Yamaha TDM 900

[casio]

mmm... gone a bit quiet for the past few days. guess everyone's busy. see you guys tonight for those that would be turning up. :cheer:

[casio]

guys

 

was quoted this from a bike shop. is it reasonable? care to share where you guys change your tires?

 

bt010 for rear - S$175

bt020 for front - S$145

 

Good price?

 

Thanks

[7676]

Originally posted by casio@Jul 16 2004, 01:36 PM

guys

 

was quoted this from a bike shop. is it reasonable? care to share where you guys change your tires?

 

bt010 for rear - S$175

bt020 for front - S$145

 

Good price?

 

Thanks

changed my some 3 mths back ~ $180 rear & $140 front

guess thats the market price.

[siam_23]

Originally posted by 7676@Jul 16 2004, 09:00 PM

changed my some 3 mths back ~ $180 rear & $140 front

guess thats the market price.

Really need some URGENT help from all u guys. I intend to get a brand new TDM. Care to share ur experience with me?

 

Who owns a 1st hand TDM 900 and have been riding until now? What is the major problem u encounter? What is the mileage clock on ur bike until now? How many years have u been riding on the TDM? Where u travel to? Longest distance?

 

Need to ask some question here:

 

1) What is the fuel tank capacity for the latest TDM 04 model?

2) How much is the Insurance per year? (I'm 30 now)

3) How much is the roadtax per year?

4) Average maintence fee?

5) What is the longest distance travel after pumping full tank?

6) Ur bike ever break down in the middle of the road? What the problem?

7) What is the current resale value of a 2nd hand TDM?

8) Do u advice to purchase a TDM???

9) Pro and Cons to own a TDM?

 

:help: :help:

 

 

Pls kindly post here. I desperate to purchase the bike. Thanks Alot!!!

[siam_23]

Originally posted by 7676@Jul 16 2004, 09:00 PM

changed my some 3 mths back ~ $180 rear & $140 front

guess thats the market price.

 

10) What is the topspeed of this bike?

11) Is the engine hot when travelling in SG road?

[yappiez]

New TDM owners as far as I know are Baracuda and Victor.

Maybe some of the others can help too... I only been riding a 2nd hand (TDM900 '02) one for abt 1-2 months.

btw, aint u riding a Diversion or a FJR? I seem to recall your nick from one of those threads?

 

Some info i can share about mine....

fuel tank - total 20L, reserve 3.5L

consumption - abt 24km/l (read previous posts.)

longest distance travelled before i pump - 435km. (in SG, highway 90%)

my insurance - tpft 630 (zero NCD)

my roadtax - 290/yr (i think)

my age - 28

topspeed tried - 180 (w/ topbox, w/o pillion)

engine heat in SG road - np as long as u r moving.

(fan on twice while I was in bad queue to enter shopping center parking and while in jam at woodland customs.)

exhaust heat - SUPER FAWKING HOT! Ask my calves.

 

What I like best about this bike is

its handling. (not too heavy for me) except when trying to park mainstands.. hahahaa. (lighter than Vstrom, ATs, BMs, T.Tiger)

its sitting posture. (relaxed and high for viewing far)

its fuel consumption. (champion!)

 

No advise from me except (not qualified)

- you have to sit on them to really decide when buying. (ergonmics factor)

- dun rush when buying.

 

[comics00]

i bought a new TDM900 in Jul'02 n still riding it. try reading thru this threads for more infor.

 

1) tank capacity for '02-'04 model all same same at 20L

2) Insurance for me is ~$420 (32yr w / 20%ncb)

3) roadtax...???think its below $300...???

4) maintence fee? don't understand wat u mean. Btw normal svc. for 10,000km is just 4L of full syn oil. (4x$20=$80)

5)went to esso this morning and pump in 17.16L of syn5000(Ron95) with metre reading at 456.00km (if u use Ron98 mileage will be lower ~24km/L)

6) my bikes ~2yo & it has never had any problem.

7) TDMs don't have a regular kind of market. looking at the last known transaction for a end'02 TDM900 was 12K for machine only.

8) yap! personnally find it just right for own road.

9) mmm.........

10) my metre shows 222km/h when hits the e-cut at 8k rpm.

