), I am not one but I do know a thing or two about elec-trikery. Have fun with the rebuild and stay safe.
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#41
Landy
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Posted 25 May 2007 - 09:59 am
Welcome to Carpe, there are more 850 guru's that you can shake a stick at here (mind you some need a bit of stick shaking as well ), I am not one but I do know a thing or two about elec-trikery. Have fun with the rebuild and stay safe.
), I am not one but I do know a thing or two about elec-trikery. Have fun with the rebuild and stay safe.
Vario touring screen, Stainless Steel Rad Guard,
Still in the shed:- BMW Hand Guards, Heated Grips, Aux Lamps.
#42
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Posted 25 May 2007 - 11:13 am
Welcome Matt.....hrumph.
Anyways, I cobbled together an old mkI a year or two back and would be happy to mock, err I mean help with any questions.
Good luck with it.
Anyways, I cobbled together an old mkI a year or two back and would be happy to mock, err I mean help with any questions.
Good luck with it.
"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.
Active member of TPLQHCSRSFC and TSRMCMAS (even though a year off) and avid fan of PM not sent.
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.
Active member of TPLQHCSRSFC and TSRMCMAS (even though a year off) and avid fan of PM not sent.
#43
jaye
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- Location:north of Glasgow
- TDM model: 2007
Posted 25 May 2007 - 07:03 pm
Hiya
Got my 900 TDM in March after 3 years of an '02 Fazer 600, so getting used to it now. It's brilliantly comfortable, and I'm looking forward to a trip to Germany in a couple of weeks.
What a great site! The answers to all the questions I had are already here somewhere, and the air box mod is top of the list.
Cheers
Judy
Got my 900 TDM in March after 3 years of an '02 Fazer 600, so getting used to it now. It's brilliantly comfortable, and I'm looking forward to a trip to Germany in a couple of weeks.
What a great site! The answers to all the questions I had are already here somewhere, and the air box mod is top of the list.
Cheers
Judy
#44
bobalob5
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Posted 25 May 2007 - 07:20 pm
live long and prosper
Bob
Bob
#45
Birdman
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Posted 26 May 2007 - 05:00 am
Hello
Just traded my trusty Transalp in for a 2006 Silver 900A very pleased today (Saturday) I will in the garage fitting Sat Nav, Starcom, Scott oiler and maybe looking at the suspension settings (bit stiff), on Sunday out for a spin, Monday (UK Holiday) fit SW motec rack and pannier holders.
Tim AKA Birdman
Just traded my trusty Transalp in for a 2006 Silver 900A very pleased today (Saturday) I will in the garage fitting Sat Nav, Starcom, Scott oiler and maybe looking at the suspension settings (bit stiff), on Sunday out for a spin, Monday (UK Holiday) fit SW motec rack and pannier holders.
Tim AKA Birdman
#46
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Posted 26 May 2007 - 06:17 am
QUOTE(Birdman @ Sat 26th May 2007, 05:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello
Just traded my trusty Transalp in for a 2006 Silver 900A very pleased today (Saturday) I will in the garage fitting Sat Nav, Starcom, Scott oiler and maybe looking at the suspension settings (bit stiff), on Sunday out for a spin, Monday (UK Holiday) fit SW motec rack and pannier holders.
Tim AKA Birdman
Just traded my trusty Transalp in for a 2006 Silver 900A very pleased today (Saturday) I will in the garage fitting Sat Nav, Starcom, Scott oiler and maybe looking at the suspension settings (bit stiff), on Sunday out for a spin, Monday (UK Holiday) fit SW motec rack and pannier holders.
Tim AKA Birdman
Hi Tim, and welcome.
Followed a similar history to me, from Tranny to TDM, in my case mainly to gain better stability on m'way commute, for virtually the same weight. Also, the look of it began to bother me, and the tacky frame and exhausts. What motivated you?We've had so many new members of late - seems to be gathering pace.
"It's a TDM, Jim, but not as we know it"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAHmEWim3to
Diamond black TDM 900A TRIKE, 2006 ABS model converted by Trike Design (Caerphilly, South Wales) prior to first registration in March 2007.
#47
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Posted 26 May 2007 - 07:43 am
Welcome to Carpe, Tim I know you will enjoy your new bike it's very difficult not to.
Must be due to the excellent work of the PR Dept.
