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[dapleb]

Whereabouts did you take that pic infestdead?

[infestdead]

<!--quoteo(post=128808:date=Mon 13th Jul 2009, 03:40 PM:name=dapleb)-->QUOTE(dapleb @ Mon 13th Jul 2009, 03:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Whereabouts did you take that pic infestdead?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
That's the Kotor bay in Montenegro (map).

This post was last modified: 13-07-2009, 12:57 PM by infestdead.

[dapleb]

Ahh thanks, I didnt recognise it as Bulgaria cos it isn't.

Yes avatar is at Black Sea?

[infestdead]

<!--quoteo(post=128811:date=Mon 13th Jul 2009, 04:34 PM:name=dapleb)-->QUOTE(dapleb @ Mon 13th Jul 2009, 04:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Ahh thanks, I didnt recognise it as Bulgaria cos it isn't.

Yes avatar is at Black Sea?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The avatar picture is actually in Greece, near Sarti, camping Platanitsi, but it looks almost the same. The Black Sea is also very nice (not everywhere), if you are going this way I can point out some points of intereset and nice beaches. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif[/img]

This post was last modified: 13-07-2009, 02:08 PM by infestdead.

[Thundertel]

Hi - about time I introduced myself - 50+ & based in gloucestershire. Used to have a Thundercat but 420miles across the Pyrennes 2 up & luggage said it was about time to get a proper bike. I tried a Fazer Thou and it didn't feel like it was bending in the middle.

2003 with 20k on after the dealer offered me a good partx. Done 6k since January including the lakes & Southern Ireland. A bit tall for by short 29" legs but the extra ballast with swmbo & luggage means I can get both feet on the ground. Far more suited to the long distances although my shoulders ache more than with the 'cat. Good fuel consumption, slightly less manic speeds & I can overtake without getting a slap on the helmet - that extra torque makes it so much smoother.

Only additions are the GIVI panniers/box, fenda extender & front mudflap to try & keep the engine clean, and a home made rear mud flap to keep the mrs & luggage dry. Also got a handlebar mount for the old Garmin Streetpilot satnav - OK til it loses reception, lol.

Found the rear brake pad instructions useful & will look at the airbox sometime as not sure mods been done or not.

Just getting the chain done at 25k with the big service - ouch

Haven't sussed out the fancy pictures by the side yet, but rude not to say hello.

[Guest]

[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/welcome.gif[/img] Great to have you on board

[rudecky]

Hi,my name is Gregor I am living in Leicester.In 21 april I have done my direct acces.I was thinking about two months what kind of bike will be good for me.Not to big,not to small,good to comuting,god for touring, it was dificult to get decision.Now I am owner TDM 900 2002.great bike .if u will spot silwer tdm with S 900 TDM number plate it will be me. Best wishes for ewerybody

[Mark_TDM 4TX6]

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[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/welcome.gif[/img] to all of you.

[emperador]

<!--quoteo(post=125370:date=Sun 7th Jun 2009, 08:02 PM:name=LDRider)-->QUOTE(LDRider @ Sun 7th Jun 2009, 08:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Stator: upgraded, supposedly 20% more power. Question that, but it's best I could find. Would like to triple the power if I could.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Hi LDRider! How is this about strator upgrade?

[iand1947]

<!--quoteo(post=127064:date=Tue 23rd Jun 2009, 10:08 AM:name=HarryP)-->QUOTE(HarryP @ Tue 23rd Jun 2009, 10:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Hi, I'm Tim Porter from Hitchin, Herts.......<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Hi neighbour! There are quite a few other TDM's around this neck of the woods, thiough I'm an "ex" these days. Check your message inbox and gimme a call.

[Guest]

<!--quoteo(post=130123:date=Fri 24th Jul 2009, 11:16 PM:name=emperador)-->QUOTE(emperador @ Fri 24th Jul 2009, 11:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Hi LDRider! How is this about strator upgrade?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I think I posted some info on the 'stator upgrade' on another thread recently. If I'm not mistaken, I got the new one from electrosports, along with their claimed more sturdy reg/rect. Well, that last part is BS as I fried theirs and went back to the original. I'm in the process of replacing that with a RR98 unit someone suggested, which gives substantially more current capability. I'm often out of electrical power on the bike for my needs, so I got the highest current output stator I could find. I think a good rewinder could do the same job for around $100 US if you had the unit out of the bike.

Good luck!

[wicklamulla]

<!--quoteo(post=130125:date=Fri 24th Jul 2009, 11:43 PM:name=Pict)-->QUOTE(Pict @ Fri 24th Jul 2009, 11:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Hi neighbour! There are quite a few other TDM's around this neck of the woods, thiough I'm an "ex" these days. <!--coloro:#FF0000--><!--/coloro-->Check your message inbox and gimme a call.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd--><!--colorc-->
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Welcome Tim P and all the udder newbies. Be sure ya add 141 before ya ring Pict's phone number [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]

[Samuel]

Hello All,

Firmly believe I should post a brief introduction before writing anything else in this great community forum:

Name: Sammy (Samuel Cassista)
Residence: ITALY – Brindisi, Puglia
Moto: TDM900 – 2004
Km/Yr: ~10,000
Club: http://www.tdmitalia.net/
Main Forum: http://www.tdmitalia.it/forum/index.php

I’m currently an active staff of the TDMitalia Club covering the role of POC for three Regions in the South-East of Italy: Puglia / Basilicata / Molise.

I have been lead to this forum thanks to my passion for Motorcycle Tourism [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img] and your project of an International TDM event in Europe (2011?) [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img] .

I hope my contribution to this community will be perceived as positive.

Cheers
Sammy.

[ChrisG]

Welcome Sammy. Hope to see you in 2011, I went to the German forum meet last year and really enjoyed it so I'm looking forward to the idea of an international meet up. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img]

[Shifty]

After a lot of Yamaha's ( TR1, XS650, TRX850, XT600 Tenere, XTZ750 Super Tenere (still have)) and a BMW 1150 GS for 2 months I bought a TDM 850.
21000 km, 1997 with Laser cans. Great bike. Happy to drive a Yamaha.




Fitted 12V for the Garmin today.

Btw, im a 42 year old bloke from Holland, married and 2 kids. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

Great forum.


Cheers,
Shifty

[Onanist]

Welcome aboard Shifty [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img]

[Shifty]

Thanks m8. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif[/img]

[poldark]

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21000 km, 1997 with Laser cans. Great bike. Happy to drive a Yamaha.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
What didn't you like about the GS, if you don't mind me asking?

[Shifty]

Drivability is ok but the gearbox is about the clunckyest ive ever experienced, I didnt really liked the driveshaft coz its just not smooth. Chain driven bike is much smoother on the throttle in my opinion.
It wasnt suitable for me coz of the distance between seat and pegs.

All in all it wasnt fun to drive tho it had shitloads of torque but the Yamaha twin is so much better to ride.
And the TDM was half the price of the Beemer.

More fun less money, what else does a biker want.

My heart beats for Yamaha, got a XTZ 750 Super Tenere as well, love it to bits. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif[/img]

This post was last modified: 07-08-2009, 05:10 PM by Shifty.

[TonyDevil]

ello shifty, dodgy fella, where i seen you before i wonder lol