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Resident vulture
Posted 28 September 2022 - 12:49 pm
Which ones did you fit? I've yet to see any I like that fit with std bars, are yours only compatible with the Renthals?
DL 650 guards are a pretty easy fit, I used a dremmel to open out the hole in the outer end to the same diameter as the threaded section of the bar end weight, and then threadlocked the bar end weights in position instead of clamping them up tight. They've been rock solid for years.
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now 
2009 900 abs, 42k miles, Yamaha heated grips, double bubble screen, R&G crash bungs, scottoiler, Autocom, 1500 lumen LED spotlights.
enuff posts to fill a 50cc
Posted 29 September 2022 - 02:09 pm
New Pirelli tyres...chain and sprockets fitted......spit n polish....all good.........
has been here 4ever
Posted 29 September 2022 - 05:56 pm
Looks like I got my moneys worth out of this one..Noticed that it needs a new rear tyre, when I checked found it had done 12,000 miles so cant complain!
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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.
needs a 2nd hobby
Posted 29 September 2022 - 09:03 pm
Gave it a wash and a pat after a 1060 mile three day trip over to Skye and then round the top of Scotland. It drizzled all of the second day, and I had the hotgrips on all the time. B&B dried the kit for me.
Found that the bird I hit didn't just strike the radiator area (thump, bang, feathers) but got there via the front of the mudguard, and cracked it. Perhaps I'd have a damaged radiator if it hadn't, so I won't complain - much.
TDM900A 2008/09 in use, with 
CBX750FE in reserve; Cagiva N90 125 now rebuilt & in use.
Carpe junky
Posted 30 September 2022 - 10:58 am
only running on 1 cylinder at low revs cleaned the carbs sorted that now they keep flooding
float heights?
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Posted 01 October 2022 - 01:42 pm
Wheel off. Old disc truly pooped.
Going to tidy rear wheel area up whilst it's off too.
Cats
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Resident vulture
Posted 01 October 2022 - 03:18 pm
How easy did the bolts come out?
Gave mine an oil change this afternoon, which took longer than anticipated. Firstly hunting around the house for an allen bit to fit the filter housing bolts (moved house and been doing some DIY so things not always in the most sensible place), then unsuccessfully hunting for a funnel that must have gone missing when we moved house. Luckily I had a 1 liter can of oil with a nozzle on the top, so decanted in to that from the big can and then squirted it in to the bike. Than I had to make a funnel out of an old milk carton in order to pour the old oil from the bowl in to the can 
Brake fluid will have to wait for another day.
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now
2009 900 abs, 42k miles, Yamaha heated grips, double bubble screen, R&G crash bungs, scottoiler, Autocom, 1500 lumen LED spotlights.
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Posted 01 October 2022 - 05:20 pm
How easy did the bolts come out?
Gave mine an oil change this afternoon, which took longer than anticipated. Firstly hunting around the house for an allen bit to fit the filter housing bolts (moved house and been doing some DIY so things not always in the most sensible place), then unsuccessfully hunting for a funnel that must have gone missing when we moved house. Luckily I had a 1 liter can of oil with a nozzle on the top, so decanted in to that from the big can and then squirted it in to the bike. Than I had to make a funnel out of an old milk carton in order to pour the old oil from the bowl in to the can
Brake fluid will have to wait for another day.
Not today Chris, As I'm contacting my local mechanic for him to do it. He can have all the fun!
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Posted 03 October 2022 - 04:52 pm
Not today Chris, As I'm contacting my local mechanic for him to do it. He can have all the fun!
Wheel's being collected shortly so while it's gone....
Going to look at the caliper and swing arm tomorrow. Could do with a tidy.
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Monkey Boys Monkey
Posted 03 October 2022 - 07:34 pm
No rain this morning = DRLs fitted and functioning just fine
Good to hear. 
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
Monkey Boys Monkey
Posted 03 October 2022 - 07:57 pm
Looks like I got my moneys worth out of this one..
