Just done the air box mod on my 2004 TDM900, see https://www.tdm-yama...t.org/?page=AIR
FANTASTIC!! 
What a result 
The on/off low speed throttle response has all but gone, bottom end torque has increased and the engine is just so much more usable between 2000 and 3000 rpm. Fantastic...it feels like a new bike!!
If you've gotta 900 and haven't carried out option 1 referenced in the link above....do it....you won't be sorry 
900 Air Box Mod....fantastic!
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Posted 04 October 2006 - 12:26 pm
Gone but not forgotten: 2007 TDM900ABS Competition White, datatagged, fenda extenda, tomtom rider 1, Yamaha main stand, Yamaha heated grips, HID headlights, Yamaha top box & city side cases, MRA Vario screen, CLS200 automatic chain oiler, Yamaha belly pan, DL650 handguards, Gi-Pro X gear indicator, SW-Motech Mirror Extensions, LED side light, Stebel Nautilus AIR HORN!!!!!
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Posted 04 October 2006 - 02:43 pm
QUOTE(Baron @ Wed 4th Oct 2006, 01:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just done the air box mod on my 2004 TDM900, see http://jbx9.free.fr/...x...=AIR&lng=en
FANTASTIC!! What a result
The on/off low speed throttle response has all but gone, bottom end torque has increased and the engine is just so much more usable between 2000 and 3000 rpm. Fantastic...it feels like a new bike!!
If you've gotta 900 and haven't carried out option 1 referenced in the link above....do it....you won't be sorry
FANTASTIC!!
What a result The on/off low speed throttle response has all but gone, bottom end torque has increased and the engine is just so much more usable between 2000 and 3000 rpm. Fantastic...it feels like a new bike!!
If you've gotta 900 and haven't carried out option 1 referenced in the link above....do it....you won't be sorry
I agreee, I carried out the modification about a month ago, really worthwhile. Easy even for me....
I followed option 1, everything was exactly as described, what a pleasure to have illustrations that really work - thanks JBX!
However, I seem to be short of a few fairing screws / rubber nut thingies / fastners by now from a mixture of clumsiness and other factors.
Any advice on how to best get replacements, anyone? Thanks.
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Posted 04 October 2006 - 02:50 pm
QUOTE(Baron @ Wed 4th Oct 2006, 01:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just done the air box mod on my 2004 TDM900, see http://jbx9.free.fr/...x...=AIR&lng=en
FANTASTIC!! What a result
The on/off low speed throttle response has all but gone, bottom end torque has increased and the engine is just so much more usable between 2000 and 3000 rpm. Fantastic...it feels like a new bike!!
If you've gotta 900 and haven't carried out option 1 referenced in the link above....do it....you won't be sorry
FANTASTIC!!
What a result The on/off low speed throttle response has all but gone, bottom end torque has increased and the engine is just so much more usable between 2000 and 3000 rpm. Fantastic...it feels like a new bike!!
If you've gotta 900 and haven't carried out option 1 referenced in the link above....do it....you won't be sorry
I guess you chose option #1 (disconnect & plug the breather pipe) for simplicity?
"It's a TDM, Jim, but not as we know it"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAHmEWim3to
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Posted 04 October 2006 - 03:01 pm
QUOTE(Sven @ Wed 4th Oct 2006, 03:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I agreee, I carried out the modification about a month ago, really worthwhile. Easy even for me....
I followed option 1, everything was exactly as described, what a pleasure to have illustrations that really work - thanks JBX!
However, I seem to be short of a few fairing screws / rubber nut thingies / fastners by now from a mixture of clumsiness and other factors. Any advice on how to best get replacements, anyone? Thanks.
I followed option 1, everything was exactly as described, what a pleasure to have illustrations that really work - thanks JBX!
However, I seem to be short of a few fairing screws / rubber nut thingies / fastners by now from a mixture of clumsiness and other factors.
Any advice on how to best get replacements, anyone? Thanks.Halfords sell wee packs of fairing screen kits ( screws and wee rubber thingys )
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Posted 04 October 2006 - 07:23 pm
QUOTE(Pict @ Wed 4th Oct 2006, 03:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I guess you chose option #1 (disconnect & plug the breather pipe) for simplicity?
Yep, and just as Sven says, the mod is just as JBX details. I was getting really hacked off with the low speed jerky throttle response but an idle search through the JBX files revealed a very welcome solution.
JBX
Gone but not forgotten: 2007 TDM900ABS Competition White, datatagged, fenda extenda, tomtom rider 1, Yamaha main stand, Yamaha heated grips, HID headlights, Yamaha top box & city side cases, MRA Vario screen, CLS200 automatic chain oiler, Yamaha belly pan, DL650 handguards, Gi-Pro X gear indicator, SW-Motech Mirror Extensions, LED side light, Stebel Nautilus AIR HORN!!!!!
