Yamaha TDM 900

[AJ..]

POWER!!!nice one Din...a view from the top is always breathaking...tell me more about it and bring photo if have this sat jamming ok.

[pcr]

 

oh pcr, my mech got a used H&B side panniers for sale. U interested? Comes with rack.

 

i'm touched...so many ppl thinking of me concerning 2nd hand,... anyway, what price difference would the HB or the Yamaha panniers be? i'm more keen on the smaller ones. not the helmet capacity, as i prefer to carry and swing them around!

 

still on 2nd hand matter...anione know of mainstand? or crashbars?

[AJ..]

dude...i think for the mainstand and crashbar better buy new one and fast...bcoz 2ndhand for TDM is very rare.

 

since yours is a new bike...sometime we all did stupid mistakes...so its better be safe than sorry...

 

 

talking bout 2nd hand cases,hafiz also wants to sell his HnB junior sidecases with rack too...

[AJ..]

Hey guys,I was having dinner with ansley last sunday.we are planning to go to Pengerang again on the 31st August.same route...but earlier timing so we can have a good time at the beach...those interested please bring your ground sheet and trunks...

 

Those keen.

1.AJ and MHA

2.Ansmania

3.Hafiz

4.Din BtwoB pending as checkin roster tomoro.

 

 

 

And Kopi this fri?

[nukye]

Hey guys,I was having dinner with ansley last sunday.we are planning to go to Pengerang again on the 31st August.same route...but earlier timing so we can have a good time at the beach...those interested please bring your ground sheet and trunks...

 

Those keen.

1.AJ and MHA

2.Ansmania

3.Hafiz

4.Din BtwoB pending as checkin roster tomoro.

 

 

 

And Kopi this fri?

 

Kopi I ONNNZZ tis friday after that top up??!!

[AJ..]

Kopi I ONNNZZ tis friday after that top up??!!

 

 

 

hmmm....sure ar?

no more weddings to attend ar?i have seen a growing trend of heavy metal guys loves to attend weddings nowadays...

 

ok,if you come down,you can try my alu box on your TDM...then you consider on buying alu cases or not.

[captainplanet]

Hi, i'm new here...interested in TDM bikes...just checking out what's the diff/improvement of the 900 over 850, other than the fact tt 1 is carb & the other efi...is the parts and servicing pricey?

[AJ..]

so you no captainplanet afterall...

 

don't you have any power to even surf on google or yahoo search?

 

anyways...i will post some links.

 

here is comparison of a V-strom and a TDM.

http://www.bikepoint.com.au/portal/alias__bikepointau/tabID__5760/ArticleID__118451/DesktopDefault.aspx

 

and on another review of the 9ner.

http://www.bikerworld.co.uk/roadtests/TDM900/main.jpg

Now this is one bike I've really been looking forward to riding. Yamaha's original TDM850 was a great bike which was rather overlooked in the showrooms as punters stampeded past it to get to the multi-coloured Gixers and 'Blades. But those in the know learned to appreciate the bikes fine handling and lusty, big twin engine, and the TDM gradually began to acquire cult status. With sports bike sales on the wane the TDM's time has finally come, and Yamaha have picked exactly the right moment to re-vamp the bike with an all-new alloy beam frame and increase in capacity to 900cc. It's such a shame the bike is called a TDM, 'cos tedious it ain't.

 

http://www.bikerworld.co.uk/roadtests/TDM900/_IMG_0003.jpghttp://www.bikerworld.co.uk/roadtests/TDM900/_IMG_0006.jpghttp://www.bikerworld.co.uk/roadtests/TDM900/_IMG_0007.jpg

 

But what exactly is it? Not quite a big trailie and too big for a super-moto, the TDM exists in it's own mini category in the Yamaha catalogue alongside other difficult-to-classify bikes like the Fazer and V-Max. The space age, swoopy styling pre-dates rivals like Suzuki's V-Strom but still manages to looks years in advance of anything else. But underneath the styling lies a big, solid motorcycle capable of dealing with just about every task you could throw at it. At the heart of the beast lies this 897cc parallel twin four stroke engine, which now produces 85 BHP and a stump-pulling 65 ft lbs of torque. With fuel injection new for this year, the already big and lusty engine is now even bigger and lustier.

 

The TDM is Yamaha's secret weapon that has finally come out of the closet, and it's turning into one of this year's surprise big sellers. If you can only afford one bike and you need to commute, have some back-lane fun on Sunday mornings and pop down to the South Of France for the weekend check it out. It'll even be kind to your piggy bank.

