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Knight of Postsalot
Posted 09 March 2015 - 06:31 pm
no, uneducated rider... He's a little more clued up now! Take a look at my twitter for more horror of the same bike today, went to do the last job change the oil, simple enough right? Done it a zillion times before, only this bike...oh no...out comes sump drain bolt and whats left of 2 turns of thread, so now I have to fix that too! 1 x M14 1.25 Helicoil to be fitted
Sooooo what did I do to my TDM today, missed it, missed working on it and riding it!
full o shoite
Posted 09 March 2015 - 11:44 pm
Today I had some fun with the rear swing-arm and the suspension linkage...
Monkey Boys Monkey
Posted 12 March 2015 - 10:56 am
Took delivery of my mk1 this morning. 
Some may recognise who's bike this used to belong to, the clue is in the amount of filth its' covered in. 
Hoping to get her cleaned up before the G2G, only 3 months so might be pushing it !
Also got Wicky's spare mk1 engine, a spare mk1 gearbox, set of wheels, new engine guards and a boat load of other TDM goodies.
It's a pet project kinda purchase, 3rd gear slips so it'll need the gearbox replacing. That said, I'm hoping to use the bike until winter and then do the work. Fires up on the button, a bit spluttery to start but she's got plenty of pull and prolly just needs a decent run and/or some fine tuning of the carbs.
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
just half a litre to go
Posted 12 March 2015 - 03:27 pm
Took delivery of my mk1 this morning.
Some may recognise who's bike this used to belong to, the clue is in the amount of filth its' covered in.
Also got Wicky's spare mk1 engine, a spare mk1 gearbox, set of wheels, new engine guards and a boat load of other TDM goodies.
It's a pet project kinda purchase, 3rd gear slips so it'll need the gearbox replacing. That said, I'm hoping to use the bike until winter and then do the work. Fires up on the button, a bit spluttery to start but she's got plenty of pull and prolly just needs a decent run and/or some fine tuning of the carbs.
Hi Studley!
With blue spot? More spare parts?
Congratulations Studley. 
You have in your hands a beautiful project. 
Cheers!
Att
Sidarta
TDM850 ano 2001 Honda XLX 250 1988
Honda Tornado 2005 - Honda CB400 1982
Honda CB350 1972 e 1973
Master Intermediate Fettlin' Award 2018
Posted 12 March 2015 - 06:30 pm
Woop woop 
bout time 
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 
full o shoite
Posted 12 March 2015 - 06:38 pm
SA taped up the HT leads then buggered off down the road on it.
2002 TDM900 Yellow
Carpe Citizen
Posted 13 March 2015 - 11:14 am
Be nice to see you on two wheels again Studley
Been hanging on to your old Mk2A in case you wanted her back, but maybe time to let her go now........I need some room in my garage for later on this year
The older I get, the better I was96 MkII in yellow & silver with bluespots, braided lines, Remus 2 into 1, Hagon rear shock & fork springs, bashplate, heated grips,Motech pannier racks, Road Attacks, Jockoiler, Baglux tank cover & bag. Gone to a far better place - hasn't it Remo?
Another 96 Mk2 in yellow & silver - absolutely standard & pristine ( apart from a butchered rear mudguard - but I'm looking for a new one
'76 Suzuki GT500 Stroker in need of a rebuild
'80 Yamaha XT250 mudplugger
another '81 XT250
'91 BMW R80GS - this one really will do a RTW trip
'05 BMW K1200S - inline four with a shaft
'10 BMW R1200GSA Anniversary Edition
'02 Fazer 1000 - 4 carbs are better than 2 ! - water pump rebuilt by Mr Ramrod Engineering
'00 Triumph Adventurer - Cruiser with a difference - British & a tripleGary's Bathtub - '99 BMW K1200RS in luvverly pillarbox red . Now been Waspycycled to Nuneaton
And the Latest Addition - a nice BMW G650 XCountry greenlaner - on long term loan to Boy Wonder
1996 Kawasaki KH125 Stroker
2000 TDM Mk2A - nicely Studleyfied - Modified by Masterbrewer, but we've fixed that now !
BMW K1300R
2004 TDM 900 in Silver/Blue - heated grips, MRA vary screen, Wilbers rear shock & engine bars to fit
BMW S1000XR in white
Monkey Boys Monkey
Posted 13 March 2015 - 02:20 pm
I did give it a lot of thought Mick, then thought I'd go for a 9'er but when the mk1 came up I couldn't resist really. 