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lol. yep.
only running on 1 cylinder at low revs cleaned the carbs sorted that now they keep flooding
float heights?
It could be a spec of crud on the float needle/seat. I'd suggest using some clear tube to check each carb fuel level, might help you narrow down the problem without having to check both carbs internally.
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
Master Intermediate Fettlin' Award 2018
Posted 04 October 2022 - 08:27 am
Have had the very same issue out of one, was the very problem Studley mentions, took a few tries though, said crud was minute in size.
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 
Backstreet Mechanikin'
Posted 04 October 2022 - 02:29 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 junky
Posted 04 October 2022 - 05:28 pm
lol. yep.
It could be a spec of crud on the float needle/seat. I'd suggest using some clear tube to check each carb fuel level, might help you narrow down the problem without having to check both carbs internally.
lol. yep.
It could be a spec of crud on the float needle/seat. I'd suggest using some clear tube to check each carb fuel level, might help you narrow down the problem without having to check both carbs internally.
going to take the carbs off again before i winterize the bike drain the fuel remove battery etc and then fiddle with the carbs at my leisure before spring
Monkey Boys Monkey
Posted 04 October 2022 - 08:24 pm
going to take the carbs off again before i winterize the bike drain the fuel remove battery etc and then fiddle with the carbs at my leisure before spring
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
arrived on last train
Posted 10 October 2022 - 01:04 pm
Hi every one!
I'm Tiago from Portugal and I'm an owner of a TDM 900A from 2005 with 100K Km. I have been using this forum to answer most of my questions in the last year of ownership. I want to thank you all for the value information regarding maintenance and mods.
I have done the airbox mod last year (disconnect the cable from ECU) to make the bike more usable in the lower revs but still it didn´t compare to a 2 gen sv650 I had in the past.
I found Frits44 list of instructions to change fueling and air intake on the TDM 900;
I bought a used air box and temperature sensor to mod;
I put the temp. sensor under the seat;
I removed the flap actuator;
CO both from 20 to 60; (still finding the sweet spot)
Stock exhaust with CATs;
The difference is staggering. The bike can run in second gear without throttle input.
I'm still running the TPS at 17 which I consider to be the last point that needs to be addressed.
I was so excited when doing the mods that I didn´t took pictures. Next time the tank comes up I will post the changes!
Even the sound of the bike changed. Before the mods the bike sounded harsh at idle, wasn´t reeving freely and under acceleration it sounded like bogging.
I was looking for an air leak but never found one.
Now the idle is almost to quiet is revs freely and under acceleration it makes a growling sound.
The fuel consumption is higher dude to the hooligan effect but a highway test at constant speed is in order.
I would love to hear your thoughts on why the TDM 900 have a tendency to lean with time! or was like this when new?
To add to the this last point I change the air filter and cleaned the fuel pump.
I most also add that after the mods I found forgotten feelings and immediately started looking for throatier exhausts.
Edited by Tiagocris, 10 October 2022 - 01:05 pm.
Just won't go.
Posted 10 October 2022 - 01:36 pm
Welcome Tiago. 
Current toys: '99 XT600E, 2000 4TX, '82 Princess 30DS (where the username comes from), No longer a '03 Fazer thou.
Save the planet, it's the only one with beer!
seems to like Carpe
Posted 11 October 2022 - 11:31 am
Continuing to break in my Road 6s and bought these on Megazip:
Cover, Side 1, Yamaha
5PS-21711-00-00 US $8.61 1 pc. US $8.61Cover, Side 2, Yamaha
5PS-21721-00-00 US $8.61 1 pc. US $8.61
Sir Cumference
Posted 11 October 2022 - 04:56 pm
Had a nice N Yorks back roads bimble
Single-handedly reviving the Wave.
2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS
has been here 4ever
Posted 13 October 2022 - 01:49 pm
ordered 3 champion oil filters from Louis, cheaper than Halfords where they want £11 for 1, got 3 for £17
"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.
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