Yamaha TDM 900

[barracuda]

Updates on TDM900 princing from my visit to HL this afternoon. Hope it can benefit some of you who are like me making the all important decision to get a new TDM900

 

2004 TDM900 Stocks are in already. Can collect bike within 2 weeks of COE bidding which happens twice a month. Coming COE bid is 6 to 9 June

 

Whats new in the 2004 TDM900?

1) Immobilisor feature that is similar to Honda's HISS technology.

2) Some internal tweaks in the engine as claimed by Mr Lee but not sure what exactly it is.

3) 'White' steel chain instead of the 'Black' chain. So its supposed to be better as claimed by Mr Lee.

4) Metzler Z6 tyres will be fitted in japan only after current stocks of TDM900s are sold. Current tyres are either 020s or Z4s. Only know when crate is opened. Anyway cannot choose oso.

5) 3 colour schemes: Galaxy blue, Blue Stone (Both are also 2003 colours) And the all new diamond black with all black frame & steering yoke (like the new R1)

 

Price

OTR inclusive of Reg, 6 months road tax, IU & Bracket & GST (No other hidden cost) $17100

COE & Insurance not included

Free 1000km and 3000km servicing including parts and lubricants.

No freebees like mainstand or panniers but Mr Lee say can give good discounted price. (Anyway he himself rides a TDM900)

 

Min 30% downpayment of OTR price

COE & Insurance can pay cash or added into OTR price

5% interest per annum

Advised to get insurance ourself or HL will get 3 quotes from ANDA, NTUC and Mitsui and give you the lowest quote. Up to you coz some ins like NTUC will give u loyalty discounts if you have a policy with them, so will be cheaper.

 

So working out the maths

 

Upfront cash payment involved

30% Downpayment $5130

COE assume $800

Insurance assume $1200 for 1st party

Total = $7130

 

3 year loan at 5%

Balance of $11970 X 1.15

= $13765.68 / 36months

= $382.38 per month

 

Yup thats all, so if anyone is intersted to buy, better go together. I believe can bargain the price lower if we buy together.

[omnislash]

@Barracuda:

 

Just to let u know, there's a blue FJR for sale in this forum. Dunno sell already anot. Oso, I've asked my agent to keep a lookout for GS...

[barracuda]

Originally posted by omnislash@Jun 3 2004, 09:43 PM

@Barracuda:

 

Just to let u know, there's a blue FJR for sale in this forum. Dunno sell already anot. Oso, I've asked my agent to keep a lookout for GS...

Thanks omnislash, not too keen in the FJR coz too heavy for me and can't even get it on mainstand . You sound like you know me...hmm...r u who i think u r??? Do u ride a maroon FJR w/o ABS?

[yappiez]

Thx Barra for the very detailed summary of a new TDM.

You jus confirmed my doubts on getting a new one....

(other than Jerome. He is only free on Monday. Will view his bike then)

Anyone knows of any 2nd hand ones lying around?

[apogez]

Originally posted by barracuda@Jun 3 2004, 08:56 PM

Min 30% downpayment of OTR price

COE & Insurance can pay cash or added into OTR price

5% interest per annum

Advised to get insurance ourself or HL will get 3 quotes from ANDA, NTUC and Mitsui and give you the lowest quote. Up to you coz some ins like NTUC will give u loyalty discounts if you have a policy with them, so will be cheaper.

 

try to go for 4% or lower... .got mine at that

[larry]

me lookling for TDM. Pls PM me if u r selling..

urgent!!!

[larry]

seem like the downpayment is a little too high ?

[yappiez]

only downpayment is high?

i tot everthing was high... after adding everything up its abt 20K already...

and still the bike is in stock condition...

if u add box, add this add that... probably will have to put in another 1-2k?

 

Damn I need to strike Toto.......

