Yamaha TDM 900

kish_garfield · May 13, 2008

well i thnk SW also does hit the exhaust...cause i tried it...the way it moves, does give the user enough time to tahan the movement.

AJ.. · May 13, 2008

well i thnk SW also does hit the exhaust...cause i tried it...the way it moves, does give the user enough time to tahan the movement.

it dont hit the exhaust...it sits on the exhaust mainstand stopper dude...

and the best thing,when the bike is on mainstand,you can tilt it a little and turn the bike 180deg turn while its still on mainstand...

Virus · May 13, 2008

Hellow my dear cutie 'pie'.....Wakekeke....... bloody gay

Mr. Leong will do the MO cos.......sign...... tell u some other time :angel:

Sorry guys. MO for the screen will carry on after my married (After 25th may).

Now the price has gone up. It cost $190 to $200 depends on the AUD exchange rate.

The price is like AUD$118 + AUD$23 = AUD$141 x 1.5% = AUD$2.12 = AuD$143.12 x 1.4 = SGD$200.27

Anyone interested? Put down ur name.

May 13, 2008

Hi... I'm new to TDM and would wonder if any of you TDM owners can help. I'm looking into acquiring a enduro bike:

1. Can TDM be ridden off-road etc... hard-sandy ground kind of road... not those muddy places for scrams... If the original wheels can't, is there alternative to it?

2. Can the TDM seat height be lowered? What are the needful aftermarket accessories? I'm about 1.6M so taller bikes is a challenge.

Thanks in advance

AJ.. · May 13, 2008

Sorry guys. MO for the screen will carry on after my married (After 25th may).

Now the price has gone up. It cost $190 to $200 depends on the AUD exchange rate.

The price is like AUD$118 + AUD$23 = AUD$141 x 1.5% = AUD$2.12 = AuD$143.12 x 1.4 = SGD$200.27

Anyone interested? Put down ur name.

wow...so expensive ar now...blardy hell...if i know,that time did the 1st MO with yappiez i order 1 more extra...now have to be very carefull not to break the current ES i have..

and virus...never cio us go to your wedding ar?cialat...btw...congrats buddy...

Virus · May 13, 2008

Go youtube search "TDM900 at TM". I think this will answer ur no.1 question. For no.2, u can re-cushion ur seat to make it lower.

kish_garfield · May 13, 2008

wah 200!!! how come sia..i tot 160

Virus · May 13, 2008

wow...so expensive ar now...blardy hell...if i know,that time did the 1st MO with yappiez i order 1 more extra...now have to be very carefull not to break the current ES i have..

and virus...never cio us go to your wedding ar?cialat...btw...congrats buddy...

What to do? AUD currency strong mah. If is US dollar comfirm cheaper. Next time let's go makan together lah.

AJ.. · May 13, 2008

Hi... I'm new to TDM and would wonder if any of you TDM owners can help. I'm looking into acquiring a enduro bike:

1. Can TDM be ridden off-road etc... hard-sandy ground kind of road... not those muddy places for scrams... If the original wheels can't, is there alternative to it?

2. Can the TDM seat height be lowered? What are the needful aftermarket accessories? I'm about 1.6M so taller bikes is a challenge.

Thanks in advance

Hey man...good to know you have same interest in Dual Sporting the TDM.

I have been riding DS bike all my life.so as much as i love riding the dirt,i have done something to the TDM to do a little dirt.

I know the TDM engine has the capabilities for that,since its parallel twin engine comes from its ancestor the XTZ750tenere which has been winning the Dakar right after the BMW and before the KTM stole it.

It has grunt,the right torque just like those V-twins.but it has some minus factor for it to be dirt orientated.i've taken some steps to it.

1.Tyres came off first.I've replaced the rear tyre to dual sport tyres,1st i've tried the Metz Tourance,those used on other big trailies.currently i am using the Michelin Anakee.which is much cheaper...but once this wear off,i switch back to Tourance.as i feel that the anakee is a killer on wet surface which i encounter during my last trip to Phuket.