 

http://www.bikerworld.co.uk/roadtests/TDM900/_IMG_0010.jpghttp://www.bikerworld.co.uk/roadtests/TDM900/_IMG_0014.jpg

 

 

And at last the TDM has graduated to an alloy beam frame, both lighter and stronger than the steel frame on the old 850. Brakes are from the R1 stable which means the bike not only stops competently but will also let you perform massive stoppies if you have the bottle. Big fat sticky tyres let you explore lean angles and the suspension is fully adjustable for set-up.

 

Performance wise the TDM delivers more thrills per mile than you could reasonably expect for this kind of money. It's torquey in town, but wind it on and it picks up its heels with determination. Ride it with spirit and you'll find yourself capable of surprising a good few sports bike riders. And this year's model has the suspension and brakes to match. If crossing continents is your bag the huge 20 litre fuel tank gives a useable range of almost 200 miles between fill-ups. In fact there's very little that this bike can't do well. I'll give it eight out of ten for performance.

 

http://www.bikerworld.co.uk/roadtests/TDM900/_IMG_2075.jpg

 

On the road it's torquey and tractable with acceleration capable of pulling your arms from their sockets, should you so desire. The new frame and suspension holds everything together admirably and the bike feels light and taut. At only 190Kg it's appreciably lighter than the opposition, and can be flung around with flair if you want to go Sunday morning scratching.

 

None of your chin flat on the tank aches and pains here. You can spend a day on this bike without needing the attentions of a consultant chiropractor afterward. The bars and pegs are well positioned and the comfy, wide seat is low enough for riders of average height to get both feet on the ground at the lights. That screen does its job well and you can even tuck your knees out of the worst of the motorway wind blast. There's plenty of room for a passenger and a tidy luggage rack for carrying a few essentials. For comfort I'll rate it at eight out of ten.

 

Yamaha have enough experience to know how to put their bikes together properly. The TDM uses a good, solid design that has had the bugs worked out of it over three generations of model changes and it's engineered and assembled to the standards you'd expect. Paintwork and finish is good, and owners of older TDMs will be pleased to hear that the seat is no longer held on with Velcro. However that shorty front mudguard will ensure a continuous salt spray onto the engine in the winter months, and regular cleaning will be required to keep the bike looking smart. Service it and clean it regularly and the TDM won't let you down. Seven out of ten for build quality.

 

http://www.bikerworld.co.uk/roadtests/TDM900/_IMG_2078.jpg

By my reckoning the TDM has to be one of the best buys in the market. At only £6799 on the road, including RAC cover, it significantly undercuts almost every other big trailie, and while it might not have quite the poke of a V-Strom or the presence of an R1150GS it won't embarrass you in the company of either. It will suffer some depreciation of course, but in terms of bangs-per-buck and smiles-per-mile I reckon it's well worth a look. For value I'll give it nine out ten.

 

The TDM is sufficiently distinctive to stand out in company and has a certain cult status to those in the know. Many see it as the smart option if you're not committed to owning a sports bike. It's great value for money and makes a stylish, practical and fun all rounder. And that space age styling is simply delicious, and quite unique.

[plasticblackspecs]

Hey guys,I was having dinner with ansley last sunday.we are planning to go to Pengerang again on the 31st August.same route...but earlier timing so we can have a good time at the beach...those interested please bring your ground sheet and trunks...

 

Those keen.

1.AJ and MHA

2.Ansmania

3.Hafiz

4.Din BtwoB pending as checkin roster tomoro.

5.pbs

 

 

 

And Kopi this fri?

[ansmania]

Guys, I've got an issue for 31 Aug... It's a sunday and it's my milk run week: I fetch the oldies to and from church..

 

So unless it's 30th which is on a sat, delayed after 1330hrs or the week after that.. I won't be able to make it.. =0(

[comics00]

i m planning to get back a spot tourer again sometime after CNY 2009. TDM was the most value for $ bike i ever had, so i m very seriously considering buying it again.

 

the TDM that i had was the very 1st of the 900s back in 2002. any kind soul care to update me on the latest model & what r the changes/upgrade?

[plasticblackspecs]

Ans: One day milkless la. Heee. I can't do 30th. Got show.

 

Comics: Not much changes la. Additional ABS?

[ansmania]

Cannot leh... otherwise the week after that can annot?

[geraki]

Hey guys,I was having dinner with ansley last sunday.we are planning to go to Pengerang again on the 31st August.same route...but earlier timing so we can have a good time at the beach...those interested please bring your ground sheet and trunks...

 

Those keen.

1.AJ and MHA

2.Ansmania

3.Hafiz

4.Din BtwoB pending as checkin roster tomoro.

