Yamaha TDM 900

[barracuda]

Originally posted by yappiez@Jul 7 2004, 11:24 PM

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.....

What about those on the F650? They are mounted on the regular swingarm.

[barracuda]

Originally posted by larry@Jul 7 2004, 11:11 PM

Seems likemore and more ppl are looking for TDM. heheheh

hey larry, so where's urs? you've been looking for a long time leh... Dun tell me you have deflected to the Vstrom clan

[barracuda]

Originally posted by comics00@Jul 7 2004, 09:29 PM

thinking of 3 day trip up thailand right after national day, any1 interested?

 

What dates are you looking at? Just need to be sure. 8 (Sun),9 (Mon),10 (Tue) of Aug?

[barracuda]

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

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

Hi kish_garfield and glad to hear that the TDM interests you. Straight to the point to ur Qs

 

Wind Protection: Some like the original short windscreen like solo who likes a constant supply of fresh air. I am using a +200mm eagles screen and keeps the windblast off my chest and visor. Windflow will start to increase above top of my visor but no buffeting. Using a arai tourcross. Some say it looks high but when I am on my TDM, I look over it. The height is at my mouth level. The TDM is not luxo tourer like the K12LT or goldwing, so dun expect such wind protection even with a tall screen. Just being realistic here.

 

You can find all answers u need to know by browsing the thread. If there are any other Qs, you can alway post here.

 

Since most of us here already owns a TDM, I doubt we would be going to shops to search for TDMs. But will post if we happen to come across any.

 

All the best for ur TDM hunt!

[larry]

Originally posted by barracuda@Jul 7 2004, 11:36 PM

hey larry, so where's urs? you've been looking for a long time leh... Dun tell me you have deflected to the Vstrom clan

me haizzz. i think i still need to wait a while more. Tdm is my still my choice.

Went to the shop u went, Steven quote me 17800 otr expect the IU.

Loois quote me 17800 otr include everything expect insurance.

 

So now i still thinking whter to get a new one or second hand.

second hand-> if someone is selling.

 

So guys pls look out for me. Thanks

[barracuda]

Originally posted by larry@Jul 7 2004, 11:59 PM

me haizzz. i think i still need to wait a while more. Tdm is my still my choice.

Went to the shop u went, Steven quote me 17800 otr expect the IU.

Loois quote me 17800 otr include everything expect insurance.

 

So now i still thinking whter to get a new one or second hand.

second hand-> if someone is selling.

 

So guys pls look out for me. Thanks

Woo...looks like the price going up like the COE.... See lah...that time ask u get together with me u dowan... But no worries lah... no rush... there will be sellers and always a new one waiting.

[kish_garfield]

thanks so i guess will not need to tall screen since not so tall. 1.62. hahha but doubt can compare to sports touring protection. anyway last month saw a yellow tdm at ubi area. duno still there anot???

[solo]

Originally posted by comics00@Jul 7 2004, 09:29 PM

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

interested in the trip. let us know of your plans.

[larry]

Originally posted by kish_garfield@Jul 8 2004, 08:48 PM

thanks so i guess will not need to tall screen since not so tall. 1.62. hahha but doubt can compare to sports touring protection. anyway last month saw a yellow tdm at ubi area. duno still there anot???

that yellow tdm sold...

[larry]

Originally posted by ashenZ@Jul 9 2004, 12:50 AM

hhehhee wonder whoz the unlucky fellow..

Wat u mean? if he/she also a member from here how?

OR wat if steve chia saw ur posting?

He can screw u upside down. Pls comment base on facts.

 

Dun comment base on rumours or untruth.

 

[barracuda]

Originally posted by ashenZ@Jul 9 2004, 12:50 AM

hhehhee wonder whoz the unlucky fellow..

U seen the bike or riden it or checked its internals? How u know unlucky then? He could be the lucky guy instead for all you know. So u happy with ur ST11 or lusting after the FJR, VFR, K12 etc...?

[Kenny]

well..one can still choose if ur patient enough..keke

anyway, the tdm's condition is just rumours..full of maybe's..

for all u know, the buyer is really the lucky one...