Front,i was using the Pirelli Scorpion MT-90 which is used on Vara125.becoz its the only 18inch front tubeless dual sport tyre.however,it has a speed rating which not exceeding more than 150km/hr.i've tested to 196km/hr with pillion but witout side panniers.Currently i am using Michelin Sirac.but its actually rear tyre converted to front and its tube type.it has to be reversed to put to the front.the tread pattern looks more fantastic than the Pirelli scorpion.but there's 2 type of the Sirac.i took the one that has speed rating not more than 160km/hr.which i then realised that there's one more which able to take more than 180km/hr.The mech installed tube in it.

However,also during the last phuket trip,i found that my front is wobbling quite bad at 150km/hr.not sure if its the front tyre,or the alu pannier which i've just installed,or becoz i've just taken out the handlebar balancer..

other than tyres,if you just simply want to do light off-rd which wont come to mudpools,i think add an after market end-cans would be a great combo.it gives more punch to the torque,lightweight and a little higher mounted.

Oh,if you buy bike that is stock,get the handlebar changed to the Honda Africa Twin stock bars.they are more forward.and add some riser and a handguards.

An added crashbar would be better for some protection.if you plan off-rd,and riding fast pace,not to use the tall windshield.the givi screen is ideal height.

From here,you're ready for gravel,sandy roads.

need some photos to prove?

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s261/khamizAJ/heymonkeyassdoesthisapprovetobeanalbumname/TDMtastedirt066.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s261/khamizAJ/heymonkeyassdoesthisapprovetobeanalbumname/TDMtastedirt058.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s261/khamizAJ/heymonkeyassdoesthisapprovetobeanalbumname/TDMtastedirt062.jpg

click here :

http://aj77.multiply.com/photos/album/114/Sat_Dirt_day_on_the_TDM_with_friends.

now if you need video to prove.

click here :

full vidz

good luck..

AJ.. · May 13, 2008

my friend have snap some shot of the SW-motech alu cases from biketech21 i supposed.the stuffs finally here..i think i will go down biketech later to kapo-kapo look see look see and ask how much...

The built seems awesome,but looking at these photos,i felt that the locking is damn kuniangs...

http://images.denito81.multiply.com/image/2/photos/5/600x600/1/Image029.jpg?et=M9%2BPCgSC%2BrHbMm0Y1BBMcQ&nmid=95712877

http://images.denito81.multiply.com/image/2/photos/5/600x600/2/Image028.jpg?et=ph82b3r6fctKijCb1FB%2C0g&nmid=95712877

http://images.denito81.multiply.com/image/2/photos/5/600x600/3/Image024.jpg?et=UDUtQGUAqcvxShIaC4OLKA&nmid=95712877

http://images.denito81.multiply.com/image/2/photos/5/600x600/4/Image026.jpg?et=aQbnx8sf6qllH3emo%2CMnPA&nmid=95712877

AJ.. · May 13, 2008

Hi... I'm new to TDM and would wonder if any of you TDM owners can help. I'm looking into acquiring a enduro bike:

1. Can TDM be ridden off-road etc... hard-sandy ground kind of road... not those muddy places for scrams... If the original wheels can't, is there alternative to it?

2. Can the TDM seat height be lowered? What are the needful aftermarket accessories? I'm about 1.6M so taller bikes is a challenge.

Thanks in advance

btw man...you bought a TDM yourself?

why not we have a small meetup this Fri nite and maybe go for a refuel at GP and supper.kish garfield also just bought himself a new TDM..so you guys can have a good interactive moments...i will ask Jimmy who also just bought a brand new TDM recently.

kish_garfield · May 13, 2008

saw the trax at bike asia..not bad...i was also thinking of that...who wants to join maybe cheaper...

ansmania · May 13, 2008

btw man...you bought a TDM yourself?
why not we have a small meetup this Fri nite and maybe go for a refuel at GP and supper.kish garfield also just bought himself a new TDM..so you guys can have a good interactive moments...i will ask Jimmy who also just bought a brand new TDM recently.

Hey guys, after GP wanna do a short trip up to Malacca or maybe KL and be back on Sat or Sun?

