<!--quoteo(post=107682:date=Wed 7th Jan 2009, 10:44 AM:name=TeDeum)-->QUOTE(TeDeum @ Wed 7th Jan 2009, 10:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Welcome FJ. Where are you based? The Irish Contingent is growing!<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Hello guys,
Time for me to do a well overdue introduction.
I've been running my second TDM 850 since last february. Been biking all my life along with every other form of wheeled transport (except artics). When times were flush i had a 3 yr old TDM. Now times aren't quite so flush and I'm using a 18 yr ols TDM 850. Still put a grin on my face though. I also am a member of www.biker.ie.
<b>I don't like YZ250's anymore.........check out my avatar, one literally kicked me in the ass</b>
Mark here from Australia, Northern Territory, Adelaide River. I don't have a TDM yet but I am looking for a 900, don't know whether to get a new one or a second hand one [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/huh.gif[/img] Well i've been riding for about 34 years and about 25 legally on the road [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] and generally like bikes cars and gyro's
<!--quoteo(post=108819:date=Mon 19th Jan 2009, 10:03 AM:name=marko66)-->QUOTE(marko66 @ Mon 19th Jan 2009, 10:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->generally like bikes cars and gyro's<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
In that case forget about the TDM and google the Butterfly LLC Super Skycycle [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]
Welcome. Seem to be getting loads of new people at the moment.
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now
<!--quoteo(post=108958:date=Wed 21st Jan 2009, 04:06 AM:name=ChrisG)-->QUOTE(ChrisG @ Wed 21st Jan 2009, 04:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->In that case forget about the TDM and google the Butterfly LLC Super Skycycle [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]
Welcome. Seem to be getting loads of new people at the moment.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Hi Chris
Thanks for the tip but i like the gyroscopic rotorcraft made in Broken hill and one in Adelaide River [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] but i have nothing against Larry Neils butterfly's and skycycles http://www.rotorcraft.com.au/
I just like the idea of a road legal one. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]
Never had a go in gyro. Got about 8 hours solo in gliders many years back but then university got in the way and I've never really had the time and money spare to go back to flying.
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now
<!--quoteo(post=109023:date=Wed 21st Jan 2009, 06:37 AM:name=marko66)-->QUOTE(marko66 @ Wed 21st Jan 2009, 06:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Hi Chris
Thanks for the tip but i like the gyroscopic rotorcraft made in Broken hill and one in Adelaide River [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] but i have nothing against Larry Neils butterfly's and skycycles http://www.rotorcraft.com.au/
G'day, Nice to join you all here at Carpe. I'm an Ex-pat Aussie and unrepentant TDM lover, recently relocated in Dubai. Any other TDM riders in the Emirates? I haven't noticed any on the roads yet which is a great disapointment.
Unfortunately I don't have a bike at the moment and haven't had for nearly nine years, unless you count the stepthru I had in Vietnam. I owned a 91 model for seven years. Bought it 2nd hand and put about 100,000km on it in that time. It was brilliant, never missed a beat and gave me lots of good times. One of the saddest days I had was having to sell it when I left Oz to work overseas. Second saddest was seeing what I think was my bike being sold for parts on the site.
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Anyway, as soon as I get firmly settled here I hope to be in the market for some wheels again and for sure a 900 will be at the top of my list. As I haven't been able to locate any here at all and the dealers I have spoken to don't know anything about TDM's I may go to GB and pick up one there. Could be a very interesting trip riding it back to the UAE. Might ask Ewan and charlie if they want to join me.
Take care everybody. Rubber side down!
<!--quoteo(post=108958:date=Wed 21st Jan 2009, 05:36 AM:name=ChrisG)-->QUOTE(ChrisG @ Wed 21st Jan 2009, 05:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->In that case forget about the TDM and google the Butterfly LLC Super Skycycle [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]
Welcome. Seem to be getting loads of new people at the moment.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Damn! I guess the secret is out [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohmy.gif[/img] , TDM's are a fantastic bike ! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yeahbaby.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif[/img]
<b><!--sizeo:4--><!--/sizeo--><!--fonto:Comic Sans MS--><!--/fonto-->cheers, Shane from Tassie<!--fontc-->
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<!--sizeo:2--><!--/sizeo-->Airbox Mod ( JBX ), Krauser K-wing mount & Top Box, <b>TDM Shield a.k.a TigerScreen Mk 2</b>, HyperPro progressive rate fork springs, BeoWulf - Warrior exhausts,
Stebel Compact Nautilus Air-Horn with Eastern Beaver relay kit, Eastern Beaver PC-8 switched fusebox, Powerlet BMW style power socket
plus controller & heated gloves for the missus. Oxford v7 Heated Grips, V-Strom 650 HandGuards, Fenda extenda.<!--sizec--><!--/sizec-->
Good to be back on a TDM, will have to wait for the bloody weather to clear so i can go for a blast around north Dublin. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yahoo.gif[/img]
First time for me on your forum; I use usually "ouestlekeum.com" cause of course I'm French.
