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She Passed!
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She Passed!
WooHoo, the girlfiend passed her part 2. Now do we go looking for a bandit or similar, or do I try and convince her that a TDM is the way forward and she should buy my Mk1 off me so I can buy a new bike?
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now Sad

2009 900 abs, 42k miles, Yamaha heated grips, double bubble screen, R&G crash bungs, scottoiler, Autocom, 1500 lumen LED spotlights.



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Well done to her. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]

Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
congrats Hannah!

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"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"

My TDM
:

Black
1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating

to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples

Silver-ish
2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating

to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips



current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 
TDM900=unmolested.  Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125



If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me  :good:
Congrats!!

900 then Chris?
Nice one Chris's girlfriend. Please not another 900 purchaser.
Well done that girl [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/clapping.gif[/img]
Don't be so mean Chris, just give her your bike and buy a 9er.
well done that palindrome!!

not saying it was easy before but the new test is no mean feat - hope you have many years of happy and safe riding
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Congrats Chris' girlfriend [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yahoo.gif[/img]
2002 TDM900 in glorious yellow, 
NOW SOLD  Sad
 

2012 Honda Crosstourer VFR1200X. Hyperspeed tourer.


1990 XTZ750 in black, standard apart from Micron silencer. Mechanical restoration complete, cosmetic restoration next on the agenda..
 
NOW SOLD  Sad
 

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<!--quoteo(post=168226:date=Wed 30th Jun 2010, 12:35 PM:name=newstu)-->QUOTE(newstu @ Wed 30th Jun 2010, 12:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->not saying it was easy before but the new test is no mean feat<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Apparently the test is changing again at the end of this year.
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now Sad

2009 900 abs, 42k miles, Yamaha heated grips, double bubble screen, R&G crash bungs, scottoiler, Autocom, 1500 lumen LED spotlights.



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Congrats to ya missus fella, safe riding for ya both [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yahoo.gif[/img]
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[center]TDM900/A 2007 Black, DL650 XTZ1200 Super Ten Handguards, Oxford Heated Grips, Double Bubble Screen, Fenda Extenda, Pipe Werx Oval Black SL Zorsts, R+G Crash Bungs, Mirror Extenders, Wilbers Rear Shock with Remote Hydraulic Preload, Wilbers Progressive Fork Springs, Scottoiler Touring Kit, Clear LED Rear Light Unit, Clear Indicators, PUIG Bellypan, V46 + 2 x E41 Keyless Luggage, Black Renthal 755 Medium Road Bars with Brace, 3 x 12v Accessory Socket, Beowolf Rad Guard.[/center]



[center]TDM has moved on, i now own a Black 2009 Honda VFR 800 VTEC[/center]

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Congratulations ! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]

and a big UP for Chris and his resilience in tagging along at 50mph for a lots n lots o miles leading up to the pass [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]
Congratulations to your girlfriend,

Buy her a chocolate cake, its cheaper than a bike [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img]


That's a good point Studley, if she gets something quicker it's going to knacker my fuel economy [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]

Paddy, I like your thinking, but maybe I can do one better and persuade her to cook a cake to celebrate [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now Sad

2009 900 abs, 42k miles, Yamaha heated grips, double bubble screen, R&G crash bungs, scottoiler, Autocom, 1500 lumen LED spotlights.



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Congratulations Mrs Chris,
well done that woman!
I need a sig. indeed with plenty of frickin polish
Hmmm, she's already pointed out that
a) it's her birthday in a few weeks
b) this in a local dealers http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/uvl/popup...&distance=0

This could get expensive [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif[/img]

[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now Sad

2009 900 abs, 42k miles, Yamaha heated grips, double bubble screen, R&G crash bungs, scottoiler, Autocom, 1500 lumen LED spotlights.



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<!--quoteo(post=168287:date=Wed 30th Jun 2010, 07:46 PM:name=ChrisG)-->QUOTE(ChrisG @ Wed 30th Jun 2010, 07:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->This could get expensive [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Never mind expensive she'll be able to follow you everywhere and warn you about your bad habits and excessive speed when you start to have fun [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]
My Super Modded TDM has gone to a new home Sad

 

I'm now a carbon whore!

<!--quoteo(post=168292:date=Wed 30th Jun 2010, 08:55 PM:name=Jolly Giant)-->QUOTE(Jolly Giant @ Wed 30th Jun 2010, 08:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Never mind expensive she'll be able to follow you everywhere and warn you about your bad habits and excessive speed when you start to have fun [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Yeah cos that's how it works in our house [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img]

Congrats to both of you, your now armed to have the best time of your lives, trust me.
My life in bikes (with the random oddity) Made it to 48 with no car licence : Yamaha DT50M, Yamaha RD250E, Honda Melody (stupid law changes), Honda NS125F, Yamaha FZ600, Yamaha TDM850 MKI, CZ 125, GSXR1100WP, Aprilia RS250, Yamaha TDM850 MKII, Yamaha YZF750, Honda FT500, Reliant Rialto, Suzuki DR250, Suzuki DR650, Sukida 200, Yamaha Thunderace, Yamaha TDM900 2003, <b>Yamaha TDM850 MKI</b>, Triumph Tiger 1050, <b>Triumph Tiger Explorer</b>
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Well done to both of you... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yahoo.gif[/img] yer girl for passing and you for sitting behind for months or years as it is with my Mrs... can,t get her at take that last step of going for the test.. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mad.gif[/img] all the best for the many miles ahead..... Ps has there ever been a Carpe TDM theme wedding????????????? cause it sounds like you have a future there... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img]
Slightly beat up Mk1 but still going
well done hannah [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cake eating.gif[/img]
Growing old is compulsory, growing up is optional

Who dies with the most toys wins!


 

 

2010 'stealth' grey 900. '14 plate. engine bars, Centre stand, datatool alarm, datatag, E22s, Cree DRLs, Barkbuster handguards, Carpe sticker. Led running lights

 

 
<!--quoteo(post=168304:date=Wed 30th Jun 2010, 10:11 PM:name=jim850wav)-->QUOTE(jim850wav @ Wed 30th Jun 2010, 10:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Well done to both of you... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yahoo.gif[/img] yer girl for passing and you for sitting behind for months or years as it is with my Mrs... can,t get her at take that last step of going for the test.. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mad.gif[/img] all the best for the many miles ahead..... <!--coloro:#0000FF--><!--/coloro-->Ps has there ever been a Carpe TDM theme wedding<!--colorc-->
<!--/colorc-->????????????? cause it sounds like you have a future there... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


Don't think so, but I have come across this [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]

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