Identifying your TDM

[robizhood]

<!--quoteo(post=13447:date=Wed 9th Aug 2006, 11:12 AM:name=Emmett)-->QUOTE(Emmett @ Wed 9th Aug 2006, 11:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->LOL

That's exactly the sime as Nitrams bike and my bike, which are both '98 bikes reg'd in 2000.

It is a lovely bike in great condition, and I think you got it for a good price.

What milage is on it?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

It showed 11000 miles, I think the previous owner had fallen on the left... there are slightly marks on the exaust, never mind.... I bought a wax and some rust remove treatment, Saturday I will celebrate my birthday cleaning it.
What engine oil would you recommend?
it is near the lower level, a 10/40 or a 15/50?
It shouldn't be a problem if mixead with the previous one, right?
Thanks

Patrik

[wicklamulla]

<!--quoteo(post=13468:date=Wed 9th Aug 2006, 03:51 PM:name=robizhood)-->QUOTE(robizhood @ Wed 9th Aug 2006, 03:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->It showed 11000 miles, I think the previous owner had fallen on the left... there are slightly marks on the exaust, never mind.... I bought a wax and some rust remove treatment, Saturday I will celebrate my birthday cleaning it.
What engine oil would you recommend? <!--coloro:#FF0000--><!--/coloro-->so much choice available !<!--colorc-->
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it is near the lower level, a 10/40 or a 15/50?<!--coloro:#FF0000--><!--/coloro--> 10w 40<!--colorc-->
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It shouldn't be a problem if mixead with the previous one, right? <!--coloro:#CC0000--><!--/coloro-->not in my opinion, no<!--colorc-->
<!--/colorc-->Thanks

Patrik<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

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Patrik ride the bike for 15 minutes before you check the engine oil level (don't just let it run while parked up on the side stand, as this gives a false reading). w

[rnoy]

<!--quoteo(post=13102:date=Fri 4th Aug 2006, 09:10 PM:name=amarko5)-->QUOTE(amarko5 @ Fri 4th Aug 2006, 09:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->welcome to the site Rnoy

did you get it ?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Thanks amarko5 + others!
I have ridden it for about 45km without registerplates, and just with a some explication paper from my agency. (half illegal, but I managed not to confront any policeman ) Now it's there in the agency's display window waiting for all the papers to be done.

I took one pic, while out with it: [attachment=o128]

This table I found in german TDM forum. In my case it was not useful, but might help someone else:

Typbezeichnungen
aus TDMFWiki, der freien Wissensdatenbank

* 1992 3VD3 3VD4 4CM2 4CN2
* 1993 3VD5
* 1994 3VD7 3VD8 4CM4 4CN4
* 1995 3VD9 3VDA 4CM5 4CN5
* 1996 4TX1
* 1997 4TX2 5AR1
* 1998 4TX3 5AR2
* 1999 4TX4
* 2000 4TX6
* 2001 4TX8
* 2002 RN08 5PS1
* 2003 RN08 5PS4
* 2004 RN11
* 2005 RN11A

Cheers

[iand1947]

<!--quoteo(post=13732:date=Sat 12th Aug 2006, 05:31 AM:name=rnoy)-->QUOTE(rnoy @ Sat 12th Aug 2006, 05:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->This table I found in <!--coloro:#3366FF--><!--/coloro-->german TDM forum<!--colorc-->
<!--/colorc-->. In my case it was not useful, but might help someone else:<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Bike looks smart - good luck!

Wasn't aware of the German forum, which isn't up to the Carpe standard, but is at least apparently alive unlike the Danish one (ref. the recent eBay nutter). Has some technical and touring stuff, merchandise etc....

[LIAW]

<!--quoteo(post=13732:date=Sat 12th Aug 2006, 05:31 AM:name=rnoy)-->QUOTE(rnoy @ Sat 12th Aug 2006, 05:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Thanks amarko5 + others!
I have ridden it for about 45km without registerplates, and just with a some explication paper from my agency. (half illegal, but I managed not to confront any policeman ) Now it's there in the agency's display window waiting for all the papers to be done.

