yet reconnected the tap, I should get round to finding some thinner walled hoses and having another go.
It is a MK2a the tap is just there to test you, well done you passed!
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Posted 23 March 2022 - 10:41 am
Them lines fit good, a bit of a twist at the mc end and a teensy bit long but fine, I may get some longer risers now as I was pushing it lengthwise with the standard (well 9er standard) hoses.
A spin up through a bit of black scotchbrite did them discs a good clean up.
Good news indeed and the fronts i left as they were after the winter, twas only the back disc i gave a little go over, brill.
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
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Posted 24 March 2022 - 06:34 am
Yeah I got the tap off fleabay (new old stock) with a view to being able to empty the fuel system when standing for longer periods, the reserve is plumbed to an open hose running up under the seat so I could run it out of fuel and let it draw air in or maybe run it off a small bottle of aspen (chainsaw fuel that don't go off or gum up) if I could be arsed, I found the hoses I used were a bit fat and must have compressed somewhere as it started to die at full throttle, they were pretty tight to get in, I put the old hoses back on and it was fine and not yet reconnected the tap, I should get round to finding some thinner walled hoses and having another go.
It is a MK2a the tap is just there to test you, well done you passed!
Wicky never misses owt when looking at pics, and it can be quite amusing at times. Dunno if he remembers commenting on a photo some guy posted up years ago, you could see in the reflection that the guy was wearing really tight hot pants ! 
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
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is it Jizzy Rascal time yet.....?
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- TDM model: 1999
Posted 24 March 2022 - 12:35 pm
Wicky never misses owt when looking at pics, and it can be quite amusing at times.
must have been stood next to a 9er surely..
spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir, forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector,"NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 2007 on a dyno run it made 79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
I loike tay and hang sangwiches !
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Posted 24 March 2022 - 09:02 pm
Brakes good, mot passed, 5 mins of test and 15 mins of standing around chatting to the tester....
At £29.65 that's a good rate.
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