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Posted 12 September 2006 - 06:46 pm

I'm wondering....

Is there any prayer we'll ever see newer TDMs come to market here in the states?? I sure am jealous when I see all the pics of the later models!! yeahyeahyeah.gif

I don't suppose writing a friendly letter to the Yamaha guys will help..

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Posted 12 September 2006 - 06:53 pm

I suppose if enough letters were written it might make a difference. unsure.gif

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Posted 12 September 2006 - 06:55 pm

No need to be jealous....you have the 'best' model....it is all down hill from there.

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Posted 12 September 2006 - 07:13 pm

QUOTE(dapleb @ Tue 12th Sep 2006, 07:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No need to be jealous....you have the 'best' model....it is all down hill from there.

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#5 AJ_Blizzard

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Posted 12 September 2006 - 07:29 pm

QUOTE(dapleb @ Tue 12th Sep 2006, 08:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No need to be jealous....you have the 'best' model....it is all down hill from there.

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Wow... Are you serious!? Why don't you elaborate? What's wrong with TDM 900?
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Posted 12 September 2006 - 07:39 pm

QUOTE(AJ_Blizzard @ Tue 12th Sep 2006, 08:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What's wrong with TDM 900?

wifgeni.gif
its just a bit...well...gay looking tongue.gif ......too many funny lines.
mk1s are the best iwin.gif and 91-93 were the best years rockon.gif















jester2.gif















*runs for cover* isurrender.gif help.gif

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My TDM :
Black 1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples
Silver-ish 2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips

current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 
TDM900=unmolested.  Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125
If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me  :good:


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Posted 12 September 2006 - 08:26 pm

QUOTE(Toneski @ Tue 12th Sep 2006, 09:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wifgeni.gif
its just a bit...well...gay looking tongue.gif ......too many funny lines.
mk1s are the best iwin.gif and 91-93 were the best years rockon.gif
jester2.gif
*runs for cover* isurrender.gif help.gif


Ok... fair enough... I guess... dry.gif
Anyway, I like mine - brand new 2006 model banana.gif
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MRA modded PUIG screen, air-box mod., Laser Duo-Tech cans, Powercommander, Symtec Motorcycle Grip Heater, Stebel Magnum (black), Centech AP-1 Auxiliary Fuse Panel, Hawkeoiler...

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Posted 12 September 2006 - 09:28 pm

QUOTE(Toneski @ Tue 12th Sep 2006, 08:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wifgeni.gif
its just a bit...well...gay looking tongue.gif ......too many funny lines.
mk1s are the best iwin.gif and 91-93 were the best years rockon.gif
jester2.gif
*runs for cover* isurrender.gif help.gif

ranting.gif putemup.gif ranting.gif


Can ya tell? i disagree....? altho the mk1's have a certain jennasayphwoar (thas french that is..) about em.

Edited by Mungas, 12 September 2006 - 09:31 pm.


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Posted 12 September 2006 - 09:49 pm

QUOTE(Mungas @ Tue 12th Sep 2006, 10:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ranting.gif putemup.gif ranting.gif
Can ya tell? i disagree....? altho the mk1's have a certain jennasayphwoar (thas french that is..) about em.


Just gotta say...I think my 900 ROCKS!! rockon.gif
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Posted 12 September 2006 - 10:57 pm

QUOTE(Toneski @ Tue 12th Sep 2006, 08:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
mk1s are the best iwin.gif and 91-93 were the best years rockon.gif
jester2.gif


No, no, no, 1994 was the best year by far good.gif

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Posted 13 September 2006 - 12:28 am

QUOTE(Toneski @ Tue 12th Sep 2006, 08:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wifgeni.gif
its just a bit...well...gay looking tongue.gif ......too many funny lines.
mk1s are the best iwin.gif and 91-93 were the best years rockon.gif


Must be black too. They have a sort of 80's chic......... unsure.gif






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#12 TonyDevil

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Posted 13 September 2006 - 04:12 am

QUOTE(David H @ Wed 13th Sep 2006, 01:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Must be black too. They have a sort of 80's chic......... unsure.gif
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yup, and i quite like the matt exhausts yeahyeahyeah.gif i think they suite the bike more than the silver/shiney ones, and i'm normally a magpie blink.gif
just need to sort out that damn huuuuuge enterprise style collector box thingy and it would be very nice.

oh damn, thats another thing i wanna do to it.....

ps. i nearly bought a 9er last week as she was going cheap, they are nice bikes, but i still like the raw looks of the mk1 wink.gif

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"its not better, just different"

cant understand yammy not selling 9ers in the USA, is it a legal issue or cost or summat?
has anyone asked them?

ok, now that i have offended about 90% of the people on this forum, and had a bit of a ramble i'm gonna go back to bed sorry.gif

"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"
My TDM :
Black 1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples
Silver-ish 2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips

current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 
TDM900=unmolested.  Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125
If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me  :good:


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Posted 13 September 2006 - 06:19 am

QUOTE(TDMTAM @ Tue 12th Sep 2006, 11:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No, no, no, 1994 was the best year by far good.gif

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Posted 13 September 2006 - 08:59 am

So, how many of you 900 haters out there bought one then sold it to return to the 850?


I don't think there is going to be any reply!!!


Get a 900 and enjoy.... If ya game!!!

Edited by toddy, 13 September 2006 - 09:00 am.


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Posted 13 September 2006 - 09:05 am

I don't think many/any Carpedians hate the 900. Its just that certain bikes suit a different kind of clientel tongue.gif ......for me, its the 850 and when pushed I sold the mkII to keep the mkI....if I had a 900, I'd a sold that before the mkII and the mkI. I totally respect your decision to buy a 900 and perhaps thats the 'best' bike for you....personally the 'best' for me is the mkI.
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#16 TonyDevil

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Posted 13 September 2006 - 09:14 am

QUOTE(toddy @ Wed 13th Sep 2006, 09:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So, how many of you 900 haters out there bought one then sold it to return to the 850?
I don't think there is going to be any reply!!!
Get a 900 and enjoy.... If ya game!!!

awww....giv us a hug giveusahug.gif
i dont think there are any haters of the 9 cloud9.gif
we take the pi$$ for various reasons
jealousy - some would like it but cant afford it rolleyes.gif
styling - some prefer the looks of the older models pimp.gif
other - some have sentimental attachements to the 850. wub.gif

i agree with dappers on the re: sale, i'm keeping my mk1 permanently, if i have to sell one, it'll be whatever other bike i have at the time. good.gif

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My TDM :
Black 1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples
Silver-ish 2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips

current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 
TDM900=unmolested.  Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125
If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me  :good:


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Posted 13 September 2006 - 11:00 am

my 900 is the best TDM I've ever had.
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

#18 toddy

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Posted 13 September 2006 - 11:21 am

Thanks for the hug Toneski....I feel much better now....and somewhat aroused I must say......is that an aftermarket exhaust in your leathers?

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Posted 13 September 2006 - 11:22 am

my 900 is the only TDM I ever had. And right now it will only go for a very reasonably priced Buell Uly wink.gif
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