Forums › Start your Engine › All About TDM v
What Have You Done To Your Tdm Today?

arthurbikemad
What Have You Done To Your Tdm Today?
6044
424063
  • 9 Vote(s) - 3.78 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Thread Closed 
Threaded Mode
What Have You Done To Your Tdm Today?

fixitsan

Posting Freak
*****
Posts:
4,875
Threads:
132
Joined:
Dec 2015
Reputation:
0
Quote:Nice work Fixitsan



Well today I put the spark plug back in - nowt only firing on one cylinder

So plug out new plug in changed plug cap back to original etc- cos I had been struggling to get cap on then off then I managed to pull the Lead out of the cap

End result It's Alive ! Running fine - quick trip for Fuel all Ok



Question

What's everyone else using to get that R / hand plug in / out on a mk 2. ?

What am I missing I'm using a 17 mm ratchet spanner on the top of the plug spanner but it's a very Slow process

So what's the quickest way ?

Andy




I've always managed with the toolkit plug wrench and a spanner on top. After the first turn the plug is loose enough to be undone by finger power
<p style="text-align:center;">Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
Find

Andy25

Senior Member
****
Posts:
347
Threads:
24
Joined:
Mar 2016
Reputation:
0
Quote:I've always managed with the toolkit plug wrench and a spanner on top. After the first turn the plug is loose enough to be undone by finger power


Sadly think my hands are just a bit big for that

Manage to get hand in but struggling to get movement with

fingers , Fan gets in the way ( I'm Left-handed ) tried with

my right but that's no use either !

Keep telling the missus that her hands are just the right size for

Cleaning / Working on my Bike - but nope never offers to help

HeHe
Find

fixitsan

Posting Freak
*****
Posts:
4,875
Threads:
132
Joined:
Dec 2015
Reputation:
0
Quote:Sadly think my hands are just a bit big for that

Manage to get hand in but struggling to get movement with

fingers , Fan gets in the way ( I'm Left-handed ) tried with

my right but that's no use either !

Keep telling the missus that her hands are just the right size for

Cleaning / Working on my Bike - but nope never offers to help

HeHe




I think I release the radiator from it's mounts. Leave the pipes attached but it goes forwards an inch or two to give more room. Or you might get it with the fuel tank off too.
<p style="text-align:center;">Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
Find

dablik

Posting Freak
*****
Posts:
11,140
Threads:
284
Joined:
Jan 2010
Reputation:
0
Quote:I think I release the radiator from it's mounts. Leave the pipes attached but it goes forwards an inch or two to give more room. Or you might get it with the fuel tank off too.
 

That's also my method, precious little room otherwise.
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 
 Confusedorry:
 

 

1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space   Smile Sorted and on the Road Mick  Tongue  Tongue it's the bike that Jack built  Wink Gone to Heaven  Wub
 


 
Find

Andy25

Senior Member
****
Posts:
347
Threads:
24
Joined:
Mar 2016
Reputation:
0
Quote:I think I release the radiator from it's mounts. Leave the pipes attached but it goes forwards an inch or two to give more room. Or you might get it with the fuel tank off too.
Quote:That's also my method, precious little room otherwise.


Cheers Lads

Will try that next time - Hopefully it will be a while !



Andy
Find

TDM911

Junior Member
**
Posts:
14
Threads:
0
Joined:
Nov 2018
Reputation:
0
So I exchanged candles:

 

Find

TDM911

Junior Member
**
Posts:
14
Threads:
0
Joined:
Nov 2018
Reputation:
0
A kép elmaradt

egy


x


x



Attached Files
.jpg   20151023_135158.jpg (Size: 73.88 KB / Downloads: 0)
.jpg   20151023_133128.jpg (Size: 95.05 KB / Downloads: 0)
.jpg   20151023_135012.jpg (Size: 74.31 KB / Downloads: 0)
.jpg   20151023_134342.jpg (Size: 78.59 KB / Downloads: 0)
Find

dablik

Posting Freak
*****
Posts:
11,140
Threads:
284
Joined:
Jan 2010
Reputation:
0
Exactly how i do it, bloody faff.

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 
 Confusedorry:
 

 

1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space   Smile Sorted and on the Road Mick  Tongue  Tongue it's the bike that Jack built  Wink Gone to Heaven  Wub
 


 
Find

fixitsan

Posting Freak
*****
Posts:
4,875
Threads:
132
Joined:
Dec 2015
Reputation:
0
Quote:So I exchanged candles:

 






My previous bike required the purchase of four candles...
<p style="text-align:center;">Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
Find

dablik

Posting Freak
*****
Posts:
11,140
Threads:
284
Joined:
Jan 2010
Reputation:
0
Quote:My previous bike required the purchase of four candles...
 

