Hi Everyone, thought I'd introduce myself to the group as I've used it's knowledge base in my restoration of my recently purchased 3VD.
I'm not new to TDM's having purchased a MK2 new in 1996 (I waited for the new model delivery at that time) and had 5 happy years of ownership doing 50,000 miles in that time, all pleasure and touring. Can't help wonder what happened to that yellow beast N789 VWN.
Back in August I had extended use of a new Tenere 700 and so thouroughly enjoyed it that it reminding me how much I like Yamaha twins, on a total spur of the moment decision I checked ebay and spotted a 3VD for sale and although I could tell by the pics that it looked a little unloved it had obviously been owned previously by someone who knew their TDM's because it had a few desireable updates fitted. So, picked up the phone and minutes later I was arranging collection!
Upon collecting the bike it came as no real surprise that it wasn't as good as the pictures made out but hey, it's a MK1 and I generally rebuild my bikes as a matter of course so loaded up the van and back to west Wales it came.
Anyway 5 weeks later I'm a very happy TDM rider again after a major service and some personal cosmetic upgrades.
I must say though that the bike came with a file of past history that has passed down the ownership line with very detailed worksheets etc that is a credit to a former owner from some years ago, there are many references to this site within which gives me the impression that said owner is/was a member. I would be very happy to hear any tales or known history of the bike if anyone knows it.
Cheers
Brian
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