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Posted 04 October 2006 - 09:02 pm
QUOTE(Baron @ Wed 4th Oct 2006, 08:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yep, and just as Sven says, the mod is just as JBX details. I was getting really hacked off with the low speed jerky throttle response but an idle search through the JBX files revealed a very welcome solution.
JBX
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Posted 05 October 2006 - 01:51 am
Yeah..... my 900 vibes quite a bit at low rpm,
after seeing all tis.... man!
hv to get it done rite nw!!!
Thks JBX!!!
after seeing all tis.... man!
hv to get it done rite nw!!!
Thks JBX!!!
Nothing can compare a gd smooth ride out on my TDM
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Posted 05 October 2006 - 05:31 am
QUOTE(Firestorm @ Thu 5th Oct 2006, 02:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah..... my 900 vibes quite a bit at low rpm,
after seeing all tis.... man!
hv to get it done rite nw!!!
Thks JBX!!!
after seeing all tis.... man!
hv to get it done rite nw!!!
Thks JBX!!!
Simplest benefit you'll ever find.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAHmEWim3to
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Posted 05 October 2006 - 06:52 am
Hi people, just joined your happy group. I currently own 2 TDMs, the first is a 1991 850 originally owned by Peter Goddard ex World Super bike racer. It has flat slide race carbs, throttle pumpers and JMCA cans fitted. This is a fun thing to ride as it still has more compression now after 99000kms than when it was new. My other one is a 2002 900, standard other than 3 piece Nonfango hard luggage. The exhaust will be getting changed as well as looking at the airbox.
Will post some photos soon.
Cheers to all
Greg
Will post some photos soon.
Cheers to all
Greg
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Posted 05 October 2006 - 07:03 am
I did option two some months back, only a pair of long nose pliers required, no parts or plastic's to remove either, by far the easiest way to do it.
Edited by avonne, 05 October 2006 - 07:04 am.
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Honda CG125
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Honda CX500
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TDM 900
PRP exhaust, Scottoiler touring, Yamaha Heated grips, Givi top box & panniers, Garmin, MRA Vario screen, fenda extenda, BMW hand guards. Nippy Normans bar risers. 'Nitram Special' parking light. Starcom. Hagon progressive fork springs. Hagon Monoshock with Remote Adjuster. SW-Motech mirror extenders.GIVI Engine Protectors.
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Posted 05 October 2006 - 07:42 am
QUOTE(Sparra @ Thu 5th Oct 2006, 07:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi people, just joined your happy group. I currently own 2 TDMs, the first is a 1991 850 originally owned by Peter Goddard ex World Super bike racer. It has flat slide race carbs, throttle pumpers and JMCA cans fitted. This is a fun thing to ride as it still has more compression now after 99000kms than when it was new. My other one is a 2002 900, standard other than 3 piece Nonfango hard luggage. The exhaust will be getting changed as well as looking at the airbox.
Will post some photos soon.
Cheers to all
Greg
Will post some photos soon.
Cheers to all
Greg
Hi Sparra (Another Northerner, by chance?), , and welcome. Any pics of the 850? (Interesting pedigree, and endorsement of the TDM!)
QUOTE(avonne @ Thu 5th Oct 2006, 07:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I did option two some months back, only a pair of long nose pliers required, no parts or plastic's to remove either, by far the easiest way to do it.
- mod. 1 cost me a rubber nut thingy off the fairing - now sniggering somewhere inside the front pod!
"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 05 October 2006 - 07:44 am
QUOTE(Pict @ Thu 5th Oct 2006, 01:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Simplest benefit you'll ever find.
And not to mentioned tat u need not to pay for anything!!!
Btw do i need to blank off the Flap Actuator after removind the hose?
thks.
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Posted 05 October 2006 - 07:48 am
QUOTE(Firestorm @ Thu 5th Oct 2006, 08:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
And not to mentioned tat u need not to pay for anything!!!
Btw do i need to blank off the Flap Actuator after removind the hose?
thks.
Btw do i need to blank off the Flap Actuator after removind the hose?
thks.
Don't think so, using mod. route 1 - just need to block off the airbox end of the hose (I used the end plug off a ballpoint pen). Anyone else to comment?
Edited by Pict, 05 October 2006 - 07:50 am.
"It's a TDM, Jim, but not as we know it"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAHmEWim3to
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Posted 05 October 2006 - 07:57 am
QUOTE(Pict @ Thu 5th Oct 2006, 09:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Don't think so, using mod. route 1 - just need to block off the airbox end of the hose (I used the end plug off a ballpoint pen). Anyone else to comment?
I don't think it's necessary.
It's the hose that operates the vacuum valve, once it is disconnected and plugged you're good to go.