 

 

 

And Kopi this fri?

 

None TDM rider can join in to Pengerang ride?

[AJ..]

Guys, I've got an issue for 31 Aug... It's a sunday and it's my milk run week: I fetch the oldies to and from church..

 

So unless it's 30th which is on a sat, delayed after 1330hrs or the week after that.. I won't be able to make it.. =0(

 

 

 

oh...oh...this one trouble....if you want to go 1330hrs,by the time we reach there...what time liao...

 

the week after is fasting month liao...i doubt i want to do ride at that period...

[AJ..]

i m planning to get back a spot tourer again sometime after CNY 2009. TDM was the most value for $ bike i ever had, so i m very seriously considering buying it again.

 

the TDM that i had was the very 1st of the 900s back in 2002. any kind soul care to update me on the latest model & what r the changes/upgrade?

 

hey comics...you're the founder of this thread...thanks to you that people like me and many others have learnt alot of the TDM before we are committed to one.and also becoz of this thread,that we all are convinced buying a TDM900...serious man...

 

in 3mths,its my 3rd year with the TDM...and i guess i m gonna stick around..

 

latest changes are ABS,those alarm kit,black engine,black swingarm,black fork,black frame,black rack,colour scheme,decals,longer stock mufflers,lower front fork setting,different colour rear shock springs,and i guess basically that's it.the price of the machine seems to be sticking around at that price of $18k-$18.5k OTR...it is a good deal..unlike other trailies like strom,vara,which have been increased in pricing to above $20k.

[AJ..]

None TDM rider can join in to Pengerang ride?

 

 

can lah...if hanger18 bring his friend riding the super whore,you won't feel left out.

 

Ans,milking at night is normal...why do you like milking in the day?

 

 

[pcr]

hey comics...you're the founder of this thread...thanks to you that people like me and many others have learnt alot of the TDM before we are committed to one.and also becoz of this thread,that we all are convinced buying a TDM900...serious man...

 

in 3mths,its my 3rd year with the TDM...and i guess i m gonna stick around..

 

latest changes are ABS,those alarm kit,black engine,black swingarm,black fork,black frame,black rack,colour scheme,decals,longer stock mufflers,lower front fork setting,different colour rear shock springs,and i guess basically that's it.the price of the machine seems to be sticking around at that price of $18k-$18.5k OTR...it is a good deal..unlike other trailies like strom,vara,which have been increased in pricing to above $20k.

 

to add to the list, the meter display is white instead of black. ABS optional.

[plasticblackspecs]

Week after I also busy leh. Try la. One time only Ans after that we won't disturb you till after fasting month. Only at night when the milking begins

[geraki]

can lah...if hanger18 bring his friend riding the super whore,you won't feel left out.

 

Ans,milking at night is normal...why do you like milking in the day?

 

 

 

ok then i will keep a lookout for this space for updating.

[AJ..]

ok then i will keep a lookout for this space for updating.

 

 

yeah man...keep a lookout...who knows...someday you might consider buying a TDM afterall...hehe...

[kish_garfield]

thing about ABS is I dun think HL brings it in...but if they do then I sure loss form cause thats what i heard from the bike shop i bought from

[kish_garfield]

anyway recently spoke directly to the mech of HL. He said that for the TPS for 07 onwards there was improvement.

 

Cause there were feeback by pre 07 models that TPS got little issues.

[kish_garfield]

AJ ur recent attachment abt the 900 rocks...gd research..love the way the writer puts it

[comics00]

hey comics...you're the founder of this thread...thanks to you that people like me and many others have learnt alot of the TDM before we are committed to one.and also becoz of this thread,that we all are convinced buying a TDM900...serious man...

 

in 3mths,its my 3rd year with the TDM...and i guess i m gonna stick around..

 

latest changes are ABS,those alarm kit,black engine,black swingarm,black fork,black frame,black rack,colour scheme,decals,longer stock mufflers,lower front fork setting,different colour rear shock springs,and i guess basically that's it.the price of the machine seems to be sticking around at that price of $18k-$18.5k OTR...it is a good deal..unlike other trailies like strom,vara,which have been increased in pricing to above $20k.

 

wow! the upgrades sound so BLACK

recently been ard trying friends GS, ST13, Fazer & Vera but somehow not convince... they either too stiff/bulky or f/c too high.

 

ok after settling my new house ~ CNY it will all have to depend on depth of my pocket & most importantly my Finance Minister. so i am still sticking to Yamaha either TDM or FJR as both have the nibble handling, comfort & low f/c (great tank mileage)