Yamaha TDM 900

[comics00]

Originally posted by William Tan@Jan 3 2005, 09:57 PM

Hi guys! I am looking around for a class 2 bike and is seriously cosideing a tdm. However, i have a few concerns (voiced out at the fazer 600 side as well) that i hope you fellow tdm riders can elp me out with... Many thanks is advance...

 

1. i'm 185cm, 118kg (tall n fatt), y girl is around 60++, will the bike rear ssesion be able to take our weight combined with 3 boxes behind? 04 and below models of the fazer 1000 can't.

 

2. This bike is with 5 valve/cyclinder.... long term servicing ok?

 

3. Quite a non-common bike in Singapore, how's the spare parts situation?

 

4. Where's the best place to get or view this bike?

 

Many thanks in advance guys. Hope to join yer guys on one of your outings soon....

think bro barra is rite, seats on TDM maybe a little too small to be comfortable for ur size. FJR, ST, V-storm or Varadero may suit u better.

[William Tan]

IC.. Think i better look around more... V-Strom too expensive for me to afford... Will see what i can come up with... Many thanks guys, for your inputs..

[barracuda]

Originally posted by comics00@Jan 4 2005, 03:37 PM

COLD!? heng me flying later think weather will be warmer than:cheeky: manpower branch just inform me flt is 9 Feb nite 1st day of chinese:faint:

 

bro barra, i will be will be in north carolina, where r u?

I'm in Indiana, 2 states away from N. Carolina. Not too far, not so near either. We'll see if its possible to meet up. PM ur address when u r there. You'llbe coming at the tail end of winter. Still gonna be cold but will turn warmer as the weeks go by. Dun be too happy hahaha. Temp now is 4 degrees and will go sub zero anytime.

[comics00]

Originally posted by barracuda@Jan 5 2005, 12:39 AM

I'm in Indiana, 2 states away from N. Carolina. Not too far, not so near either. We'll see if its possible to meet up. PM ur address when u r there. You'llbe coming at the tail end of winter. Still gonna be cold but will turn warmer as the weeks go by. Dun be too happy hahaha. Temp now is 4 degrees and will go sub zero anytime.

me check liao N carolina no snow 1 so temp will not go sub zero

from reliable source temp there will go above 10 degree by march

[solo]

the maximum load as stated in the manual is 203kg, incl rider, pillion, cargo and accessories. guess, besides the seat, there is a loading issue as well if you are going to load up with 3 boxes

[yappiez]

Originally posted by barracuda@Jan 5 2005, 12:39 AM

I'm in Indiana, 2 states away from N. Carolina. Not too far, not so near either. We'll see if its possible to meet up. PM ur address when u r there. You'llbe coming at the tail end of winter. Still gonna be cold but will turn warmer as the weeks go by. Dun be too happy hahaha. Temp now is 4 degrees and will go sub zero anytime.

enjoy the cold..... I loved it and still missed it sometimes....

[barracuda]

Originally posted by yappiez@Jan 6 2005, 01:11 AM

enjoy the cold..... I loved it and still missed it sometimes....

Yah...i see if u still like it if you are hit by the worst ice storm in 10years. Everything here has turned to ice. Trees are drooping and fallen due to the weight of the ice on them. Every step u take is like skating . By right it shd be snowing here now. And Chicago was buried under 6"-7" of snow causing numerous flights to be delayed. Hows that for cold weather? But its still nice lah... coz swakoo mah... 1st time in such situation hahahaha.

[seanwu]

Originally posted by barracuda@Jan 7 2005, 06:27 AM

Yah...i see if u still like it if you are hit by the worst ice storm in 10years. Everything here has turned to ice. Trees are drooping and fallen due to the weight of the ice on them. Every step u take is like skating . By right it shd be snowing here now. And Chicago was buried under 6"-7" of snow causing numerous flights to be delayed. Hows that for cold weather? But its still nice lah... coz swakoo mah... 1st time in such situation hahahaha.

I am even worst, never been before

[comics00]

when on a trip to genting with custom(Divv), oxygen(Divv), casio(CB1300), yappiez, jleo(Divv) n solo n was raining ~90% of the time. though i enjoy the trip but just 1 thing for u guys to note. the risk was kind of high 'cos the road was basically wet throughout, vision not good 'cos heavy rain. the up/down genting was especially so, road wet n fog so bad some turns u can hardly c 10m ahead, good thing all are season riders able to over come the situation n arrival back in sg safely:sweat:

[yappiez]

yeah... rain all the way....

only thing left, i haven try is riding in snow...

maybe barra can try it and share his experience.

