Hi all. Just a little introduction, my name is graham and I've been a lurker here for a while watching and researching the tdm. I've had a couple fazers and a couple of bmw gs's, then the tdm started to make sense. So the search began and with a stroke of luck found one on here. Yesterday evening after a two hour trip on the road to hell I pull up outside Pict's house and do the deal. The ride home was just what the doctor ordered, fairly similar to the bm but felt more stable and eager to please. I am gonna enjoy this bike and hopefully meeting some of you guys (and girls).
Thanks to Pict for the tea and use of toilet!! And also my folks for driving me up there.
Hope to see some of you soon, Graham. Thanks again Pict [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=75280:date=Thu 20th Mar 2008, 10:52 PM:name=guinnessgrim)-->QUOTE(guinnessgrim @ Thu 20th Mar 2008, 10:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Hope to see some of you soon, Thanks again Pict [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
You're welcome, G. Looking forward to pix of your exploits. Is it too late for your Dad and you to join the Carpe German trip in May, btw? (See this other thread - 4 or 5 bods going at present [post #122]). It would be fun in itself, or as a part of a tour like you're planning?? Just a thought.
This lad'll fit in really well, folks, and I hope you'll have a chance to meet before too long.
<!--quoteo(post=75294:date=Fri 21st Mar 2008, 05:47 AM:name=Landy)-->QUOTE(Landy @ Fri 21st Mar 2008, 05:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Welcome GG, you have definitely got yourself a well cared for bike there. Enjoy the madhouse.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
He's well up to it [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/jester2.gif[/img] - and the bike
<!--quoteo(post=75301:date=Fri 21st Mar 2008, 08:36 AM:name=TeDeum)-->QUOTE(TeDeum @ Fri 21st Mar 2008, 08:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Welcome guinnessgrim. Sign up for the RTT in County Kerry in July where we have guinnessGOOD.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Already "advertised" the anticipated pleasures. Would be nice if bikey made the trip after all, in new hands........
It is a lovely bike and I'd love to ride it to the nice guinness but I've got a european adventure with me dad and numerous outings with me mates not to mention trying to catch up with some of you lot to try and fit in! I think riding to Ireland will probably push my marriage over the edge! I don't suppose anyone has a spare sidecar? I could bring the wife and kids then!
Welcome Graham, so how much did ya pay fer the boike then, did ya git any extras thrown in.....??? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/excl.gif[/img]
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 20
07 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.
<!--quoteo(post=75459:date=Fri 21st Mar 2008, 10:21 PM:name=wicklamulla)-->QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Fri 21st Mar 2008, 10:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Welcome Graham, so how much did ya pay fer the boike then, did ya git any extras thrown in.....??? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/excl.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
It's a dark Masonic secret [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ph34r.gif[/img] - you know how my generosity embarrasses me.
Welcome, Mark, btw. You'll get used to this lot eventually - by which time you'll be doomed. There are quite a few members within comfortable reach of you.
Hi Guinessgrim, another local! Assuming that's the same Frimley Green I assume it is we're getting a fair few of us around this area, you're within about 10 miles of at least 5 other carpe members. Some of us southern types are getting together in Alton in a few weeks time. >>Link<<
Hi Mark G, think there's several people around your neck of the woods too,
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now
<!--quoteo(post=75572:date=Sat 22nd Mar 2008, 08:00 PM:name=guinnessgrim)-->QUOTE(guinnessgrim @ Sat 22nd Mar 2008, 08:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->what do you think I should have paid? And yes I got a couple of bits thrown in. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Steady lad - Wickyzilla's on the loose! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko.gif[/img]
welcome to Mark G, show us some pics of yer boikes private parts please.<!--quoteo(post=75572:date=Sat 22nd Mar 2008, 08:00 PM:name=guinnessgrim)-->QUOTE(guinnessgrim @ Sat 22nd Mar 2008, 08:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->what do you think I should have paid? And yes I got a couple of bits thrown in. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd--> i tink you shudda paid what ya paid, whatever that was ! plenty of used TDM's to choose from some immaculate some not so, you bought a good one that never went over 78mph so shud gwan gwan ferever !!!!
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 20
07 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.
Hello wun un all, i'm dogg1 [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yahoo.gif[/img] . a welshie living in somerset. i just got a nice 92' 850 and am really enjoying its performance( above 3,500 or so , that is!!). got a 200 mile trip from home to old home on the 4th which will be my 2nd home run and if it's at all like the 1st, i'll be grinning like a loon. all looked good till the recent high winds dropped her over the sidestand into le tarmac so i'll be needing to get a few bits sorted before she's as good as new innit. well if you're ever near to wellington at all, you can all pop round, i got a really big teapot and shit loads of mugs! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img]
Just bought a TDM850 4TX 2000, 33.000 KM, last februari.
Came by this Forum and I think it is one of the best I have seen about the TDM, thats why I joined it.
Planning to do all the maintenance/repairs my self. (this forum is great when I run in to problems).
Mark
TDM 850 4TX6, Silver metalic, 2000, 38000km, Multi Gauge Mod