Open throttle for abit.. =0)

May 13, 2008

Go youtube search "TDM900 at TM". I think this will answer ur no.1 question. For no.2, u can re-cushion ur seat to make it lower.

I never knew that can be done to a TDM! Thanks "Virus".... I dun think I would go to that extreme. Plus I'm short so I dun think both of my legs can touch the ground at the same time in such terrain. Hence, I asked about lowering the seat height... Am still exploring my options.

Btw, the TDM in the YouTube is using spokes rims with tube-tires?? Thanks again.

May 13, 2008

Hey man...good to know you have same interest in Dual Sporting the TDM.

I have been riding DS bike all my life.so as much as i love riding the dirt,i have done something to the TDM to do a little dirt.
I know the TDM engine has the capabilities for that,since its parallel twin engine comes from its ancestor the XTZ750tenere which has been winning the Dakar right after the BMW and before the KTM stole it.
It has grunt,the right torque just like those V-twins.but it has some minus factor for it to be dirt orientated.i've taken some steps to it.
1.Tyres came off first.I've replaced the rear tyre to dual sport tyres,1st i've tried the Metz Tourance,those used on other big trailies.currently i am using the Michelin Anakee.which is much cheaper...but once this wear off,i switch back to Tourance.as i feel that the anakee is a killer on wet surface which i encounter during my last trip to Phuket.
Front,i was using the Pirelli Scorpion MT-90 which is used on Vara125.becoz its the only 18inch front tubeless dual sport tyre.however,it has a speed rating which not exceeding more than 150km/hr.i've tested to 196km/hr with pillion but witout side panniers.Currently i am using Michelin Sirac.but its actually rear tyre converted to front and its tube type.it has to be reversed to put to the front.the tread pattern looks more fantastic than the Pirelli scorpion.but there's 2 type of the Sirac.i took the one that has speed rating not more than 160km/hr.which i then realised that there's one more which able to take more than 180km/hr.The mech installed tube in it.
However,also during the last phuket trip,i found that my front is wobbling quite bad at 150km/hr.not sure if its the front tyre,or the alu pannier which i've just installed,or becoz i've just taken out the handlebar balancer..

other than tyres,if you just simply want to do light off-rd which wont come to mudpools,i think add an after market end-cans would be a great combo.it gives more punch to the torque,lightweight and a little higher mounted.
Oh,if you buy bike that is stock,get the handlebar changed to the Honda Africa Twin stock bars.they are more forward.and add some riser and a handguards.

An added crashbar would be better for some protection.if you plan off-rd,and riding fast pace,not to use the tall windshield.the givi screen is ideal height.

From here,you're ready for gravel,sandy roads.

need some photos to prove?

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s261/khamizAJ/heymonkeyassdoesthisapprovetobeanalbumname/TDMtastedirt066.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s261/khamizAJ/heymonkeyassdoesthisapprovetobeanalbumname/TDMtastedirt058.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s261/khamizAJ/heymonkeyassdoesthisapprovetobeanalbumname/TDMtastedirt062.jpg

click here :
http://aj77.multiply.com/photos/album/114/Sat_Dirt_day_on_the_TDM_with_friends.

now if you need video to prove.
click here :

full vidz

good luck..

Hi AJ.. thanks for the details, it helped me understand TDM's capabilities more now. Qns: I can see that the TDM in the pic is using sports rims. Isn't sports rims unsuitable for dirt road? It is less sturdy isn't it?

I'm used to touring at speeds of 180kph and above. Not sure if I can get used to 150kph on a TDM on highways though.

May 13, 2008

btw man...you bought a TDM yourself?
why not we have a small meetup this Fri nite and maybe go for a refuel at GP and supper.kish garfield also just bought himself a new TDM..so you guys can have a good interactive moments...i will ask Jimmy who also just bought a brand new TDM recently.

Hi AJ, meet-up would be cool, but I've class till 1030pm. Then at 2am, I'll be meeting my own group to go up NSH... hmm... Kopi will come in handy ...

If its onz, I'll be here to check for meetup details. Thanks.

