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What Have You Done To Your Tdm Today?
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#5941
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Posted 29 October 2024 - 04:31 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.
#5942
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Posted 31 October 2024 - 04:37 am
ordered replacement fuel tank (bit dented), new lights, horns, primer, more blue base coat and clear coat, looking forward to making a start 
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#5943
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Posted 31 October 2024 - 07:54 am
I have a front mudguard that colour, trouble is my bike is red.....
I'll get around to it sometime, honest. 
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#5944
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Posted 01 November 2024 - 07:48 am
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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
#5945
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Posted 10 January 2025 - 12:26 pm
replaced a vacuum scottoiler with this tutoro kit, im sure the vacuum thing was interfering with the engine.
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#5946
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Posted 01 February 2025 - 05:00 pm
Tackled the steel dowel in the frame, acting as the pivot for the shock relay arm mounted under the swingarm, what's it's nickname ? (I can think of a few ) .
I knew when I bought TDM 2 that it's dowel was seized into the frame but wrongly thought the bearing was okay. See pics. Shame on me.
TDM 1 hasn't been scrapped yet. It's relay arm came off a scrapped low mile 900.(front end damage involving a stone gatepost), which I fit to TDM 1, 18 months ago. It's been cleaned/lubed twice since then. It passes inspection and it's three bearings got their third clean/lube today before it was fitted, to TDM 2.
I noticed a couple of rivets missing from the Fuel exhaust cans. Dismounted them and repaired them. Also ordered new clamps for both sides.
After giving the back half a longer beady eye session, I decided to order a rear brake caliper rebuild kit with piston. And new pads, to go with the rear disk from TDM 1 !
The chain and sprocket kit I have already, can get fitted when the wheel is off.
Then I bit the bullet, and started deep cleaning the swingarm, until the rugby came on TV
I'm going to take a couple of other spares from my scrap bike and then part company with it, to make room for an FJR1300 🤣
I knew when I bought TDM 2 that it's dowel was seized into the frame but wrongly thought the bearing was okay. See pics. Shame on me.
TDM 1 hasn't been scrapped yet. It's relay arm came off a scrapped low mile 900.(front end damage involving a stone gatepost), which I fit to TDM 1, 18 months ago. It's been cleaned/lubed twice since then. It passes inspection and it's three bearings got their third clean/lube today before it was fitted, to TDM 2.
I noticed a couple of rivets missing from the Fuel exhaust cans. Dismounted them and repaired them. Also ordered new clamps for both sides.
After giving the back half a longer beady eye session, I decided to order a rear brake caliper rebuild kit with piston. And new pads, to go with the rear disk from TDM 1 !
The chain and sprocket kit I have already, can get fitted when the wheel is off.
Then I bit the bullet, and started deep cleaning the swingarm, until the rugby came on TV
I'm going to take a couple of other spares from my scrap bike and then part company with it, to make room for an FJR1300 🤣
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Edited by fixitsan, 01 February 2025 - 05:28 pm.
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
#5947
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Posted 01 February 2025 - 06:27 pm
Tackled the steel dowel in the frame, acting as the pivot for the shock relay arm mounted under the swingarm, what's it's nickname ? (I can think of a few ) .
I knew when I bought TDM 2 that it's dowel was seized into the frame but wrongly thought the bearing was okay. See pics. Shame on me.
TDM 1 hasn't been scrapped yet. It's relay arm came off a scrapped low mile 900.(front end damage involving a stone gatepost), which I fit to TDM 1, 18 months ago. It's been cleaned/lubed twice since then. It passes inspection and it's three bearings got their third clean/lube today before it was fitted, to TDM 2.
I noticed a couple of rivets missing from the Fuel exhaust cans. Dismounted them and repaired them. Also ordered new clamps for both sides.
After giving the back half a longer beady eye session, I decided to order a rear brake caliper rebuild kit with piston. And new pads, to go with the rear disk from TDM 1 !
The chain and sprocket kit I have already, can get fitted when the wheel is off.
Then I bit the bullet, and started deep cleaning the swingarm, until the rugby came on TV
I'm going to take a couple of other spares from my scrap bike and then part company with it, to make room for an FJR1300
Def got your moneys worth out of that. 
2002 TDM900 Yellow
#5948
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Posted 01 February 2025 - 08:41 pm
Def got your moneys worth out of that.
£1100 with fuel cans, and Powwrcommander. 60k miles, and still plenty of life in it.
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
#5949
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Posted 02 February 2025 - 05:25 pm
I think he meant the bush…..
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.
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Posted 02 February 2025 - 05:46 pm
Yep, and he's right !
But from my perspective I've bought 2 TDMs, £900 and £1100, and after lots of years and miles still have one rock solid bike and another spare !