11) hot? a little if u caught in a queue. but compare to other litre bikes i would say its still quiet cool:cheeky:

 

as for the exhust, unleast u have long legs, kindly wear pants(jeans)

[solo]

Who owns a 1st hand TDM 900 and have been riding until now? - me

What is the major problem u encounter? - bike needs a mainstand but doesn't come with it. that is the biggest i can think of.

What is the mileage clock on ur bike until now? - 10k

How many years have u been riding on the TDM? - 1.25yr

Where u travel to? Longest distance? - almost 2k

 

1) What is the fuel tank capacity for the latest TDM 04 model? - mine is 03 model, 20l

2) How much is the Insurance per year? (I'm 30 now) - tpft abt $700+ at ntuc for 29

3) How much is the roadtax per year? - $290

4) Average maintence fee? - nil unless backside itchy

5) What is the longest distance travel after pumping full tank? - better than 24km/l over 1000km

6) Ur bike ever break down in the middle of the road? What the problem? - not yet, touch wood

7) What is the current resale value of a 2nd hand TDM? - no idea

8) Do u advice to purchase a TDM??? - depends on rider. some people like scooters and i like kupkia too.

9) Pro and Cons to own a TDM? -

10) What is the topspeed of this bike? - tried 215. top should be about 222

11) Is the engine hot when travelling in SG road? - YES but doesn't fry balls

[siam_23]

Originally posted by comics00@Jul 19 2004, 01:28 PM

i bought a new TDM900 in Jul'02 n still riding it. try reading thru this threads for more infor.

 

1) tank capacity for '02-'04 model all same same at 20L

2) Insurance for me is ~$420 (32yr w / 20%ncb)

3) roadtax...???think its below $300...???

4) maintence fee? don't understand wat u mean. Btw normal svc. for 10,000km is just 4L of full syn oil. (4x$20=$80)

5)went to esso this morning and pump in 17.16L of syn5000(Ron95) with metre reading at 456.00km (if u use Ron98 mileage will be lower ~24km/L)

6) my bikes ~2yo & it has never had any problem.

7) TDMs don't have a regular kind of market. looking at the last known transaction for a end'02 TDM900 was 12K for machine only.

8) yap! personnally find it just right for own road.

9) mmm.........

10) my metre shows 222km/h when hits the e-cut at 8k rpm.

11) hot? a little if u caught in a queue. but compare to other litre bikes i would say its still quiet cool:cheeky:

 

as for the exhust, unleast u have long legs, kindly wear pants(jeans)

Thanks bro. What is ur total mileage on the bike after using for 1.5 yrs?

[siam_23]

Originally posted by solo@Jul 19 2004, 01:44 PM

Who owns a 1st hand TDM 900 and have been riding until now? - me

What is the major problem u encounter? - bike needs a mainstand but doesn't come with it. that is the biggest i can think of.

What is the mileage clock on ur bike until now? - 10k

How many years have u been riding on the TDM? - 1.25yr

Where u travel to? Longest distance? - almost 2k

 

1) What is the fuel tank capacity for the latest TDM 04 model? - mine is 03 model, 20l

2) How much is the Insurance per year? (I'm 30 now) - tpft abt $700+ at ntuc for 29

3) How much is the roadtax per year? - $290

4) Average maintence fee? - nil unless backside itchy

5) What is the longest distance travel after pumping full tank? - better than 24km/l over 1000km

6) Ur bike ever break down in the middle of the road? What the problem? - not yet, touch wood

7) What is the current resale value of a 2nd hand TDM? - no idea

8) Do u advice to purchase a TDM??? - depends on rider. some people like scooters and i like kupkia too.

9) Pro and Cons to own a TDM? -

10) What is the topspeed of this bike? - tried 215. top should be about 222

11) Is the engine hot when travelling in SG road? - YES but doesn't fry balls

thanks for ur info.

[siam_23]

Originally posted by yappiez@Jul 19 2004, 12:02 AM

New TDM owners as far as I know are Baracuda and Victor.

Maybe some of the others can help too... I only been riding a 2nd hand (TDM900 '02) one for abt 1-2 months.

btw, aint u riding a Diversion or a FJR? I seem to recall your nick from one of those threads?

