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Master Intermediate Fettlin' Award 2018
Posted 27 August 2020 - 07:44 am
Put threaded inserts in fuel tap. Cheapo ones, worked well. Think that's the softest metal I ever drilled...which was good as I could do it holding it with one hand and lines attached
Which kind have you used Bjorge ! i made a couple of spacers for mine and loctite but i think an insert would do the job better.
Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.
Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead Gone to Heaven 
1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space Gone to Heaven 
Sorted and on the Road Mick 
it's the bike that Jack built 
has been here 4ever
Posted 27 August 2020 - 01:10 pm
Which kind have you used Bjorge ! i made a couple of spacers for mine and loctite but i think an insert would do the job better.
This kind: https://www.biltema....tser-2000022481 (some £77)
Another local supplier of mine asks ~£60 for the same kit.
has been here 4ever
Posted 28 August 2020 - 05:35 am
is it Jizzy Rascal time yet.....?
Posted 28 August 2020 - 07:36 am
Heading west today, some 480kms. Nice weather, hoping the old cow stands the test
thas a long run, good luck and enjoy it.
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.
I loike tay and hang sangwiches !
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Master Intermediate Fettlin' Award 2018
Posted 28 August 2020 - 03:37 pm
This kind: https://www.biltema....tser-2000022481 (some £77)
Another local supplier of mine asks ~£60 for the same kit.
A helicoil then, crikey they would need to be small..cheers.
Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.
Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead Gone to Heaven
1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space Gone to Heaven Sorted and on the Road Mick it's the bike that Jack built
Carpe junky
Posted 29 August 2020 - 08:35 am
This kind: https://www.biltema....tser-2000022481 (some £77)
Another local supplier of mine asks ~£60 for the same kit.
Did the same to mine useing these,I paid abbout £20 ish.
https://www.ebay.co....6YAAOSwh8xfP6IH
Carpe fan
Posted 29 August 2020 - 11:24 am
Edited by Norwegian, 29 August 2020 - 11:25 am.
2002 TDM 900 Red/Yellow Cocktail (it's yellow)., biggified some
has been here 4ever
Posted 31 August 2020 - 06:55 am
~600 miles covered this weekend
Bike runs good, suspension is delicious but it is a bit thirsty 
. 53MPG as opposed to 58-65 previously (non-motorway speeds - 60-100 kph).
It seems like there is no gain in mileage from driving calmly, which I have never experienced from a vehicle...
The engine has made 115,000kms, but it runs nicely - I just can't believe the problem is related to poor compression from worn cylinders, pistons or leaky valves.
I overhauled carbs because of an increasing consumption a few years ago. I'm not positive it has ever returned to "normal" (for my driving style, that is) consumption, although I have believed so a couple of times. I have now started to fill gas with bike on main stand, as this seems to result in more concequent filling level. I suspect previous readings were abit accidential.
What's on my list to figure out, then, is:
- Fuel level. Not sure if they're right. New check needed.
- Emulsion tubes. They're Factory pro, and I believe they're like 20,000kms old. I have a new set of brass ones, could swap them and check.
- Choke mechanism (new plungers installed). I added a spring to retract choke once you let the knob go, as it wouldn't return properly due to a worn slider. I have checked it time and again, and it seems to return properly now.
...yes, and fork seals are shot, but that's okay as they're ~12 years old.
sticking around
Posted 06 September 2020 - 06:00 pm
Well i tried to adjust my chain.. i found the right side chain adjuster bolt didnt want to move and the head seemed to be made of cheese.... ive bolted it all back up now and would like to replace those bolts, any recommendations or are any of the titanium ones on ebay ok as a replacement?
Thanks all :-)
Monkey Boys Monkey
Posted 06 September 2020 - 06:02 pm
Lee Henty might have some Brass ones, bolts that is. 
Send him a pm. 
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sticking around
Posted 06 September 2020 - 06:35 pm
Lee Henty might have some Brass ones, bolts that is.
Cool im hoping to catch him for a service so that may work , are they prone to seize up ?
Master Intermediate Fettlin' Award 2018
Posted 06 September 2020 - 07:20 pm
Cool im hoping to catch him for a service so that may work , are they prone to seize up ?
The right side is if not maintained, suspected that the left side is kept un-siezed from chain lube fling.
Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.
Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead Gone to Heaven
1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space Gone to Heaven Sorted and on the Road Mick it's the bike that Jack built
Backstreet Mechanikin'
Posted 08 September 2020 - 09:44 am
really likes Carpe
Posted 15 September 2020 - 09:03 pm
Mopped up the oil from inside the grey connector block and connection on the regulator/rectifier. Looks like it's been seeping up from the engine through the inside of one or more of the three cables in the bunch (wtf?!).
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discovering Carpe
Posted 20 September 2020 - 05:50 am
I just finished cleaning it kinda!
https://photos.app.g...jzyAyUFM6q4Trr6
It's new to me, so it was enjoyable to take all the bits off and get friendly with it.
The wheels are sh1t, and that's right, they have to be shinned up too. Can't wait!
Carpe fan
Posted 27 September 2020 - 09:17 pm
Identifed a potential rust problem. Whilst poking about I saw what looked like rust on the metal pipe connecting the water pump to the elbow on the cylinder head. Poking a small mirror in shows definite corrosion on the side facing the engine.
I thought oh I'll just replace that then. Nearly £12 at Fowlers plus O rings for a bit of squashed steel ! And on back order no stock.
Looking through my box of bits I got an old one more corroded than mine so measured up and made myself one in 316.
I also spotted rust last time I strip serviced my bike. Behind the rad on top of TDM 900. Treated with Kurust and a dollop of Hammerite.
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Carpe Citizen
Posted 28 September 2020 - 12:35 pm
Well i tried to adjust my chain.. i found the right side chain adjuster bolt didnt want to move and the head seemed to be made of cheese.... ive bolted it all back up now and would like to replace those bolts, any recommendations or are any of the titanium ones on ebay ok as a replacement?
Thanks all :-)
The head of my RH adjuster snapped off while trying to remove it. I thought if it's seized it can stay in, and a slipped one of these over the top of it, and now it's a stud adjuster https://www.ebay.co....67304ab59f3c905
900 with better bits. Owes me nothing, Makes me smile
Sir Cumference
Posted 29 September 2020 - 03:31 pm
120 miles round N Yorks - lots of bikes out & lots of camera vans too
Single-handedly reviving the Wave.
2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS
Carpe groupie
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