Yamaha TDM 900

[yappiez]

ahhh... the wait is finally over...

back from my first TDM ride.

total change from riding my Shadow.

overtaking cars like a hot knife through butter.

 

Needs to get a little use to the gear changing cos I somehow feel I am using higher gears than necessary. resulting in knocking sounds...

 

Still going through the manual hoping to learn more.

 

I will definitely appriciate any tips from TDM riders.

Can someone also reccommend a shop for servicing this bike other than the agent (HL?) Or do I have to go there?

Many thanks in advance to all those providing valuable information on this thread.

Hope to meetup someday in future to learn more from the horses mouth.

:thumb:

[barracuda]

Originally posted by yappiez@Jun 8 2004, 10:23 PM

ahhh... the wait is finally over...

back from my first TDM ride.

total change from riding my Shadow.

overtaking cars like a hot knife through butter.

 

Needs to get a little use to the gear changing cos I somehow feel I am using higher gears than necessary. resulting in knocking sounds...

 

Still going through the manual hoping to learn more.

 

I will definitely appriciate any tips from TDM riders.

Can someone also reccommend a shop for servicing this bike other than the agent (HL?) Or do I have to go there?

Many thanks in advance to all those providing valuable information on this thread.

Hope to meetup someday in future to learn more from the horses mouth.

:thumb:

Many of us go to different shops due to our own preference such as HL, Dili, Gopa etc.. see which mech u r comfortable with. Basic servicing should be very easy and almost all bike shops can do it. But if you wanna do something to the engine or EFI, I personally would go back to HL. Since yours is > 1yr old. Not going to HL makes no diff coz 1 yr warranty is over.

[larry]

Originally posted by barracuda@Jun 9 2004, 12:41 AM

so when u getting ur new TDM 900??

 

today just saw one again on CTE with 2 side box. pillioning a lady on his bike. wonder is he a member here?

[casio]

wah... :cheer:

 

was travelling for a while and so many new members? yeah... welcome! i'm still travelling. only back in 2 weeks time.. damn! i missed my tdm. any trips after the 22 june?

[larry]

So when is the next TDM meet up ?

[yappiez]

Originally posted by barracuda@Jun 4 2004, 10:10 AM

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?

I am interested in gettin a

main stand,

crash bar.

Which shop can i see it from?

If there's a meet up then better still. I can jus check out the other bikes.

[comics00]

Wah! left s'pore for only 11 days and we already got 3 new TDM riders:cheer:

 

saw bara's new bike last nite, it was like wow...wow all black & it looks really cool... gives the TDM an updated look

 

Welcome all the new members n hope more will turn up for the next meeting so to show off our TDMs & also to attract more ppl to join us

[yappiez]

time to get some superglue (for the little caps) and some black spray to 'mod' my bike into the latest model..

 

:cheeky: :cheeky:

to all the TDMs present. Thanks for the tips.

I will try to join you guys more if there are meetups.

:thumb:

 

BTW, anyone has a soft or hard copy of the service manual for the 900s?

Its no longer available from the Carpe site...

[yappiez]

My fuel is about 19k per litre. I seldom go over 4k rpm and usually travel at about 100km/h on the 6th gear. Only have a topbox attached. I guess this should be normal among the other tdms?

 

Anyone 900 riders got a solution to the 'calves burn; problem when trying to push the bike forward while sitting on it? (ex, custom jam). Prehaps a fabricated device to block direct contact with the hot pipes?

 

 

(p.s. I am recovering from my world record attempt to get the most calves burns in a night. So far, I got about 7-9 with 5 visible burnt marks on both my calves.)

 

:weep:

[lyechi_can]

Originally posted by yappiez@Jun 21 2004, 11:19 PM

Anyone 900 riders got a solution to the 'calves burn; problem when trying to push the bike forward while sitting on it? (ex, custom jam). Prehaps a fabricated device to block direct contact with the hot pipes?

 

 

(p.s. I am recovering from my world record attempt to get the most calves burns in a night. So far, I got about 7-9 with 5 visible burnt marks on both my calves.)

 

:weep:

Ya, wear a shin-guard backwards.

No need to mod your bike!

[apogez]

Originally posted by yappiez@Jun 21 2004, 11:19 PM

My fuel is about 19k per litre. I seldom go over 4k rpm and usually travel at about 100km/h on the 6th gear. Only have a topbox attached. I guess this should be normal among the other tdms?

 

Anyone 900 riders got a solution to the 'calves burn; problem when trying to push the bike forward while sitting on it? (ex, custom jam). Prehaps a fabricated device to block direct contact with the hot pipes?

 

 

(p.s. I am recovering from my world record attempt to get the most calves burns in a night. So far, I got about 7-9 with 5 visible burnt marks on both my calves.)

 

:weep:

haha... calves burn...

been giving out this warning since the day i got this bike.

solo can attest to that.

 

same as you, having this idea of fixing it but

after a while, you will get used to it.

no need to mod or anything, just have to spread eagle everytime you come to a stop

[comics00]

Originally posted by yappiez@Jun 21 2004, 11:19 PM

My fuel is about 19k per litre. I seldom go over 4k rpm and usually travel at about 100km/h on the 6th gear. Only have a topbox attached. I guess this should be normal among the other tdms?

 

Anyone 900 riders got a solution to the 'calves burn; problem when trying to push the bike forward while sitting on it? (ex, custom jam). Prehaps a fabricated device to block direct contact with the hot pipes?

 

 

(p.s. I am recovering from my world record attempt to get the most calves burns in a night. So far, I got about 7-9 with 5 visible burnt marks on both my calves.)