AJ.. · May 13, 2008

Hey guys, after GP wanna do a short trip up to Malacca or maybe KL and be back on Sat or Sun?

Open throttle for abit.. =0)

i am out of riding permit for now till our next ride for cameron...and after that,will stop further till the weddings...sorry man..

AJ.. · May 13, 2008

I never knew that can be done to a TDM! Thanks "Virus".... I dun think I would go to that extreme. Plus I'm short so I dun think both of my legs can touch the ground at the same time in such terrain. Hence, I asked about lowering the seat height... Am still exploring my options.

Btw, the TDM in the YouTube is using spokes rims with tube-tires?? Thanks again.

that's me lah...of coz using sport rims...no need tube-tire...

You need not worry about sport or spokes rims.

Other trailie such as V-strom and vara also using sportrims...

vtr firestorm · May 13, 2008

Sorry guys. MO for the screen will carry on after my mar,ried (After 25th may).

Now the price has gone up. It cost $190 to $200 depends on the AUD exchange rate.

The price is like AUD$118 + AUD$23 = AUD$141 x 1.5% = AUD$2.12 = AuD$143.12 x 1.4 = SGD$200.27

Anyone interested? Put down ur name.

1) Firestorm

plasticblackspecs · May 13, 2008

btw man...you bought a TDM yourself?
why not we have a small meetup this Fri nite and maybe go for a refuel at GP and supper.kish garfield also just bought himself a new TDM..so you guys can have a good interactive moments...i will ask Jimmy who also just bought a brand new TDM recently.

Hey guys, after GP wanna do a short trip up to Malacca or maybe KL and be back on Sat or Sun?

Open throttle for abit.. =0)

I'm game for Friday night. I most prob will sending the Kruzers off at midnight then I've got nothing to do. Can't follow them for trip cos of work. Grrr...

take how · May 14, 2008

Hi AJ, meet-up would be cool, but I've class till 1030pm. Then at 2am, I'll be meeting my own group to go up NSH... hmm... Kopi will come in handy ...

If its onz, I'll be here to check for meetup details. Thanks.

Congrats for ur new ride man!

do join us for coffee cum refill (if this Friday is firmed)

take how · May 14, 2008

btw man...you bought a TDM yourself?
why not we have a small meetup this Fri nite and maybe go for a refuel at GP and supper.kish garfield also just bought himself a new TDM..so you guys can have a good interactive moments...i will ask Jimmy who also just bought a brand new TDM recently.

I'm game for Friday night. I most prob will sending the Kruzers off at midnight then I've got nothing to do. Can't follow them for trip cos of work. Grrr...

Coffee on this Friday (16-May), Location: ...

1. AJ

2. PBS (pending-got trip)

3. take how

4. Kish garfield

5. virus (pending-got trip)

Anymore, just put ur name in + recommen location (subjective)

plasticblackspecs · May 14, 2008

I never knew that can be done to a TDM! Thanks "Virus".... I dun think I would go to that extreme. Plus I'm short so I dun think both of my legs can touch the ground at the same time in such terrain. Hence, I asked about lowering the seat height... Am still exploring my options.

Btw, the TDM in the YouTube is using spokes rims with tube-tires?? Thanks again.

No need worry. I also short. heee

Coffee on this Friday (16-May), Location: ...

1. AJ

2. PBS (pending-got trip) (time around midnight at GP?)

3. take how

4. Kish garfield

5. virus (pending-got trip)

Anymore, just put ur name in + recommen location (subjective)

vtr firestorm · May 15, 2008

Coffee on this Friday (16-May), Location: ...

1. AJ
2. PBS (pending-got trip)
3. take how
4. Kish garfield
5. virus (pending-got trip)
6. Firestorm

Anymore, just put ur name in + recommen location (subjective)

...........

Hangar18 · May 15, 2008

Coffee on this Friday (16-May), Location: ...

1. AJ

2. PBS (pending-got trip) (time around midnight at GP?)

3. take how

4. Kish garfield

5. virus (pending-got trip)

6. Hangar18 aka The Butcher

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