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#1781 Rallyist

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Posted 28 February 2018 - 08:41 am

Welcome enjoy your ride


For a challenging summer try the

Round Britain Rally.....  




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#1782 Studley Ramrod

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Posted 28 February 2018 - 09:55 am

Hi and welcome to the club Chris.


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#1783 7inarow

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Posted 28 February 2018 - 03:30 pm

Thanks, it’s feels good to “official”

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Posted 28 February 2018 - 04:44 pm

Aye up and welcome aboard Chris..you won't be (too) sorry.
Lock onto my co-ordinates and beam me up !!

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Posted 28 February 2018 - 04:56 pm

Hi and welcome, good to have some new blood along , enjoy the bike and keep that rear linkage lubed !!  :huh: 

 

:welcome:  


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#1786 7inarow

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Posted 28 February 2018 - 05:52 pm

Hi and welcome, good to have some new blood along , enjoy the bike and keep that rear linkage lubed !!  :huh: 
 
:welcome:


Thanks for the heads up, I’ll add that to the ever growing list, once the weather breaks, because my old school prefab garage is a little snug and full of “stuff” I’ll get on with some maintenance/upgrades, any other pearls?

Cheers Chris

#1787 Datom

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Posted 28 February 2018 - 07:20 pm

Hello, Datom here.

 

I have just bought but not yet taken possession of a 2010 plate TDM 900.

 

I live in the far North East of Essex near Harwich. 

 

As UK folk will know we are in the first throws of a late winter blast of snow and although this may not herald the 'end of the world as we know it', it is, nevertheless not the weather for getting to know an unfamiliar bike. So it will stay with the previous owner until I can get a van to collect it.

 

I am almost, but not quite yet, seventy years old and I've been riding motorcycles for 56 years. There have been breaks for marriage and kids etc but generally I have had a bike tucked away somewhere. Usually a cheap old go to work rat bike but since I retired I've had a few nice ones. I have a Harley Fat Bob and a Burgman 650 scooter. I like bikes none are perfect but they're all better than walking.

 

I shall be asking for lots of advice and information and I look forward to getting know more about the bike than the handbook usually reveals.  

 

I particularly like the title of the Forum. 

 

bye for now

 

Datom


#1788 Favs

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Posted 28 February 2018 - 07:35 pm

Greetings Datom


Single-handedly reviving the Wave.

 

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Posted 28 February 2018 - 07:41 pm

Hello dare datom.
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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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#1790 TDMick

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Posted 28 February 2018 - 09:19 pm

Welcome Datom

There's a few of us out your way.

 

:welcome:


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Posted 01 March 2018 - 08:48 am

Welcome to the club Datom.

 

Thanks for the heads up, I’ll add that to the ever growing list, once the weather breaks, because my old school prefab garage is a little snug and full of “stuff” I’ll get on with some maintenance/upgrades, any other pearls?

Cheers Chris

 

Make sure you have the correct chain slack. :)


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Posted 02 March 2018 - 05:05 pm

:welcome: Good to have some more young blood on the forum Datom, roll on spring eh' !!


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#1793 fixitsan

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Posted 02 March 2018 - 10:06 pm

Hello from Scotland Datom !


900 with better bits. Owes me nothing, Makes me smile

#1794 PeterM91

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Posted 03 March 2018 - 05:07 pm

Hi you all!
I'm sorry! I've totally missed this item so far. It's a bit hidden, so to speak  ;)

I'am Peter from the Netherlands and my wife and I are both riding a TDM900.

She was/is wiser than I am, because 10 years ago she started with a TDM850 and I with a Diversion XJ900.

Fortunately I am a fast learner, so 7 years ago I also bought a TDM900 and she traded her 850 for a 900.

We both haven't regretted the change for one moment!

Mine 900 is a bit older and with much more miles (115.000km) on it. But without any severe problems so far!

We both have visited your country several times: the south, Scotland a few years ago and last year Wales.

Sometimes we ride together but often with friends and like to criss-cross trough Europe.

Last years visit. A very slippery bridge somewhere in Wales:

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Posted 03 March 2018 - 05:42 pm

Hello dare Peter and welcome. Next time you are over we can organise cake with a little notice.

Definitely Wales. . Water above and below the bridge.
"Whats up", "Piston Broke", "Yeah me too...hic"

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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#1796 Rallyist

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Posted 03 March 2018 - 07:06 pm

Penmaenpool Toll bridge http://www.dailymail...et-350-000.html


For a challenging summer try the

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Posted 03 March 2018 - 07:22 pm

Hi you all!
I'm sorry! I've totally missed this item so far. It's a bit hidden, so to speak  ;)

I'am Peter from the Netherlands and my wife and I are both riding a TDM900.

She was/is wiser than I am, because 10 years ago she started with a TDM850 and I with a Diversion XJ900.

Fortunately I am a fast learner, so 7 years ago I also bought a TDM900 and she traded her 850 for a 900.

We both haven't regretted the chance for one moment!

Mine 900 is a bit older and with much more miles (115.000km) on it. But without any severe problems so far!

We both have visited your country several times: the south, Scotland a few years ago and last year Wales.

Sometimes we ride together but often with friends and like to criss-cross trough Europe.

Last years visit. A very slippery bridge somewhere in Wales:

 

nice pub at the end too, king George.
The wife and I stayed in a cottage 100 meters from there. lovely area


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Posted 03 March 2018 - 07:30 pm

Hi and welcome Peter. :)


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Posted 03 March 2018 - 10:55 pm

Welcome Peter! Nice to see another TDM couple out there. My husband and I both have 900s.
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Posted 03 March 2018 - 11:41 pm

Penmaenpool Toll bridge http://www.dailymail...et-350-000.html

A toll bridge indeed!

Actually a motorcyclist should be paid hazard money to cross the thing in heavy rain :rolleyes:

We found it extremely slippery :hide: and therefor missed the scenery, but managed without a crash :good: 


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