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What Have You Done To Your Tdm Today?
Rode it to Kincardine and put a deposit down on a 2008 9er ( Do I need to go shopping for frilly / fluffy things now ?? )

Then it died to play up started with a random sweep of the clocks - then no Speedo or rev counter then no indicators etc finally decided after the misfire & surging to pull over

Switched off then On and nothing at all!!! Tested battery all good ? thought of phoning Breakdown service but wasn't exactly sure what road I was on - oops



So after a bit of Head scratching - thought I have a spare started solenoid with Me try that

Nothing to loose then try breakdown service

Happy days - Turns out one of the Fuses had melted in the solenoid - That will be 3rd started solenoid on the 850 TDM in a year, also had to replace 1 on my Son's 600 Hornet that I've been using

Hmm can't be Me can it ?
Good man Al, have some fun but watch out fur them Austrian police persons, they can be extremely anal, had a few run ins during my truck days, enoy the trip matey and swing a few curves for me and Studs  :good:

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
 


 
what 3 words is a great phone app gives your location anywhere in the world in 3m squares

 

the emergency services use it also i think most of the breakdown companies

as well

Quote:what 3 words is a great phone app gives your location anywhere in the world in 3m squares

 

the emergency services use it also i think most of the breakdown companies

as well
i used that when a mate came off his bike, very useful
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"

Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs,  fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
Will make it into Italy tomorrow. So far I've been on 98 or 100 octane which, unlike the uk, is only between 2 to 5 cents a litre more than e10. May be in my head but 100 is nice in riding the alps.[attachment=o14792][attachment=o14793][attachment=o14794]
<p class="bbc_indent" style="margin-left:40px;">Single-handedly reviving the Wave.



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



 

 

 
Very nice Favs enjoy
Quote:Will make it into Italy tomorrow. So far I've been on 98 or 100 octane which, unlike the uk, is only between 2 to 5 cents a litre more than e10. May be in my head but 100 is nice in riding the alps.[Image: attachicon.gif] 20220508_134828.jpg[Image: attachicon.gif] IMG-20220507-WA0009.jpeg[Image: attachicon.gif] 20220507_164915.jpg

 

Looks good

With 100 fuel you can advance the timing by 5 degrees and really feel the benefit, but probably not worth the hassle to do it right now !
<p style="text-align:center;">Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
Quote:Will make it into Italy tomorrow. So far I've been on 98 or 100 octane which, unlike the uk, is only between 2 to 5 cents a litre more than e10. May be in my head but 100 is nice in riding the alps.[Image: attachicon.gif] 20220508_134828.jpg[Image: attachicon.gif] IMG-20220507-WA0009.jpeg[Image: attachicon.gif] 20220507_164915.jpg

Not in yer noggin Al, my mk1 feels the same using e0.  Looks a tad cool o'er them hills mate. You might get jealous but I'm off to Mablethorpe tomorrow, sunny 18c Big Grin
Lovely is Mable Thorpe
<p class="bbc_indent" style="margin-left:40px;">Single-handedly reviving the Wave.



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



 

 

 
Set float levels to 13.7 today, putting carbs back in the bike tomorrow. Had a flat spot around 2500+, hopefully gone now, after floats lowered 1.1mm. Also removed my cracked front fender, and prepping the new motard-style fender and mounts for installation tomorrow as well. Also finished installing my modded start/power switch... Will post pics when i'm done tomorrow! Hope everybody having a splendid evening!
After a bit of a misfire in the rain in Devonshire last week, it's plugs and leads out for inspection time. The iridium plugs, now 22k old look great so are staying. Re-wrapped leads with self amalgamating tape. Only issue visible was some minor corrosion on one terminal to l/h coil. While i'm

there, gonna paint the radiator side bits. So all's good!
Lock onto my co-ordinates and beam me up !!

04 900 - 92 mk 1 - r 1150 rs - Z550 A1 - 2x bonnies - plastic slug -XL185 - ...not in that order !! (and one or two i don't want / dare to own up to !!)
Rode it to a room with a view...

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<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



 

 

 
Lovely Al, look yonder, i can see Julie Andrews (over the border maybe)  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
 


 
As views go I've seen worse, jealous for sure.

Current toys: '99 XT600E, 2000 4TX, '82 Princess 30DS (where the username comes from), No longer a '03 Fazer thou.

Save the planet, it's the only one with beer!
Retraced our steps from 2 weeks ago to photograph some trees which had been snapped in half by a recent storm, this time taking my camera.

Great ride on the B6355 between Tranent and Duns. When I was stopped I could hear distant rumblings so followed the noise to the Duns Motorcross event

Parked up, got some nice pics and headed home. (wrong tyres on the 900 so didn't bother trying a lap Wink )

Riding over the moors, playing 'dodge the rabbits',  I passed a tiny road off to to the side so deciding to investigate, I did a u-turn in a tight space, at 0mph the front wheel was perched on a stone, which slipped and I dropped the bike, actually, I let it down slowly, it was tired.....

 Right in front of a parked camper full of people.

Pride restored I carried on and then 3 miles from home the gear pedal just fell off, the retaining bolt fell out,  I found the bolt quickly (really surprised) .

A great day of weather, and no harm done, eventually.

 

[Image: 52075886391_da16f80186_o.jpg]2022-05-15_09-36-03 by Chris Barron, on Flickr

<p style="text-align:center;">Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
Quote:Rode it to a room with a view...

[Image: attachicon.gif] 20220515_161834.jpg

 

Looks amazing Al
<p style="text-align:center;">Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
Quote:Retraced our steps from 2 weeks ago to photograph some trees which had been snapped in half by a recent storm, this time taking my camera.

Great ride on the B6355 between Tranent and Duns. When I was stopped I could hear distant rumblings so followed the noise to the Duns Motorcross event

Parked up, got some nice pics and headed home. (wrong tyres on the 900 so didn't bother trying a lap Wink )

Riding over the moors, playing 'dodge the rabbits',  I passed a tiny road off to to the side so deciding to investigate, I did a u-turn in a tight space, at 0mph the front wheel was perched on a stone, which slipped and I dropped the bike, actually, I let it down slowly, it was tired.....

 Right in front of a parked camper full of people.

Pride restored I carried on and then 3 miles from home the gear pedal just fell off, the retaining bolt fell out,  I found the bolt quickly (really surprised) .

A great day of weather, and no harm done, eventually.

 

<a class="bbc_url" href="https://flic.kr/p/2nkLwJc">[Image: 52075886391_da16f80186_o.jpg]</a><a class="bbc_url" href="https://flic.kr/p/2nkLwJc">2022-05-15_09-36-03</a> by <a class="bbc_url" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/142331699@N02/">Chris Barron</a>, on Flickr

That's a lovely road over the moors through Longformacus. I often go there if I fancy an evening run.
2004 900 - Blue with lots of goodies

2012 900 - Still adding shiny bits. Was black, changed to white and now back to black again.

 
Quote:That's a lovely road over the moors through Longformacus. I often go there if I fancy an evening run.
It's great isn't in, great views, a few twisties, didn't know it existed till a few weeks ago.

 

Pics from the motorcross/trees here (an event worth visiting) https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzQ89P

<p style="text-align:center;">Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
Bits falling off a Jap bike unheard of. Loctite 243 will be helpful here
Quote:Bits falling off a Jap bike unheard of. Loctite 243 will be helpful here
I already have some believe it or not. But for years it's been enough to tighten to 'nice and tight NM'.

 

Live and learn...A corner I need to stop cutting !

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


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