I thought 'the boy' was going to have the mk2a ?
When's the next UKGser meet ?
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
Carpe Citizen
Posted 13 March 2015 - 03:14 pm
Boy has got to pass his test first Studley - even then, I think the 650 X Country will sit him better, especially now its got a new screen, pannier racks & scottoiler - got the makings of a good adventure tourer now
Next East Midlands breakfast meet is Saturday 28th March - but at the Haven on the A52, as Nottingham have the road dug up outside Cafe Hockley
http://www.haveninthevale.co.uk
The older I get, the better I was96 MkII in yellow & silver with bluespots, braided lines, Remus 2 into 1, Hagon rear shock & fork springs, bashplate, heated grips,Motech pannier racks, Road Attacks, Jockoiler, Baglux tank cover & bag. Gone to a far better place - hasn't it Remo?
Another 96 Mk2 in yellow & silver - absolutely standard & pristine ( apart from a butchered rear mudguard - but I'm looking for a new one
'76 Suzuki GT500 Stroker in need of a rebuild
'80 Yamaha XT250 mudplugger
another '81 XT250
'91 BMW R80GS - this one really will do a RTW trip
'05 BMW K1200S - inline four with a shaft
'10 BMW R1200GSA Anniversary Edition
'02 Fazer 1000 - 4 carbs are better than 2 ! - water pump rebuilt by Mr Ramrod Engineering
'00 Triumph Adventurer - Cruiser with a difference - British & a tripleGary's Bathtub - '99 BMW K1200RS in luvverly pillarbox red . Now been Waspycycled to Nuneaton
And the Latest Addition - a nice BMW G650 XCountry greenlaner - on long term loan to Boy Wonder
1996 Kawasaki KH125 Stroker
2000 TDM Mk2A - nicely Studleyfied - Modified by Masterbrewer, but we've fixed that now !
BMW K1300R
2004 TDM 900 in Silver/Blue - heated grips, MRA vary screen, Wilbers rear shock & engine bars to fit
BMW S1000XR in white
has been here 4ever
Posted 13 March 2015 - 03:23 pm
Fitted a Power Commander, no chance to ride it today though, see if there's any difference tomorrow, if not
it's coming straight off again and being sold.
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.
Monkey Boys Monkey
Posted 13 March 2015 - 04:40 pm
Boy has got to pass his test first Studley - even then, I think the 650 X Country will sit him better, especially now its got a new screen, pannier racks & scottoiler - got the makings of a good adventure tourer now
Next East Midlands breakfast meet is Saturday 28th March - but at the Haven on the A52, as Nottingham have the road dug up outside Cafe Hockley
The 650 makes sense, nice bikes them. See you on the 28th !
Today I have mostly been nursing a back strain after lumping the spare mk1 engine about. 
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
Carpe Addict
Posted 13 March 2015 - 05:12 pm
Took delivery of my mk1 this morning.
Some may recognise who's bike this used to belong to, the clue is in the amount of filth its' covered in.
Also got Wicky's spare mk1 engine, a spare mk1 gearbox, set of wheels, new engine guards and a boat load of other TDM goodies.
It's a pet project kinda purchase, 3rd gear slips so it'll need the gearbox replacing. That said, I'm hoping to use the bike until winter and then do the work. Fires up on the button, a bit spluttery to start but she's got plenty of pull and prolly just needs a decent run and/or some fine tuning of the carbs.
She's not been ridden for a few weeks, probably needs a good long run to clear out the cobwebs!
And as for needing a good clean... well I never was very good at cleaning, just like to give them the odd wipe over with an oily rag. 
Carpe Citizen
Posted 13 March 2015 - 06:21 pm
I think he means Mr Grey, Alun ...........His Mk1 & Tony's were famous for never getting anywhere near the Muc-off & polish 
The older I get, the better I was96 MkII in yellow & silver with bluespots, braided lines, Remus 2 into 1, Hagon rear shock & fork springs, bashplate, heated grips,Motech pannier racks, Road Attacks, Jockoiler, Baglux tank cover & bag. Gone to a far better place - hasn't it Remo?
