Ah, so that's what you've added to the stable. Be great for track days eh ? 
What Would You Buy Instead? (Hypothetical Scenario)
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SeizedBalt
, May 10 2020 07:01 am
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Studley Ramrod
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- Location:HELLO ! I'm in the Library...Notts
- TDM model: 1993
Posted 26 May 2020 - 08:48 pm
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
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Robodene
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- Location:Mid Bucks
- TDM model: no more
Posted 27 May 2020 - 10:04 am
The only thing that can replace a TDM really is another TDM !
S'funny how Yamaha stopped making the parallel twin with a 270 degree crank, then everyone else started
The Yamaha MT-07 parallel twin engine with 270 deg. crank feels just like a TDM 900 engine to me.
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mh1848
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Knight of Postsalot
- Location:Paisley, Scotland
- TDM model: 1991
Posted 27 May 2020 - 04:29 pm
The Yamaha MT-07 parallel twin engine with 270 deg. crank feels just like a TDM 900 engine to me.
so does BMW900
TDM 1991 - two into one micron mated with a A16 Road and Race Supplies Stainless short can - Conti Road Attacks - Kagazume Wavy Rear Disc - Bagster tank cover - homemade sheepskin seat cover on top of custom seat cover - NonFango topbox on homemade mount - custom fusebox - very loud airhorn and cyclone alarm
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- Location:Oxted, Surrey
- TDM model: 2010
Posted 27 May 2020 - 05:21 pm
The only thing that can replace a TDM really is another TDM !
S'funny how Yamaha stopped making the parallel twin with a 270 degree crank, then everyone else started
The BMW 900XR is basically an updated TDM
But if you're getting an XR, then got for a second hand first generation S1000XR .........awesome bike
Here's my latest ....Big old V twin ...back to 2003 - but Ohlins Suspenders, Mille cams & hot chips & maps .......it's a proper hoot to ride & about the same price as a similar age Niner
Rock me Amadeus!
Always fancied a 'prilla'
Looks smart
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wicklamulla
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is it Jizzy Rascal time yet.....?
- Location:Parish of Cruwys (pronounced 'Cruise' just loike Tom) Morchard, Mid Devon.
- TDM model: 1999
Posted 27 May 2020 - 10:31 pm
Rock me Amadeus!
Always fancied a 'prilla'
Looks smart
ya couldn't resist cud ya DeeBee!! 
spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir, forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector,"NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 2007 on a dyno run it made 79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
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- Location:Rushden Northamptonshire.
- TDM model: 2002
Posted 30 May 2020 - 07:31 am
It just shows how far ahead of it's time the TDM was.
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.
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James
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- Location:Cumbria
- TDM model: 2004
Posted 30 May 2020 - 08:20 pm
Like my TDM but also like my Buell Ulysses XB12X - not everyone's cup of tea - but i always liked the engineering - petrol in frame; oil in the swinging arm - that big front disc - and that roll on kick in the pants - that being said best weather for a couple of years at this time and both stuck in garage under lockdown up here
I’m the same, my 9er and my Buell are both favourites. No doubt the TDM is the more practical proposition for two wheeled travel but the Buell stirs the soul. As a mate of mine says (Ducati owner) - the difference is buying one bike with your head and the other with your heart.
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