I've got an urge to try a Royal Enfield Himalayan.....Just fancy something different to ptter around on.
What Would You Buy Instead? (Hypothetical Scenario)
#41
Posted 16 May 2020 - 06:41 pm
Fuel Cans, Baglux tank cover, Givi E21 panniers, Givi Flow top box, Yamaha centre stand, Garmin Zumo SatNav,, Givi engine bars, Barkbuster S1 handguards, Powerbronze Fender Extender and Headlight guards.
#42
Posted 17 May 2020 - 10:10 pm
Like my TDM but also like my Buell Ulysses XB12X - not everyone's cup of tea - but i always liked the engineering - petrol in frame; oil in the swinging arm - that big front disc - and that roll on kick in the pants - that being said best weather for a couple of years at this time and both stuck in garage under lockdown up here
TDM 1991 - two into one micron mated with a A16 Road and Race Supplies Stainless short can - Conti Road Attacks - Kagazume Wavy Rear Disc - Bagster tank cover - homemade sheepskin seat cover on top of custom seat cover - NonFango topbox on homemade mount - custom fusebox - very loud airhorn and cyclone alarm
#43
Posted 18 May 2020 - 07:05 am
I've always quite like Buells: they are different, and probably a hoot to ride.
Not sure I'd commit to buying one, though.
#44
Posted 18 May 2020 - 08:16 am
I serviced one for a friend a few years back. Lovely while riding not quite so at tick over.
2002 TDM900 Yellow
#45
Posted 18 May 2020 - 08:33 am
I've got an urge to try a Royal Enfield Himalayan.....Just fancy something different to ptter around on.
I've got one. It's a hoot to ride on the back roads up here in Scotland. but I wouldn't part with my TDM if I had to make a choice.
2004 900 - Blue with lots of goodies
2012 900 - Still adding shiny bits. Was black, changed to white and now back to black again.
#46
Posted 19 May 2020 - 01:04 pm
Any BMW that will match my gloves
Single-handedly reviving the Wave.
2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS
#47
Posted 19 May 2020 - 01:28 pm
#48
Posted 19 May 2020 - 02:19 pm
Any BMW that will match my gloves
Nice, good quality gloves them.
Mk2a 2000 in Silver. Top end Refurb @ 41100 miles, Scottoiler, Renthal Road High Bars, Up & Back Bar Risers, Bellypan, DL650 Handguards, Capt. Picard Bar Ends, House of Henty SS Wheel spacers, New Seat Cover Fitted. 58 MPG !! Now owned by chrisbee ! Studley's mk2a Bloggerydoodaah ! Photos of my first MK1 Photos of my MK2a TPLQHCSRSFC No. 1 Fan
#49
Posted 19 May 2020 - 04:21 pm
i know how BMW's are generally viewed on here but surprised no-one has mentioned the new 900 or if they have i missed it - is it not a TDM for the 21st century?
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TDM 1991 - two into one micron mated with a A16 Road and Race Supplies Stainless short can - Conti Road Attacks - Kagazume Wavy Rear Disc - Bagster tank cover - homemade sheepskin seat cover on top of custom seat cover - NonFango topbox on homemade mount - custom fusebox - very loud airhorn and cyclone alarm
#50
Posted 19 May 2020 - 04:42 pm
Been looking at the 2 BMW 900's as well,
weight power etc seems right, no BMW shaft to go wrong, mmmmmmm
#51
Posted 19 May 2020 - 05:23 pm
Good looking bike. I remember drooling over the 1200 when it came out. Price soon put a stop to that.
2002 TDM900 Yellow
#52
Posted 19 May 2020 - 07:25 pm
Yup i agree that's a modern day TDM alright, would have one..
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
1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space Sorted and on the Road Mick it's the bike that Jack built Gone to Heaven
#53
Posted 19 May 2020 - 08:26 pm
#54
Posted 19 May 2020 - 09:18 pm
Looks good in that pic but another angle of it and it looks a bit sparse at the rear end.
Just needs Acras, summat to stop rear wheel crud flying all over ya and some panniers wi top box. I'd prefer a (reliable) shaftdrive though. fnarfnar.
Mk2a 2000 in Silver. Top end Refurb @ 41100 miles, Scottoiler, Renthal Road High Bars, Up & Back Bar Risers, Bellypan, DL650 Handguards, Capt. Picard Bar Ends, House of Henty SS Wheel spacers, New Seat Cover Fitted. 58 MPG !! Now owned by chrisbee ! Studley's mk2a Bloggerydoodaah ! Photos of my first MK1 Photos of my MK2a TPLQHCSRSFC No. 1 Fan
#55
Posted 20 May 2020 - 08:19 am
I'd prefer a (reliable) shaftdrive though. fnarfnar.
Not fitted to BMUU's tho
For a challenging summer try the
Round Britain Rally.....
