23 replies to this topic

[DaveM]

Gotta say I think that looks ace - well worth the effort.

Mines off the road at the moment and like you I can't afford a new one so was thinking of a bit of a make over myself. Where did you get the carbon stick on-stuff from. I've heard that the stuff you can get can be a bit variable?

Dave

[jskf16]

nice!

[danceswithmopeds]

How did you get the back wheel and sprocket so clean?

[whiteride]

ur bike looks great just got rid of my 02 tdm that i have had from 3months old and done 28000 miles on it but now its time to upgraded to a brani i hope its as good as the 02 model

[Geordie Guy]

That looks the Biz....

You can tell you've been polishing.. its gleeming.

Something to inspire us all.

I'll go an get a new tube of Autosol, thats my week off sorted.

Cheers, Ivan

[Matlock]

Very nice ET , I gave my 03 900 a clean this weekend, but it's not up to the standard of yours. I've noticed some scratching on my tank where my knees grip, so I've been thinking of putting something there to protect the paint from further damage, but carbon fibre isn't my thing. Anyone know of any transparent material I could use to protect the tank and maybe add some grip too?

[wicklamulla]

looks cool ET, i have always liked those yella flashes on yer bike as it's a break from the norm, kinda loike a limited edition TDM 900.

[robelst]

looks cool ET, i have always liked those yella flashes on yer bike as it's a break from the norm, kinda loike a limited edition TDM 900.

My black 850 MK2 has yellow striping and only until recently I thought it was standard
Anyway, even without the striping I think that 2003 / 25k bike looking so clean makes it as "limited" as it gets

[npunsey47]

Very nice ET , I gave my 03 900 a clean this weekend, but it's not up to the standard of yours. I've noticed some scratching on my tank where my knees grip, so I've been thinking of putting something there to protect the paint from further damage, but carbon fibre isn't my thing. Anyone know of any transparent material I could use to protect the tank and maybe add some grip too?

my 53 plate 900 has transparent stick on panels on each side of the tank not having had the bike long i thought they might be standard i have had look at them there are no markings so i cant be of any more help

[TeDeum]

Very nice ET , I gave my 03 900 a clean this weekend, but it's not up to the standard of yours. I've noticed some scratching on my tank where my knees grip, so I've been thinking of putting something there to protect the paint from further damage, but carbon fibre isn't my thing. Anyone know of any transparent material I could use to protect the tank and maybe add some grip too?

In the guitar making world we use a transparent sheet material called Mylar (which is some sort of cousin to Kevlar I think) to make thin scratchplates to protect the laquer on the top of acoustic guitars from damage due to over enthusiastic playing. It comes with a very strong adhesive on the back. It can be floated on using water so reducing the chance of a positioning cock-up. It would protect against abrasion very well but has a gloss surface so would not improve grip. If you think this would work for you let me know and I can send you a sample to try.

[sidestand]

Very nice ET , I gave my 03 900 a clean this weekend, but it's not up to the standard of yours. I've noticed some scratching on my tank where my knees grip, so I've been thinking of putting something there to protect the paint from further damage, but carbon fibre isn't my thing. Anyone know of any transparent material I could use to protect the tank and maybe add some grip too?

There's some stuff called 'Stompgrip' about Matlock - pricey, but the Dog's Danglies allegedly

Here's a link to Demon Tweeks site ;

http://www.demon-twe...ode=STG44-10002

[Baron]

Incidentally if anyone wants the templates of the frame sides, or the tank sides shapes, I can email you something.

Great job ET. I'm about to take possession of an '07 900 with the black frame and need to get some reliable black abrasion protection for the frame. Would you recommend the stuff you have fitted?....Motrax is it, and could I possibly trouble you for a copy of your frame cut-outs?
Cheers.

[willsTDM]

Looks brilliant My '07 is only 6 weeks old and doesn't look anywhere near as good as that! 600 kilometres on wet roads last weekend gave a nice even cover of road crap

Any tips on cleaning the black engine paint, gunk seems to bake on it I'm a bit nervous about using strong chemicals on it

Thanks

[TonyDevil]

Hi Guys just got back from Transylvania, I;ve been travelling since 02:30 this morning...well knackered....anyway as regards templates, I've got a scanner and can scan them at the weekend...it might be an idea to leave them accessible to all.

Moderator chappies, what's the best way of doing this...baring in mind we'll need real size printouts?
I'll leave stencils for the tank sides and the front fairing tops (where hand guards could possibly rub) too?

post a linky in here and i'll put em in the knowledge base