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#2001 Favs

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Posted 17 March 2021 - 08:52 am

Greetings


Single-handedly reviving the Wave.

 

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#2002 Rallyist

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Posted 17 March 2021 - 09:45 am

Welcome :good:


For a challenging summer try the

Round Britain Rally.....  




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#2003 Snowbird

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Posted 17 March 2021 - 10:11 am

Welcome to the asylum Karol.


Current toys: '99 XT600E, 2000 4TX, '82 Princess 30DS (where the username comes from), No longer a '03 Fazer thou.

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#2004 fixitsan

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Posted 17 March 2021 - 12:17 pm

Hello !


900 with better bits. Owes me nothing, Makes me smile


#2005 dapleb

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Posted 17 March 2021 - 12:57 pm

Yoohoo and welcome.

I am probably a bit to your west in The Home of Morris Dancing but if you need oubt just shout.

Did you get an 850 or 9er?
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#2006 Absolut7C

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Posted 17 March 2021 - 01:25 pm

Hi guys,
thank you for warm welcome.

Dapleb, don't say - Bamptonshire?
If it is than that's very close to me I live few miles away from Bampton and every week I do some work in Bampton's gardens , I'm a Gardener/landscaper
We must meet! some time soon please
When do they are opening them pubs?
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I've got 9er '08 abs one

Edited by Absolut7C, 17 March 2021 - 02:14 pm.


#2007 drewpy

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Posted 17 March 2021 - 02:00 pm

welcome Karol  :welcome:


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#2008 Studley Ramrod

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Posted 17 March 2021 - 02:30 pm

Hi and welcome Karol.  Enjoy the bike. :good:


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#2009 dapleb

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Posted 17 March 2021 - 02:55 pm

Dapleb, don't say - Bamptonshire?

That it be. :0).

I'm actually even further West in Clanfield.

Anyways once things are a bit more settled then indeed a meet up would be great. In the mean time if you have any questions about the 9er....don't ask me as I know nothing of this modern machinery. :0)
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#2010 Absolut7C

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Posted 17 March 2021 - 03:15 pm

That it be. :0).

I'm actually even further West in Clanfield.

Anyways once things are a bit more settled then indeed a meet up would be great. In the mean time if you have any questions about the 9er....don't ask me as I know nothing of this modern machinery. :0)

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#2011 dablik

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Posted 17 March 2021 - 08:08 pm


Welcome Karol, good for you and congrats on the bike purchase  :good:


Edited by dablik, 17 March 2021 - 08:09 pm.

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  :sorry: 

 

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#2012 Phatman

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Posted 21 March 2021 - 03:00 pm

Welcome Karol. Biking is addictive. Many people go back after years.



#2013 katdude

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Posted 14 April 2021 - 06:12 pm

Hi folks, I've just joined this forum. I'm an 'old git' from N E Fife Scotland who has been riding for 50+ years! I've had loads of bikes, but always fancied a TDM. One has now come my way, a nice '98 850. It seems it found me, not the other way around. I'm looking forward to benefiting from the wealth of experience and knowledge on this site.

First question! Is there a low fuel warning light on this model? I bought a service manual on CD, and the instrument panel is different to mine, which has a temperature guage where the fuel guage should be. There is a panel underneath with four lights, the one on the left is unmarked. Is this a low fuel light? I can't find out anywhere. Otherwise I need to rely on the reserve tank. Thanks in advance.



#2014 Bjørge

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Posted 15 April 2021 - 05:25 am

Hi and Welcome! 😎
Bjørge

#2015 dapleb

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Posted 15 April 2021 - 06:11 am

Hello dare and welcome. I know of at least one other carpedian 'old git' near you. (◔‿◔)

Earlier MK2 (loike yours) have temp gauge. Later models fool gauge. There is no low fuel light.

My MK1 lets out a polite cough (not to be ignored) when it's getting close. You can get a good idea from trip meter once you get used to it a bit.

Hope you enjoy the boike.
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#2016 Snowbird

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Posted 15 April 2021 - 07:00 am

It's the 99 onwards models that have the fuel gauge, yours is a Mk2 which is up to 99, if it uses too much fuel or smells particularly rich it'll likely be the emulsion tubes worn, the Mk2a models had better carbs fitted that don't suffer so much from it.

Your fuel tap should be on the side with a reserve, the MK2a's have the tap under the tank out of normal reach with no reserve option.

And welcome to the asylum.


Edited by Snowbird, 15 April 2021 - 07:00 am.

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#2017 drewpy

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Posted 15 April 2021 - 07:35 am

welcome to the mad house.
They are still great bikes mine easily keeps up with my mate tracer 900 (maybe I'm a better rider) but then how fast can you go nowadays in this country with out getting done?
200 mile tank range is plenty too


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#2018 dablik

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Posted 15 April 2021 - 07:54 am

How do and welcome, the light you mention in the idiot panel is in fact a blank, well at least on the mk1, mine is used for an added oil pressure switch, keep an eye on your oil level until familiar with the usage, it's normal for them all to burn some (except mine  :D and drewpys) mostly burnt at high prolonged revs ie motorway.. enjoy  :good:


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  :sorry: 

 

1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space   :) Sorted and on the Road Mick  :P  :P it's the bike that Jack built  ;) Gone to Heaven  :wub: 

 


#2019 Studley Ramrod

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Posted 15 April 2021 - 08:35 am

Hi and welcome katdude.


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#2020 katdude

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Posted 15 April 2021 - 10:04 am

Hi guys, thanks for that info. It seems a bit old school, but I'll get used to it. :good:




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