QUOTE(Pict @ Sat 26th May 2007, 07:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We've had so many new members of late - seems to be gathering pace.
Must be due to the excellent work of the PR Dept.
Edited by Landy, 26 May 2007 - 11:39 am.
Vario touring screen, Stainless Steel Rad Guard,
Still in the shed:- BMW Hand Guards, Heated Grips, Aux Lamps.
#48
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Posted 26 May 2007 - 09:22 am
Big WELCOME
to the mad house too
Jaye and Birdman
hope you have miles of smiles on yer shiny new TDM's ....... i'm on my second one! and i aint ever had two the same of anything!
dbn
to the mad house too
Jaye and Birdman
hope you have miles of smiles on yer shiny new TDM's ....... i'm on my second one! and i aint ever had two the same of anything!
dbn
"I dont bleat with the other sheep! ... I ride a GS1150"
#49
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Posted 27 May 2007 - 10:02 am
QUOTE(Pict @ Sat 26th May 2007, 07:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Tim, and welcome. Followed a similar history to me, from Tranny to TDM, in my case mainly to gain better stability on m'way commute, for virtually the same weight. Also, the look of it began to bother me, and the tacky frame and exhausts. What motivated you?
We've had so many new members of late - seems to be gathering pace.
Followed a similar history to me, from Tranny to TDM, in my case mainly to gain better stability on m'way commute, for virtually the same weight. Also, the look of it began to bother me, and the tacky frame and exhausts. What motivated you?We've had so many new members of late - seems to be gathering pace.
Needed something with a bit more power - particularly two up with luggage and was looking at Tigers, BMW GS, saw the TDM one test ride later I was sold on it.
Plus a 2006 TDM900A with 4000 miles on the clock at £4400 plus £2400 trade in on the Transalp was a deal I couldn't refuse.
Tim
#50
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- Location:Vihti, Finland
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Posted 27 May 2007 - 02:57 pm
Hi, I´m 48 year old guy from southern Finland and I have 4 bikes at the moment now. Yamaha XS2 -73, Yamaha TX750 -73, Yamaha TDM 900 -06/07 (new) and Montesa Cota 349 -79. My first bike was a Honda XL250 in late 70teens, then I had Zündapp DB201, Yamaha R5, Yamaha YGS-1 sport, Yamaha XJ650, Yamaha XJ900F, Yamaha XJ900S, BMW R1100RT, Zündapp KS175. Every summer I travel somewhere with my bike, often to Norway. This summer I`m going to Germany via Sweden and Denmark.
Here´s some my photos: Visit My Website and Photos
Here´s some my photos: Visit My Website and Photos
#51
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Posted 03 June 2007 - 08:59 pm
Hi All
I'm so glad to have found an active TDM forum - I was beginning to think such a thing didn't exist.
I bought my TDM 900 last August and I love her to bits. I'm in the process of doing some upgrades and the next fix on the list is going to be the air intake flap adjustment; sounds brilliant. So far, I've fitted:
Here's a couple of pictures for you:
Hope to meet up soon. I live near Devizes in Wiltshire so if you fancy a rideout sometime, give me a shout.
Cheers
Kav
I'm so glad to have found an active TDM forum - I was beginning to think such a thing didn't exist.
I bought my TDM 900 last August and I love her to bits. I'm in the process of doing some upgrades and the next fix on the list is going to be the air intake flap adjustment; sounds brilliant. So far, I've fitted:
- Beowulf cans
- Givi rack and 52 litre topbox
- Givi pannier racks
- 12v d.c. power socket
- Sat nav mount
- Digital gear indicator
- Scottoiler
- Louder horn
- PIAA dipped and main beam bulbs
Here's a couple of pictures for you:
Hope to meet up soon. I live near Devizes in Wiltshire so if you fancy a rideout sometime, give me a shout.
Cheers
Kav
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Posted 03 June 2007 - 09:32 pm
Kav
biggest carpe WELCOME to Carpe TDM
your bike looks waaaaaay cool in the all Black! sounds like you are racking up all the right bits n pieces for it too
help with the power commander will be along soon i'm sure
dbn
biggest carpe WELCOME to Carpe TDM
your bike looks waaaaaay cool in the all Black! sounds like you are racking up all the right bits n pieces for it too
help with the power commander will be along soon i'm sure
dbn
Edited by dbninja, 03 June 2007 - 09:32 pm.