1993 TDM 850 Mk1 ..... 2008 TDM 900 .... 1975, 1979, 1982, 1992 Goldwings, Scott, AJS, Triumph 5TA
#56
Posted 20 May 2020 - 08:37 am
I'm another one for a Tracer, because that's what I changed to and haven't looked back
I know what you're saying about new bike prices, but you should be able to pick up an early Tracer (2015/16) for pretty cheap now and they had ironed out a few problems they found in the early MT models that was out for a few years beforehand.
I'd had 2 niners before and was similar minded in feeling I'd always go back*, but having lived with the Tracer for a year now I find the TDM clunky by comparison. Don't get me wrong, still great bikes, but the Tracer has moved the game on and is sort of the TDM's natural successor.
The triple is massively more flexible than the 900 twin, it pulls smoothly from lower RPM and rev's out higher with more pull and urgency to it. Headlight is a massive improvement (how could it not be) and generally a nice bike to ride and fuel economy is on par with the TDM.
Negatives - being honest to myself, I'd say it's a tad less comfortable than a TDM over long distance, but not so much it would put me off, but main gripe would be weather protection. Around the legs is great due to the big tank area, but the screen is next to useless and it feels close to being a naked bike. I've fitted a touring screen and it's just about ok. That said, the TDM has long had issues with buffeting etc over the years, so I think this is something Yamaha still haven't got their heads around.
* actually have a third I'm doing up at the moment, blogged it over on CMC but thought I'd drop in to give my take on the Tracer
#57
Posted 20 May 2020 - 09:27 am
Following yer TDM blog on CMC Nog. Sure was a rusty looking piece of poop to begin with. Coming along nicely though.
Actually just bought some Abranet, well, I went for some Pronet as I could get a mixed pack, delivered just now and looking forward to trying it out.
Mk2a 2000 in Silver. Top end Refurb @ 41100 miles, Scottoiler, Renthal Road High Bars, Up & Back Bar Risers, Bellypan, DL650 Handguards, Capt. Picard Bar Ends, House of Henty SS Wheel spacers, New Seat Cover Fitted. 58 MPG !! Now owned by chrisbee ! Studley's mk2a Bloggerydoodaah ! Photos of my first MK1 Photos of my MK2a TPLQHCSRSFC No. 1 Fan
#58
Posted 20 May 2020 - 09:47 am
Following yer TDM blog on CMC Nog. Sure was a rusty looking piece of poop to begin with. Coming along nicely though.
Actually just bought some Abranet, well, I went for some Pronet as I could get a mixed pack, delivered just now and looking forward to trying it out.
Thanks, yeah it sat in my mates barn for 2 years (it wasn't great before) which left it looking a bit unloved. Think I got very lucky with the engine stud but fingers crossed valve clearances etc all going well and it should look like a 2007 bike again soon.
Will check out the pronet, guessing they're all much the same and just the brand names, but yeay very impressed with the stuff. I'll probably still use traditional fine wet and dry for the final sanding of paint with a bit of soapy water before polishing, but this is great for the early stages. One thing I have noticed is oil and grease ruins it a bit, so best to use on dry parts if you can.
Edited by Nog, 20 May 2020 - 09:48 am.
#59
Posted 20 May 2020 - 10:02 am
You could help Sidey sort out his yellow 9'er, it's deffo got some rusty spots and flakey engine paint.
It gets a bit pricey if you're wanting a range of grades in a decent size but if it lasts longer I guess the extra cost is offset. I went for some small 145mmx70mm pads just to try em out first. Cost me £9 for 10 pads. Thanks for the oil and grease info.
Mk2a 2000 in Silver. Top end Refurb @ 41100 miles, Scottoiler, Renthal Road High Bars, Up & Back Bar Risers, Bellypan, DL650 Handguards, Capt. Picard Bar Ends, House of Henty SS Wheel spacers, New Seat Cover Fitted. 58 MPG !! Now owned by chrisbee ! Studley's mk2a Bloggerydoodaah ! Photos of my first MK1 Photos of my MK2a TPLQHCSRSFC No. 1 Fan
#60
Posted 26 May 2020 - 08:25 pm
The only thing that can replace a TDM really is another TDM !
S'funny how Yamaha stopped making the parallel twin with a 270 degree crank, then everyone else started
The BMW 900XR is basically an updated TDM
But if you're getting an XR, then got for a second hand first generation S1000XR .........awesome bike
Here's my latest ....Big old V twin ...back to 2003 - but Ohlins Suspenders, Mille cams & hot chips & maps .......it's a proper hoot to ride & about the same price as a similar age Niner
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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
And the Latest Addition - a nice BMW G650 XCountry greenlaner - on long term loan to Boy Wonder
1996 Kawasaki KH125 Stroker
2000 TDM Mk2A - nicely Studleyfied - Modified by Masterbrewer, but we've fixed that now !
BMW K1300R
2004 TDM 900 in Silver/Blue - heated grips, MRA vary screen, Wilbers rear shock & engine bars to fit
BMW S1000XR in white
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