Firstly, let me excuse me for my bad level in English; but your language is like my wife...I can not control her!
So, I'm 40, married, 2 children, I live in south of France, at Bordeaux (well known for the wine).
I own a grey TDM900 2002. I'm so happy to have this motorbike, it's a wonderful bike, but of course you know that! But currently I have some questions for you, and more particularly for the Americans.
I have to plan a journey near Washington with my bike, but I know there's no TDM 900 in the States, so my questions is to know if I can find parts or regular services for this bike in USA.
Moreover, soon I hope, I will live for 3 years in Washington, DC, and same questions, can a dealer have parts for my bike and ensure services without waiting 2 months to have a part(prices!!!). Crucial questions for me, do I keep my TDM 900 or must I sell it and buy a new bike in USA?
Thanks to answer me if you have any information about it cause I can not find information on the US website.
<!--quoteo(post=110061:date=Mon 2nd Feb 2009, 01:49 PM:name=axilum)-->QUOTE(axilum @ Mon 2nd Feb 2009, 01:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Hi all.
First time for me on your forum; I use usually "ouestlekeum.com" cause of course I'm French.
Firstly, let me excuse me for my bad level in English; but your language is like my wife...I can not control her!
So, I'm 40, married, 2 children, I live in south of France, at Bordeaux (well known for the wine).
I own a grey TDM900 2002. I'm so happy to have this motorbike, it's a wonderful bike, but of course you know that! But currently I have some questions for you, and more particularly for the Americans.
I have to plan a journey near Washington with my bike, but I know there's no TDM 900 in the States, so my questions is to know if I can find parts or regular services for this bike in USA.
Moreover, soon I hope, I will live for 3 years in Washington, DC, and same questions, can a dealer have parts for my bike and ensure services without waiting 2 months to have a part(prices!!!). Crucial questions for me, do I keep my TDM 900 or must I sell it and buy a new bike in USA?
Thanks to answer me if you have any information about it cause I can not find information on the US website.
This Tugrul from Turkey, Istanbul. I am 29, city planner, wonderful wife no children yet, 05' 9er abs model since 2007 over 20.000 km. I have been a member for a while but inactive, only getting info. Sorry to be too late. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=110130:date=Tue 3rd Feb 2009, 12:01 PM:name=T_T)-->QUOTE(T_T @ Tue 3rd Feb 2009, 12:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Hi all,
This Tugrul from Turkey, Istanbul. I am 29, city planner, wonderful wife no children yet, 05' 9er abs model since 2007 over 20.000 km. I have been a member for a while but inactive, only getting info. Sorry to be too late. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]
cheers,<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Never too late [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/welcome.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=110140:date=Tue 3rd Feb 2009, 03:23 PM:name=TDMick)-->QUOTE(TDMick @ Tue 3rd Feb 2009, 03:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Never too late [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/welcome.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Thanks mate,
Actually I'll be in London 14-17 Feb. Planing to buy some stuff and can use ur advice. Where to buy TDM spares, centerstand ans accesories.
<!--quoteo(post=110142:date=Tue 3rd Feb 2009, 01:46 PM:name=T_T)-->QUOTE(T_T @ Tue 3rd Feb 2009, 01:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Thanks mate,
Actually I'll be in London 14-17 Feb. Planing to buy some stuff and can use ur advice. Where to buy TDM spares, centerstand ans accesories.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I should nip round to Catsbum's - he's got just about every goody ever made for a Niner on his bike [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=110142:date=Tue 3rd Feb 2009, 01:46 PM:name=T_T)-->QUOTE(T_T @ Tue 3rd Feb 2009, 01:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Thanks mate,
Actually I'll be in London 14-17 Feb. Planing to buy some stuff and can use ur advice. Where to buy TDM spares, centerstand ans accesories.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Bring thermals and a shovel you can help dig us out. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img]