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#721 allanmac

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Posted 20 September 2010 - 02:16 pm

Thanks for the welcome guys.
Whos Steve?
Cheers Allan

#722 TonyDevil

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Posted 20 September 2010 - 03:59 pm

QUOTE(allanmac @ Mon 20th Sep 2010, 03:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the welcome guys.
Whos Steve?
Cheers Allan

QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Sun 5th Sep 2010, 08:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
and for those who didnt know the Alan/Steve thing...


"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"
My TDM :
Black 1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples
Silver-ish 2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips
current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 TDM900=unmolested.  Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125
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#723 allanmac

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Posted 20 September 2010 - 04:20 pm

Thanks Tony will have a look at youtube later. Not allowed at work rolleyes.gif . Maybe cos I should be working?
Cheers Allan

#724 Glossausage

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Posted 20 September 2010 - 07:13 pm

QUOTE(Kav @ Sun 3rd Jun 2007, 09:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi All

I'm so glad to have found an active TDM forum - I was beginning to think such a thing didn't exist.

I bought my TDM 900 last August and I love her to bits. I'm in the process of doing some upgrades and the next fix on the list is going to be the air intake flap adjustment; sounds brilliant. So far, I've fitted:
  1. Beowulf cans
  2. Givi rack and 52 litre topbox
  3. Givi pannier racks
  4. 12v d.c. power socket
  5. Sat nav mount
  6. Digital gear indicator
  7. Scottoiler
  8. Louder horn
  9. PIAA dipped and main beam bulbs
I'd be really interested to get your thoughts and opinions on whether or not Power Commanders are a good option for TDMs. As I understand it, they benefit bikes with non-standards cans and air filters but the map has to be specific for certain kit e.g. Scorpion cans, O2 sensor disconnected.

Here's a couple of pictures for you:





Hope to meet up soon. I live near Devizes in Wiltshire so if you fancy a rideout sometime, give me a shout.

Cheers
Kav

Hello there , just joined up myself, u can prob guess where i am,lol, yes to a rideout , do u ever get into Wales?

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Posted 20 September 2010 - 07:18 pm

Hi and welcome to all the new members!

#726 allanmac

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Posted 22 September 2010 - 12:04 pm

Hi Tony
How did you know that was me? Thats it my secrets out. LOL
Cheers Allan

#727 Gobsheen

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Posted 17 October 2010 - 06:03 pm

Hi,

I finally managed to get a good run in on the new-to-me 900. Dunfermline - Knockhill - Crieff - Aberfeldy - Killin - Callendar - Stirling - Kincardine. Great run....even stayed dry!

This is the route.........Good morning's run!

And here's the stead......Sonic!.......

Edited by Gobsheen, 17 October 2010 - 07:53 pm.

#728 IanG

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Posted 08 November 2010 - 03:55 pm

Hi all,

Just thought I'd finally get round to saying hello as I've had my 56 reg 900 for a few months now and I can say that I really enjoying all things TDM, also have a 03 Triumph bonneville in the garage.

I did the RLBR 1000 last June on the TDM, I did spot another TDM doing it but never got the chance to say hello.

Regards


Ian in East Yorkshire

#729 Studley Ramrod

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Posted 08 November 2010 - 04:39 pm

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I'm also an Ian G unsure.gif Great name innit smile.gif

Nice part of the country is E Yorkshire.

I think you'll find it were Matt101 who was doin' the ironbutt smile.gif


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#730 deaninkl

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Posted 16 November 2010 - 05:12 am

Hi All,

I'm Dean from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, I have recently bought a TDM in the UK, it will stay there at my brothers place in Berkshire for me to ride on trips to the UK. TDM's are very rare here in Malaysia which is a shame because they would be very suited to the roads here, which are farely high quality and well surfaced with plenty of twisties once out of the cities.

I look forward to playing with my new toy and getting info off this site.

Deaninkl

#731 Geordie Guy

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Posted 16 November 2010 - 07:02 am

Hi Deaninkl,

welcome to Carpe, I'm sure it will make owning a TDM easier.

This site must have saved me a fortune . yahoo.gif

Cheers, Ivan
I'm a TDM SNOB !!!!     "Adventure before Dementia"  

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#732 jim850wav

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Posted 17 November 2010 - 08:12 pm

Enjoy your TDM and this site welcome.gif
Slightly beat up Mk1 but still going

#733 Craggyjim

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Posted 19 November 2010 - 04:01 pm

I've not introduced myself yet despite posting a couple of things.