But from my perspective I've bought 2 TDMs, £900 and £1100, and after lots of years and miles still have one rock solid bike and another spare !
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
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Posted 04 February 2025 - 06:19 pm
That's what I call getting your money's worth, when the pads are down to their last 3000 miles 
My rear caliper rebuild kit arrived, and is fitted. New seals, piston and n i p p l e
Chain/sprocket set fitted, along with the cleaned and repaired exhausts.
Looking good back there now
My rear caliper rebuild kit arrived, and is fitted. New seals, piston and n i p p l e
Chain/sprocket set fitted, along with the cleaned and repaired exhausts.
Looking good back there now
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Edited by fixitsan, 04 February 2025 - 07:05 pm.
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
#5952
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Posted 05 February 2025 - 06:04 pm
That's what I call getting your money's worth, when the pads are down to their last 3000 miles
My rear caliper rebuild kit arrived, and is fitted. New seals, piston and n i p p l e
Chain/sprocket set fitted, along with the cleaned and repaired exhausts.
Looking good back there now
Bloody hell Chris
2002 TDM900 Yellow
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Posted 05 February 2025 - 07:34 pm
Yup, I knew they were getting low !
So, I moved the spare/scrap bike out of the garage, to make room for something different, which I'm picking up next Thursday and looking forward to riding her back from Chesterfield.
You can probably guess, its an FJR 1300, I nabbed it luckily within minutes of it being listed for sale. A bit of a gamble becaise it was Cat N last year for a stationary drop onto it's side. Its slightly scratched and has 1 small panel crack, but the insurance wrote it off, with a silencer dent thrown in !
A 2015 FJR1300, with just 8900 miles (checks out on the MOT history), £3200
What's the catch, eh ?
So, I moved the spare/scrap bike out of the garage, to make room for something different, which I'm picking up next Thursday and looking forward to riding her back from Chesterfield.
You can probably guess, its an FJR 1300, I nabbed it luckily within minutes of it being listed for sale. A bit of a gamble becaise it was Cat N last year for a stationary drop onto it's side. Its slightly scratched and has 1 small panel crack, but the insurance wrote it off, with a silencer dent thrown in !
A 2015 FJR1300, with just 8900 miles (checks out on the MOT history), £3200
What's the catch, eh ?
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Edited by fixitsan, 05 February 2025 - 10:11 pm.
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
#5954
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Posted 05 February 2025 - 11:06 pm
You’ve got a real bargain there! Well done, it’ll go forever!
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.
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Posted 06 February 2025 - 08:21 am
I like the colour
it's not my time to go, it's not my time to die
the last thing I want is for my family to cry
the last thing I want is for my family to cry
#5956
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Posted 06 February 2025 - 10:27 am
Solid bike is the FJR, capable of interstellar miles. 5 speed gearboxes are stronger than the 6 speed.
Edited by leehenty, 06 February 2025 - 10:30 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.
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Posted 06 February 2025 - 10:31 am
I'll look after it. The plan is to sell it at the end of summer, bit if I take a liking to it that might change.
I think it will hold its value for a while anyway.
TDM for m9st of my riding and the FJR for longer trips.
I think it will hold its value for a while anyway.
TDM for m9st of my riding and the FJR for longer trips.
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
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Posted 06 February 2025 - 12:57 pm
You’ve got a real bargain there! Well done, it’ll go forever!
I would have bought it whatever the colour to be honest, but 'sparkly brown' isn't too bad, and probably goes with the 'old man on a tourer' look
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
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Posted 06 February 2025 - 01:06 pm
Solid bike is the FJR, capable of interstellar miles. 5 speed gearboxes are stronger than the 6 speed.
Good to hear, I've got the last year before the 6-speed. I remember when I had the FJ1100 I felt it could do with six gears, or an overdrive, but I played around with sprocket ratios to get it how I wanted for touring. I can't change the ratios on the FJR, with it being a shafty, but the 5 speed is a little bit clunky and that's okay with me, it's a straight cut box which whines a bit, but never gave a problem on the FJ1100 and never jumped out of gear under acceleration as happened with my XJ6N when I ragged it around Edinburgh as a courier. second gear wouldn't stay engaged under hard acceleration in the end. Abused but loved for the 60,000 miles in 2 years I did on it !
Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
#5960
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Posted 08 February 2025 - 04:41 pm
Chris, you may already know this.
Yamaha did not agree with the FJR having both panniers and top box at the same time. Dunno why - either weight or aerodynamic considerations I assume.
If you are planning a trip with your mate on the back perhaps you should check it out before loading the bike up.
Well done on the deal and taking your mate out.
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CBX750FE in reserve; Cagiva N90 125 now rebuilt & in use.
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