Yamaha TDM 900

[barracuda]

Originally posted by yappiez@Jun 28 2004, 07:03 PM

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?

I just came back from a trip to rompin. Rode there alone. Its nice sometimes to ride alone. Managed to meet and chat with some sgp riders at petrol kiosks. The TDM is a reliable bike and I have confidence in it. Just bring some tools, spare clutch cable, tire repair kit, some cable ties, black tape and some spares should you need to DIY abit for the just in case moments. Sometimes wait for ppl to organise rides make take awhile and the timing may not suit you. Free just shoot up north. Of course if you are not familiar, go with someone better.

 

Think marcopolo and the gang going up to Cameron next week for a week. You got leave to clear?

[marcopolo]

it's always nice to ride alone for a change...

 

you'll definitely see and hear more when you're alone.

instead of talking amonst yourself..you will attempt to speak to the locals more cos YOU NEED THEIR HELP and you're more vulnerable ALONE....

 

ai-yo...you just got a brand new bike..bring so many things for wat...

i dun even carry my hp cos i dun have auto-roam...

 

wat will happen will happen wan...

it's all written in the book up there!

 

just like for me-self recently, after servicing the "much-needed to be serviced" carb...the speedo-cable decided to snapped before i can test the improved fuel consumption(that was my original intention of servicing my carb...to improve fuel consumption)....THAT:S LIFE man...

dun plan too much, you never know when what will give up...

 

and when i open the front fairing of the tdm850...i realised...there are 4 knobs to adjust the lights! instead of only 2 from where we can see it with the fairings on...

dun know wat the other 2 is for though...

[casio]

i think better don't think so far.. hehehe.. maybe should start with a meet up in spore la.. i'm also guilty of not being able to show up for the rides because of my working schedule. sorry!

 

looks like you are enjoying your new baby ed! u putting back the same H&B panniers or the original yamaha panniers?

[barracuda]

Originally posted by marcopolo@Jun 29 2004, 04:42 PM

it's always nice to ride alone for a change...

 

you'll definitely see and hear more when you're alone.

instead of talking amonst yourself..you will attempt to speak to the locals more cos YOU NEED THEIR HELP and you're more vulnerable ALONE....

 

ai-yo...you just got a brand new bike..bring so many things for wat...

i dun even carry my hp cos i dun have auto-roam...

 

wat will happen will happen wan...

it's all written in the book up there!

 

just like for me-self recently, after servicing the "much-needed to be serviced" carb...the speedo-cable decided to snapped before i can test the improved fuel consumption(that was my original intention of servicing my carb...to improve fuel consumption)....THAT:S LIFE man...

dun plan too much, you never know when what will give up...

 

and when i open the front fairing of the tdm850...i realised...there are 4 knobs to adjust the lights! instead of only 2 from where we can see it with the fairings on...

dun know wat the other 2 is for though...

Alamak where got alot...quite standard stuff lah....new bike or old bike still the same. Ride alone need to be self sufficient in tools and parts mah.

 

The TDM850 headlights can be adjusted vertically and horizontally. Hence the 4 knobs for the 2 bulbs (2 for each bulb). You can borrow the yamaha service manual I gave magnus if you need to find out more about the internals of the TDM850.

[barracuda]

Originally posted by casio@Jun 29 2004, 07:32 PM

i think better don't think so far.. hehehe.. maybe should start with a meet up in spore la.. i'm also guilty of not being able to show up for the rides because of my working schedule. sorry!

 

looks like you are enjoying your new baby ed! u putting back the same H&B panniers or the original yamaha panniers?

Getting the H&B ones. Waiting for it arrive. Now riding it w/o any panniers quite sian...got to carry helmet ard. I borrowed apogez's for my trip.

[barracuda]

The in-thing now is the super motard. How about the other way round?

[lyechi_can]

Hi,

My gear clunk quite loudly when shifting up till 4th.

Any of you guys hving the same situation? Is this normal?

TIA

 

Went for my 1k svc yesterday, & now the ride is more enjoyable without the phyc barrier.

[william_liu]

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?

Don't think this is really a mudguard.... read somewhere that it's a strange requirement by Germany automotive legislation, to prevent the rear wheel from flying off and hitting something behind if I'm not wrong.

[barracuda]

How about a street fighter TDM guys?

[barracuda]

For those who like comparisons TDM900 vs Vstrom1000

 

http://bikepoint.ninemsn.com.au/portal/ali...topDefault.aspx

 

Both bikes got pros and cons, so take it with a pinch of salt ok? Go for a bike that suits your needs.

[barracuda]

Originally posted by lyechi_can@Jul 2 2004, 09:43 AM

Hi,

My gear clunk quite loudly when shifting up till 4th.

Any of you guys hving the same situation? Is this normal?

TIA

 

Went for my 1k svc yesterday, & now the ride is more enjoyable without the phyc barrier.

U mean from 1 all the way to 4 or 4 only? For me I come from the TDM850 era and the 900 gearbox is considered smooth IMO. The obvious clunk normally comes at the N to 1st gear normally. I noticed most bikes have this clunk. It does not happen all the time though.

