Morning all, picked up a 1998 tdm 850 last weekend, mot’d but been sat for a while, should sit well in the fleet. 😁
The yellow is peelable paint, 95% peeled.
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Posted 07 August 2021 - 09:17 am
Morning all, picked up a 1998 tdm 850 last weekend, mot’d but been sat for a while, should sit well in the fleet. 😁
The yellow is peelable paint, 95% peeled.
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Posted 07 August 2021 - 09:49 am
Hi and welcome Wayne. Looks like a bit o fettlin' is in order there.
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
Posted 07 August 2021 - 10:01 am
Hi and welcome Wayne. Looks like a bit o fettlin' is in order there.
Cheers, she does not look like that this morning, back wheel round the corner having a new tyre, exhaust off for sorting joints out and a bit of a hole needs welding up on the back box, treated some surface rust under the tank, did the air filter and plugs while I was in there.
Only bought it as my wife has expressed an interest in coming out, 500’s a bit small for 2.
Posted 07 August 2021 - 11:15 am
Posted 07 August 2021 - 12:26 pm
Hello Dear wonder what it's like under the rubber yuk yella paint, nicest original colour scheme on a mk2 i think, a bit of fettling will have you sorted, what's the 500 you have...cbx by any chance !!! welcome, lots of info on here...
Edit....dunno if your aware, keep a good eye on the oil level until you are familiar, they all burn some..
Edited by dablik, 07 August 2021 - 12:28 pm.
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 Sorted and on the Road Mick it's the bike that Jack built Gone to Heaven
Posted 07 August 2021 - 01:36 pm
Hello Dear wonder what it's like under the rubber yuk yella paint, nicest original colour scheme on a mk2 i think, a bit of fettling will have you sorted, what's the 500 you have...cbx by any chance !!! welcome, lots of info on here...
Edit....dunno if your aware, keep a good eye on the oil level until you are familiar, they all burn some..
Thanks, I know about the oil, eventually found the level window.
Doing an oil and filter change in the morning.
Tail, mudguard and fairing are black underneath, not that bad condition really, I can live with it.
The 500 is a cbf500 abs, it reminds me of my old lc350 in the way it feels and goes, if I’m honest I did not need the tdm, I have an 83 xj900f in the lockup to take her on if needed. Suppose I just really wanted a tdm
Posted 07 August 2021 - 07:37 pm
Hello Dear wonder what it's like under the rubber yuk yella paint, nicest original colour scheme on a mk2 i think, a bit of fettling will have you sorted, what's the 500 you have...cbx by any chance !!! welcome, lots of info on here...
Edit....dunno if your aware, keep a good eye on the oil level until you are familiar, they all burn some..
Thanks, I know about the oil, eventually found the level window.
Doing an oil and filter change in the morning.
Tail, mudguard and fairing are black underneath, not that bad condition really, I can live with it.
The 500 is a cbf500 abs, it reminds me of my old lc350 in the way it feels and goes, if I’m honest I did not need the tdm, I have an 83 xj900f in the lockup to take her on if needed. Suppose I just really wanted a tdm
Lucky man, enjoy
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 Sorted and on the Road Mick it's the bike that Jack built Gone to Heaven
Posted 09 August 2021 - 06:46 am
Greetings Waynedear, you chose wisely!
I gotta ask, is your real name Wudolph and do you have a wed nose?
I'll get me coat.....
Current toys: '99 XT600E, 2000 4TX, '82 Princess 30DS (where the username comes from), No longer a '03 Fazer thou.
Save the planet, it's the only one with beer!
Posted 09 August 2021 - 01:24 pm
Greetings Waynedear, you chose wisely!
I gotta ask, is your real name Wudolph and do you have a wed nose?
I'll get me coat.....
I could as a child not pronounce the letter R, slightly noticeable to this day, nothing to do with that though.
An ex used to call me ‘baby waynedear’ then noticed my Xmas pyjamas had Reindeer on them, she howled with laughter for days when she realised waynedear and reIndeer sounded the same, kinda stuck after that. Obviously my name is Wayne
Posted 09 August 2021 - 01:38 pm
Single-handedly reviving the Wave.
2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS
Posted 09 August 2021 - 01:40 pm
Posted 09 August 2021 - 03:34 pm
Greetings Waynedear, you chose wisely!
I gotta ask, is your real name Wudolph and do you have a wed nose?
I'll get me coat.....
He's a fooker Wayne, but funny..
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 Sorted and on the Road Mick it's the bike that Jack built Gone to Heaven
Posted 19 May 2022 - 02:50 pm
Hello from Romania!
I have just bought a 4TX 1998 beauty.
I have to say that out of all motorcycles ridden by be, this is my favorite.
You can see it alongside my girlfriend's Fazer 600.
Have a nice day!
Bob
Posted 19 May 2022 - 03:05 pm
Welcome to the nuthouse Bob.
Current toys: '99 XT600E, 2000 4TX, '82 Princess 30DS (where the username comes from), No longer a '03 Fazer thou.
Save the planet, it's the only one with beer!
Posted 21 May 2022 - 01:16 pm
Hi and welcome Bob.
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
Posted 21 May 2022 - 01:20 pm
Posted 21 May 2022 - 01:46 pm
My doggy says hello too, she's Romanian.
Current toys: '99 XT600E, 2000 4TX, '82 Princess 30DS (where the username comes from), No longer a '03 Fazer thou.
Save the planet, it's the only one with beer!
Posted 21 May 2022 - 06:02 pm
Hello Bob, welcome to the site.
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 Sorted and on the Road Mick it's the bike that Jack built Gone to Heaven
Posted 22 May 2022 - 05:10 pm
Single-handedly reviving the Wave.
2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS
Posted 31 May 2022 - 06:19 am
Hello,
Greetings from sunless Belfast! Back to this site after almost 19 years, tempted away from my '95 Mk1 by the lure of yet more horsepower & torque (Bandit 1200, Fazer 1000, FJR1300, another Fazer 1000) but now more interested in something smaller, lighter and more enjoyable at a slightly slower pace
Recently picked up a 2008 TDM9 with 31k miles, seems to be in reasonably good condition & some decent touring mods including Vstrom handguards, Givi luggage, Yamaha crash bars & touring screen and a Scottoiler lurking behind the numberplate.
Maiden journey home last week was a bit underwhelming - I think at times one of the coils was sparking against the frame or engine, so I've just replaced both coils and threw in some iridium plugs yesterday. Hopefully she'll now run a bit better so I can concentrate on the usual areas to address (low rpm fuelling, suspension, screen, lights & bars). Feel confident I can vastly improve her as there is plenty of useful information here in the hivemind to absorb.
Jeff
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