[yappiez]

Some comments from my bike's previous owner whom is now riding a Ducati Multistrada..

 

 

The Ducati engine does have more punch than the Yam, and it’s pretty easy to power wheelie in the first 2 gears !!

 

Cheers

PeterC >>>>>

[barracuda]

Originally posted by ashenZ@Jul 9 2004, 11:28 AM

recently rided my frenz TDM.... handling is good... n light... but diff bikes suits diff pple..... tink it suit ur small size...

 

but i nid sumthing bigger... overall TDM is a very good all rounder... no regrets if one choose to buy it.... but size does matters... hehehee...

 

anyway TDM at Dili abit probz.... nearli bought it... dats wot i mean by good luck... pls dun "live-fire" at anyone b4 understanding the story... pple might be offended.. we try ot mke frenz.. not enemies..

 

dat time i was still lukking for a TDM.. when a better offer came... so y not?? u wun know wot is the best for u unless u try rite??

 

im quite happy wif moi ST, thank you... but itz manouverability aint fantastic..... though the comfort is superd compared to TDM n wun get burnt... oh well.. when one is not rich as u... one cun be a chooser rite???

I totally agree with larry. Perhaps u can be more sensitive when posting such comments here. Outlook 'may' not look like a showroom bike but you can't be dead sure about its internals and declare it's got problem. Think u r the one who started the 'live-fire'.

 

U undergrad student can afford to buy new super4 and now a ST11 oso not bad wah. Can I label u rich as well? So please dun anyhow let go who rich and so on oso lah... When we all want something, we sure will find ways and means to get the $ to get it. (Work and save or something)

 

We'r not gonna start a who's bike is better or not here. ST is a very capable bike & I have many frens who are riding it. I enjoy riding with them too. I like my TDM for what it is and am happy with it.

[kish_garfield]

heyo people saw a tdm 850 for sale only. is the 850 one as reliable ??? comments? wats the petrol comsump or maintencae ???

[larry]

Originally posted by larry@Jul 9 2004, 12:59 AM

Wat u mean? if he/she also a member from here how?

OR wat if steve chia saw ur posting?

He can screw u upside down. Pls comment base on facts.

 

Dun comment base on rumours or untruth.

 

i apologise to ashen for wat i have posted above.

 

for your info, i'm neither petty nor a busybody person like wat you mentioned.

but still, from my point of view, next time if you happened to post anything like this please think twice. not only you will cause the party whom have bought over the bike to be angry but you defintely will cause some stir in this thread.

[comics00]

Originally posted by barracuda@Jul 7 2004, 11:39 PM

What dates are you looking at? Just need to be sure. 8 (Sun),9 (Mon),10 (Tue) of Aug?

sorry ed, not these 3 days 'cos i m some wat involved in the NDP so i m looking at dates like 13/14 & 15 Aug or the following week 20/21 & 22 Aug. i will have to comfirm with my boss 1st.

[comics00]

Originally posted by solo@Jul 8 2004, 09:30 PM

interested in the trip. let us know of your plans.

thinking of puket (sorry, spelling check). any other places u have in mind?

[barracuda]

Originally posted by kish_garfield@Jul 10 2004, 07:37 PM

heyo people saw a tdm 850 for sale only. is the 850 one as reliable ??? comments? wats the petrol comsump or maintencae ???

Why would you think it is less reliable? I've owned a 850 before and its as reliable as the 900. Never gave me problems, starts on the 1st press of the ignition. Try to scroll back on earlier posts on my comments on the 850.

 

Petrol consumption for my 850 varies from 18-20km/l

 

Maintainance would be the same as the 900 roughly. Nothing special, normal wear and tear parts, consumables and carb cleaning/tuning.

[yappiez]

Originally posted by comics00@Jul 11 2004, 09:27 PM

thinking of puket (sorry, spelling check). any other places u have in mind?

I am going to Phuket too...

with my gf but not on bike........ :cry:

[yappiez]

but TDM forum regulars will get it first of course....

Some TP bikes I've seen while on holiday...

[yappiez]

more..

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[yappiez]

last TP... the only one we can outrun... lol

(but u better be wearing earplugs.)