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#141
BROOKS
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Posted 07 October 2007 - 08:35 pm
O.K. HERE GOES, MY NAME IS BROOKS AND LIVE IN HALF MOON BAY CA. I RIDE MY TDM MOSTLY AS A COMMUTER BUT HAVE TAKEN IT ALL THE WAY UP TO THE YUKON TERRITORIES IN CANADA. I ALSO HAVE A KTM 990 ADVENTURE THAT I LOVE TO RIDE AS WELL-MUCH BETTER OFF ROAD. I HAVE MY TDM SET UP FOR COMFY ROAD RIDING WITH GPS, CORBIN SEAT AND A FEW OTHER THINGS. ALWAYS LOOKING TO RIDE WITH PEOPLE THOUGH SINCE I AM NEW TO THE AREA. JUST MOVED HMB FROM PORT ANGELES. I USED TO BE A MEMBER OF THIS SITE BUT I THINK IT EXPIRED. HOPEFULLY WILL SEE SOME OF YOU SOON.
#142
wicklamulla
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- Location:Parish of Cruwys (pronounced 'Cruise' just loike Tom) Morchard, Mid Devon.
- TDM model: 1999
Posted 07 October 2007 - 09:06 pm
how ya Brooks and welcome back to Carpe TDM. Wicky
spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir, forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector,"NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 2007 on a dyno run it made 79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
I loike tay and hang sangwiches !
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#143
Barry McWilliams
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- Location:Belfast
- TDM model: 1998
Posted 07 October 2007 - 09:48 pm
QUOTE(harvey krumpet @ Sat 6th Oct 2007, 02:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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A pin hole in the exhaust?
A pin hole in the exhaust?
Misheard the guy. A joint needed resealed presumably with a touch of fresh muflit. Plus the carbs were out of tune, and the plugs fouled. Now sounds great - that, a new dash bulb, and a general once-over for sixty quid, I was happy. Got two new BT021s at the same time. (Not included in the £60 I'm sorry to day
) Fuel consumption seems a load better than me old fuel injected beemer. 65mpg? Wasn't hanging around either today - enjoying the shovelfuls of torque on offer. Wicky - Predator shows signs of neglect, esp the downpipes. Dose of Autosol did a good job of getting them nice and smooth but lot of bluing. Silencer still in good nick tho. As promised, some post-TLC pix for you lads 'n'lasses:
Album here.
Photobucket album
Q for you Wicky - oil level. Assume drill is to get the beast upright and try and keep 'er that way while trying to see oil window? After dealer said plugs fouled badly, not assuming maintenance been done as said now, so gonna be changing the oils soon. K&N filter - never worked with one before - think it's a renew job rather than replace.
#144
tdm850rider
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Posted 07 October 2007 - 11:01 pm
Re the K&N (air) filter...
You are right that they don't need to be replaced. You just clean and re-oil per instructions after 75-100,000 miles.
You are right that they don't need to be replaced. You just clean and re-oil per instructions after 75-100,000 miles.
Always tell the truth, it will gratify some of the people and astonish the rest. (Mark Twain)
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Stebel Nautilus air-horn, Corbin seat, MRA Touring screen, single Delkevic silencer.
"I see by your outfit that you are a spaceman"(MkI (3VD) TDM Review)
Hints for using Carpe-TDM. (photo's, links, etc).
#145
wicklamulla
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is it Jizzy Rascal time yet.....?
- Location:Parish of Cruwys (pronounced 'Cruise' just loike Tom) Morchard, Mid Devon.
- TDM model: 1999
Posted 08 October 2007 - 07:56 am
Q for you Wicky - oil level. Assume drill is to get the beast upright and try and keep 'er that way while trying to see oil window? After dealer said plugs fouled badly, not assuming maintenance been done as said now, so gonna be changing the oils soon. K&N filter - never worked with one before - think it's a renew job rather than replace.
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well i always ride the bike fer 15-20 mins afore checking d'oil level, switch off d'enjun stand next to her and keep her upright like ya say and and check the level a few times over a 5 minute period, i'd be inclined the tink that putting her up on a paddock stand might give you a false reading ??? the main ting is to check the oil level every day or more so if yer on a longish rideout, better to be safe....etc. WiCkY
spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir, forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector,"NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 2007 on a dyno run it made 79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
I loike tay and hang sangwiches !
www.kenhogantreeservices.co.uk
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#146
Barry McWilliams
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Posted 08 October 2007 - 08:11 am
Cheers rider & Wick. All useful info! Haynes says oil filter changed every second service - thats a new one to me - they must be fantastic filters... then again if they're not expensive I'd be inclined to change it every time meself...
#147
wicklamulla
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is it Jizzy Rascal time yet.....?
- Location:Parish of Cruwys (pronounced 'Cruise' just loike Tom) Morchard, Mid Devon.
