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Carpe Citizen
Posted 16 February 2024 - 05:52 pm
Stripped the ailing water pump, removed the gash seals and prepared for the new one.
The new seal pack comes with a ceramic seal, is that a replacement for the ball bearing which supports the vane shaft ?
I struggled to get the radiator cap off, the seal has swelled so much and jammed in the radiator neck !
I got it out after some force, I doubt it's been relieving any pressure at all. New one sorted
Edited by fixitsan, 16 February 2024 - 05:53 pm.
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
has been here 4ever
Posted 16 February 2024 - 06:05 pm
Went out on the bike to do a spot of shopping and it rolled onto 62k miles just as I pulled onto the drive. Must be nearly run in by now.
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!
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Backstreet Mechanikin'
Posted 16 February 2024 - 07:20 pm
Edited by leehenty, 16 February 2024 - 07:22 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.
seems to like Carpe
Posted 17 February 2024 - 03:20 am
The ceramic washer fits on the impeller shaft . 
Mark.
Carpe Citizen
Posted 17 February 2024 - 11:39 am
The ceramic washer fits on the impeller shaft .
My failing eyesight when it was dropping dark missed that !
Before removing it, the impeller felt almost like it had seized, it must have cost me 0.341HP at least
I might tackle it today or tomorrow, as it's arrived this morning.
And I'm off work next week. 
Edited by fixitsan, 17 February 2024 - 11:42 am.
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
has been here 4ever
Posted 20 February 2024 - 05:56 pm
Fired her up today.
Not ran since june last year, 12.5 volts on the battery, switch on fuel, oil lamp out and she lit up
Let her warm up and changed oil and treated to a champion oil filter.
then it rained....at lot
Edited by drewpy, 20 February 2024 - 07:14 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.
Backstreet Mechanikin'
Posted 21 February 2024 - 09:05 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.
has been here 4ever
Posted 21 February 2024 - 10:34 am
Soon be out on her Drewpy. Stay away from those pedal bike things, too dangerous.
i need my dopamine fix though
"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.
seems to like Carpe
Posted 22 February 2024 - 12:59 pm
Failed to start her, after two(!) weeks disconnected from the trickle charger. Tried bump starting down all of 1 km. slight decline. Abandoned her outside a shop, alerted the parking people to situation and went to work by Nissan Leaf (bleurgh). Replaced the 2017 Yuasa YT12B-BS with an Exide replacement in rain and dark at 10 p.m. and she fired straight up and came home with me.
has been here 4ever
Posted 22 February 2024 - 02:43 pm
These days 7 years is pretty good for a battery! Ain’t it fun trying to bump them!
Edited by chrisr, 22 February 2024 - 02:44 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 February 2024 - 05:37 pm
Fixed a puncture in the rear tyre on the niner. Picked up a staple yesterday while out for the day. 248 windy miles of twisties for wet riding practice. Out with my friend John on his KTM 890 and another John on his Pan.
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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>
seems to like Carpe
Posted 23 February 2024 - 12:38 pm
These days 7 years is pretty good for a battery! Ain’t it fun trying to bump them!
It surely ain't! Seems she wants quite a bit of current to fire, not just crank...
Carpe Citizen
Posted 24 February 2024 - 09:05 am
Fixed a puncture in the rear tyre on the niner. Picked up a staple yesterday while out for the day. 248 windy miles of twisties for wet riding practice. Out with my friend John on his KTM 890 and another John on his Pan.
What's your mate's verdict on the 890 ?
Just curious
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
Sir Cumference
Posted 24 February 2024 - 08:30 pm
Single-handedly reviving the Wave.
2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS
seems to like Carpe
Posted 27 February 2024 - 01:01 pm
Please report back on fitting, link pipes and the list of alternative bikes they fit.
Thank you.
I'm creating a post in the relevant section now...
Finally got around to finding out: Link pipes are oversized, and the left hand one has the wrong angle by several degrees. 38-45mm graphite gaskets take care of the sizing but, you know, the left hand can won't sit right. So, the quest continues for link pipes.
Carpe Citizen
Posted 02 March 2024 - 10:58 am
Picked up TDM900 number 2 from Glasgow.
Rides great, apart from the tall standard front wheel and narrow handlebars, which I'll swap over from TDM900 number 1, and then fit the Ohlins to the back.
It's going to be a good machine once it's done
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
Backstreet Mechanikin'
Posted 02 March 2024 - 02:01 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 02 March 2024 - 02:39 pm
Well done now you can now change all the best bits over and flog the other one to restore the beer token stash.
That's the plan Lee.
I've just lost £350 on it, by taking the rear wheel, and the 17" front from my old bike, to a local workshop for new PR5's and wheel bearings.
Well worth it I think. Ready to ride tonight if the sleet stays off
My old bike comes with a nearly new PR5 rear and a nearly new PR4 front. !
I've got to get better at tyre changes. I used to do them but out of practice......
EDIT. I tried replacing the water pump bearing. I was really careful but managed to roll the edge and couldn't be sure of it's integrity, so, out of interest, would an 850 water pump fit ?
Yes, it's identical apart from the top cover.
I found one on eBay from a 3VD with under 20,000 miles. Only £20 plus p&p,
I fitted it and it's working perfectly. So my old bike comes with a renewed water pump now (Am I selling it hard enough yet ? 
)
Edited by fixitsan, 02 March 2024 - 03:03 pm.
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
Carpe Citizen
Posted 03 March 2024 - 07:33 pm
Changed over the bars, heated grips and mirrors from old 900 to new 900.
Put my longest screen on this offset screen mount. It works quite well, looks a bit daft but I think it's a bit too much weight for the fairing to risk cracking it in the corners.
I'll have a think about what works best.
Tdm900 by Chris Barron, on Flickr
I'm enjoying the power Commander, although, it's evident there's no ignition timing mapping like there is with the Samios ECU. I'll keep it going on the PC for a while, and then swap it back to back with the Samios to see how different they feel.
Edited by fixitsan, 03 March 2024 - 07:43 pm.
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
has been here 4ever
Posted 03 March 2024 - 08:18 pm
That looks pretty tidy Chris.
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>
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