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#1 Promor

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Posted 20 January 2023 - 05:49 pm

Hi Folks,

 

I've just bought this hound (unseen) for a cheap bike long distance charity ride. I know a few things that are wrong with it but will no doubt find other problems when it gets delivered to me on the Isle of Man.

 

Looking forward to giving it a tidy up and all tips and advice gratefully received.

 

Thanks

 

Paul

 

 



#2 Snowbird

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Posted 20 January 2023 - 07:00 pm

Welcome Paul

That cheap hack for a charity ride is likely to end up as your unexpected favourite bike.

Good luck with it.


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#3 drewpy

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Posted 20 January 2023 - 10:32 pm

welcome in  :tup:


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#4 dapleb

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Posted 21 January 2023 - 07:42 am

Hello dare and welcome
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#5 Promor

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Posted 21 January 2023 - 12:05 pm

I'm expecting it will be a keeper, nice comfy seat / riding position with a bit more oomph and practicality than my TDR250.   



#6 Kelpie

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Posted 21 January 2023 - 12:08 pm

Welcome!
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#7 Snowbird

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Posted 21 January 2023 - 12:28 pm

Not seen a TDR for years, fun I would imagine.

I'd rather be on a TDM for a distance though.


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#8 DaveM

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Posted 22 January 2023 - 12:04 am

Bit different to a TDR, but sure you will enjoy.



#9 Snowbird

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Posted 22 January 2023 - 12:51 am

So is the TDM in addition to the TDR or replacement?

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#10 Favs

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Posted 22 January 2023 - 02:20 am

Greetings

Single-handedly reviving the Wave.

 

2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS

 

 

 


#11 Grendel

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Posted 29 January 2023 - 01:17 pm

Greetings.

Hopefully it hasn't been mucked about with by an idiot have a go mechanic like mine had.




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