What Have You Done To Your Tdm Today?

[arthurbikemad]

no, uneducated rider... He's a little more clued up now!  Take a look at my twitter for more horror of the same bike today, went to do the last job change the oil, simple enough right? Done it a zillion times before, only this bike...oh no...out comes sump drain bolt and whats left of 2 turns of thread, so now I have to fix that too! 1 x M14 1.25 Helicoil to be fitted

 

Sooooo what did I do to my TDM today, missed it, missed working on it and riding it!

[jbx]

Today I had some fun with the rear swing-arm and the suspension linkage...

 



 



 



 



 

[Studley Ramrod]

Took delivery of my mk1 this morning.

 

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Some may recognise who's bike this used to belong to, the clue is in the amount of filth its' covered in.   Hoping to get her cleaned up before the G2G, only 3 months so might be pushing it ! 

 

Also got Wicky's spare mk1 engine, a spare mk1 gearbox, set of wheels, new engine guards and a boat load of other TDM goodies.

 

It's a pet project kinda purchase, 3rd gear slips so it'll need the gearbox replacing.  That said, I'm hoping to use the bike until winter and then do the work.  Fires up on the button, a bit spluttery to start but she's got plenty of pull and prolly just needs a decent run and/or some fine tuning of the carbs.

[sidarta]

Took delivery of my mk1 this morning.

 

Mymk1.jpg

 

Some may recognise who's bike this used to belong to, the clue is in the amount of filth its' covered in.   Hoping to get her cleaned up before the G2G, only 3 months so might be pushing it ! 

 

Also got Wicky's spare mk1 engine, a spare mk1 gearbox, set of wheels, new engine guards and a boat load of other TDM goodies.

 

It's a pet project kinda purchase, 3rd gear slips so it'll need the gearbox replacing.  That said, I'm hoping to use the bike until winter and then do the work.  Fires up on the button, a bit spluttery to start but she's got plenty of pull and prolly just needs a decent run and/or some fine tuning of the carbs.

 

Hi Studley!

 

With blue spot? More spare parts?

Congratulations Studley.  :clapping: 

You have in your hands a beautiful project. :good:

 

Cheers!

[dablik]

Woop woop  :badgerrock:  bout time 

[Catteeclan]

SA taped up the HT leads then buggered off down the road on it.

[sidestand]

Be nice to see you on two wheels again Studley  :good:

 

Been hanging on to your old Mk2A in case you wanted her back, but maybe time to let her go now........I need some room in my garage for later on this year 

[Studley Ramrod]

I did give it a lot of thought Mick, then thought I'd go for a 9'er but when the mk1 came up I couldn't resist really. :blush2:   I thought 'the boy' was going to have the mk2a ?

 

When's the next UKGser meet ?

[sidestand]

Boy has got to pass his test first  Studley - even then, I think the 650 X Country will sit him better, especially now its got a new screen, pannier racks & scottoiler - got the makings of a good adventure tourer now  :good:

 

Next East Midlands breakfast meet is Saturday 28th March - but at the Haven on the A52, as Nottingham have the road dug up outside Cafe Hockley

 

http://www.haveninthevale.co.uk

[chrisr]

Fitted a Power Commander, no chance to ride it today though, see if there's any difference tomorrow, if not

it's coming straight off again and being sold.

[Studley Ramrod]

Boy has got to pass his test first  Studley - even then, I think the 650 X Country will sit him better, especially now its got a new screen, pannier racks & scottoiler - got the makings of a good adventure tourer now  :good:

 

Next East Midlands breakfast meet is Saturday 28th March - but at the Haven on the A52, as Nottingham have the road dug up outside Cafe Hockley

 

http://www.haveninthevale.co.uk

 

The 650 makes sense, nice bikes them. :good:   See you on the 28th !

 

Today I have mostly been nursing a back strain after lumping the spare mk1 engine about. :oldgit:

[AlunL]

Took delivery of my mk1 this morning.

