My Rescued Tdm850 Thread
#1
Posted 17 January 2019 - 06:33 pm
I recently rescued an old '92 TDM out of someones storage. It has been sitting for about 10 years and in need of some serious love!
I spent about 250$ (180usd) on the bike as-is.
Gas tank had a fair bit of rust in it, so it is currently soaking in vinegar in my basement. It will get a sloshing of alcohol and then marvel mystery oil to keep it from re-rusting.
Im starting this thread to track and keep up with my progress in getting this old girl road ready again.
Heres what I know so far:
The good:
-front fork is in good shape, seals and springs are like new
-engine is clean with only minor seal cracking. No seeping.
-electrical all works and looks untouched
-bike is complete with all parts and plastics
The bad:
-rust in gas tank
-all fluids and filters need changing
-possibly need carb rebuild
- unsure of internal engine condition
- unsure of tranny condition
- brakes need love
- needs new battery
Some pics:
#2
Posted 17 January 2019 - 06:49 pm
Nice find!
That looks like the original exhaust, so check where it goes 2 in to 1 as they tend to rot there. Re. engine internals, as you're probably aware if you've read up them, they do have a tendency to use a fair bit of oil, so some people do let it get too low and cause some problems. Also check the front sprocket is tight, they can come loose.
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.
#3
Posted 17 January 2019 - 07:06 pm
The bike doesnt have a 2 to 1 exhaust. It has 2 seperate pipes all the way to the engine. The bike did come with an extra 2to1 pipe though (not installed). But from what I can tell the pipes seem to be in good shape as the bike was stored indoors thankfully.
I imagine the front sproket is loose as the chain is sitting pretty slack right now.
I am going to find some oil for it in the next day or two. Any reccomendations?
#4
Posted 17 January 2019 - 08:35 pm
Chain adjustment is on the slack side, 30mm-50mm if memory serves but someone with more neurons may correct me.
Oil, 10w30, Jaso Ma. They don't need expensive full synthetic.
The bike will have two drain bolts...
Good find, welcome and enjoy.
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#5
Posted 17 January 2019 - 08:37 pm
This looks like the startings of a great thread. Good luck with the fettling.
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#6
Posted 17 January 2019 - 09:33 pm
#7
Posted 18 January 2019 - 08:51 am
The bike in its current unrunning state has the chain resting on the swingarm. Id assume that is too slack?
That is slack if it's sitting on the swinger BUT dont adjust it too tight 40-50mm only, if it's been sitting so long i would pull the carbs for a clean otherwise you may end up pulling your hair out later with running issues, nice find though, good luck.
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#9
Posted 18 January 2019 - 05:43 pm
Original pipes go 2 in to 1 in to 2, so I guess there's something aftermarket in the middle then as the pipes look standard.
That's a hell of difference to the tank! Hopefully none of that sludge got through in to the fuel tap and pump.
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.
#10
Posted 18 January 2019 - 05:44 pm
why oh why has nobody mentioned the large and small frame bungs yet huh? all 4 intact and virgin-loike.
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#11
Posted 18 January 2019 - 06:19 pm
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#12
Posted 18 January 2019 - 06:22 pm
I will take a look but you are probably right about it being stock. I saw 2 pipes coming out the engine and 2 pipes on the back of the bike and just assumed they never joined. I do have a spare exhaust for the bike so im not too concerned if it is rotten.
When I first started cleaning the tank I couldnt get fluid to pass through the inergal filters inside the tank. Now they flow freely. I too hope the engine hasnt been too badly contaminated.
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Can you elaborate what you mean?
#13
Posted 18 January 2019 - 06:35 pm
He means the plastic bungs that cover the swing arm bolt and one of the engine mounting bolts above it, very rare to seem them still on the bike
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.
#14
Posted 19 January 2019 - 08:49 am
why oh why has nobody mentioned the large and small frame bungs yet huh? all 4 intact and virgin-loike.
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#15
Posted 19 January 2019 - 10:26 am
Hasn't been to the 'pool yet
Carefull......they travel!!
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#16
Posted 19 January 2019 - 10:35 am
I'm waiting
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
#17
Posted 19 January 2019 - 04:43 pm
I will enjoy tracking your progress, zen patience for you and good luck!
#18
Posted 20 January 2019 - 09:30 am
Got back at the bike today. Biggest thing checked off the list is we popped the plugs and turned the engine by hand to make sure it wasnt seized. Engine turns so I thing we got a viable project.
The plugs I pulled where gross. Corroded on top and sooty down below. They where dry and the gap on them measured perfect. I assume they are sooty due to the bike eating oil. I replaced with new ones.
I drained all the old oil out of it. Replaced the filter and orings. Only about 1.5L of oil came out. Will be dumping 4L of fresh stuff in tomorrow.
Drained all the coolant out. After sitting for 10 years the coolant had seperated. All the glycol and coolant was in the rad/ pump/ engine and it looked like all the water had risen to the reserviour where a bunch of alge had started to grow. Going to give the coolant system a garden hose flush tomorrow too. Took the reservior off to to tank inside and clean.
I pulled the drain plugs out of the carb bowls and drained them out. Gas in there was gross and orange, but free of any particals. Tomorrow I will be pumping a couple cans of carb cleaner through the carbs, would love advice on where you think I should input the cleaner? Through the main fuel line input maybe. Just shoot it up through the drain hole?
I replaced a bunch of fuel line too. Took the petcock off and cleaned it. Seems to be working fine now. Still have a bunch more hose to replace.
Tomorrow I will put in new coolant, oil and a battery and hit the starter and see what happens. Also plan on tanking a look at the front sproket tomorrow. Even if it starts its going to need some considerable more love to be road worthy.
Wish me luck!
#19
Posted 20 January 2019 - 09:54 am
I drained all the old oil out of it. Replaced the filter and orings. Only about 1.5L of oil came out. Will be dumping 4L of fresh stuff in tomorrow.
Just checking, you drained oil from 2 drain points, not just one ? I think you need to check the manual for the location of both plugs....unless you already have in which case i wonder how noisy it was when it last ran with so little oil !
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#20
Posted 20 January 2019 - 10:29 am
As mentioned above 1.5l is the classic 1 drain plug mistake. Hopefully it is a mistake else ewe might have knacked LHS burrings.
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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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