Right after having been tempted to the dark side (BMW) I have decided to stick with the TDM:yahoo:
So what is the best mode you have ever fitted to your TDM?
FOr me at the moment it has to be my topbox, make life very easy!
Whats the best mod you have ever fitted?
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Jhock
, May 13 2007 04:08 pm
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Posted 13 May 2007 - 05:15 pm
QUOTE(Jhock @ Sun 13th May 2007, 05:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Right after having been tempted to the dark side (BMW) I have decided to stick with the TDM:yahoo:
So what is the best mode you have ever fitted to your TDM?
FOr me at the moment it has to be my topbox, make life very easy!
So what is the best mode you have ever fitted to your TDM?
FOr me at the moment it has to be my topbox, make life very easy!
Topbox for me too, then suspension tuning.
I expect hand guards to be a nice mod too - when i get around to doing it.
....and if I ever get some aftermarket cans I expect they go on the top of the list.
Too Freud to rock'n'roll, too Jung to die.
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Posted 13 May 2007 - 05:28 pm
Scottoiler and Givi wingrack.
Oh and the Stebel Magnum horn. It don't 'arf go HONK
Oh and the Stebel Magnum horn. It don't 'arf go HONK
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.
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Posted 13 May 2007 - 05:55 pm
Extensions to the thermostat wiring.
"Whats up", "Piston Broke", "Yeah me too...hic"
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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.
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Posted 13 May 2007 - 06:07 pm
Best for me, bestest first:
top box
HID lights (a very close second)
tom tom rider
main stand
stebel honker
+145 screen (in winter only)
top box
HID lights (a very close second)
tom tom rider
main stand
stebel honker
+145 screen (in winter only)
Edited by Baron, 13 May 2007 - 06:08 pm.
Gone but not forgotten: 2007 TDM900ABS Competition White, datatagged, fenda extenda, tomtom rider 1, Yamaha main stand, Yamaha heated grips, HID headlights, Yamaha top box & city side cases, MRA Vario screen, CLS200 automatic chain oiler, Yamaha belly pan, DL650 handguards, Gi-Pro X gear indicator, SW-Motech Mirror Extensions, LED side light, Stebel Nautilus AIR HORN!!!!!
(1974....KTM Comet Cross, RD250B, XS750, Wife & kids, DT175, Suzuki GT500, XT500, XT500 (modified), ZX-10 (the 1st one!), Yamaha TT600R, Suzuki GT750B, GT750K, '04 TDM900, GSX1100F, '07 TDM900A, '06 FJR1300A
(1974....KTM Comet Cross, RD250B, XS750, Wife & kids, DT175, Suzuki GT500, XT500, XT500 (modified), ZX-10 (the 1st one!), Yamaha TT600R, Suzuki GT750B, GT750K, '04 TDM900, GSX1100F, '07 TDM900A, '06 FJR1300A
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Posted 13 May 2007 - 06:07 pm
Scottoiler and topbox are essentials for me.
Centre stand is handy for checking the chain, but not essential.
Centre stand is handy for checking the chain, but not essential.
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Posted 13 May 2007 - 07:37 pm
Centre stand
Top-box, panniers
Hand guards, fender-extender
Laser speedgun fu****-upper
Screen wing thingy
Strobe lights and flashing yellow duck(not a kwacker)
Top-box, panniers
Hand guards, fender-extender
Laser speedgun fu****-upper
Screen wing thingy
Strobe lights and flashing yellow duck(not a kwacker)
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Posted 13 May 2007 - 07:43 pm
In order of goodnessness:
1. Alarm and Datatag (if only cos it saves enufff dosh on insurance to buy other stuff)
2. Scottoiler
3. Hand Guards
4. Rear rack thingy
5. Centrestand
6. DIN socket
7. Vario screen
8. Heated Grips
9. fender extenda
10.Sat Nav
1. Alarm and Datatag (if only cos it saves enufff dosh on insurance to buy other stuff)
2. Scottoiler
3. Hand Guards
4. Rear rack thingy
5. Centrestand
6. DIN socket
7. Vario screen
8. Heated Grips
9. fender extenda
10.Sat Nav
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Posted 13 May 2007 - 07:49 pm
- top box
- hand guards
- 15W oil in front suspensions
- crash bungs
- centre stand
- streetpilot 2720
- hand guards
- 15W oil in front suspensions
- crash bungs
- centre stand
- streetpilot 2720
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I'll let go of my throttle when they pry it from my cold, dead hands...
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Posted 13 May 2007 - 08:18 pm
New cam-chain (engine now spins as a Swiss watch 
)
New seals, pistons and lines on front brake (weyhey, so this bike has brakes after all
)
Scottoiler + dual injector (although flow is modest in the cold, even on max-setting
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Tankbag (not as roomy as a top box but looks less hideous and a lot more stable if you regularly ride fast on (windy)motorways
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Handguards (Suzuki V-Strom ones)
Philips BlueVision bulbs (I hope so anyway, haven't riden in the dark since fitting them)
)New seals, pistons and lines on front brake (weyhey, so this bike has brakes after all
)Scottoiler + dual injector (although flow is modest in the cold, even on max-setting
)Tankbag (not as roomy as a top box but looks less hideous and a lot more stable if you regularly ride fast on (windy)motorways
)Handguards (Suzuki V-Strom ones)
Philips BlueVision bulbs (I hope so anyway, haven't riden in the dark since fitting them)
Edited by robelst, 13 May 2007 - 08:21 pm.
