24 replies to this topic

[fixitsan]

My smoke problem is still present. Only when the engine is hot, above half on the gauge, does it start to give out smoke from the right side. None when cold, and none when riding around (that I can notice)

 

I'm not too upset by the prospect of stripping and rebuilding, but when I add it all up, and considering the exhaust studs and nuts are a cremated iron mess, and I would need at least £100 for a gasket set before beginning, plus any parts and machining..... I just think it might be easier to break it, and start again.

 

17" front wheel, Samios ECU, Ohlins rear shock (needs top bushing), suspension linkage and swingarm good, forks good, calipers etc...

 

Maybe someone has a spare engine they could make a whole bike with ?

 

It still has 2 weeks MOT, I can return it back to standard and ride to a buyer as a whole bike (or meet somewhere in between, if you can't pick it up ?  £600 ?

 

Or do I buy another engine at £600 - £1000 and keep living with any age related issues ?

 

Any ideas ?

 

 

 

[Catteeclan]

Sad day but it has covered some good miles.

There's someone on Facebook with a bust frame who might be interested in yours or maybe put a bid on his????

Edited by Catteeclan, 24 February 2024 - 02:33 pm.

[LAURENCEAUX]

Why not just treat yourself to member ToddyBoy's 2005 TDM 900?. The bike is fab, the price lowish and yours could give up spares in the future or be sold on.

 

The bike is advertised here at the moment.

 

https://www.gumtree....2005/1474262198

 

And here 

 

Edited by LAURENCEAUX, 24 February 2024 - 08:22 pm.

[fixitsan]

Why not just treat yourself to member ToddyBoy's 2005 TDM 900?. The bike is fab, the price lowish and yours could give up spares in the future or be sold on.

 

The bike is advertised here at the moment.

 

https://www.gumtree....2005/1474262198

 

And here 

 

 

 

That's very nice.

 

I'm still pondering. I want to do the West coast of Ireland this year, I'ld like to think the smokey bike will manage it and not get any worse, but it's such a remote location I don't want to take any unnecessary risks either.

[leehenty]

Splash yer cash fixitsan you cant take it with you

[chrisr]

What he said!

[trevini]

I’m inclined to agree with Lee and Chris.  Good TDMs are only going to be one more rare as time goes by, so grab it while it’s there. We don’t need to preach to you how good they are. I think I’d be looking for a replacement and keeping the good spares from your current bike.

Edited by trevini, 25 February 2024 - 12:13 pm.

[Pedro]

MIght get lucky and just be valve seals, valves lapped and shimming. Still a PITA but not as drastic as a full rebuild. It'd be a shame to break as you always end up with bits left over that no one wanted or needed.

Edited by Pedro, 25 February 2024 - 02:51 pm.

[leehenty]

Just read this be advert for Toddyboys bike, never heard of a 370 degree engine 😁

Buy the bike and change over all your goodies

Edited by leehenty, 25 February 2024 - 03:26 pm.

[trevini]

Just read this be advert for Toddyboys bike, never heard of a 370 degree engine

Buy the bike and change over all your goodies

its 10 better than a big single Lee. 

[LAURENCEAUX]

What have I started? Peer pressure is so hard to resist, especially when all true. Shall we start a whip-around?

 

Smokey bikes could be ring wear or broken ring, bore wear, gasket(s) - all manner of stuff so buy yourself peace of mind. 

 

Go on you know you want to.

 

P..S. I have no vested interest in this sale, nor relation to ToddyBoy.

Edited by LAURENCEAUX, 25 February 2024 - 04:52 pm.

[fixitsan]

What have I started? Peer pressure is so hard to resist, especially when all true. Shall we start a whip-around?

 

 

Yes please !

 

My problem is I have to think twice before spending because I've got next to nothing of a pension pot, and only ten years left to do something wise about it !

 

 

 

 

[LAURENCEAUX]

Call your purchase a pension purchase as it will cut your motoring costs in retirement and may actually rise in value as it becomes more rare. Good luck with the funds.

[fixitsan]

Call your purchase a pension purchase as it will cut your motoring costs in retirement and may actually rise in value as it becomes more rare. Good luck with the funds.

 

 

Damn you peer pressure !

[leehenty]

Look at it this way, in 10 years anything can happen, but buying the bike will give you peace of mind and lots of fun.
There are 7 days in the week, someday is not one of them

Edited by leehenty, 26 February 2024 - 04:37 pm.

[LAURENCEAUX]

Look at it this way, in 10 years anything can happen, but buying the bike will give you peace of mind and lots of fun.
There are 7 days in the week, someday is not one of them

You are a very naughty boy leehenty ....

[fixitsan]

Look at it this way, in 10 years anything can happen, but buying the bike will give you peace of mind and lots of fun.
There are 7 days in the week, someday is not one of them

 

Old Chinese proverb say. ..... Actually chief, I might have an engine lined up for collection next week.... Just need to think a bit more before committing

[fixitsan]

Problem solved, I think

This popped up on Facebook lastnight, I just went to look and left a deposit, collecting Saturday.

 

Nice guy over in Glasgow has put it up for sale, he was a member here in the past, maybe someone recognises the distinctive screen ?

 

It has HID headlight upgrade, airbox mod, Power Commander and Fuel exhausts. Comfort seat. 48k miles

 

New tdm by Chris Barron, on Flickr

 

 

I'll swap over all the bits I want and still have my old TDM for sale, with a week or so of MOT left, obviously selling for pennies, maybe to someone who has a bike with a broken frame ?

 

I'm also thinking I can get 3 back to back dyno runs done of standard ECU / Standard + PC / Samios remap ECU

 

This leaves me with Scorpion exhausts and link pipes to rehome ? One can has a dent, but depending which side you fit it on, it can be hidden. No standard db killers, currently using small cone db killers. They are loud enough

Edited by fixitsan, 29 February 2024 - 10:52 am.

[trevini]

Nice one Chris. Glad its working out well for you. I do remember the screen, but no idea who it was now!

[fixitsan]

Nice one Chris. Glad its working out well for you. I do remember the screen, but no idea who it was now!

Funny how things work out.

I was lining up a test ride on an MT-07 with a local dealer too, because once they're upgraded with real suspension and a remap they can be fabulous.

 

But then, better the devil you know !