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#1401 mikehit47

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Posted 04 December 2014 - 10:07 pm

Hello, this is Mike from Romania, I bought my TDM like 4-5 months ago. Managed to get like 2500 km on it. It's a nice bike to ride, I find it very comfortable and the handling is great! It's from '97, 4TX, 70 000 km on the clock (although I don't think this is actually true because the clocks have been changed). After I bought it I found out that it eats more gasoline than the '99+ models but still, I love the power it delivers. A TDM mechanic told me that ths model goes up to 200km/h+ more easy. I mostly driven it in the crowded, unforgiving city of Bucharest, I like the brakes and the high seat position, it allows you to see over cars and take action before something bad happens.

 

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This is a picture from the selling ad, didn't get a chance to take some pictures myself because I want to change it's color to full silver, but it looks the same basically. I got it for 1000 euros and I spent 500 more on getting it road ready, so I guess that's was a bargain. Changed the front tire (it had a 2007 DOT) with a Michelin Pilot Road 3, brake pads, some of the oils and a new choke cable, added the missing mirror and off I go. I still need to adjust the carbs, it needs a gasoline push along with the electric start to get it going and the plastic around the clocks is missing but safety wise she's solid now.

 

This is my first post, I lurked around here for some time, it's great to be part of this community!

 

Wish you safe rides!


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#1402 dapleb

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Posted 04 December 2014 - 10:28 pm

:welcome:


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#1403 sidestand

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Posted 04 December 2014 - 10:44 pm

Nice bike, Mike

 

Keep the yellow - Yellow & silver is absolutely the best Mk2 colour scheme  :good:

 

And welcome to Carpe


post-1-1150550726.gifpost-1-1150559830.gifpost-1-1152402501.jpgThe older I get, the better I was

96 MkII in yellow & silver with bluespots, braided lines, Remus 2 into 1, Hagon rear shock & fork springs, bashplate, heated grips,Motech pannier racks, Road Attacks, Jockoiler, Baglux tank cover & bag. Gone to a far better place - hasn't it Remo?
Another 96 Mk2 in yellow & silver - absolutely standard & pristine ( apart from a butchered rear mudguard - but I'm looking for a new one
'76 Suzuki GT500 Stroker in need of a rebuild
'80 Yamaha XT250 mudplugger
another '81 XT250
'91 BMW R80GS - this one really will do a RTW trip
'05 BMW K1200S - inline four with a shaft
'10 BMW R1200GSA Anniversary Edition
'02 Fazer 1000 - 4 carbs are better than 2 ! - water pump rebuilt by Mr Ramrod Engineering
'00 Triumph Adventurer - Cruiser with a difference - British & a triple
Gary's Bathtub - '99 BMW K1200RS in luvverly pillarbox red . Now been Waspycycled to Nuneaton
And the Latest Addition - a nice BMW G650 XCountry greenlaner - on long term loan to Boy Wonder

1996 Kawasaki KH125 Stroker

2000 TDM Mk2A - nicely Studleyfied - Modified by Masterbrewer, but we've fixed that now !

BMW K1300R

2004 TDM 900 in Silver/Blue - heated grips, MRA vary screen, Wilbers rear shock & engine bars to fit 

BMW S1000XR in white 


#1404 Studley Ramrod

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Posted 05 December 2014 - 10:40 am

:welcome:

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Mk2a 2000 in Silver. Top end Refurb @ 41100 miles, Scottoiler, Renthal Road High Bars, Up & Back Bar Risers, Bellypan, DL650 Handguards, Capt. Picard Bar Ends, House of Henty SS Wheel spacers, New Seat Cover Fitted. 58 MPG !!  Now owned by chrisbee !   Studley's mk2a Bloggerydoodaah !  Photos of my first MK1  Photos of my MK2a  TPLQHCSRSFC No. 1 Fan


#1405 Timbo1866

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Posted 05 December 2014 - 09:15 pm

Nice bike, Mike

 

Keep the yellow - Yellow & silver is absolutely the best Mk2 colour scheme  :good:

 

And welcome to Carpe

Totally agree keep the yellow 

and welcome



#1406 Bender

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Posted 17 January 2015 - 07:01 am

Hi Everyone,

 

I figured after lurking on this site for a month, time to introduce myself, I'm Glenn from Brisbane.

 

I bought my 2008 TDM 900 last October, it's pretty stock standard.  I may add some after markets pipes down the track. Power commander seems to be  mystery for the 2008 model. I contacted Power Commander the USA - they won't promise their 2007 PC3 would work in in a 2008 TDM as the US stopped importing the TDM in 2007.

 

Bikes I've had over the over the years:

Yahama TDM - current (best bike I've owned, so smooth - sure it's not a 4 cylinder ? ). :)

Yamaha XT660 X - nicer

Yamaha Xt660R - nice 

Ducati Multistrada -  great bit of kit, but I prefer Jap reliability   :)

Honda Transalp XLV650 - ok.

Yamaha Diversion 900 - (great touring bike)

Honda XLV750 (Honda's first go at Dakar bike)

Kawasaki  ZR-7 (updated Zepher)

Yamaha FZR-R 250

Honda XL250

 

All the best - shiny side up

 

My bike:

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Cheers

Glenn


Edited by gcd1966, 17 January 2015 - 07:04 am.


