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Master Intermediate Fettlin' Award 2018
Posted 08 April 2023 - 07:50 am
Ouch indeed ! But I got a pattern one a few years ago and it stretched like knicker elastic. I made it back to base with half the strands of the inner cable broken. So I'm most reluctant to go for another pattern one. However I do like Venhill stuff so if they can make me up a beefy replacement I'll go with them. They don't list a cable for my 1991 TDM.
But if it's £50.00 that's the price for reliability.
Measure up curly and you can order custom sizes from Venhill.
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 
Monkey Boys Monkey
Posted 10 April 2023 - 04:59 pm
Ouch!
Worth it Chris imho. I've bought the SlinkyGlide ones and the diameter of the inner cable is half that of OEM. 
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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Posted 10 April 2023 - 06:48 pm
"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 15 April 2023 - 11:41 am
Update on my knock…it was the shock that was-a-knocking!
Not today, but over the last couple of days it’s had an MT09 Ohlins (supplied by Fixitsan) fitted on the rear which cured the knock and some YSS emulators fitted in the forks. Much improved ride quality, especially from the Ohlins, whilst feeling controlled and grippy. All in all, well pleased and it’s been fun setting it all up on the twisties.
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.
Putting up with the "niner" jokes since 2005
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Posted 15 April 2023 - 07:14 pm
soldered some white leds on the rear lamp.
mot said i had no number plate lamp and two LEDs were out which was wired in series causing all of the to go out. I temp fixed by running solder across them whist I ordered now lamps.
10 mins later, all in and working a treat
cost £3 in all
"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.
Carpe Citizen
Posted 16 April 2023 - 10:32 am
soldered some white leds on the rear lamp.
mot said i had no number plate lamp and two LEDs were out which was wired in series causing all of the to go out. I temp fixed by running solder across them whist I ordered now lamps.
10 mins later, all in and working a treat
cost £3 in all
Bargain !
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
Carpe groupie
Posted 17 April 2023 - 06:44 am
Removed and stripped down forks fitted new bushes and seal, then out for test ride 60miles later all sorted
no leaky leaky
Carpe Regular
Posted 17 April 2023 - 07:33 am
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full o shoite
Posted 17 April 2023 - 12:44 pm
What does he think of some of the new bikes then. 
2002 TDM900 Yellow
has been here 4ever
Posted 17 April 2023 - 02:19 pm
What does he think of some of the new bikes then.
I was going to say something similar. A TDM ain’t pretty, but at least it doesn’t look like they couldn’t be bothered to cover up the scaffolding like on some of the newer stuff.
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.
Putting up with the "niner" jokes since 2005
Check out http://www.hotcoldground.co.uk we're really rather good!
Like food? I feed people - SmokinGrillGuy <p>
really likes Carpe
Posted 17 April 2023 - 05:10 pm
one of the fellas said that 'tdms look like a motorcycle f****d a transformer and gave birth to that' Charming eh.
Has he not seen an MT10?
The best thing about being old is we did all our stupid stuff before the Internet was invented, so there’s no proof.
Carpe Regular
Posted 17 April 2023 - 05:32 pm
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Posted 17 April 2023 - 06:51 pm
But what do I know, I liked the look of the multistrada 1000 when it came out...
No wonder you were seduced by the Niner! 
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.
Putting up with the "niner" jokes since 2005
Check out http://www.hotcoldground.co.uk we're really rather good!
Like food? I feed people - SmokinGrillGuy <p>
Master Intermediate Fettlin' Award 2018
Posted 17 April 2023 - 08:41 pm
Ha. In fairness is was said in jest without any malice, even so the world would be pretty boring if everyone liked the same thing. But what do I know, I liked the look of the multistrada 1000 when it came out...
Your not alone, along with the Aprillia Futura 
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
really likes Carpe
Posted 18 April 2023 - 06:08 am
I still like the original Multistrada and I think Glynn Kerr had a hand in the design. I actually went as far as looking at classifieds for a Multistrada before I came to my senses.
Carpe Regular
Posted 18 April 2023 - 07:13 am
Carpe Addict
Posted 18 April 2023 - 05:48 pm
Well yesterday...fitted the renthals and Palmer products screen thingy.
Carpe Regular
Posted 18 April 2023 - 06:17 pm
I'll be interested in how you get on with the "screen thingy", I've been thinking about fitting one to my bike. I'm especially intetested in what the noise levels are like. What size is your screen, is that the small one or medium?
Carpe Regular
Posted 19 April 2023 - 07:48 pm
Took the 9er for it's MOT. Started fine until I was about a mile down the road and then intermittent misfire (left side).
Came back with a new MOT and a two plugs to fit when I have a minute. I originally thought the problem was the fuel going off as it hasn't been used for some time, but as it only appears to be from one side, that's unlikely.
I've never changed the plugs before. I believe you remove all the radiator bolts so you can pull it forward to get access and then look forward to skinned knuckles. Any other advice?
Fuel Cans, Baglux tank cover, Givi E21 panniers, Givi Flow top box, Yamaha centre stand, Garmin Zumo SatNav,, Givi engine bars, Barkbuster S1 handguards, Powerbronze Fender Extender and Headlight guards.
Sir Cumference
Posted 20 April 2023 - 08:02 am
I use a box key so I can get a spanner on the end makes it so much easier to get em out - plugs are pretty much a fit n forget part these days ...carefull how far you pull the radiator for the fan wiring
If your bike ran ok coming home, I'd tend to leave it as is.
Edited by Favs, 20 April 2023 - 08:03 am.
Single-handedly reviving the Wave.
2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS
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