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[fixitsan]

Just read this after getting back from 340 mile jaunt to Kielder for coffee and Cake today
Either Great minds etc or it was supposed to P*** down on the west coast so headed south instead

 

Mine was a group run organised by an Edinburgh dealership. 35 bikes of different makes and models, mostly younger then the TDM900, many with bigger engines, Got on the twisties and it's surprising how difficult a 900 is to lose

[Andy25]

Aye the Twisties are a great place to even out the size difference
between bikes
A decent rider on a less powerful bike can really show up the bigger /Faster bikes

A guy I know used to piss off lots of Sports bike riders
Whilst riding his Varadero
Some even refused to go on track day's if he was taking his Fireblade

Me
I'll meet you there , mind and wait for me

[madmopedracer]

Fitted my new M shock and a set of renthals for a quick overnight Strontian nr loch linnhe up Ballachulish way.

All went well at first got to a nice section of S bends near me that exits to a low that always used to bottom the suspension

you can feel it on all the bikes iv had and even the car. Not with the M shock set at the factory for my weight etc. etc. like a magic carpet

bit further on at road works nr loch sloy stop at the lights engine cuts out went to restart click click all electricity has leaked out.

go to get off the bike but not used to the tent etc on the back caught my foot and lost balance on the bike and over we go

car behind just looks at me struggling to lift the bike as if im deliberately holding him up no offer to help though (hope you get two punctures in middle of highlands)

white van man 3 cars back comes to my aid to lift bike .also French couple in a camper asked if we needed tools thanks

mate comes back to see what was keeping me just as the roads dept. come to remove the traffic lights helps me move bike to side of the road and leaves me 6 cones to cordon it off said he would collect them later another thanks.

pillion back to the house (first time in 40 years) to collect the trailer got it home and ordered a RR from M&P mosffat RR98 they have 20% off this weekend

hope it arrives in time got a trip to the lakes next weekend

damaged sustained apart from my pride one indicator bent front indicator bracket bent gear change an cracked bodywork

oh well could have been worse

[Studley Ramrod]

Ouch ! hope ya get it sorted in time matey.

[chrisbee]

Managed to get the old girl another 12 months MOT 👍👍

[Timbo1866]

Got new PR3 fitted to the front as it was a little low
Just needs an oil and filter change and I’ll be ready for my bimble to Scotland at the end of September

[Andy25]

Today I decided to give it an Oil change

Managed to snap one of the BOLTS on the Oil filter cover
Luckily it left just enough to get a pair of pliers on

So now I'm looking for a new bolt

[drewpy]

So now I'm looking for a new bolt

bernie has the bolts

https://youtu.be/mEMYKs7Y1co?t=43s

 

[Andy25]

bernie has the bolts

https://youtu.be/mEMYKs7Y1co?t=43s

Scary thing is I remember that show quite well
( Can't remember to turn a bolt the correct way to loosen it though )

Ordered some from Fowler's
A second bike is required

Just realised that Mon is a Bank Holiday so that means probably Thursday before I'm back on the Road

I ALMOST feel sorry for those that have to work with me Mon - Wed
After I've used Public Transport getting to Work

Edited by Andy25, 25 August 2018 - 07:22 pm.

[steve27bha]

Brought it back and wiped it down after a weekend around the coast of Scotland, completing my bike club's Challenge for the year.

Friday up to Dundee and on to Fraserburgh, diagonally down to Dufftown, back to the coast and West to Strathpeffer for the night. 320 miles.

Saturday up the East side to Wick, to Thurso and along the top to Durness, down the West to Ullapool and a (very) quick blast back toi Strathpeffer. 300.

Today down to Granton on Spey, over the Lecht and then Glenshee - both windy as hell - and the M90 home from Perth, getting very wet. 200.

A rapid and very satisfying 820 miles with the bike and kit performing well.

Got home to find my granddaughter making a visit - wonderful end to a great weekend.

Edited by steve27bha, 26 August 2018 - 08:20 pm.

[Timbo1866]

Today I decided to give it an Oil change

Managed to snap one of the BOLTS on the Oil filter cover
Luckily it left just enough to get a pair of pliers on

So now I'm looking for a new bolt

Snap
decided to do oil and filter on Monday all went well until one of the middle bolts went snap but I feel so lucky unscrewed it and it all came out in one piece. Temporary replaced it with a stainless steel M6 bolt cut to length got some cap heads on order to replace it
Looks like its lucky TDM bank holiday
😀

[fixitsan]

Went out for a blast locally, and noticed the odometer just tripped over 105,000 miles. Still no noticeable oil consumption unless thrashed to within an inch of it's life for hour after hour, which I think is incredible

[Andy25]

Snap
decided to do oil and filter on Monday all went well until one of the middle bolts went snap but I feel so lucky unscrewed it and it all came out in one piece. Temporary replaced it with a stainless steel M6 bolt cut to length got some cap heads on order to replace it
Looks like its lucky TDM bank holiday

Glad it's not just me
Sadly I have previous for breaking things on various Bike's on Bank Holidays usually at the start of them





From blowing piston rings to Clutch Cable's etc

Edited by Andy25, 28 August 2018 - 07:48 pm.

[fixitsan]

Took testrides on Husqvarna Vitpilen 701, and 401 tonight. They're something else, very focused, nimble and the mid range of the 701 is phenomenal. It's the same engine as the KTM690 but with 5 more bhp and better fueling

 

I felt i needed to keep the pace up to get the wind under my chest to keep the weight off my wrists due to the very forward seating position. The Svartpilen is a bit more upright but I didn't ride that.

 

Then I got back onto the TDM900......took a moment to get used to the upright position again, but then i really did appreciate being able to see over the cars in traffic....it was a bit like getting back on to a favourite comfy armchair  

[chrisbee]

Fitted a sump guard, not sure why.... i just fancied one
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[JMC]

Fitted a sump guard, not sure why.... i just fancied one
 

 

I like them on the 850 

 

Today I ordered oil, oil filter, air filter, plugs and carb intake rubbers, next will be some crash bars and braided brake lines, change the fork oil & new coolant

[drewpy]

not paying lots of money for one, If i can get one cheap I would fit one.

[fixitsan]

Great run up to Loch Lomond among some challenging company https://www.flickr.c...eposted-public/

 

TDM didn't let the side down, neither did the Michelin Pilot Power tyres   

 

Had to stop every 20 mins to let the CBR600RR catch back up.  

Edited by fixitsan, 02 September 2018 - 08:34 pm.

[Bjørge]

Was to go out West on the MkI friday, not ridden for a coupla weeks. Low on gas, started studdering and running only one cyl.. Filled up, but still running 1 cyl, decided to go home and swap for the 9er. Good to have a spare bike!
Found that the 9er leaked oil from valve cover, not ridden properly since clearance check. Drove 1.100kms with rag tucked behind oil pipe and clutch wire to keep oil drops from depositing on rear tyre.
The 9er is really, really good on high speed cruising!!! Drove 580kms in 8hrs with a smile on my face yesterday :-)

[drewpy]

Great run up to Loch Lomond among some challenging company https://www.flickr.c...eposted-public/

 

TDM didn't let the side down, neither did the Michelin Pilot Power tyres   

 

Had to stop every 20 mins to let the CBR600RR catch back up.  

is that the Waverly in the background? Called into a friend near Gourock and that ship went passed