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#1621 hyde900

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Posted 29 September 2016 - 08:36 am

Hello to forum folks. I'm 40 years old Finnish man who got back into motorcycling about 2 years ago (midlife crisis I think).
I had a RD125 about 23 years ago. I didn't ride it very much before I sold it. Then I did not ride any kind of motorcycle in 20+ years as I got into old VW's and had several old Bugs etc. during the years. For some reason I got bored with cars, so I had an idea of buying a motorcycle again. I had my eyes on TDM's, but also other type of bikes. So eventually I bought XJR 1200 for my first bike. It was beautiful and easier to ride than I thought. I owned it 1,5 years and I rode it 10000 km's. I noticed I had recently grown an interest to bike touring. I have plans and permit from my wife to go to a longer trip next summer. Ofcourse I would do it with my motorcycle.
 
Week ago I went to a dealer who had nice looking 2005 TDM 900 for sale. And I left my dear XJR there and rode home with TDM. 
TDM feels so different, mostly in a good way. Power and torque are obviously weaker than XJR. TDM feels so light and nimble, and much easier to handle. I feel more confident riding with TDM. And Teddy has panniers and it's capable to do gravel roads better. Fuel consumption is remarkably smaller. I'm very happy with the switch, alhough XJR is a nice bike and I had a lot of comments how good looking it was. I doubt that TDM is not getting that kind of attention, but that's not the reason to choose a bike for me.
 
That's mine! :) TDM 900 ABS 2005, about 51000 km's on clock.
 
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Posted 29 September 2016 - 08:53 am

That's a good looking bike hyde, congrats on the buy and welcome to the forum, happy trails.


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#1623 chrisbee

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Posted 23 October 2016 - 01:55 pm

Hello from Nottingham,

I have just joined, and currently looking for a TDM 850. My current bike is an RD400, I have owned it for over ten years and intend to keep it forever. Next year I fancy going touring, and decided a TDM850 would fit the bill

 

 

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Posted 23 October 2016 - 02:03 pm

Welcome to the club Hyde and Chris.

 

Nice bikes them RD400's. :good:   I'll soon be selling a yellow TDM900 with hardcase panniers if you're at all interested Chris.  I'm also in Worksop so not a million miles from you. :)


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Posted 23 October 2016 - 02:18 pm

Welcome to the club Hyde and Chris.

 

Nice bikes them RD400's. :good:   I'll soon be selling a yellow TDM900 with hardcase panniers if you're at all interested Chris.  I'm also in Worksop so not a million miles from you. :)

 

I think a 900 will be too 'new'

I would like to put it onto my classic bike policy, so needs to be 15 years old or older. Thanks anyway... I would prefer a yellow bike, although not essential



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Posted 23 October 2016 - 02:28 pm

Ah, mine's a 2002 model registered 07/05/2002.  Daaaang ! lol

 

I think Sidestand might be selling his 2000 mk2a 850. It's mechanically sound and reliable, had a full top end refurb less than 10k miles ago and uses very little oil for an 8fiddly.  Used to belong to me, see my sig. below :)


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Posted 24 October 2016 - 05:56 am

Welcome ! An old 850 would be a chocking torque curve antithesis to your RD :-)


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Posted 24 October 2016 - 07:36 am

Welcome, done exactly the same thing as you.

 

my TDM is on classic policy with the FZ and XS.

bought my TDM on Gumtree, much easier purchase than certain auction sites.

 

See you were at IOM, I do the classic TT

 

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Posted 24 October 2016 - 09:57 am

Welcome ! An old 850 would be a chocking torque curve antithesis to your RD :-)


I am 50 next year..... so about time for a change LOL

Welcome, done exactly the same thing as you.
 
my TDM is on classic policy with the FZ and XS.
bought my TDM on Gumtree, much easier purchase than certain auction sites.
 
See you were at IOM, I do the classic TT
 
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I have not yet done the classic, but it is on 'the list'

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Posted 25 October 2016 - 07:47 pm

Ah, mine's a 2002 model registered 07/05/2002.  Daaaang ! lol

 

I think Sidestand might be selling his 2000 mk2a 850. It's mechanically sound and reliable, had a full top end refurb less than 10k miles ago and uses very little oil for an 8fiddly.  Used to belong to me, see my sig. below  :)

 

 I have looked at the pics :good:  :good:  I cant seem to be able to send sidestand a PM, what sort of price would he want???



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Posted 26 October 2016 - 04:00 pm

I've no idea Chris, but I'll get in touch with him and point him this way. :)

 

EDIT:  I've sent him a PM but will call him later tonite if he doesn't come on the site.


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#1632 wildcard996

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Posted 13 November 2016 - 03:20 pm

After a couple of years away from bikes (work and a couple of knee ops) I decided I needed another bike. This is my second TDM, the first being an 850 to use as a commuter when I had my fireblade.

I've had this now for just over a month, added a give rack, top box, heated grips and hand guards, and put just over 3000 miles on it. New C&S and a back tyre as it was down to the canvas (without me noticing!). I have some engine bars and lights to fit this week.

Planning to put some more miles on it and maybe get slime touring done

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Posted 13 November 2016 - 04:42 pm

Welcome to the club. :)  Nice bike, sounds like a keeper. :good:


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Posted 04 December 2016 - 07:58 pm

hi guys a newbie here just stolen ians 9er this week and collected her today looking forward to some rides out in the new yr cheers ian for your help and advice already got a europe trip planned for june next yr and thats why im adding this tdm to my collection of yam rds and a couple of kwaks good look with your mk1 hope the funds from today get it sorted regards dave

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Posted 04 December 2016 - 08:12 pm

You're more than welcome to join us on a rideout Dave. :good:


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#1636 chrisbee

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Posted 05 December 2016 - 03:03 pm

hi guys a newbie here just stolen ians 9er this week and collected her today looking forward to some rides out in the new yr cheers ian for your help and advice already got a europe trip planned for june next yr and thats why im adding this tdm to my collection of yam rds and a couple of kwaks good look with your mk1 hope the funds from today get it sorted regards dave




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#1637 martay

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Posted 04 January 2017 - 10:56 pm

hi I am new here just got a tdm  had it 2 days its a    900 2003 which will be used to get me to work and back because my er5 is not to well come off it a few weeks ago and also for weekends to shows rallys as my bmw gs has got lots of wiring probs been living outside uncovered for a good few years  I quite like the tdm  I was after a versys 650 but noticed the tdm ad checked out some reviews and got the tdm been riding 40 years started on a Yamaha fizzy    anyway    that's it for know    sorry can not do pics and etc not to good with techy stuff as you can for my post no capitals or full stops

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Posted 05 January 2017 - 06:00 am

Welcome, martay !  :good:


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Posted 05 January 2017 - 05:27 pm

Welcome to the club Martin. :)


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Posted 05 January 2017 - 06:26 pm

welcome Martin :D


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