hi thanks for the add , just bought my first tdm 850 ,its the 1999 model ,and guess what my first job is to replace the battery..ahh , they didn't tell me it was such a drama to change , 2nd job from my reading will be to change the emulsifier tubes in the carbs , exhaust smells of petrol and he said doesnt need choke even in winter to start (tubes??) the oil level hasn't gone down in 5000 kls ,so for a bike that suppose to use a bit of oil maybe ?? .. ahh , new bikes are always a learning curve...that's 1/2 the fun of them , also own a rephrased (750) xs650 to which when I intro the bikes to ea other told the xs650 this is your younger nerdier brother  anyway let the journey / adventure begin ... opps.. also I'm located in far nth qld aust and again this for letting me join
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.
I bought a 99 bike, which it turns out is actually a 97. Same story, didn't need choke to start, so I changed the toobs, and cleaned the carbs out, runs nice now........ Thanks to a fettling session by Sir Studley of Nottinghamshire âº
Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.
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I bought a 99 bike, which it turns out is actually a 97. Same story, didn't need choke to start, so I changed the toobs, and cleaned the carbs out, runs nice now........ Thanks to a fettling session by Sir Studley of Nottinghamshire âº
Have fun and enjoy!
o,no ..not another fun job  , before I start reading up , what makes changing the tubes difficult , and is there any other fun jobs with the 850 , already had 1 quick learning curve ,the po had done the fork seals and broke the tags on the elec speedo for which he had the new part but hadn't fitted , so fitted that yesterday ,guess what the manual he supplied with the bike was for up 2 the 1999 model but only showed the cable speedo type . finally fitted it but havnt tested / ridden it yet , in another hour or so going out to the shed and battle the battery swap ,heres hoping I got the right sized battery as the shop said havnt got that battery but this one will do (before knew battery size was critical for fitment )....ahhh ! new bikes , enough to drive a bloke to :drinks:..edit.. just read up on the tubes , now see what you mean.. mine is the 1999 aust model , does this mean the tubes cant be changed ( pressed in ) how do I tell the difference without pulling any thing down
Do you have a fuel gauge or temperature gauge? A 97 bike, (a MK2) will have a temperature gauge the Mk2A (2000 onward?) has a fuel gauge.
Your Manual will cover all MK1 s and 2s.
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JBX's site will also have any info you need.
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been trying to access jbx site ,brings up home page but clicking on subtitles only gives me a blank page .. do you have to sign in to get access to contents ?
Had the same issue yesterday, was only linking to a blank page, JB not paid his mint jelly dues !!
Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.
Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead  Gone to Heaven orry:
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1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space   Sorted and on the Road Mick   it's the bike that Jack built  Gone to Heaven Â
I was born and raised in south Texas, lived here in Laredo all my life except 4 years in the NAVY.
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Married, 5 kids, 8 grandkids, EVERYONE in this family rides, the older boys also help around the shop.
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I've owned 161 bikes in over 45 years, still have 28. I have mostly classic Britbikes, some classic Japanese & Italian, and a couple of new-ish early 2000s (Triumph Legend triple & Kawasaki ZRX1200R).
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I've done a bit of vintage roadracing on a scratch-built Triumph Bonneville 650, basically bone stock, in AHRMA Novice Historic Production Heavyweight. Took 5th in the championship as a rookie, racing only half the season against MUCH nicer equipment including hot-rodded (allowed in the class) OHC 750 fours and the odd 750 triple, with experienced riders aboard. Still had the time of my life. Also got to race a half season on a borrowed Kawasaki H1R 500 triple in Formula 500, took 3rd in the championship against deep-pocketed experienced riders. The topper was riding "monkey" on a Formula 1 sidecar at Willow Springs in 2010; that rig took 1st in the championship, helped by our 2 class wins that weekend.
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I've been a Navy aviation ground support electrician, owned an HVAC business and a personal computer business, I've been in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, energy auditing, and commercial construction, and managed a networking, surveillance and access systems company. Now I have my own classic & vintage motorcycle restoration & overhaul business (going on 12 years).
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Now, I'm getting a '92 TDM that is in excellent shape and ran in the Colorado 500 (so I've been told by the previous owner whom I've known for 15 years). I was doing a "resurrection" for the former owner, then he made me an offer I couldn't refuse. I've already cleaned the carbs and fuel tank, now he's brought over a new battery & fuel tank pickup assembly (the original filter screens were completely perished).
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Anyway, I'll be considering a tuned header exhaust system and perhaps airbox & jetting mods, as this forum's experienced team will help me decide. I know better than to just dive in and start butchering stuff.
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What a pain to get at the carbs & battery - have to remove all the bodywork! No worries, you do what you've gotta do.
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Thanx for allowing me in, I hope I become a positive addition to the forum.
Very interesting intro. Have any of the many been a Vincent or Hodaka?
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.
 anyway let the journey / adventure begin ... opps.. also I'm located in far nth qld aust and again this for letting me join
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 , before I start reading up , what makes changing the tubes difficult , and is there any other fun jobs with the 850 , already had 1 quick learning curve ,the po had done the fork seals and broke the tags on the elec speedo for which he had the new part but hadn't fitted , so fitted that yesterday ,guess what the manual he supplied with the bike was for up 2 the 1999 model but only showed the cable speedo type . finally fitted it but havnt tested / ridden it yet , in another hour or so going out to the shed and battle the battery swap ,heres hoping I got the right sized battery as the shop said havnt got that battery but this one will do (before knew battery size was critical for fitment )....ahhh ! new bikes , enough to drive a bloke to :drinks:..edit.. just read up on the tubes , now see what you mean.. mine is the 1999 aust model , does this mean the tubes cant be changed ( pressed in ) how do I tell the difference without pulling any thing down
