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Hi all,
My name is Joel, and i am a Lutheran Minister on the Darling Downs in Queensland.
I just picked up my first TDM yesterday, a 1999 mk2 with about 70,000klm on it that i got for $3500 AUD on Ebay.
I am 6 foot 5, so i found the seating and leg position bearable, but the bar riser mod is not far off happening, as well as either an airhawk or higher re-padded seat. (I have long legs, and bad knees, not a good combo.)

I did the maths and convinced my wife that if i use the bike to commute on the 115klm return trip to one of my churches, it would pay itself off in 14 months, as opposed to the 14.5 klm per litre that i get from my Jeep Cherokee.

I have already bought a stebel magnum horn ready to go in, an Osram +90 h3 upgrade, and am working on luggage etc.

Now i know the bike was dropped, that was part of the cheaper price. Because of this the screen is scratched up pretty bad. Has anyone ever sanded and painted their screen black or chrome? Or what about putting carbon fibre film on it over the scratches? I am thinking of doing that rather than replacing it.

I have learnt a hell of a lot on here already, and plan to pick up a lot more info yet.

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Glad you made it puk. Welcome.
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.
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Well I've finally done it; after several years of searching for the right one, I've bought myself a TDM 850 (a black, 1993 3VD); I've been following the Carpe TDM forum pages even before I got the TDM but now I feel I'm officially one of a band of brothers (and sisters). [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

I'm not on the road just yet, I'm going to give her a really good going over, tidy a few things-up, fully serviced and a really good clean, but otherwise she's all there; there's no grab rail but a moderately useful rack in its place. Starts-up now, she wouldn't at first, but I've now fitted a replacement coil and fires-up first touch of the button.

I live in Salisbury, Wiltshire (South of England) along with my wife, daughters and 2x retired Greyhounds. I've riding since 17, and even before that on our group field bikes (Honda C50 and BSA Bantam). I've got several other bikes still; Yamaha FJ1100, Honda CB500 and 2x BSA Bantams (D1 + D7).

We follow bike motorsport; MotoGP, WSB and go to several BSB races throughout the year, wish to go the the Isle of Man sometime, not necessiliarly for the races, just to see the place; I've never been there before. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/huh.gif[/img]

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This is a pucture of my bike; it's got a small dent in the tank but it's still functional (holds petrol and doesn't leak); but I may get it filled and resprayed at a later date, or may find someone with a spare going cheap, especially if it's the right colour.

Current bikes: Yamaha TDM 850 3VD (1993 Black, Mk 1), Yamaha FJ1100 36Y (1984, White + Blue), Honda CB500 (1997, Blue): Restoration Projects: 2x BSA Bantam D1 (1954, Mist Green) + D7 (1959, Blue) and the latest addition to my fleet is a barn-find 1977 XS750 2D currently being converted to a Cafe Racer.

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2003 TDM900 in Yellow....Best Colour, Fender extender, Oxford Heated Grips, Givi luggage, Mirror extenders, GS1150 Handguards, Matching seat cover, Belly Pan, R&G crash bungs, Touring screen, Meta alarm, K&N Air Filter,
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2010 'stealth' grey 900. '14 plate. engine bars, Centre stand, datatool alarm, datatag, E22s, Cree DRLs, Barkbuster handguards, Carpe sticker. Led running lights

 

 
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Hi,

I'm Luís from Portugal. I have a 900 '02 and little time to ride it.But I love touring with my bike. Great bike, as you all know.
Thanks for all info I got here.
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Hiya Luis. Welcome to Carpe.
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.
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[Welcome Martin828, I learnt to ride back in 1965 on a D7 then progressed to an A7 always wanted an A10 but my TDM900 is probably 100 X better than any BSA, enjoy yours
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Well I've finally done it; after several years of searching for the right one, I've bought myself a TDM 850 (a black, 1993 3VD); I've been following the Carpe TDM forum pages even before I got the TDM but now I feel I'm officially one of a band of brothers (and sisters). [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

I'm not on the road just yet, I'm going to give her a really good going over, tidy a few things-up, fully serviced and a really good clean, but otherwise she's all there; there's no grab rail but a moderately useful rack in its place. Starts-up now, she wouldn't at first, but I've now fitted a replacement coil and fires-up first touch of the button.