That was not a banana, Dougal
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laughin in a windstorm
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Posted 13 May 2007 - 08:24 pm
what, no section for 'what's the best mod you unfitted to your bike', oh that would be the fairing then
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
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Posted 13 May 2007 - 08:38 pm
It seems to me that the most or at least one of the most popular mods is a fit a topbox or some form of luggage, says a lot for the TDM and the kind of people who buy it. Had I made that post on a sports bike type forum, it would have been shiny bits, or some end can that gives 1.5bhp at 15000rpm.
I was discussing this with a neighbour, I have nothing against sports bikes, I owned 3 600 sports bikes and Honda Blackbird before I found the TDM. I know people will have said this before but I think the TDM has changed my view of bikes a bit. I still ride quick when I want to, but I just a bit more mellow. Why does the TDM sell well on the continent, because they use their bikes to go places not just for a quick blast at the weekend. I now use my bike for all sorts and the TDM is great. I shall now step down from soap box, not having a go just saying how I feel.
Can't wait until Agust when my new luggage will get a work out on the way down to the South of France.
I was discussing this with a neighbour, I have nothing against sports bikes, I owned 3 600 sports bikes and Honda Blackbird before I found the TDM. I know people will have said this before but I think the TDM has changed my view of bikes a bit. I still ride quick when I want to, but I just a bit more mellow. Why does the TDM sell well on the continent, because they use their bikes to go places not just for a quick blast at the weekend. I now use my bike for all sorts and the TDM is great. I shall now step down from soap box, not having a go just saying how I feel.
Can't wait until Agust when my new luggage will get a work out on the way down to the South of France.
Edited by Jhock, 13 May 2007 - 08:39 pm.
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Posted 13 May 2007 - 08:41 pm
Where did you get your luggage from James ? Was it expensive
Yellow Tdm 900 with lots of bits added
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Posted 13 May 2007 - 08:49 pm
QUOTE(Yellowasp @ Sun 13th May 2007, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Where did you get your luggage from James ? Was it expensive
Expensive is a relative term! The wing rack was only £50 (god bless fleabay), but I bought the topbox and panniers new, £163 for 52l (I thought it was big untill I BMW GT with a topbox my would have fitted in with room to spare!) and the 41l panniers where £259 (they have the little code lock bit so you do not have open the whole thing). So yes but well worth it!
Came from Bykebitz in Yatley.
http://www.bykebitz.co.uk/
Very good service.
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Posted 13 May 2007 - 08:51 pm
QUOTE(laughin in a windstorm @ Sun 13th May 2007, 09:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
what, no section for 'what's the best mod you unfitted to your bike', oh that would be the fairing then
Hmm, I actually think the fairing is brilliant: Small enough to not feel being locked in while still enabling a rather comfortable 100-something mph.
And it looks quite pretty as well imho.
That was not a banana, Dougal
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Posted 13 May 2007 - 09:05 pm
Forgot to mention standard Exhausts, meant that my givi panniers would fit! Also the bike pulls better from lower revs, sounds like sowing machine mind!
Thanks Yellowwasp!
Thanks Yellowwasp!
Edited by Jhock, 13 May 2007 - 09:07 pm.
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Posted 13 May 2007 - 10:03 pm
A Fazer Thousand 
The older I get, the better I was96 MkII in yellow & silver with bluespots, braided lines, Remus 2 into 1, Hagon rear shock & fork springs, bashplate, heated grips,Motech pannier racks, Road Attacks, Jockoiler, Baglux tank cover & bag. Gone to a far better place - hasn't it Remo?
Another 96 Mk2 in yellow & silver - absolutely standard & pristine ( apart from a butchered rear mudguard - but I'm looking for a new one
'76 Suzuki GT500 Stroker in need of a rebuild
'80 Yamaha XT250 mudplugger
another '81 XT250
'91 BMW R80GS - this one really will do a RTW trip
'05 BMW K1200S - inline four with a shaft
'10 BMW R1200GSA Anniversary Edition
'02 Fazer 1000 - 4 carbs are better than 2 ! - water pump rebuilt by Mr Ramrod Engineering
'00 Triumph Adventurer - Cruiser with a difference - British & a tripleGary's Bathtub - '99 BMW K1200RS in luvverly pillarbox red . Now been Waspycycled to Nuneaton
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Posted 13 May 2007 - 10:48 pm
I upgraded the front fork of my MK1 with a Gold Valve kit this weekend. It made a huge difference !
OK, I can't tell for sure exactly what improvement was caused by the Gold Valves, as I also replaced both the fork tubes, bushings and oil...
Anyhow, the feeling of a soft, yet rock stable fork I have never had before (maybe part from with my mate's '01 Pegaso). Only problem now is that I need to buy a new rear shock. While my arms hardly register the taramac holes, my arse screams...
This is my favourite mod
OK, I can't tell for sure exactly what improvement was caused by the Gold Valves, as I also replaced both the fork tubes, bushings and oil...
Anyhow, the feeling of a soft, yet rock stable fork I have never had before (maybe part from with my mate's '01 Pegaso). Only problem now is that I need to buy a new rear shock. While my arms hardly register the taramac holes, my arse screams...
This is my favourite mod
Bjørge
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Posted 14 May 2007 - 02:04 am
Best mod?
My little 40mm high grippy toy koala mascot. It clips onto the wiring loom near the ignition.
I like my TDM the way it is, mostly standard, the way Mr Yamaha made it - basic and a little agricultural.
The koala just adds the finishing touch.
My little 40mm high grippy toy koala mascot. It clips onto the wiring loom near the ignition.
I like my TDM the way it is, mostly standard, the way Mr Yamaha made it - basic and a little agricultural.
The koala just adds the finishing touch.
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Posted 14 May 2007 - 05:44 am
is your koala's name coca ?
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
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