- TDM model: 1999
Posted 08 October 2007 - 09:01 am
yep i change d'oil filter ferra new one every 4k.
spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir, forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector,"NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 2007 on a dyno run it made 79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
I loike tay and hang sangwiches !
www.kenhogantreeservices.co.uk
http://s33.photobuck...77/wickla/?sc=6
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#148
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- Location:The Netherlands
- TDM model: 2006
Posted 09 October 2007 - 09:16 pm
What's up with the smallish pictures overhere? Oh well, i've made it clickable for optimal viewing pleasure
Recently I've bought this 2006 silver/blueish tdm900a, as a replacement for my '93 honda ntv. The only modification i've done is the airboxmod; it's an mod that makes quite a difference.
As for Tele (carpe member number 900 
)himself; 26 year old bloke from the Netherlands who's into electronics and embedded software. Oh, and i like shooting pictures
Edited by Tele, 09 October 2007 - 09:42 pm.
#149
TonyDevil
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- Location:Saarfend-on-Sea, Essex
- TDM model: 1991
Posted 10 October 2007 - 08:06 am
Welcome Tele!
nice photo
nice photo
"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
If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me 
#150
lawsom34
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discovering Carpe
- Location:bordon hants/surrey
- TDM model: 1991
Posted 13 October 2007 - 04:06 pm
hello there dont have a tdm at mo am looking to buy one around christmas/new year when will be moving to hants just having a nosey around to see what i can learn about tdms before i buy one will not be spending much 1500 ish tops will be to use as daily ride so if any helpful tips ideas or info about it will be welcomed
cheers ian
cheers ian
#151
wicklamulla
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- Location:Parish of Cruwys (pronounced 'Cruise' just loike Tom) Morchard, Mid Devon.
- TDM model: 1999
Posted 13 October 2007 - 05:04 pm
welcome Ian, fer £1500 ya will get a noice MKII, MKIIa or ya might even 'get lucky' and pick up a used looking 900 fer that money. WiCky
spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir, forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector,"NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 2007 on a dyno run it made 79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
I loike tay and hang sangwiches !
www.kenhogantreeservices.co.uk
http://s33.photobuck...77/wickla/?sc=6
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#152
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- Location:The home of morris dancin
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Posted 13 October 2007 - 05:54 pm
QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Sat 13th Oct 2007, 05:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ya might even 'get lucky' and pick up a used looking 900 fer that money. WiCky
Or really really really lucky and find a lovely mkI ('91-'95 850).
"Whats up", "Piston Broke", "Yeah me too...hic"
If you want to mark your location on the Carpe map: http://www.carpe-tdm...opic.php?t=5117
Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
Active member of TPLQHCSRSFC and TSRMCMAS (even though a year off) and avid fan of PM not sent.
If you want to mark your location on the Carpe map: http://www.carpe-tdm...opic.php?t=5117
Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
Active member of TPLQHCSRSFC and TSRMCMAS (even though a year off) and avid fan of PM not sent.
#153
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Keep on keepin' on
- Location:North Herts., UK
- TDM model: 2006
Posted 13 October 2007 - 08:54 pm
QUOTE(dapleb @ Sat 13th Oct 2007, 06:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Or really really really lucky and find a lovely mkI ('91-'95 850).
"It's a TDM, Jim, but not as we know it"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAHmEWim3to
Diamond black TDM 900A TRIKE, 2006 ABS model converted by Trike Design (Caerphilly, South Wales) prior to first registration in March 2007.
#154
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Posted 14 October 2007 - 11:04 am
If Fred crashes those Dinosaur horns will take his eye out, and he's got no helmet or proper protective footwear. 
#155
ChrisG
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Posted 15 October 2007 - 11:53 am
Yeah but it would mean Wilma was single again....
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.
#156
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- Location:Gothenburg - Sweden
- TDM model: 2007
Posted 23 October 2007 - 03:54 pm
Greetings ye merry ol TDM:ers!
Fredrik’s the name and I’m from the land of rain and beautiful women , Sweden. Married and a resident of the lovely city of Gothenburg. I have been looking for quite a while for a bike that might punch my ticket, Triumph Tiger, Bonneville (blame my 55 year old cousin for that one) Honda Varadero, Transalp, V-Strom 1000 and so on…but there was always something missing, build quality, warranty, how the major forum of a certain bike would be talking about their problems and so on (have you looked at the tiger 1050-forum for example? If I was really hot for a Tiger then yes, I might overlook all-those-problems people seems to have with everything from gaskets, that the engine was not correctly mounted, bolts left unscrewed, oil leaks, oil consumption, electronic malfunctions and the list goes unfortunately on and on. Pity as the Tiger seemed really nice.)
