Who's got the highest mileage out of their TDM (so far) and what issues have you had?
My old beast ('91 3VD) has done 152 000 miles - approx 250 000 kms and still going strong
Anyone clocked up more & what issues might be coming my way?
Highest mileage tdm?
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Godzillamonster
, Mar 14 2008 06:44 am
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Posted 14 March 2008 - 06:44 am
20 months on the road riding overland from England to New Zealand on a '91 TDM850.
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290 000 kms before gearbox blew, 190,000 on 2nd motor and still my daily wheelie commuter sports hack
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Posted 14 March 2008 - 07:41 am
G'Day Richard 
Good to see you're still a TDM owner.
& thanks again for your early input for my TDM's development.
Got to consider the "economies" hey?, now that you seem to be a settled "family man" ?
Although not riding mine every day, my kms are clocking up reasonably fast.
Being a "2nd hand" gem, I am not that confident of it's heritage as I bought it with only 3,600kms on the clock for a 13 year old bike
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Tyre model/age/wear didn't match age of bike nor did the brake disk wear either ? so I've now currently got a 34k bike or a 134k bike or something in between.
Anyway I am still over the moon
with it's ability for riding pleasure in most conditions & coincidentally since I've been plastering my "adventures" on the net, Yamaha Australia is the first to start releasing "Adventure modified TDMs".
All I've done so far is a precautionary valve clearance check @ 25k with no adjustments required.
Waiting for your next "adventure"
I'm off with some "dirt bike world" (ie smaller bikes) riders to the Flinders Ranges early April & will post a report in due course if I can keep up with them
Cheers
Good to see you're still a TDM owner.
& thanks again for your early input for my TDM's development.Got to consider the "economies" hey?, now that you seem to be a settled "family man" ?
Although not riding mine every day, my kms are clocking up reasonably fast.
Being a "2nd hand" gem, I am not that confident of it's heritage as I bought it with only 3,600kms on the clock for a 13 year old bike
?. Tyre model/age/wear didn't match age of bike nor did the brake disk wear either
? so I've now currently got a 34k bike or a 134k bike or something in between.Anyway I am still over the moon
with it's ability for riding pleasure in most conditions & coincidentally since I've been plastering my "adventures" on the net, Yamaha Australia is the first to start releasing "Adventure modified TDMs".All I've done so far is a precautionary valve clearance check @ 25k with no adjustments required.
Waiting for your next "adventure"
I'm off with some "dirt bike world" (ie smaller bikes) riders to the Flinders Ranges early April & will post a report in due course if I can keep up with them
Cheers
Edited by masterbrewer, 14 March 2008 - 09:12 am.
Cheers dudes
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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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Posted 14 March 2008 - 10:41 am
QUOTE(Godzillamonster @ Fri 14th Mar 2008, 06:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Anyone clocked up more & what issues might be coming my way?
I doubt many have clocked up more than that mate
I would imagine the issues ahead would be the same ones coming back round again Although seriously, I would recommend keeping an eye on your rear shock as quite a few of us have had them snap by the lower mount.
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Posted 14 March 2008 - 11:53 am
Wasn't Nitram up in the 150-160k mark?
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To do: Educate homo sap nav system to operate twisty + grabby things/ get ear plugs
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To do: Educate homo sap nav system to operate twisty + grabby things/ get ear plugs
Remember every driver is a deaf myoptic twat who is out to kill you, ALWAYS assume they are going to do THE most f*cking DUMBASS, STUPID manouver possible, at the worst possible moment; get past, and get past quick
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Posted 14 March 2008 - 12:53 pm
QUOTE(Godzillamonster @ Fri 14th Mar 2008, 06:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Who's got the highest mileage out of their TDM (so far) and what issues have you had?
My old beast ('91 3VD) has done 152 000 miles - approx 250 000 kms and still going strong
Anyone clocked up more & what issues might be coming my way?
My old beast ('91 3VD) has done 152 000 miles - approx 250 000 kms and still going strong
Anyone clocked up more & what issues might be coming my way?
Nice to hear from you Richard
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Posted 14 March 2008 - 01:09 pm
QUOTE(k2col @ Fri 14th Mar 2008, 10:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Although seriously, I would recommend keeping an eye on your rear shock as quite a few of us have had them snap by the lower mount.
i remember reading somewhere that he already had his top shock mount fail
richard, are you still on a standard shock?
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Posted 15 March 2008 - 09:10 am
QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Fri 14th Mar 2008, 12:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i remember reading somewhere that he already had his top shock mount fail richard, are you still on a standard shock?
Think he's already been through that stage already. Top mount reinforced.Oim not even over 80,000 miles yet.
richard, are you still on a standard shock?
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Posted 15 March 2008 - 11:04 pm
The old beast keeps going strong - seem to have ironed out any potential problems (regulator, emulsion tubes, etc) & it just keeps going...still getting PLENTY of abuse. Reckon theres plently of miles still to come.