[Kenny]

Originally posted by William Tan@Jan 4 2005, 04:10 PM

IC.. Think i better look around more... V-Strom too expensive for me to afford... Will see what i can come up with... Many thanks guys, for your inputs..

william, ride a vara la...u too big sized liao..ur super4 is overworked now also..kekeke...btw, albert or southern has two..hehehe...

 

yappiez> must try riding in trunk roads in 3am with torrential rain with bloddy buses coming at u from the opp direction...dats the reason y i fixed up my foggies...kekeke.. good to see u guys at petronas on sat..

[yappiez]

Originally posted by Kenny@Jan 10 2005, 12:56 PM

yappiez> must try riding in trunk roads in 3am with torrential rain with bloddy buses coming at u from the opp direction...dats the reason y i fixed up my foggies...kekeke.. good to see u guys at petronas on sat..

wah... u can count me out for that....

during day i also ride like turtle already....

if rain and at night.. gone case.. i might as well bring along a tent and speeling bag...

[dt222]

Hello all, . :help:

 

 

 

Been following this thread and trying to order eagle screen for TDM but never hear any reply after 2 try since end Dec 2004...

 

Can anyone kindly give me some pointer?

 

Many thanks in advance.

[barracuda]

Originally posted by yappiez@Jan 10 2005, 12:20 PM

yeah... rain all the way....

only thing left, i haven try is riding in snow...

maybe barra can try it and share his experience.

 

haha yah rite...always ask me to try all the stunts. Wat u-turn within 1 lane lah...now ride in snow... if u sponsor a bike for me here in US, I dun mind

 

dt222, u got to call them or email them. Tell them what u want exactly and give them ur credit/debit card no. Dun worry, they are reliable. Many of us have ordered from them.

[seanwu]

Need someone to test the water first..... lol

[casio]

Originally posted by dt222@Jan 10 2005, 11:16 PM

Hello all, . :help:

 

 

 

Been following this thread and trying to order eagle screen for TDM but never hear any reply after 2 try since end Dec 2004...

 

Can anyone kindly give me some pointer?

 

Many thanks in advance.

dt222

 

u can email them at [email protected]

speak to Dave

[yappiez]

hey solo,

how much did you install the cig socket for?

I think the position is not bad.. am considering to do it there too....

up a pic here if u can.

maybe others might wanna do it too....

[comics00]

after the riding in the rain day & nite, up & down genting with rain & fog...me now like my TDM even more. now have 2nd thoughts abt selling it ...

[dt222]

Thank you, Thank you...

 

I just got the reply from them...

 

Thanks...

[yappiez]

Originally posted by comics00@Jan 11 2005, 07:19 PM

after the riding in the rain day & nite, up & down genting with rain & fog...me now like my TDM even more. now have 2nd thoughts abt selling it ...

 

I'm happy with mine too...

i wouldnt go any faster or kup any lower or tour any further even if i have any other bike....

yes.. my balls are only that big--> . .

[barracuda]

Originally posted by yappiez@Jan 11 2005, 11:33 PM

I'm happy with mine too...

i wouldnt go any faster or kup any lower or tour any further even if i have any other bike....

yes.. my balls are only that big--> . .

Looks like you guys had fun during the trip. Dun listen to yappiez bullshi... his balls grow from . . --> o o --> OO everytime he goes riding on such trips. Soon he will be grinding his mainstand

[solo]

Originally posted by yappiez@Jan 11 2005, 06:24 PM

hey solo,

how much did you install the cig socket for?

I think the position is not bad.. am considering to do it there too....

up a pic here if u can.

maybe others might wanna do it too....

have absolutely no idea abt the price. i went there to do quite a few things and the bill came up to $350. change fork seals, fork fluid, brake fluid, coolant change, engine oil, oil filter, rewire wire fog lights, wire up the ciggy socket. give bike n scooters a call at 62836369 or look for Apollo Ng at 90060411. he is the one who did the wiring and calculate the price. should be still fresh on his mind...

 

lazy to take pic lah. besides, few people bought the socket mah.

[solo]

oh, their address is 369 upper paya lebar road

[yappiez]

wah lah eh... your money damn easy to earn man!

or you know how to print them?

[solo]

Originally posted by yappiez@Jan 13 2005, 06:01 PM

wah lah eh... your money damn easy to earn man!

or you know how to print them?

i'm a professional carrot head