 

Some info i can share about mine....

fuel tank - total 20L, reserve 3.5L

consumption - abt 24km/l (read previous posts.)

longest distance travelled before i pump - 435km. (in SG, highway 90%)

my insurance - tpft 630 (zero NCD)

my roadtax - 290/yr (i think)

my age - 28

topspeed tried - 180 (w/ topbox, w/o pillion)

engine heat in SG road - np as long as u r moving.

(fan on twice while I was in bad queue to enter shopping center parking and while in jam at woodland customs.)

exhaust heat - SUPER FAWKING HOT! Ask my calves.

 

What I like best about this bike is

its handling. (not too heavy for me) except when trying to park mainstands.. hahahaa. (lighter than Vstrom, ATs, BMs, T.Tiger)

its sitting posture. (relaxed and high for viewing far)

its fuel consumption. (champion!)

 

No advise from me except (not qualified)

- you have to sit on them to really decide when buying. (ergonmics factor)

- dun rush when buying.

 

Thank for the info:

[siam_23]

Originally posted by siam_23@Jul 19 2004, 03:21 PM

Thank for the info:

Hope to recieved more feedback from u guys who ride TDM. Thanks !!!!

[siam_23]

Originally posted by yappiez@Jul 19 2004, 12:02 AM

New TDM owners as far as I know are Baracuda and Victor.

Maybe some of the others can help too... I only been riding a 2nd hand (TDM900 '02) one for abt 1-2 months.

btw, aint u riding a Diversion or a FJR? I seem to recall your nick from one of those threads?

 

Some info i can share about mine....

fuel tank - total 20L, reserve 3.5L

consumption - abt 24km/l (read previous posts.)

longest distance travelled before i pump - 435km. (in SG, highway 90%)

my insurance - tpft 630 (zero NCD)

my roadtax - 290/yr (i think)

my age - 28

topspeed tried - 180 (w/ topbox, w/o pillion)

engine heat in SG road - np as long as u r moving.

(fan on twice while I was in bad queue to enter shopping center parking and while in jam at woodland customs.)

exhaust heat - SUPER FAWKING HOT! Ask my calves.

 

What I like best about this bike is

its handling. (not too heavy for me) except when trying to park mainstands.. hahahaa. (lighter than Vstrom, ATs, BMs, T.Tiger)

its sitting posture. (relaxed and high for viewing far)

its fuel consumption. (champion!)

 

No advise from me except (not qualified)

- you have to sit on them to really decide when buying. (ergonmics factor)

- dun rush when buying.

 

How much u bought for the TDM 900? From owner or motortiam?

The plate is FU? FV? etc?

I dun ride a diversion or FJR. Haha. I also consider a diverson but out of production liao.

What is the total mileage until now?

[barracuda]

Originally posted by siam_23@Jul 18 2004, 11:11 PM

:help: :help:

 

 

Pls kindly post here. I desperate to purchase the bike. Thanks Alot!!!

Really need some URGENT help from all u guys. I intend to get a brand new TDM. Care to share ur experience with me?

 

Of course can. U can find more details to your questions by reading the earlier posts. Now is just a short summary from some of us

 

Who owns a 1st hand TDM 900 and have been riding until now?

Me lor

 

What is the major problem u encounter?

Nothing yet. Noticed some coolant leak near coolant pump during 1st 1000km but its cured now. HL reassured me that it will be replaced under warranty if it happens.

 

What is the mileage clock on ur bike until now?

2500km

 

How many years have u been riding on the TDM?

1.5 yrs on a TDM850 and 1 month on the TDM900

 

Where u travel to?

All around SGP, plus JB and round trip to Rompin

 

Longest distance?

Ard 500km at a go (with fuel stops)

 

Need to ask some question here:

 

1) What is the fuel tank capacity for the latest TDM 04 model?

02,03,04 TDM900 and even the TDM850 is 20L

 

2) How much is the Insurance per year? (I'm 30 now)

Dunno, I'm 28 & I'm paying ard 1.2k for Comprehensive with ANDA

 

3) How much is the roadtax per year?

$290

 

4) Average maintence fee?

Very normal and very similar to most bikes, engine oil (4bottles) , spark plugs (2), tyres, chain sprockets, brake pads.

 

5) What is the longest distance travel after pumping full tank?