Then I took a hard long look at the TDM 900. It had ABS, It had a lovely twin, over 80 bhp, was tall enough for a guy that’s 1,93 meters, had a supple amount of goods to hang on it, good price compared to the Tiger and Varadero and let the wife arrive at the destination with a backside still round, and not flat. So, It’s going to be a TDM in the spring. I think I have read about 30-40 pages here and I still haven’t found anything major against this purchase. Great to read things like “I’m going on a trip, any one wants to come along” instead of “My poor Tigger hit a pebble and got the housing cracked and it is leaking, and the odometer won’t move, and the third cylinder has jammed and wrecked the whole interior of the bore, but hey, nothing has happened in..oh…a week before that so the bike has really shined”.
Anyway, I’m back to lurking now. Nice to see you guys have some people from the Nordic countries here as well.
Fredrik’s the name and I’m from the land of rain and beautiful women , Sweden. Married and a resident of the lovely city of Gothenburg. I have been looking for quite a while for a bike that might punch my ticket, Triumph Tiger, Bonneville (blame my 55 year old cousin for that one) Honda Varadero, Transalp, V-Strom 1000 and so on…but there was always something missing, build quality, warranty, how the major forum of a certain bike would be talking about their problems and so on (have you looked at the tiger 1050-forum for example? If I was really hot for a Tiger then yes, I might overlook all-those-problems people seems to have with everything from gaskets, that the engine was not correctly mounted, bolts left unscrewed, oil leaks, oil consumption, electronic malfunctions and the list goes unfortunately on and on. Pity as the Tiger seemed really nice.)
Then I took a hard long look at the TDM 900. It had ABS, It had a lovely twin, over 80 bhp, was tall enough for a guy that’s 1,93 meters, had a supple amount of goods to hang on it, good price compared to the Tiger and Varadero and let the wife arrive at the destination with a backside still round, and not flat. So, It’s going to be a TDM in the spring. I think I have read about 30-40 pages here and I still haven’t found anything major against this purchase. Great to read things like “I’m going on a trip, any one wants to come along” instead of “My poor Tigger hit a pebble and got the housing cracked and it is leaking, and the odometer won’t move, and the third cylinder has jammed and wrecked the whole interior of the bore, but hey, nothing has happened in..oh…a week before that so the bike has really shined”.
Anyway, I’m back to lurking now. Nice to see you guys have some people from the Nordic countries here as well.
Edited by Swede, 23 October 2007 - 03:56 pm.
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#157
duibhce Kaelann
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- Location:Leuven, Belgium
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Posted 23 October 2007 - 05:30 pm
QUOTE(Swede @ Tue 23rd Oct 2007, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Greetings ye merry ol TDM:ers!
welcome to Carpe Swede!
QUOTE(Swede @ Tue 23rd Oct 2007, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Fredrik’s the name and I’m from the land of rain and beautiful women , Sweden. Married and a resident of the lovely city of Gothenburg.
lovely indeed. Whenever I am in Mölndal we always go into the city at night. Great restaurants and lovely waitresses!!
Yamaha XT660Z Ténéré '08 + Yamaha TRX850 '97
I'll let go of my throttle when they pry it from my cold, dead hands...
#158
wicklamulla
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is it Jizzy Rascal time yet.....?
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- TDM model: 1999
Posted 23 October 2007 - 06:41 pm
i loike Swede and mashed potato. welcome to Carpe TDM Fredrik and DT Dave !!!
spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir, forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector,"NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 2007 on a dyno run it made 79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
I loike tay and hang sangwiches !
www.kenhogantreeservices.co.uk
http://s33.photobuck...77/wickla/?sc=6
http://reg.imageshack.us/v_images.php
#159
Jankers
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- Location:Sunderland. UK
- TDM model: 2000
Posted 29 November 2007 - 02:09 pm
Hello from me.
i am an old git (BAG) and am currently considering a TDM to replace the ER5 i bought to get back into biking.
Any advice on the models would be useful as i plan to get a 850 'cos i cannot afford a 900 model.
I used to bike years ago but stopped for the usual reasons (house/mortgage/children) and have finally gotten back to some form of transport so that i can visit the Model Boat exhibitions, my other hobby.
cheers for now.
J.
i am an old git (BAG) and am currently considering a TDM to replace the ER5 i bought to get back into biking.
Any advice on the models would be useful as i plan to get a 850 'cos i cannot afford a 900 model.
I used to bike years ago but stopped for the usual reasons (house/mortgage/children) and have finally gotten back to some form of transport so that i can visit the Model Boat exhibitions, my other hobby.
cheers for now.
J.
#160
wicklamulla
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- Location:Parish of Cruwys (pronounced 'Cruise' just loike Tom) Morchard, Mid Devon.
- TDM model: 1999
Posted 29 November 2007 - 06:32 pm
welcome Jankers there are plenty of Wan....
how much ya wanna spend ?? wick
how much ya wanna spend ?? wick
spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir, forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector,"NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 2007 on a dyno run it made 79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
I loike tay and hang sangwiches !
www.kenhogantreeservices.co.uk
http://s33.photobuck...77/wickla/?sc=6
http://reg.imageshack.us/v_images.php
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