2 stroke scented one hopes Smile
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 
 Confusedorry:
 

 

1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space   Smile Sorted and on the Road Mick  Tongue  Tongue it's the bike that Jack built  Wink Gone to Heaven  Wub
 


 
Find

fixitsan

Posting Freak
*****
Posts:
4,875
Threads:
132
Joined:
Dec 2015
Reputation:
0
Quote: 

2 stroke scented one hopes Smile
 

Aring da ding da ding ding
<p style="text-align:center;">Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
Find

Andy25

Senior Member
****
Posts:
347
Threads:
24
Joined:
Mar 2016
Reputation:
0
Quote:A kép elmaradt[/size]

egy

x

x
Removed mine from the Left-hand side took Bloody ages !
Find

g650xtdm

Senior Member
****
Posts:
295
Threads:
15
Joined:
Jul 2014
Reputation:
0
I have seen people use a hose that fits snugly on the porcelain.  It lets you spin the sparkplug and then you can pull off the hose to tighten.  It also has the advantage of being flexible.

Got the bike back together after chasing my electrical gremlin that wasn't.  I had the bike all apart before determining it was just the battery.  But since I had it apart, I replaced my leaky valve cover and flushed the coolant.  Getting the coolant pipe back in the head was a royal pain in the ass.  I buggered it up the first time and then had to clean up the opening and reshape the pipe a bit. 

 

Everything is back together and nothing appears to be leaking.  I'll give it a good ride this week and verify everything is good to go. 

Find

bjorge

Posting Freak
*****
Posts:
1,936
Threads:
83
Joined:
May 2006
Reputation:
0
Switched off parking lights....after custodian knocked my door in the evening wondering why I left lights 'on'  Rolleyes

Second time I did this, but this time it didn't cost me a new battery  :istupid:


BTW, summer in Norway now (=bike on road)  Lol  :badgerrock:

Bjørge
Find

MikeD

Junior Member
**
Posts:
12
Threads:
5
Joined:
Jan 2019
Reputation:
0
Kicked off with a wash, wax and new front tyre, then a set of sprockets and shiny new chain. Stop for Lunch and then a new set of clutch plates and springs (Super easy job). All set for the summer :-) 

Find

alanfavell

Posting Freak
*****
Posts:
4,553
Threads:
713
Joined:
Nov 2010
Reputation:
0
Got round to measuring the valve clearances.- cams out tomorrow.

<p class="bbc_indent" style="margin-left:40px;">Single-handedly reviving the Wave.



<p class="bbc_indent" style="margin-left:40px;"> 

<p class="bbc_indent" style="margin-left:40px;">2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS



 

 

 
Find

Andy25

Senior Member
****
Posts:
347
Threads:
24
Joined:
Mar 2016
Reputation:
0
Rode it Home from Work after it P###ed down all day

Without any issues !

New rear Tyre organized for Monday
Find

Quadsey

Member
***
Posts:
52
Threads:
10
Joined:
Apr 2019
Reputation:
0
Cleaned out the headlight connector and high beam switch housing with WD40 to get my headlight back working. Went out on me on Thursday night as i drove home, felt a tad bit vulnerable to say the least!

Went ahead and gave her a bath, then cleaned and lubed the chain for good measure. Felt a bit slack so gonna adjust it to.

Strongly considering fitting the small spots i got for it in case the headlight goes out again.

 

 



Attached Files
.jpg   chain.jpg (Size: 121.44 KB / Downloads: 0)
"Touch not, less ye be touched"
-Brodie 1995
Find

Quadsey

Member
***
Posts:
52
Threads:
10
Joined:
Apr 2019
Reputation:
0
Mounted the spots but need some extra wire before I can wire them up. Also tensioned the chain after cleaning and lubing it.


Attached Files
.jpg   IMG_20190407_163255.jpg (Size: 122.94 KB / Downloads: 0)
"Touch not, less ye be touched"
-Brodie 1995
Find

fixitsan

Posting Freak
*****
Posts:
4,875
Threads:
132
Joined:
Dec 2015
Reputation:
0
Quote:Mounted the spots but need some extra wire before I can wire them up. Also tensioned the chain after cleaning and lubing it.
 

I thought about mounting some of those in the same position. Seems like a good idea. I found the bracket which comes with them is prone to rusting so need a regular wipe with some ACF50 or similar.

 

Looking at the pics I think you might want to investigate your front right caliper. Clean/lube the pistons maybe, as the rust on the disk is showing that it isn't really doing much for you Smile
<p style="text-align:center;">Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
Find
Thread Closed 


Forum Jump:


Users browsing this thread:
3 Guest(s)