"I dont bleat with the other sheep! ... I ride a GS1150"
#53
Wrant
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Posted 03 June 2007 - 09:47 pm
Kav
Which screen is that and how is it ? If it is good how tall are you?
Wrant
Which screen is that and how is it ? If it is good how tall are you?
Wrant
#54
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- TDM model: 1991
Posted 03 June 2007 - 11:25 pm
Welcome Kav and xs2jammu 
"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"
My TDM :
Black 1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples
Silver-ish 2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips
current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 TDM900=unmolested. Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125
If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me 
#55
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Posted 04 June 2007 - 06:55 am
QUOTE(Kav @ Sun 3rd Jun 2007, 09:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hope to meet up soon. I live near Devizes in Wiltshire so if you fancy a rideout sometime, give me a shout.
Yay - welcome from a fellow "blackie"!
Quite a few of us now.
I'm not so far away so maybe look you up soonish
"It's a TDM, Jim, but not as we know it"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAHmEWim3to
Diamond black TDM 900A TRIKE, 2006 ABS model converted by Trike Design (Caerphilly, South Wales) prior to first registration in March 2007.
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Posted 04 June 2007 - 09:32 am
Thanks all!
Wrant - as far as I can tell, it's a stock Yamaha item. I'm 6ft tall and it's OK but I do tilt my head down a bit at higher speeds to stop the wind breaking over the top of my helmet. I'm tempted to try the Vario deflector to see if it improves things.
Pict - I like the look of your belly-pan; that might have to be the next purchase. Where did you get it from?
Cheers
Kav
Wrant - as far as I can tell, it's a stock Yamaha item. I'm 6ft tall and it's OK but I do tilt my head down a bit at higher speeds to stop the wind breaking over the top of my helmet. I'm tempted to try the Vario deflector to see if it improves things.
Pict - I like the look of your belly-pan; that might have to be the next purchase. Where did you get it from?
Cheers
Kav
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Posted 04 June 2007 - 11:04 am
QUOTE(Kav @ Mon 4th Jun 2007, 10:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Pict - I like the look of your belly-pan.
Thanks - it took years to groom this shape!
It's from Powerbronze. Personally I think there are better-looking ones. NB it's not fully protective underneath - the centre is open. I also added the s/s front mesh - I think they now come fitted with something similar - and drilled a couple of drain holes at the lowest point.
QUOTE(Wrant @ Sun 3rd Jun 2007, 10:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Kav
Which screen is that and how is it ? If it is good how tall are you?
Wrant
Which screen is that and how is it ? If it is good how tall are you?
Wrant
Looks like a Yamaha +45cm touring screen?
"It's a TDM, Jim, but not as we know it"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAHmEWim3to
Diamond black TDM 900A TRIKE, 2006 ABS model converted by Trike Design (Caerphilly, South Wales) prior to first registration in March 2007.
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Posted 04 June 2007 - 12:05 pm
QUOTE
Hope to meet up soon. I live near Devizes in Wiltshire so if you fancy a rideout sometime, give me a shout.
Cheers
Kav
Cheers
Kav
MarkyMark = the Wootton Bassett TDM massive
XT1200Z - Big and bouncy
GTR1400 - Chaufer the wife.
XT660Z - Fun and commute.
TDM900 - Yellow.
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Posted 04 June 2007 - 12:06 pm
QUOTE(Landy @ Sat 26th May 2007, 08:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Must be due to the excellent work of the PR Dept.
Kind, but over-generous - things are growing by themselves, prob. 'cos the world is catching up with the TDM at last.
On the PR front, somebody posted a note on Carpe recently to say that Yamahahaha are including the TDM in their demo/trial ride programme this summer? Must drop them a line of appreciation - there's nothing like a bit of encouragement.May even ask a Japanese frend to help direct one to Nippon HQ Marketing rather than just the UK sales dept.. Lots could be done, if I could just wake up and get organised.
"It's a TDM, Jim, but not as we know it"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAHmEWim3to
Diamond black TDM 900A TRIKE, 2006 ABS model converted by Trike Design (Caerphilly, South Wales) prior to first registration in March 2007.
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Posted 04 June 2007 - 03:15 pm
LOL at Pict! I too have a sylph-like figure (not). It'd be good to hook up at some point.Look forward to seeing you MarkyMark. I ride out with these guys sometimes - good bunch: www.wiltshireriders.co.uk
Cheers
Kav
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