#1407 dablik

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Posted 17 January 2015 - 09:38 am

Hi Glenn, welcome to Carpe, lovely bike indeed, reds always a good looker on a TDM, if you were to replace the bin parts front mudguard for a black one it would look even better, honest  :)


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: 

 


#1408 Rallyist

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Posted 17 January 2015 - 10:08 am

Hi Glenn welcome read this about alternative EFI adjustment http://www.carpe-tdm...25955&hl=dobeck


For a challenging summer try the

Round Britain Rally.....  




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#1409 Studley Ramrod

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Posted 17 January 2015 - 11:25 am

:welcome:  to da club Glen !  Nice bike ! :good:


Mk2a 2000 in Silver. Top end Refurb @ 41100 miles, Scottoiler, Renthal Road High Bars, Up & Back Bar Risers, Bellypan, DL650 Handguards, Capt. Picard Bar Ends, House of Henty SS Wheel spacers, New Seat Cover Fitted. 58 MPG !!  Now owned by chrisbee !   Studley's mk2a Bloggerydoodaah !  Photos of my first MK1  Photos of my MK2a  TPLQHCSRSFC No. 1 Fan


#1410 leehenty

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Posted 17 January 2015 - 12:57 pm

:welcome:  nice bike.  :good:


2002 900 silver,oil pressure switch with brass 90 degree conversion, RG fork protectors. Wilburs custom made rear Shock with remote hydraulic preload and RG shocktube, Wilburs front springs. Scotoiler with a custom made swing arm delivery unit. Silicone radiator hoses.BMW 1150 handguards with Touratech extensions, Carbon Fibre yoke cover and fender extenda, MRA flip screen, Yamaha Engine bars, SW Motech Centre Stand, Kappa wingrack three box Luggage with E21's as option from the K960 boxes, Zumo 660 satnav on Touratech mount, Led Voltage monitor, Baglux tank cover, Clear LED Rear light, Aux LED brake light, BikeVis bullet LED's under front  nose,Stainless rear axle nut, stainless chain adjusters, stainless wheel spacers front and rear, Probolt Polished Stainless Flanged Hex engine screws, Polished stainless fairing screws, stainless disc bolts. Titanium brake pins front, Probolt Titanium Flanged Hex Front Caliper Bolts & Rear caliper slide pins Adventure Spec Tool tube under rear rack, left and right sides with custom alloy mounts.<p>Top Sellerie double gel pad seat. Carbon Fibre inner dash and side infill panels. Anodised black alloy swingarm pivot bolt covers and footpegs, Nano II Gear indicator.

#1411 Bender

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Posted 17 January 2015 - 07:17 pm

Thanks gents for the warm welcome and the EFI info, very interesting :)

 

Cheers

Glenn



#1412 MarshallStone

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Posted 21 January 2015 - 11:31 pm

Hi I am Marshall (Not Eminem) :P and I am from San Jose and I am 25 years old and for now I don't ride any bike at all still have to buy it and gonna buy it next month



#1413 Catteeclan

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Posted 22 January 2015 - 07:59 am

Welcome Marshal, I'd guess you have your eye on a TDM of some sort?


2002 TDM900 Yellow


#1414 RogerD

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Posted 22 January 2015 - 12:35 pm

Hi Marshall....tell us more about your biking expectations.....as Catteeclan said, I guess you are looking for a TDM?


Roger

 

2004 Silver TDM 900, Scorpion cans, MRA screen, Heated Grips, Piramid Fender Extenda. Mitchelin PR3's, Oxford Soft luggage.  Now living with Sidestand

2015 BMW R1200GS , in Frost Blue, Adventure screen, cruise control, quickshifter, heated grips, ESA , BM panniers but Givi topbox.                                                          

 


#1415 MarshallStone

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Posted 24 January 2015 - 04:38 pm

Yes I have TDM in my mind but got no riding experience at all



#1416 TDMick

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Posted 24 January 2015 - 07:38 pm

Don't try feet up u turns for a while, TDMs carry their weight high and can catch out the unwary at low speed.

Keep checking the oil level.

Ride it like you stole it.

Welcome to the mad house.



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Who dies with the most toys wins!

 
 
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#1417 MarshallStone

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Posted 29 January 2015 - 11:16 pm

Don't try feet up u turns for a while, TDMs carry their weight high and can catch out the unwary at low speed.

Keep checking the oil level.

Ride it like you stole it.

Welcome to the mad house.

 

Thankx mate



#1418 Andys900tdm

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Posted 07 March 2015 - 10:18 pm

helo to all my name is andy and live in hertfordshire 

this is my first yamaha tdm 900 and love it but i do have a few questions but got to find the wright forum section



#1419 dablik

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Posted 08 March 2015 - 09:18 am

:welcome: Andy, good to hear your enjoying the bike..


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: 

 


#1420 AliG

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Posted 08 March 2015 - 10:41 am

Welcome Andy. Check out the Get To Gether section. I will be hosting a fettle day next month and am only in Chesham, so not far from you. Good to meet some fellow owners and gain invaluable knowledge.
Ali.

2004 900 - Blue with lots of goodies

2012 900 - Still adding shiny bits. Was black, changed to white and now back to black again.

 



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