I've bought a '96 in that yellow which is in great nick. It's my first bike and I'm enjoying it riding. It does mean that when I look for a new house in a couple of months a garage will be top priority.

#734 semac1

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Posted 19 November 2010 - 10:59 pm

Another newbie.......

I have a 1991 TDM, bought in June, with Wavy discs, Hagon shock and Motad (carbon effect) Nexus pipes.

Winter plans are to check the shims as its done 23,800 miles. Slacken off the throttle cables, no play in the throttle at all and fit braided lines on the front - original 3 line or racing set up which would you recommend??

Plans for next year are new tyres as it currrently has a mixture of Metzler front and Conti rear. Not interested in longevity but lots of grip, recommendations gratefully received.

Gearbox is a bit clunky between 1st to 2nd & 2nd to 3rd is this typical??

Looking forward to receiving advice.

All the best,

Black ,'91 3VD, Carbon effect Nexxus, Wezmoto braided lines, Wavy discs, Hagon shock, Diablo Stradas

#735 TDMick

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Posted 19 November 2010 - 11:04 pm

QUOTE(semac1 @ Fri 19th Nov 2010, 10:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Another newbie.......

I have a 1991 TDM, bought in June, with Wavy discs, Hagon shock and Motad (carbon effect) Nexus pipes.

Winter plans are to check the shims as its done 23,800 miles. Slacken off the throttle cables, no play in the throttle at all and fit braided lines on the front - original 3 line or racing set up which would you recommend??

Plans for next year are new tyres as it currrently has a mixture of Metzler front and Conti rear. Not interested in longevity but lots of grip, recommendations gratefully received.

Gearbox is a bit clunky between 1st to 2nd & 2nd to 3rd is this typical??

Looking forward to receiving advice.

All the best,


Oh yes, very agricultural rotflmmfao.gif

At risk of starting a food fight, I use BT020s on my Mk2 and they'll run right to the edge with no real issues


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#736 dablik

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Posted 20 November 2010 - 10:02 am

Food throwing commenced tongue.gif you'll be sorry ya asked semac biggrin.gif
PR2's for me on a mk1 one although plenty of peeps using these on mk2 and the Niner.

Edit,,,I am however tempted to try the BTO20's next time round mb,,, possibly,,will see, perhaps.

Edited by dablik, 20 November 2010 - 10:05 am.

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  :sorry: 

 

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#737 nickynoo

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Posted 21 November 2010 - 12:20 pm

Hello another new one on here smile.gif

I'm nicky from SW Scotland. Just bought a '98 TDM 850 and loving it biggrin.gif .

Rode it up from Peterborough a couple of weeks ago - could have easily done another 300 miles when I got it home.

Using it mainly as a second bike for my training to be a bike instructor on.

The TDM never fails put bring HUGE grins on my face, even in the most recent crapiest coldest wettest weather you could image!!






'98 TDM 850 MKII and 2006 SV1000S

#738 Bobajob

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Posted 21 November 2010 - 06:05 pm

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Welcome to the new folks.

Bob
1997 TDM850 MKII - Yamaha/Krauser panniers, Nexxus,cut down screen No Screen!, Osram nightbreakers, PR2s, Interphone F4. Missing her already and on the hunt for a newbie!

#739 Salami

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Posted 22 November 2010 - 07:06 pm

Yes, a new one again!
Hello, I just discovered Carpe a few hours ago and decided to join you all. tongue.gif
I'm dutch, from the north of the Netherlands, where it's cold and rainy (as usual rolleyes.gif ) At the moment I have a 2006 black/ gold coloured 900, and it's a great bike. This is my third 900, I had a blue 2003 and a black 2004 before.
Most of the km's is commuting, and of course some holidays and weekend tours, usually 30000 km/year.
Because I'm lazy I fitted a Scottoiler E system a few months ago, very happy with it so far! Also replaced the handlebars by an 2009 Tenere one, this is much better for me because it's wider, and because it's lower too I used 35 mm risers to correct this.
For the rest the bike is still original, but I'm thinking of modding the headlight because the original one isn't very impressive.
Speaking of that, anyone has a 900 headlight for sale? Want one to experiment with rolleyes.gif
Ok, so far my introduction, any questions I will be happy to answer!
And excuses for my Dutch-English, not used to speak/write in English unsure.gif
See you later!

#740 Moose

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Posted 22 November 2010 - 09:30 pm

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If you cant find your answers here then your questions are un-answerable rotflmmfao.gif

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