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Thanx guys 
BTW all those who did this mod must send me US$10 000.
BTW all those who did this mod must send me US$10 000.
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Posted 05 October 2006 - 08:08 am
thks guys. sure do....
btw i hv purchased a O2 sensor tinngi, claimed a bph gain of btw 15 to 20!!!
Simple installation (not until i have sort out which wire to cut!!!
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Shall see whether it does wat it claimed.....
Welcome Sparra
btw i hv purchased a O2 sensor tinngi, claimed a bph gain of btw 15 to 20!!!
Simple installation (not until i have sort out which wire to cut!!!
) Shall see whether it does wat it claimed.....
QUOTE(Sparra @ Thu 5th Oct 2006, 02:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi people, just joined your happy group. I currently own 2 TDMs, the first is a 1991 850 originally owned by Peter Goddard ex World Super bike racer. It has flat slide race carbs, throttle pumpers and JMCA cans fitted. This is a fun thing to ride as it still has more compression now after 99000kms than when it was new. My other one is a 2002 900, standard other than 3 piece Nonfango hard luggage. The exhaust will be getting changed as well as looking at the airbox.
Will post some photos soon.
Cheers to all
Greg
Will post some photos soon.
Cheers to all
Greg
Welcome Sparra
Nothing can compare a gd smooth ride out on my TDM
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Posted 05 October 2006 - 07:35 pm
QUOTE(JBX @ Thu 5th Oct 2006, 09:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanx guys
BTW all those who did this mod must send me US$10 000.
BTW all those who did this mod must send me US$10 000.
Yeah, right...
I did the modification today - method #2... Worked fine after I found a long nose pliers to replace the hose after I blocked it.
Due to heavy rain this afternoon I didn't go for a testride. Maybe tomorrow if the rain stops.
Just one question about this air box mod; have any of you experienced any kind of drawbacks afterwards...?
TDM 900 2006 mod.:
MRA modded PUIG screen, air-box mod., Laser Duo-Tech cans, Powercommander, Symtec Motorcycle Grip Heater, Stebel Magnum (black), Centech AP-1 Auxiliary Fuse Panel, Hawkeoiler...
MRA modded PUIG screen, air-box mod., Laser Duo-Tech cans, Powercommander, Symtec Motorcycle Grip Heater, Stebel Magnum (black), Centech AP-1 Auxiliary Fuse Panel, Hawkeoiler...
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Posted 05 October 2006 - 07:46 pm
QUOTE(AJ_Blizzard @ Thu 5th Oct 2006, 08:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah, right...
I did the modification today - method #2... Worked fine after I found a long nose pliers to replace the hose after I blocked it.
Due to heavy rain this afternoon I didn't go for a testride. Maybe tomorrow if the rain stops.
Just one question about this air box mod; have any of you experienced any kind of drawbacks afterwards...?
I did the modification today - method #2... Worked fine after I found a long nose pliers to replace the hose after I blocked it.
Due to heavy rain this afternoon I didn't go for a testride. Maybe tomorrow if the rain stops.
Just one question about this air box mod; have any of you experienced any kind of drawbacks afterwards...?
None that I've heard of, but today I had to fire her up twice from cold - just a sporadic glitch? - so tweaked the idling revs up a shade.
"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 06 October 2006 - 12:37 am
QUOTE(AJ_Blizzard @ Fri 6th Oct 2006, 03:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah, right...
I did the modification today - method #2... Worked fine after I found a long nose pliers to replace the hose after I blocked it.
Due to heavy rain this afternoon I didn't go for a testride. Maybe tomorrow if the rain stops.
Just one question about this air box mod; have any of you experienced any kind of drawbacks afterwards...?
I did the modification today - method #2... Worked fine after I found a long nose pliers to replace the hose after I blocked it.
Due to heavy rain this afternoon I didn't go for a testride. Maybe tomorrow if the rain stops.
Just one question about this air box mod; have any of you experienced any kind of drawbacks afterwards...?
Blizzard, do update us after u r done with the test ride in regard of the 'drawbacks' if any...
thks ya!
Nothing can compare a gd smooth ride out on my TDM
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Posted 06 October 2006 - 02:37 am
QUOTE(Pict @ Thu 5th Oct 2006, 05:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Sparra (Another Northerner, by chance?), , and welcome. Any pics of the 850? (Interesting pedigree, and endorsement of the TDM!)
- mod. 1 cost me a rubber nut thingy off the fairing - now sniggering somewhere inside the front pod!
- mod. 1 cost me a rubber nut thingy off the fairing - now sniggering somewhere inside the front pod!Southerner actually. Way south...land down under...Australia!
Putting some pics up today of 850. If you look closely at one of the pics, Pete is standing beside the bike.
Thanks for the welcome and go the TDMs.
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