I took one pic, while out with it: [attachment=o128]

This table I found in german TDM forum. In my case it was not useful, but might help someone else:

Typbezeichnungen
aus TDMFWiki, der freien Wissensdatenbank

* 1992 3VD3 3VD4 4CM2 4CN2
* 1993 3VD5
* 1994 3VD7 3VD8 4CM4 4CN4
* 1995 3VD9 3VDA 4CM5 4CN5
* 1996 4TX1
* 1997 4TX2 5AR1
* 1998 4TX3 5AR2
* 1999 4TX4
* 2000 4TX6
* 2001 4TX8
* 2002 RN08 5PS1
* 2003 RN08 5PS4
* 2004 RN11
* 2005 RN11A

Cheers<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I like the colour of your new bike

[wicklamulla]

<!--quoteo(post=13732:date=Sat 12th Aug 2006, 05:31 AM:name=rnoy)-->QUOTE(rnoy @ Sat 12th Aug 2006, 05:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Thanks amarko5 + others!
I have ridden it for about 45km without registerplates, and just with a some explication paper from my agency. (half illegal, but I managed not to confront any policeman ) Now it's there in the agency's display window waiting for all the papers to be done.

I took one pic, while out with it: [attachment=o128]

This table I found in german TDM forum. In my case it was not useful, but might help someone else:

Typbezeichnungen
aus TDMFWiki, der freien Wissensdatenbank

* 1992 3VD3 3VD4 4CM2 4CN2
* 1993 3VD5
* 1994 3VD7 3VD8 4CM4 4CN4
* 1995 3VD9 3VDA 4CM5 4CN5
* 1996 4TX1
* 1997 4TX2 5AR1
* 1998 4TX3 5AR2
<!--coloro:#FF0000--><!--/coloro-->* 1999 4TX4
* 2000 4TX6
* 2001 4TX8<!--colorc-->
<!--/colorc--> * 2002 RN08 5PS1
* 2003 RN08 5PS4
* 2004 RN11
* 2005 RN11A

Cheers<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
thats interesting as i assumed that after 4tx4 it would go to 4tx5 ???

[Guest]

<!--quoteo(post=13874:date=Sun 13th Aug 2006, 10:09 PM:name=wicklamulla)-->QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Sun 13th Aug 2006, 10:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->thats interesting as i assumed that after 4tx4 it would go to 4tx5 ???<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
My god man, but you have too much time.

[wicklamulla]

<!--quoteo(post=13885:date=Sun 13th Aug 2006, 11:02 PM:name=Emmett)-->QUOTE(Emmett @ Sun 13th Aug 2006, 11:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->My god man, but you have too much time. <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

[nhstedium]

My TDM is easy peasy to identify - it's the one parked up covered in muck N old chain lube

[prwatts]

Hi there,
I am looking at my first TDM.
I am in the UK.
It is said to be a 2005 but how can I be sure?
I am worried it is a Model 2004 or even 2003 sold in 2005 to a guy who thought that as long as it was registered in 2005 that was ok.
What were the model colours in 2003, 2004 and 2005?

I don't mind if it is one of these years but were the bikes mechanically the same over these 3 years?

Many thanks, Peter (Current Ride is TDM's Granddaddy, XTZ Tenere)

[Peter Ertl]

Hi Peter,

Welcome to Carpe!

I'm not an expert on TDM evolution, but the model did change over those three years. I think the suspension firmed up in 2004, and an imobiliser was fitted (possibly as standard, but my 04 reg hasn't got one ).

There are sone great pictures on different colour schemes in the Gallery . I don't know if it's complete, and it may vary by region, but it may help.

I'm sure other members will give you more tips and info.

[Guest]

<!--quoteo(post=13740:date=Sat 12th Aug 2006, 07:43 AM:name=laughin in a windstorm)-->QUOTE(laughin in a windstorm @ Sat 12th Aug 2006, 07:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I like the colour of your new bike <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
What's the colour code for the red TDM with the tiger on the tank?

[wicklamulla]

<!--quoteo(post=40709:date=Tue 15th May 2007, 07:58 AM:name=Emmett)-->QUOTE(Emmett @ Tue 15th May 2007, 07:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->What's the colour code for the red TDM with the tiger on the tank? <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
"Mystical Red" !!!