[barracuda]

Originally posted by apogez@Jun 4 2004, 12:39 AM

try to go for 4% or lower... .got mine at that

Mr Lee say can go 4% but got gimmics one...like agreement fee etc... the 5% he claims is as per what I calculated above, no more no less. So you will be paying extra of $1795.78 in interest for a loan of 3 yrs. I guess we need to sit down and calculate if the 4% interest plus the agreement fee is still much cheaper or there may be more hidden cost. I really dunno.

[DL]

have been wanting to get a tdm but when i saw a V-Strom at ubi yesterday, i realised its quite a beauty too. now i really dunno wat to get.

 

any advises, anyone?

[barracuda]

Originally posted by yappiez@Jun 4 2004, 09:18 AM

only downpayment is high?

i tot everthing was high... after adding everything up its abt 20K already...

and still the bike is in stock condition...

if u add box, add this add that... probably will have to put in another 1-2k?

 

Damn I need to strike Toto.......

Same here, I thought the downpayment can be like 20% or something. Anyway the good thing is that the installments are cheaper in the long run if you pay more deposit. A stock TDM is pretty decent as well, no need much mods. Comics00 is running a pretty much stock TDM except for a tall screen and he loves it still.

 

What you want to add is up to you really so what actually do you need? Lets analyse ya?

 

Tall screen (A$120) (Quoted by Eagle screen)

Yamaha Tall screen $300+ (refer to comics00 post)

Yamaha panniers $1600

H&B Junior 40l with rack $950 (Quoted by M-Technic)

Yamaha Mainstand $300+

H&B Mainstand $250-$280 (Quoted by M-Technic)

BMW R1150 Handguards $150 (Estimated @ PML)

Yamaha Crash bar (Dunno price - got 2 types)

H&B Crash bar (Forgot to ask that day)

Chua Oiler $30

Scott oiler $120+ (Ard there I think)

Yamaha belly pan (Dunno price)

Headlight protector $45-$50+ (depend on brand)

 

Those who know exact prices please update ok?

[barracuda]

Updates of the TDM900 from 2002 to 2004

 

 

http://www.carpe-tdm.net/tdmforum/viewtopic.php?t=2449

[barracuda]

Originally posted by DragsterR@Jun 4 2004, 10:03 AM

have been wanting to get a tdm but when i saw a V-Strom at ubi yesterday, i realised its quite a beauty too. now i really dunno wat to get.

 

any advises, anyone?

Vtrom is a nice bike too. R u refering to the 650 or 1000? I did a comparision myself and found out that the vstrom has only 5mm more ground clearance than a TDM although it looks very offroadable. TDM900 ground clearance is 160mm. The seat height of the TDM is 825mm compared to 820mm for the DL650 and 840mm for the DL1000. So depends on your height to see which suits you more. Vstrom1000 is more ex than a TDM900 while I find the DL650 very affordable but underpowered. Seems like you getting a new bike. Tough choice eh?

[larry]

so barracuda when u getting ur new tdm 900.

Lets go together, when u getting it. heheh

me can't wait to get a TDM now.hahahah

[apogez]

Originally posted by barracuda@Jun 4 2004, 09:36 AM

Mr Lee say can go 4% but got gimmics one...like agreement fee etc... the 5% he claims is as per what I calculated above, no more no less. So you will be paying extra of $1795.78 in interest for a loan of 3 yrs. I guess we need to sit down and calculate if the 4% interest plus the agreement fee is still much cheaper or there may be more hidden cost. I really dunno.

I c.... maybe my loan period is 4 yrs thus able to quote me 4%

[barracuda]

Originally posted by larry@Jun 4 2004, 05:02 PM

so barracuda when u getting ur new tdm 900.

Lets go together, when u getting it. heheh

me can't wait to get a TDM now.hahahah

So you decided to get a new one now? Call me if you are getting a new one.

[yappiez]

Ok guys, need a final though before i commit.

How much is insurance for a 2nd hand FUXXXX TDM900?

and with which company?

and wat type am i eligible?