24km/L = 480 (Based on calculation) I've tried ard 415km

 

6) Ur bike ever break down in the middle of the road? What the problem?

Never had a breakdown on both my 850 and 900

 

7) What is the current resale value of a 2nd hand TDM?

Very rare bike in the open market. Unlike super4s where there is kinda market value. It all depends on the seller/buyer neg. To me I dun believe in the market value thing for the TDM.

 

8) Do u advice to purchase a TDM???

Yes if you believe all we have said so far No one here is forcing you or convincing u to get one. So do your own research and get 2nd opinions from ur other biker friends. They may have other suggestions for you. The TDM may not suit everyone's taste. Go for a bike u r comfortable with and you must like it too..not becoz others say its good or nice.

 

9) Pro and Cons to own a TDM?

Reasonably capable and all round Class 2 bike. Fuel Economy. Light weight. Versatile in the looks department. (Can be a stock street bike or loaded up for touring). Punchy engine.

 

Lack of a little more high end. Many people mistake it for a vara125. New bike is very stock and dealers don't throw in some essential accessories. Mainstand is standard on the fazer1k and FJR but not the TDM . Alot of things to mod and = $$$

 

10) What is the topspeed of this bike?

Never tried it yet coz still running in. With my current 6k rpm limit, I can go ard 160km/h.

 

11) Is the engine hot when travelling in SG road?

Nope to my standards. Its pretty cool in fact compared to my previous ducati monster. Its slightly hot now on my TDM coz using mineral oil. After changing to fully syn after my run in, it will be cooler.

[comics00]

Originally posted by siam_23@Jul 19 2004, 03:17 PM

Thanks bro. What is ur total mileage on the bike after using for 1.5 yrs?

now its >37,000km no know wat it was at 1.5yo. y u asked? r u looking at a 1.5yo TDM?

 

mileage don't really mean much on a 2nd tourer 'cos the owner may use it just on local road thus mileage maybe low but who knows if he 'whack' the engine or not; if the owner travel's up north often then the mileage surely high lah but ppl who travel alot likely show more care to his bike. 'cos no one would wan his bike to break while travelling north, right:confused:

[siam_23]

Originally posted by barracuda@Jul 20 2004, 09:56 PM

Really need some URGENT help from all u guys. I intend to get a brand new TDM. Care to share ur experience with me?

 

Of course can. U can find more details to your questions by reading the earlier posts. Now is just a short summary from some of us

 

Who owns a 1st hand TDM 900 and have been riding until now?

Me lor

 

What is the major problem u encounter?

Nothing yet. Noticed some coolant leak near coolant pump during 1st 1000km but its cured now. HL reassured me that it will be replaced under warranty if it happens.

 

What is the mileage clock on ur bike until now?

2500km

 

How many years have u been riding on the TDM?

1.5 yrs on a TDM850 and 1 month on the TDM900

 

Where u travel to?

All around SGP, plus JB and round trip to Rompin

 

Longest distance?

Ard 500km at a go (with fuel stops)

 

Need to ask some question here:

 

1) What is the fuel tank capacity for the latest TDM 04 model?

02,03,04 TDM900 and even the TDM850 is 20L

 

2) How much is the Insurance per year? (I'm 30 now)

Dunno, I'm 28 & I'm paying ard 1.2k for Comprehensive with ANDA

 

3) How much is the roadtax per year?

$290

 

4) Average maintence fee?

Very normal and very similar to most bikes, engine oil (4bottles) , spark plugs (2), tyres, chain sprockets, brake pads.

 

5) What is the longest distance travel after pumping full tank?

24km/L = 480 (Based on calculation) I've tried ard 415km

 

6) Ur bike ever break down in the middle of the road? What the problem?

Never had a breakdown on both my 850 and 900

 

7) What is the current resale value of a 2nd hand TDM?

Very rare bike in the open market. Unlike super4s where there is kinda market value. It all depends on the seller/buyer neg. To me I dun believe in the market value thing for the TDM.

 

8) Do u advice to purchase a TDM???

Yes if you believe all we have said so far No one here is forcing you or convincing u to get one. So do your own research and get 2nd opinions from ur other biker friends. They may have other suggestions for you. The TDM may not suit everyone's taste. Go for a bike u r comfortable with and you must like it too..not becoz others say its good or nice.

