I just have to say I was not expecting my 92 TDM850 to be quite so comfortable, capable and engaging on the road to and from Texas last week!
I took off with soft saddle bags, a tank bag and my new-to-me GIVI hard case two weeks ago tomorrow. Got the el cheapo Wal-Mart Garmin gps, licked the suction cup mount and off we went for Austin, Tx, The Texas Tornado Boot Camp, The Revival Cycles' Handbuilt Show and the races at Circuit of the Americas!
The bike was a champ! And everyone wanted to know what the heck it is every time I stopped. Had a U-turn foul up that tested the RennTec crash bars, I put a hurting on the center of the Distanzia rear tire for covering all that distance and on the return trip I determined that better rain gear is an absolute must.
What was before only an interesting and likely temporary addition to a collection of misfit old bikes has become my new favorite for long distance getaways. All for chump change, relatively speaking.
I'll see if I can get together the gallery of pics and present them for y'all. Fantastic trip! Wished I could have kept going West!
Here's the old girl prior to leaving Florida.
Austin Motogp Week 2600 Mile Journey Fl-Tx-Fl
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RatHawk
, Apr 17 2015 12:22 am
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RatHawk
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enuff posts to fill a 50cc
- Location:Bushnell, FL, USA. Usually...
- TDM model: 1992
Posted 17 April 2015 - 12:25 am
"Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague longing for something salty." --- Peter Egan
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harvey krumpet
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full o shoite
- Location:New Zealand
- TDM model: 1997
Posted 17 April 2015 - 11:11 am
MotoGP? Ohhhhhhh, I wish.
The first big mile test on a TDM was similar for me. I was typically unsure of a new to me bike and knew nothing about it. After 3 weeks riding round Scotland grinning, the bike was in. Part of the family.
Yes, pics please.
Edited by harvey krumpet, 17 April 2015 - 11:17 am.
TDM 850 Loud and unusual. CRM 250r Woo hoo! DT 230 Lanza Fiddled with.... Bloody hell, is that legal? GG Randonee AKA "I didn't think that was possible".
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dablik
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- Location:Bootleshire
- TDM model: 1992
Posted 17 April 2015 - 05:16 pm
Oh yes, know that feeling, had bought my mk1 for a trip to Slovakia and around, 2500 miles later i have to agree 
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 Gone to Heaven 
Sorted and on the Road Mick 
it's the bike that Jack built 
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masterbrewer
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- Location:Adelaide, South Australia
- TDM model: 1991
Posted 17 April 2015 - 10:58 pm
Only took me a 500 metre test ride before I realised it was something special. ...... and the rest is history.
Cheers dudes
"Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder"
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"Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder"
* to see the latest masterbrewer "TDM Adventure Ride Reports" click "HERE"click here to read: "Adventure Riding Assumption of Risk"
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