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Started by Gasman , Sep 09 2014 05:05 pm

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#1 Gasman

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Posted 09 September 2014 - 05:05 pm

Sat on one of these today and was very impressed without riding it.
Has anybody got one or any test riding experience??

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Posted 09 September 2014 - 05:26 pm

:rolleyes:  Why post this up in the 'All About TDM' section ?


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#3 Gasman

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Posted 09 September 2014 - 06:35 pm

Sorry where should it be!!

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Posted 09 September 2014 - 07:09 pm

Fuddy Duddy made the same comment on one of my posts
Surely a helpful comment would be more appropriate then rolled eyes
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Posted 10 September 2014 - 08:17 am

Fuddy duddy :rolleyes:

If you care to take the time, you'll find that discussions about other bikes is encouraged in the 'Hyde Park' section.  One only needs to read the subtitle of the section mentioned to know this. :)


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Posted 10 September 2014 - 11:21 am

Sat on one of these today and was very impressed without riding it.
Has anybody got one or any test riding experience??

Not ridden the SMT, but have test ridden the 990SM. Fantastic bike, when you've got the throttle open.. an absolute heap of shit on a neutral throttle. FI system didn't know whether it was coming or going, so rolling along amidst town traffic was a nightmare.

Edited by v8guy, 10 September 2014 - 11:22 am.

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Posted 10 September 2014 - 11:31 am

I'm sure I remember something similar to that about 990 Adventure's too, but I think they improved it on later models. What year the SM you tried? DazzerB of this parish replaced his TDM with a 990 Adv so may know more when he reappears from the Alps.

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Posted 10 September 2014 - 05:27 pm

Sorry but thought ADMIN were the same a Teachers, Helping and supporting Members. If the Guy is lost then guide him to the proper section, not patronise and make him/her feel small. Things have changed here it seems

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Posted 10 September 2014 - 05:30 pm

Hey Cats......
When are you picking up your eBay bargain?
At risk of doing something exciting!

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Posted 10 September 2014 - 05:34 pm

Never rode one but love the look of it.


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Posted 10 September 2014 - 06:06 pm

Sorry but thought ADMIN were the same a Teachers, Helping and supporting Members. If the Guy is lost then guide him to the proper section, not patronise and make him/her feel small. Things have changed here it seems

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Just can't resist having a pop at admin can you, nothings changed there eh, Cats.  Still, that's your opinion and you're entitled to it.

Admin same as teachers !  I dunno where you got that idea from. 

Anyway, we all know what you really think of carpe admin, the insults are plastered all over Facebook. (Thanks for that !)  Ironically, the insults are posted up in the 'Friends of Carpe-TDM' forum.


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Posted 10 September 2014 - 06:15 pm

Where's the popcorn eating smilie? 


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Posted 10 September 2014 - 06:23 pm

 

Got to agree with Cateeclan, they look like a fantastic all rounder but I'm scared to go for a test ride because then I'll have to buy one :D  I'd imaging they cost a bit more to run than a TDM though, servicing's a bit trickier on them and you're never going to get near TDM fuel economy.  On the other hand they go like stink.


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Posted 13 September 2014 - 09:52 am

Not ridden the SMT, but have test ridden the 990SM. Fantastic bike, when you've got the throttle open.. an absolute heap of shit on a neutral throttle. FI system didn't know whether it was coming or going, so rolling along amidst town traffic was a nightmare.

Sounds like my 900 Monster was. ;)

Didn't some of these KTM's have an oil weep from the head.

Mr Ramrod sir. May I leave the class & go for a pee :P


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Posted 13 September 2014 - 12:17 pm

Oil weep you say? Hmmmm. Me Dads new 390 Duke had one of those. He has a 690 now & is much happier.

The closest I have ever come to replacing the TDM was an SMT.  Love the whole concept but realised that the bikes potential far exceeds mine, wee tank, zero weather protection, aspiring sadist saddle, more maintenance. The bubble burst. Owners I spoke to raved but they were dressed in one piece leathers, either had very long or no hair, 1000 yard stares, and were at race meetings, competing. 

The TDM is Nigella Lawson to the SMT,s Jennifer Lawrence. Just sayin. Opposite sides of the spectrum. I would love an SMT in a multi bike garage but as a unibiker the TDM is easier to live with.


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Posted 14 September 2014 - 07:45 am

The TDM is Nigella Lawson to the SMT,s Jennifer Lawrence. Just sayin. Opposite sides of the spectrum.

Have them both for a while and move on. :unsure2:


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