[prwatts]

<!--quoteo(post=13732:date=Sat 12th Aug 2006, 05:31 AM:name=rnoy)-->QUOTE(rnoy @ Sat 12th Aug 2006, 05:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Thanks amarko5 + others!
I have ridden it for about 45km without registerplates, and just with a some explication paper from my agency. (half illegal, but I managed not to confront any policeman ) Now it's there in the agency's display window waiting for all the papers to be done.

I took one pic, while out with it: [attachment=o128]

This table I found in german TDM forum. In my case it was not useful, but might help someone else:

Typbezeichnungen
aus TDMFWiki, der freien Wissensdatenbank

* 1992 3VD3 3VD4 4CM2 4CN2
* 1993 3VD5
* 1994 3VD7 3VD8 4CM4 4CN4
* 1995 3VD9 3VDA 4CM5 4CN5
* 1996 4TX1
* 1997 4TX2 5AR1
* 1998 4TX3 5AR2
* 1999 4TX4
* 2000 4TX6
* 2001 4TX8
* 2002 RN08 5PS1
* 2003 RN08 5PS4
* 2004 RN11
* 2005 RN11A

Cheers<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Hi there, my son is looking at a '91 TDM850 in England at a dealer for £1699. I think this is expensive. Can anyone tell me what the differences & advantages are of Mark 2 v Mark 1 TDM850? Is a Mark 1 TDM850 in good condition a good bike to buy or should we look for a Mark 2? Peter

[TDMTAM]

<!--quoteo(post=41809:date=Mon 28th May 2007, 11:46 AM:name=Peter Watts)-->QUOTE(Peter Watts @ Mon 28th May 2007, 11:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Hi there, my son is looking at a '91 TDM850 in England at a dealer for £1699. I think this is expensive. Can anyone tell me what the differences & advantages are of Mark 2 v Mark 1 TDM850? Is a Mark 1 TDM850 in good condition a good bike to buy or should we look for a Mark 2? Peter<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

The main difference is the engine the MkI has a 360 deg crank and the MkII has a 270 deg crank making the MkII feel a bit more like a V twin.
other than that it is maining styling.
£1699 is what a good MkI seems to go for in a dealer (MCS Paisley has a fair 94 MkI for £1795).
TAM

[TonyDevil]

thats very expensive!
a decent low mileage mk1 in a dealer should be £1400 tops

theres a nice early low mileage (19k) mk1 in red with stainless exhaust in my local mechanics place, it was up for £1200 or 1300 i think.

[Tyler]

Hi guys.

I'm Tyler, Peter's son. I'm looking at a 1994 mk1, not 1991. But the price is higher than parkers says. I am going to talk to the dealer about that this week. I would like to ask what other differences there are between the mk1 and 2 other than the 360/270 crank please. Does anyone know if there are suspension, chassis or electrics differences? Anything significant that would make me want to wait for a mk2 would be nice to know about. Maintenance and reliability issues are also important. I will maintain the bike myself, so a heads up is great.

The price isn't so high, as the bike has a good clean full Motad Nexxus system, Protaper bars, R1 gold spot calipers, braided brake lines all round, and I prefer the fact that it is from a dealer with a health check,mot and someone to go back to if something happens.

But I would greatly appretiate any help you gents can offer, thank you.

Great forum too. I look forward to many more good conversations.

Hope everyone's bike is going great
Tyler

[TonyDevil]

a 1994 is still a mk1, they just changed the standard silencers from matt to chrome that year and added a few new colour schemes
the mk2 came out in 1996, the electronics and speedo etc werent changed much from the mk1 until the mk2a came out in 1999/2000
the mk2a had a slight gearbox change and a few updates to the electrics and dashboard type stuff

lots of parts are the same between all 3 versions
if you can get a verified good example of either mk you'll be fine

just check the oil consumption, the front sprocket and output shaft thread, if its a mk1 see if the regulator has been changed and that sould see you right

[Tyler]

Brilliant thank you Toneski

I'm off to haggle with the friendly Yam dudes then... Wish me luck.

Thanks for all the help guys. I'll be back!

I'll get my coat...

[TonyDevil]

good luck mate

if you need anything clarified just shout.

might be worth posting up who you are buying from to see if anyone here knows them......