I am 28yrs old but has no bike of my own. (no NCD or watever the term is..)

 

Appreciate if you can PM or leave a msg here b4 Monday.

Thx a million.

[yappiez]

Originally posted by barracuda@Jun 4 2004, 11:32 AM

Updates of the TDM900 from 2002 to 2004

 

 

http://www.carpe-tdm.net/tdmforum/viewtopic.php?t=2449

Aaaaaahhhhhhhhhaaaaa

Thanks so much for this... I was looking high and low for this..

[barracuda]

Originally posted by yappiez@Jun 5 2004, 04:01 PM

Ok guys, need a final though before i commit.

How much is insurance for a 2nd hand FUXXXX TDM900?

and with which company?

and wat type am i eligible?

I am 28yrs old but has no bike of my own. (no NCD or watever the term is..)

 

Appreciate if you can PM or leave a msg here b4 Monday.

Thx a million.

We are no insurance agents. You better go down to motor shops or commercial agency (5 jalan besar, #04-01/02, Ong Ban Hong Leong Building, Tel 63373133) and ask them for a quote personally. Thats the most accurate and u get the insurance done on the spot. 10min job if no queue.

[yappiez]

No probs. I have sorted it out. If nothing goes wrong, I will be on the road in 2 days time with a 2nd hand black or dark blue TDM900.

For now... jus continue crossing my fingers.......

[larry]

Originally posted by yappiez@Jun 7 2004, 04:24 PM

No probs. I have sorted it out. If nothing goes wrong, I will be on the road in 2 days time with a 2nd hand black or dark blue TDM900.

For now... jus continue crossing my fingers.......

where u got it from??

any more second hand TDM 900 still available??

[barracuda]

Originally posted by yappiez@Jun 7 2004, 04:24 PM

No probs. I have sorted it out. If nothing goes wrong, I will be on the road in 2 days time with a 2nd hand black or dark blue TDM900.

For now... jus continue crossing my fingers.......

So whose TDM did you get? or from shop? Is yours a 2002 model?

 

The 3 official 2002 TDM900 colours are VDBMA (Very Dark Blue Metallic A)--> Looks very much like black (casio's TDM), S3 (Silver 3)-->comics00 & apogez's TDM and RYC1 (Reddish Yellow Cocktail 1)--> the bright yellow TDM at Dili.

 

2 days is a short time. It'll be over very soon. for another TDM owner!

[barracuda]

Looks like recently the TDM & Vstrom camp are getting alot of attention. Lots of sale going on new and 2nd hand. Maybe bcoz of GSS Think we should meet up after the buying craze is over.

[yappiez]

Originally posted by barracuda@Jun 7 2004, 06:10 PM

So whose TDM did you get? or from shop? Is yours a 2002 model?

 

The 3 official 2002 TDM900 colours are VDBMA (Very Dark Blue Metallic A)--> Looks very much like black (casio's TDM), S3 (Silver 3)-->comics00 & apogez's TDM and RYC1 (Reddish Yellow Cocktail 1)--> the bright yellow TDM at Dili.

 

2 days is a short time. It'll be over very soon. for another TDM owner!

Mine should be the VDBMA one...

Got it from shop, 2nd hand.

only got IU under the seat and Givi topbox.

mileage at 9k+

Outer cond. almost like new.

Internal... err... I hope its ok...

Good buy or not??

Will try to post a pic when I know how.....

 

Now I got to wait for my year end bonus b4 i can afford any more gear... lol

 

Btw, when purchase new, what other things does it comes with?

Tools?

Manual?

etc??

I need to know so I can ask if the owner still has it...

Thanks a million.

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

[yappiez]

Originally posted by barracuda@Jun 7 2004, 09:04 PM

Think we should meet up after the buying craze is over.

Yes pls... I need to learn more about the

T errestrial

D ream

M achine....... before I import it to my planet......