Another 96 Mk2 in yellow & silver - absolutely standard & pristine ( apart from a butchered rear mudguard - but I'm looking for a new one
'76 Suzuki GT500 Stroker in need of a rebuild
'80 Yamaha XT250 mudplugger
another '81 XT250
'91 BMW R80GS - this one really will do a RTW trip
'05 BMW K1200S - inline four with a shaft
'10 BMW R1200GSA Anniversary Edition
'02 Fazer 1000 - 4 carbs are better than 2 ! - water pump rebuilt by Mr Ramrod Engineering
'00 Triumph Adventurer - Cruiser with a difference - British & a tripleGary's Bathtub - '99 BMW K1200RS in luvverly pillarbox red . Now been Waspycycled to Nuneaton
And the Latest Addition - a nice BMW G650 XCountry greenlaner - on long term loan to Boy Wonder
1996 Kawasaki KH125 Stroker
2000 TDM Mk2A - nicely Studleyfied - Modified by Masterbrewer, but we've fixed that now !
BMW K1300R
2004 TDM 900 in Silver/Blue - heated grips, MRA vary screen, Wilbers rear shock & engine bars to fit
BMW S1000XR in white
Monkey Boys Monkey
Posted 13 March 2015 - 07:14 pm
Yup, Sidey's right Alun, I wasn't referring to you.
I'm sure you're right about it not having been run for a few weeks. I only rode it for a few hundred yards so no surprises it didn't clear it's throat. Gonna get her taxed next week and then see how she goes on a decent run.
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
Carpe Citizen
Posted 13 March 2015 - 10:20 pm
Nice one Studders If it hasn't been cleaned since ChrisG had it, it'll be beyond Muc-off. I'd start with a scraper!
2002 TDM900 in glorious yellow, NOW SOLD
2012 Honda Crosstourer VFR1200X. Hyperspeed tourer.
1990 XTZ750 in black, standard apart from Micron silencer. Mechanical restoration complete, cosmetic restoration next on the agenda.. NOW SOLD
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Monkey Boys Monkey
Posted 14 March 2015 - 09:14 am
Cheers Chris. Anyone got a bike-sized sonic bath I can borrow ?
Insured the TDM, £71 TPFT. Happy days !
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
Carpe groupie
Posted 14 March 2015 - 01:59 pm
Commuted to work yesterday as the fuel pump of my old BMW seems to have given up. No worries, it`s entitled to some worn out components after 325,000km
Today I checked the valves of my XT 608 1000km after the engine rebuild. Oil was changed last week. (Yes it*s a 608 now and boy have I fallen in love again. New piston, new intake rubbers, valve job, new Wilbers shock, 15W fork oil, new Michelin Anakee III, new brake fluid... result: a s**tload of fun. I can now pass riders that are younger than the XT ;D )
And I*m going to swap the TDM's headlight assembly for a new used one, and tear the old one apart to check, why the low beam wobbles about. I believe the beam adjusting thingy broke.
Tomorrow there will be a little suspension fettling day at my place with some members of the German TDM forum.
Take care and
Glückauf
Ralf
bike porn with a sense of humour
XT 608 E (slightly optimised) "Ye olde XT" | KTM 1290 S@S
-putt putt?
-braap?
-braaaaaap!!
seems to like Carpe
Posted 14 March 2015 - 03:57 pm
has been here 4ever
Posted 15 March 2015 - 05:43 pm
I have finished repainting my niner. When I got it, it already had a scuff on the offside front fairing and I was never a huge fan of the blue/grey combination and always fancied a white bike. Having checked out the options, I decided on white side panels, black cowl and front mudguard. I didn't fancy painting the tank, so decided on a baglux cover and having bought the grey one from Big Dave, I researched vinyl dyes and dyed it black. According to all the blurb, the difference between vinyl dye and vinyl paint, is that the dye seeps into the pores of the vinyl rather than sitting on top like paint and I have to say that I am delighted with the finish. They also claim that the finish is permanent and will not rub off. Time will tell. It looks like new and was very easy. It would be an easy solution to anyone who has the red seat and wants it black. The pictures speak for themselves and I have included the before pics for comparison.
I am waiting on the tank decals to finish the job. I am getting those on the later white niners (like Catsbum's was) and I it should finish the job really well. I don't have a compressor, so this was done using Autotek aerosols, but I did use grey plastic primer and spent a lot of time rubbing down between coats.
Still need to do the bottom suspension bush and have my valves checked and those are planned for the fettle day next month.
Ali
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Edited by AliG, 15 March 2015 - 05:48 pm.
2004 900 - Blue with lots of goodies
2012 900 - Still adding shiny bits. Was black, changed to white and now back to black again.
sticking around
Posted 15 March 2015 - 10:25 pm
I fitted my handguards and pair of Pirelli Angel GT . Great tyre , a lot of grip and very neutral . I did today first 500 km with them and I am very satisfy with everything.
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