I've got a white power shock in the back - replaced it for the big trip & yeah the top mount gave up - mich stronger now though. Also blew its seals going into Sydney - rather there than India...
Mbrewer - love all the photos of your rides on Advrider. Very jealous, loved the outback riding in Oz.
Plenty of good options here in NZ too - have been going for occasional rides with a mate on a KTM 950 adventure & manage to keep him honest - at least until we get into the sand...
Enjoyed following your trip too Athula - how how did you find returning to home & 'normality'? Thats the hardest destination I reckon
I've got a white power shock in the back - replaced it for the big trip & yeah the top mount gave up - mich stronger now though. Also blew its seals going into Sydney - rather there than India...
Mbrewer - love all the photos of your rides on Advrider. Very jealous, loved the outback riding in Oz.
Plenty of good options here in NZ too - have been going for occasional rides with a mate on a KTM 950 adventure & manage to keep him honest - at least until we get into the sand...
Enjoyed following your trip too Athula - how how did you find returning to home & 'normality'? Thats the hardest destination I reckon
20 months on the road riding overland from England to New Zealand on a '91 TDM850.
http://www.horizonsu...richardandlisa/
TDM round the world - YouTube
290 000 kms before gearbox blew, 190,000 on 2nd motor and still my daily wheelie commuter sports hack
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Posted 18 July 2008 - 02:27 pm
My 2000W has 91,000 miles on it and with 18,000 miles a year I am catching you quickly!
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Posted 22 July 2008 - 01:51 pm
QUOTE(E.T. @ Fri 18th Jul 2008, 08:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
27000 on my 04 registered 900
66500 miles 03
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Posted 23 July 2008 - 12:19 am
99000Klms on the old MK1 before I sold her and 48000klms on the 02 900.
2002 TDM900. BMW 1150gs handguards, Oxford heated grips, Staintune exhausts, airbox mod, re-moulded seat, bar risers, Powerlec adaptor, bluetooth, 2way comms, K & N filter, Nonfango hard luggage, center stand, polished alloy wheels, (I'm not gunna)crash knobs
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Posted 24 July 2008 - 11:22 am
57,000 miles on a 99 MKII.
Front disks warped after 28000 miles, (sintered pads)
Rear shock failed the mot back in march.
plus rear disk needed changing.
Sold in March 2010 with 65,000 miles
Front disks warped after 28000 miles, (sintered pads)
Rear shock failed the mot back in march.
plus rear disk needed changing.
Sold in March 2010 with 65,000 miles
Edited by Daveb, 05 May 2010 - 06:15 pm.
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Posted 05 May 2010 - 06:03 pm
QUOTE(dapleb @ Sat 15th Mar 2008, 10:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oim not even over 80,000 miles yet.
Whoop whoop. Half way there.
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If you want to mark your location on the Carpe map: http://www.carpe-tdm...opic.php?t=5117
Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
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If you want to mark your location on the Carpe map: http://www.carpe-tdm...opic.php?t=5117
Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
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Posted 05 May 2010 - 08:13 pm
My '08 has 8,000 miles on it..... I'll get me coat!
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Posted 05 May 2010 - 08:29 pm
Mine's still a baby and barely run in at a mere 36, 700 miles. I have done all of them, though (except for the first 485) and half in the first 10 months!
Edited by trevini, 05 May 2010 - 08:58 pm.
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Posted 05 May 2010 - 08:47 pm
mines an 08 on 20000
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Posted 05 May 2010 - 09:10 pm
mine is an 05 with 36000 miles
First owner did 34000 miles in Yorkshire where the local pretend that roads are perfectly maintained (good for the shocks) and there is no traffic (good for brakes). Therefore I have to make apologies to my bike for riding in Surrey and on the coast where each mile must count double
First owner did 34000 miles in Yorkshire where the local pretend that roads are perfectly maintained (good for the shocks) and there is no traffic (good for brakes). Therefore I have to make apologies to my bike for riding in Surrey and on the coast where each mile must count double
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Fender extension; Right miror extension; Tutoro oiler; Frank Thomas leather Bullit Retro Jacket with Knox back protector for normal time and textile jacket with forcefield 4 for long trips, monolock plate with E45 GIVI top case, Michelin PR2
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Posted 06 May 2010 - 09:45 am
Hi guys ive got a 2000 850 140,000 kms japanese model
cam chain adjuster , cam chain, original battery still going strong
louis
cam chain adjuster , cam chain, original battery still going strong
louis
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Posted 06 May 2010 - 04:56 pm
QUOTE(maximuspetrolhead @ Wed 5th May 2010, 09:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My '08 has 8,000 miles on it..... I'll get me coat!
I bought my '07 TDM900 last month with 900 miles on it. Has anyone averaged only 300 miles a year or less on theirs? Or do I get the award for the least used TDM?
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