[solo]

Originally posted by lyechi_can@Jul 2 2004, 09:43 AM

Hi,

My gear clunk quite loudly when shifting up till 4th.

Any of you guys hving the same situation? Is this normal?

TIA

 

Went for my 1k svc yesterday, & now the ride is more enjoyable without the phyc barrier.

better engine oil may help. anything other than good oils and it is not happy. i switched to a lower grade oil and immediately notice the difference. usually N-1-2 cluncky. what are you currently using? mineral to run in?

[lyechi_can]

Originally posted by solo@Jul 2 2004, 11:56 AM

better engine oil may help.  anything other than good oils and it is not happy.  i switched to a lower grade oil and immediately notice the difference.  usually N-1-2 cluncky.  what are you currently using?  mineral to run in?

Just chg oil @ HL for the 1k svc. Using mineral oil.

Seem tt the clunk is more obvious than b4 oil chg.

Also tt it is happening @ the higher gears too.

 

Hope this is nothing serious.

 

Thks guys

[yappiez]

Jus tot the potential TDMers might wanna know...

Pumped in 16.07 litres of fuel in yesterday. (Ringgit!!)

Mileage shows 375km.

 

Per litre = 375/16.07 ===== 23.43km/ L

(i hope theres nothing wrong with my trip meter or calculations..)

 

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

[barracuda]

I got 404km / 17l = 23.76km/l during my 1st 1000km running in stage. RPM never exceed 4k. I believe it will get better after running in. I have not monitored since then as I'm doing some frequent trips to malaysia. Hopefully this full tank now will see me through in SGP roads hahaha

[solo]

Originally posted by lyechi_can@Jul 2 2004, 05:36 PM

Just chg oil @ HL for the 1k svc. Using mineral oil.

Seem tt the clunk is more obvious than b4 oil chg.

Also tt it is happening @ the higher gears too.

 

Hope this is nothing serious.

 

Thks guys

change to full syn after you've completed run in then run around for a hundred or so clicks. the gear change should be smoother after that.

[solo]

24km/l is normal. better if running on expressways all the time. but expect 10+km/l if you cross 6k rpm.

[lyechi_can]

Covered my bike caz I went away for 3 days.

Found cat urine on my cover when I unwrap today.

 

Damn cats!!

 

I am also trying to get a new hang of putting my bike on main stand after fixing my H&B top box.

Seems that a few more kg at the rear end made alot of diff as far as lifting the bike is concern.

[barracuda]

Originally posted by lyechi_can@Jul 5 2004, 04:51 PM

Covered my bike caz I went away for 3 days.

Found cat urine on my cover when I unwrap today.

 

Damn cats!!

 

I am also trying to get a new hang of putting my bike on main stand after fixing my H&B top box.

Seems that a few more kg at the rear end made alot of diff as far as lifting the bike is concern.

Good thing its not on the seat esp when u r in a rush to go somewhere. Try using dettol diluted with water to wash ur cover and spray some on the cover after drying it. Cats dun like the strong smell and will stay away.

 

It seems like many of us are experiencing the mainstand difficulties hahaha. I used an improvised strap to help me getting the TDM up on mainstand. At least I now have a proper place to hold.

[casio]

Guys,

 

Through my own experience, the clunking on gears can also be resulted depending on when you change your gears. I mean which rpm. Normally i get the clunking sound when i changed gears below 2.5 or sometime 3. anyway, this is my own observation. not sure if it's useful.

 

Cheers dudes

cas

[kish_garfield]

heyo people. have been thinkin of changin to touring bike. cause ofsome reasons. reading alot of forum stuff n decided with yamaha. know tat tdm fuel consumptin quite good n the maintenace for yamaha ok one. but most impt i upgrade to class 2 due to touring so could some one advice me on the wond protectn or anything to advise me upon n 1 more and 2nd hand tdm at shops??? u people seen?

 

thanks alot

[yappiez]

Originally posted by kish_garfield@Jul 7 2004, 07:46 PM

. know tat tdm fuel consumptin quite good

23 - 24 per litre is quite good or verryyyy good?

Haven been to any shops recently... if i see any, I'll post here.

 

wind protection on original screen is not good.

tried 175km/hr. very windy... and noisy.. (i was wearing non ff helmet)

most of the TDMers change to a higher one. I will also... soon...

[comics00]

kind of busy lately, how u guys doing? when is the next meet up? thinking of 3 day trip up thailand right after national day, any1 interested?

 

u guys were talking abt tank mileage? ok let me check the last receipt from pasir ris SPC: 18.77L and i written behide it is 467km that will make out to ~24.88km/L. the best i ever had was 25.3km/L that was ~after 2nd oil change n that was the only time over 25km/L. most of time i try (very hard) to keep it

[larry]

Seems likemore and more ppl are looking for TDM. heheheh

[yappiez]

Originally posted by barracuda@Jun 28 2004, 08:07 PM

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

Saw lots of BMWs at M-technik when i was down fixing my mainstands. Checked out those mudguards and found that the whole piece also covers the shaft drive and its attached very close to the rim. no where near the outer sides of the swing arms as i tot... PML also advised that it cannot be fixed on other bikes. Said that if it could be done, someone would have done it long time ago......

sigh.....