 

:weep:

omg!!! think every1 will agree that i should be the shortest of the TDM riders but how come i do get a chance to burn my calves:cheeky: aiya i always wears my jeans when ever i climb onto a bike lah!

[solo]

Originally posted by apogez@Jun 23 2004, 08:28 PM

haha... calves burn...

been giving out this warning since the day i got this bike.

solo can attest to that.

 

same as you, having this idea of fixing it but

after a while, you will get used to it.

no need to mod or anything, just have to spread eagle everytime you come to a stop

taller folkes can spread but shorten ones like me will have to paddle half way. just like women walking when they wear mini skirts.

 

7+ times?! ouch... think his skin will be burnproff by end of the month. just need to be burnt more often to develop an auto conditioned response to only paddle half way. :P

 

i suspect it is the catalytic converter in the exhausts that is responsible for that kind of heat. not suggesting open belly surgery ...

[comics00]

was talking to a friend this morning n he show interest in TDM N ask for a test ride on my but i was too busy n lazy to walk all the way to the carpark:cheeky: he just sold his GS1100 couple of mths back. hope m able to convince him then our TDM population will grow:goodluck:

[yappiez]

does ur friend have burn proof calves?

lol...

Sorry guys for not being able to join you guys tonight.... the euro game last night took a lot out of me....

[barracuda]

Originally posted by yappiez@Jun 21 2004, 11:19 PM

My fuel is about 19k per litre. I seldom go over 4k rpm and usually travel at about 100km/h on the 6th gear. Only have a topbox attached. I guess this should be normal among the other tdms?

 

Anyone 900 riders got a solution to the 'calves burn; problem when trying to push the bike forward while sitting on it? (ex, custom jam). Prehaps a fabricated device to block direct contact with the hot pipes?

 

 

(p.s. I am recovering from my world record attempt to get the most calves burns in a night. So far, I got about 7-9 with 5 visible burnt marks on both my calves.)

 

:weep:

This has got to be the most violent calf burn i've heard. Tot once bitten twice shy? I got burned once from my ducati monster and thats the last. Bear in mind that the monster is much hotter than the TDM9. Apogez's eagle method is also what I practice. No problems so far. Do you actually notice that the TDM9 pipes already have a heat shield? You can see the bolts clamping it to the front part of the muffler. Well...its made of metal...good conductor of heat. Ducati monster has those metal heat shields as stock but offer carbon fibre shields as assessories. If you can get someone to make carbon fibre heat shields, it should work for you.

[yappiez]

First time posting picture... Hope it works.....

Dun worry its not my calves...

Its the new TDM colours for 2005!! Place ur orders now!

P.S. mine is the 1st one from the left.

[SiLvErGhOsT]

Originally posted by barracuda@Jun 26 2004, 12:17 AM

This has got to be the most violent calf burn i've heard. Tot once bitten twice shy? I got burned once from my ducati monster and thats the last. Bear in mind that the monster is much hotter than the TDM9. Apogez's eagle method is also what I practice. No problems so far. Do you actually notice that the TDM9 pipes already have a heat shield? You can see the bolts clamping it to the front part of the muffler. Well...its made of metal...good conductor of heat. Ducati monster has those metal heat shields as stock but offer carbon fibre shields as assessories. If you can get someone to make carbon fibre heat shields, it should work for you.

Hi guys,

Nice to know that you guys are growing good luck...anyway regarding about the calf burn... take it as an advantage (sorry about your' minus your calf burn) during or when entering our singapore custom all those small malaysian bikes squeezing in from the side they don't care about your prize possession whether scratch or hit they just push in their way infront of you...these exhaust can deter them from getting near you...take advantage of it...

When I come in from JB after trips, these small bikes sqeeze me out and when they hit or push my mirrors they don't even bother to say sorry or atleast raise their hand(in gusture) lucky for them my to stainless exhaust is block by the side panniers...next time I going to remove the side panniers...to see anybody interested to know my bike better...

[casio]

Thanks Silverghost..

 

That's a good advantage. I've tried it and so far, they really stay away from my pipes...

 

:cheeky:

[apogez]

actually those cub kia will test water...

if they see you as someone who kan cheong about the bike fairing, cosmetics...

they know can makan you liao.

[casio]

any plans to go for touring anytime soon? i haven't been around lately. have been on the business trips.

[barracuda]

Just did my 1st 1000km run in servicing. I noticed a trail of dried coolant near the coolant pump. Wiped it away to test if its occuring consistently. It came back a few times during the 1st 1000km. Told HL abt it when i went for servicing. It seemed to have gone away for a few days. HL says will replace that part under warranty if it returns (Got to show them the evidence). Anyone experienced this 'problem'?

 

Talk abt the JB jam, 4 of us (TDMs) kenna the wrong timing one nite and had to jostle with the cubs. Must be more garang abit, use handguards and panniers to scare or hit them. (Which usually works).

[yappiez]

Originally posted by casio@Jun 28 2004, 06:00 PM

any plans to go for touring anytime soon? i haven't been around lately. have been on the business trips.

yeah.. anyone going for one??

It's rather boring riding around sg when we have such a nice bike.. mine is so under utilize....

There's a group going Cameron Highlands during the national day break.. anything happening for TDMs?

[yappiez]

Hi there,

Anyone knows if the rear mudguard (see picture) for the BM bike will be able to fit on TDMs?

Prehaps a little modification? Where to get? Price?

[barracuda]

Originally posted by yappiez@Jun 28 2004, 07:13 PM

Hi there,

Anyone knows if the rear mudguard (see picture) for the BM bike will be able to fit on TDMs?

Prehaps a little modification? Where to get? Price?

Why dun you call Performance Motors for a quote? Keep us posted ya?