I live in Salisbury, Wiltshire (South of England) along with my wife, daughters and 2x retired Greyhounds. I've riding since 17, and even before that on our group field bikes (Honda C50 and BSA Bantam). I've got several other bikes still; Yamaha FJ1100, Honda CB500 and 2x BSA Bantams (D1 + D7).

We follow bike motorsport; MotoGP, WSB and go to several BSB races throughout the year, wish to go the the Isle of Man sometime, not necessiliarly for the races, just to see the place; I've never been there before. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/huh.gif[/img]

[Image: mytdm6.jpg]

This is a pucture of my bike; it's got a small dent in the tank but it's still functional (holds petrol and doesn't leak); but I may get it filled and resprayed at a later date, or may find someone with a spare going cheap, especially if it's the right colour.
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[quote name='colincp' date='Tue 8th Nov 2011, 01:08 PM' post='225287']
[Welcome Martin828, I learnt to ride back in 1965 on a D7 then progressed to an A7 always wanted an A10 but my TDM900 is probably 100 X better than any BSA, enjoy yours
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Hi Colincp, thank you for your message. My very first encounter with motorbikes was a NSU Quickly then onto a Honda C70 and BSA Bantam D10 all of which were used off road. My first road bike was a (1971) Honda CB175, and passed my test on a Honda CB250 (G5) in 1977. I've had loads of bikes since, CB400-4 (which I bought new in 1978 for £805.00), 550-4, 650-4, Tiger Cub, CZ 175, XL250, Bonneville T140V (1978), Ducati 900SS (air-cooled desmo) and Ducati 860 GT and 860 GTS, CBX550, and the two BSA Bantams (which I'm restoring). The CB500, and Yamaha FJ1100 both of which I still ride, depending on whatever event I'm participating in i.e. Run to Ace Cafe, BSB event, Club runs (http://www.salisburymotorcycleandlightcarclub.co.uk/).

I really can't wait to get the TDM up-and-running, I really love the riding position, the look of the bike and the lovely sound of the exhausts.
Current bikes: Yamaha TDM 850 3VD (1993 Black, Mk 1), Yamaha FJ1100 36Y (1984, White + Blue), Honda CB500 (1997, Blue): Restoration Projects: 2x BSA Bantam D1 (1954, Mist Green) + D7 (1959, Blue) and the latest addition to my fleet is a barn-find 1977 XS750 2D currently being converted to a Cafe Racer.

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That rack has it's uses,

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Hello and good day
I'm new to the CARPE Forum and would like to thank the Admin, who has helped me in the registration in the Forum.
The forum software has sent me no registration mail. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

I am the limbo of the TDM Forum from Germany.
I drive a red TDM RN18 of 2008 and had a black RN11 of 2005 before, both with ABS.

Some know me certainly heard of the TDM-Megatreffen 2011 in Maserberg in Thüringen/D.

My plan is to visit you on the RTT. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]


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Hey Limbo, welcome to carpe. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img]
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Hey Limbo and welcome [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/welcome.gif[/img]
"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"

My TDM
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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



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Welcome Limbo [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/welcome.gif[/img]
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1993 TDM 850 Mk1 ..... 2008 TDM 900 ....  1975, 1979, 1982, 1992 Goldwings, Scott, AJS,  Triumph 5TA
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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]



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Welcome Limbo, looking forward to seeing you in Ireland. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/welcome.gif[/img]
2002 TDM900 in glorious yellow, 
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2012 Honda Crosstourer VFR1200X. Hyperspeed tourer.


1990 XTZ750 in black, standard apart from Micron silencer. Mechanical restoration complete, cosmetic restoration next on the agenda..
 
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Hi from over here in N.Ireland
Slightly beat up Mk1 but still going
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Hi there.
It will be great to see you here in N Ireland next year

2003 TDM900 in Yellow....Best Colour, Fender extender, Oxford Heated Grips, Givi luggage, Mirror extenders, GS1150 Handguards, Matching seat cover, Belly Pan, R&G crash bungs, Touring screen, Meta alarm, K&N Air Filter,
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Hello everyone.

I'm Peter from Workington in Cumbria. Just bought my first TDM 850 last week, a 1999 silver and black one, all standard and very low mileage. Not my first bike by a long way but as it's so tidy and a bike I've yearned for for years, I'm planning on keeping it for a long time.

Been out on it today and I LOVE IT!!!

I need some advice on handguards if anyone can help me out - see my post on 'Knowledgebase' for details.

Anyone planning a day out in the lakes please give me a shout and I'll try and show you some of my favourite roads in the area.


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