 

9) Pro and Cons to own a TDM?

Reasonably capable and all round Class 2 bike. Fuel Economy. Light weight. Versatile in the looks department. (Can be a stock street bike or loaded up for touring). Punchy engine.

 

Lack of a little more high end. Many people mistake it for a vara125. New bike is very stock and dealers don't throw in some essential accessories. Mainstand is standard on the fazer1k and FJR but not the TDM . Alot of things to mod and = $$$

 

10) What is the topspeed of this bike?

Never tried it yet coz still running in. With my current 6k rpm limit, I can go ard 160km/h.

 

11) Is the engine hot when travelling in SG road?

Nope to my standards. Its pretty cool in fact compared to my previous ducati monster. Its slightly hot now on my TDM coz using mineral oil. After changing to fully syn after my run in, it will be cooler.

Spark plug only 2???

 

Thanks Bro for the info

[siam_23]

Originally posted by comics00@Jul 21 2004, 01:34 AM

now its >37,000km no know wat it was at 1.5yo. y u asked? r u looking at a 1.5yo TDM?

 

mileage don't really mean much on a 2nd tourer 'cos the owner may use it just on local road thus mileage maybe low but who knows if he 'whack' the engine or not; if the owner travel's up north often then the mileage surely high lah but ppl who travel alot likely show more care to his bike. 'cos no one would wan his bike to break while travelling north, right:confused:

Yo. Thanks Bro. Mileage really not a problem but me not looking for 2nd hand bike.

Coz if ur bike already clock more than 30,000km then at least i can judge whether the bike is consider durable or not. Hehe. But all info is necessary for me to consider. By the way y ur insurance so cheap???

[siam_23]

Thanks everyone for the info given. If I get a TDM, sure join u guys for trip.

 

Any additional info on the TDM is appreciated. Pls give additional info if u get to remember as u come along :cheer:

I will start reading the thread.

 

 

I actually start reading the thread of Diverson 900 previously but after going to about page 30, they say out of production liao. So very xian going thru. Hehe after reading.

But since 04 model still on, will read TDM earlier thread.

[barracuda]

Originally posted by siam_23@Jul 21 2004, 03:58 AM

Spark plug only 2???

 

Thanks Bro for the info

Yup 2 spark plugs for 2 cylinders. Take note that the TDM is a parallel twin.

[marcopolo]

i just realised recently that the AT has 4 plugs; just like the deauville and transalp

 

maybe the tdm should have 4 also...then with the 5 valve per cylinder; it would be super efficient!!!

 

wat am i toking...

i dun even know much about how combustion takes place!!!

 

must be the fried rice i just ate.

 

joe

[yappiez]

Originally posted by marcopolo@Jul 21 2004, 01:54 PM

maybe the tdm should have 4 also...then with the 5 valve per cylinder; it would be super efficient!!!

 

if efficiency = better fuel consumption, better power then

no one will be riding other bikes anymore..... hahaha...

 

Damn, I had fried rice too....

[hmsa2112]

i think the TDM is an excellent choice for Singapore roads...

plush enough to cope with all the dug-up roads and humps, 1 of the lightest class 2 bikes, can fit a top box without spoiling the look, got some wind protection, good acceleration, front brakes from R1 (at least it looks that way)...

i want 1 man... its a cult bike.

[comics00]

Originally posted by siam_23@Jul 21 2004, 04:17 AM

Yo. Thanks Bro. Mileage really not a problem but me not looking for 2nd hand bike.

Coz if ur bike already clock more than 30,000km then at least i can judge whether the bike is consider durable or not. Hehe. But all info is necessary for me to consider. By the way y ur insurance so cheap???

Err... u got to as ntuc y they charge me so cheap:cheeky:

btw my is 2nd party & i m 32yo & got 20%ncb

[comics00]

7676 n me going for day trip on the 13Aug.

 

planning to meet at for breakfast in jb ~8am than ride up route 3 till rompin (mayb lunch there) cut across to route 1 & sea food dinner b4 returning back from 2nd link. any1 care to join us?

[yappiez]

As some of you may know, I was hit by a lorry.....

But you will never guess the exact area where the impact was......

HOLYCOW!

p.s I woke up this morning and found a 'ba lou ku' on my head at the same spot....