tony: "Still get that grin now and thats 3yrs later esp when I stick up the inside of the GSXR/R6 power rangers 2up with top box and panniers on banana.gif yahoo.gif"
add a flip up schuberth c2, textile gear, loose the panniers and imagine a tobacco pipe between the teeth.
the grinning pig after nealy 12 years of tdm riding ;D
You too go out looking for scalps to take [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]
Just hope you laugh as loud as I do as I go past them [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] Also shout "Why are you riding that" sometimes...
I had my first scalp today. I know I had a plastic fantastic behind me but I lost him just on correct overtaking and positioning on bends. He just disappeared. I wasn't even speeding because I was practicing for my RoSPA Gold
Hi, this Journeyman77, a guy who lives in Patras, Greece.In 2004, i got myself a new TDM 900 Blue Stone, while i had a used 2001 used TDM 850 as well.Just wanted to say hi and nice to find you out there [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/badgrock.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=73737:date=Fri 7th Mar 2008, 08:06 PM:name=journeyman77)-->QUOTE(journeyman77 @ Fri 7th Mar 2008, 08:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Hi, this Journeyman77, a guy who lives in Patras, Greece.In 2004, i got myself a new TDM 900 Blue Stone, while i had a used 2001 used TDM 850 as well.Just wanted to say hi and nice to find you out there [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/badgrock.gif[/img]
Journeyman<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Welcome, Journeyman. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img]
we are really starting to grow a greek enclave over here, aren't we...
<!--quoteo(post=72905:date=Sat 1st Mar 2008, 03:37 PM:name=erdferkel)-->QUOTE(erdferkel @ Sat 1st Mar 2008, 03:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->when I stick up the inside of the GSXR/R6 power rangers<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--quoteo(post=73741:date=Fri 7th Mar 2008, 02:14 PM:name=duibhce Kaelann)-->QUOTE(duibhce Kaelann @ Fri 7th Mar 2008, 02:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->we are really starting to grow a greek enclave over here, aren't we...<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
OK, who is going to make the 900 reference? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=73762:date=Fri 7th Mar 2008, 10:24 PM:name=tdm850rider)-->QUOTE(tdm850rider @ Fri 7th Mar 2008, 10:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->OK, who is going to make the 900 reference? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I had my money on you [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]
My name is Paco, a 29 years old spanish living in Edinburgh. Last summer my childhood dream was made true. I finally got myself a motorbike. With very very limited riding experience i decided to go for a second hand black tdm900-05. I have been checking Carpe as a visitor, but never dared to post anything. I always check it after a ride out, in case that somebody spot me and mention my bike on tdm spotting section, which would give me a reason to introduce myself. But as i don't ride very often, i think i better introduce myself. I often see a few tdms in Edinburgh (the instructor from 2wheels always shops in the news agents at liberton, where i live; the blue 900 which is parked nearly everyday at the shore; a 850 in Milton Rd east going towards town in the mornings...) I always keep an eye for you guys, but im in my cage most of the times. You might see more of me around here, cos not having a clue about mechanics + my riding skills + the fact that english is not my first language, means that i can struggle even to check the oil level of the bike... (not joking! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img] ) so might scream for help!
Gracias,
Paco.
P.D.: Can anybody give me an alternative to the Yamaha Dealer to service my bike in Edinburgh or near by? A reliable garage, which could stamp the book , but not rip me off...
<!--quoteo(post=74668:date=Sun 16th Mar 2008, 05:56 AM:name=Landy)-->QUOTE(Landy @ Sun 16th Mar 2008, 05:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->....... you should know what to expect from us by now.......<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
......but still he joined Welcome
What's the verdict on servicing, guys - Carrick Yamaha and mention friendship with Emmett or dandywarhol? ? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]
well, let's make it a united nations of TDM welcome.
the german pig says hello to the spanish tdm rider in edinburgh.
hola, como estas?
and don't worry, the oil level does not care, which language is spoken. on th elong run, you'll end up speaking carpedian with an wicky accent [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]
if you have been lurking for a while you will already know english isn't the first language of most people on carpe. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=74692:date=Sun 16th Mar 2008, 03:51 PM:name=Pantboy)-->QUOTE(Pantboy @ Sun 16th Mar 2008, 03:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->you will already know english isn't the first language of most people on carpe. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
even of those born and bred in the isles [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]
Thanks a lot everybody for your wellcoming... and remember, if any of you need improve your english, i can recommend some good evening lessons [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] !
<!--quoteo(post=74706:date=Sun 16th Mar 2008, 05:25 PM:name=Paco)-->QUOTE(Paco @ Sun 16th Mar 2008, 05:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Thanks a lot everybody for your wellcoming... and remember, if any of you need english lesson i can recommend some good evening lessons [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] !
Hasta la vista!<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Think most of 'em living up where you're staying could do with going with ya for a few lessons, Paco [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=39591:date=Sun 6th May 2007, 10:39 PM:name=jude)-->QUOTE(jude @ Sun 6th May 2007, 10:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->yay!!!! that suites you sir....you are so much alike too...lol<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
God this woman is sexy..... oh wait ...its me...lol
<!--quoteo(post=74747:date=Sun 16th Mar 2008, 08:36 PM:name=jude42)-->QUOTE(jude42 @ Sun 16th Mar 2008, 08:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->God this woman is sexy..... oh wait ...its me...lol<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Hey Jude!
Welcome back [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/giveusahug.gif[/img]
"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"
My TDM
:
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, 2005Â
TDM900=unmolested. Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125
If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me :good:
<!--quoteo(post=74955:date=Tue 18th Mar 2008, 02:40 PM:name=TonyDevil)-->QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Tue 18th Mar 2008, 02:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Hey Jude!
Welcome back [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/giveusahug.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Thanks tony.... I missed you guys..lol tis good to be back but I gotta shoot off to work now speak to tyou all later.
have a good day.x
jude