 

Mymk1.jpg

 

Some may recognise who's bike this used to belong to, the clue is in the amount of filth its' covered in.   Hoping to get her cleaned up before the G2G, only 3 months so might be pushing it ! 

 

Also got Wicky's spare mk1 engine, a spare mk1 gearbox, set of wheels, new engine guards and a boat load of other TDM goodies.

 

It's a pet project kinda purchase, 3rd gear slips so it'll need the gearbox replacing.  That said, I'm hoping to use the bike until winter and then do the work.  Fires up on the button, a bit spluttery to start but she's got plenty of pull and prolly just needs a decent run and/or some fine tuning of the carbs.

 

She's not been ridden for a few weeks, probably needs a good long run to clear out the cobwebs! :good:

 

And as for needing a good clean... well I never was very good at cleaning, just like to give them the odd wipe over with an oily rag. :hide:

[sidestand]

I think he means Mr Grey, Alun ...........His Mk1 & Tony's were famous for never getting anywhere near the Muc-off & polish  :punishment:

[Studley Ramrod]

  Yup, Sidey's right Alun, I wasn't referring to you.

 

I'm sure you're right about it not having been run for a few weeks.  I only rode it for a few hundred yards so no surprises it didn't clear it's throat.  Gonna get her taxed next week and then see how she goes on a decent run. :good:

[Matlock]

Nice one Studders  :good: If it hasn't been cleaned since ChrisG had it, it'll be beyond Muc-off. I'd start with a scraper!

[Studley Ramrod]

Cheers Chris. :good:  Anyone got a bike-sized sonic bath I can borrow ?

 

Insured the TDM, £71 TPFT.  Happy days !

[erdferkel]

Commuted to work yesterday as the fuel pump of my old BMW seems to have given up. No worries, it`s entitled to some worn out components after 325,000km

Today I checked the valves of my XT 608 1000km after the engine rebuild. Oil was changed last week. (Yes it*s a 608 now and boy have I fallen in love again. New piston, new intake rubbers, valve job, new Wilbers shock, 15W fork oil, new Michelin Anakee III, new brake fluid... result: a s**tload of fun. I can now pass riders that are younger than the XT ;D )

And I*m going to swap the TDM's headlight assembly for a new used one, and tear the old one apart to check, why the low beam wobbles about. I believe the beam adjusting thingy broke.

Tomorrow there will be a little suspension fettling day at my place with some members of the German  TDM forum.

 

Take care and

Glückauf

Ralf

[mac163]

Fitted Oxford hot grips .... all seems good !

Mac

[agrantg]

I have finished repainting my niner. When I got it, it already had a scuff on the offside front fairing and I was never a huge fan of the blue/grey combination and always fancied a white bike. Having checked out the options, I decided on white side panels, black cowl and front mudguard. I didn't fancy painting the tank, so decided on a baglux cover and having bought the grey one from Big Dave, I researched vinyl dyes and dyed it black. According to all the blurb, the difference between vinyl dye and vinyl paint, is that the dye seeps into the pores of the vinyl rather than sitting on top like paint and I have to say that I am delighted with the finish. They also claim that the finish is permanent and will not rub off. Time will tell.  It looks like new and was very easy. It would be an easy solution to anyone who has the red seat and wants it black. The pictures speak for themselves and I have included the before pics for comparison.

I am waiting on the tank decals to finish the job. I am getting those on the later white niners (like Catsbum's was) and I it should finish the job really well. I don't have a compressor, so this was done using Autotek aerosols, but I did use grey plastic primer and spent a lot of time rubbing down between coats.

Still need to do the bottom suspension bush and have my valves checked and those are planned for the fettle day next month.

Ali

[Jole]

I fitted my handguards and pair of Pirelli Angel GT . Great tyre , a lot of grip and very neutral . I did today first 500 km with them and I am very satisfy with everything.

 




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