Yamaha TDM 900

[AJ..]

'Mersing Ride'

 

Destination : Mersing

Date : 26 July 2009 (SUN)

 

 

Meetup : 1st Link SHELL @ 8.30-9am latest (the shell right after the new 1st link custom...)

 

Don't ask if got trail or not,where to?

tentatively,the organiser also never update...so basically,i think we will be riding further upwards towards airpapan to the coastal route...chill by the beach,and long way back towards Gunung Berlumut to Simpang Renggam...

 

Those who really want to ride,don't complaint.

 

I dunno the number of riders that will be going....so,when all have gathered,by 9.30am max we will proceed...

 

see you...bring towel and bermudas...

[Encik Pat]

advise required ............ my bike ... chain ....got to let it go liao .....

 

price to change whole set .... 2 Gear and 1 chain .. how much will tat cost har .. ??

 

thank Q

[AJ..]

advise required ............ my bike ... chain ....got to let it go liao .....

 

price to change whole set .... 2 Gear and 1 chain .. how much will tat cost har .. ??

 

thank Q

 

well..

 

the original sprockets a pair used to cost about $70...now rise to $90.

for Chain,i usually buy the sprockets at Auto Machinery,then go to Ahboy and buy X-ring or O-ring about $75-90....add $5-10 for the sprockets fitting...

[kmax]

'Mersing Ride'

 

Destination : Mersing

Date : 26 July 2009 (SUN)

 

 

Meetup : 1st Link SHELL @ 8.30-9am latest (the shell right after the new 1st link custom...)

 

Don't ask if got trail or not,where to?

tentatively,the organiser also never update...so basically,i think we will be riding further upwards towards airpapan to the coastal route...chill by the beach,and long way back towards Gunung Berlumut to Simpang Renggam...

 

Those who really want to ride,don't complaint.

 

I dunno the number of riders that will be going....so,when all have gathered,by 9.30am max we will proceed...

 

see you...bring towel and bermudas...

 

sorry AJ.. couldnt make it tomorrow... maybe be TDM ride to nusa in Aug..

[Encik Pat]

well..

 

the original sprockets a pair used to cost about $70...now rise to $90.

for Chain,i usually buy the sprockets at Auto Machinery,then go to Ahboy and buy X-ring or O-ring about $75-90....add $5-10 for the sprockets fitting...

thank Q very much AJ ..... http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/images/icons/icon13.gif http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/images/icons/icon13.gif http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/images/icons/icon13.gif

[AJ..]

it's alright...things was superbly done today..great weather,great company,and great food with our food specialist,nukyeman...

 

a little snippet video......Eelynn...you're piggy in the video...just abit though...

 

photos here :

http://aj77.multiply.com/photos/album/182#

Edited July 26, 2009 by AJ..

[plasticblackspecs]

Copy and paste from ADV. hee

 

Still waiting for Ansley's portion of the pics ley. Basket. But here's some teasers.

 

This is for a trip Ansley and me did last Dec. We went up and basically bypassed Malaysia and Thailand for our destination Cambodia and Laos. It was a good ride and an enjoyable experience

 

River crossing video.

 

We were in Laos enroute to Phonsavan. Looked at the map and didn't wanna take the road to Vientiane up cos we'll be taking the same route down. We saw a road that cut across up and decided we'll take it. What's the worst that could happened? Turns out it was a road they cut out of the mountain and it was anything BUT tarmac. Sand, mud, rover, gravel, up and down mountain slopes.

 

More pics here. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v701/plasticblackspecs/Laos%20Camb/

 

My cam battery always ran out at the exciting parts which were taken by Ansley's camera. Yet to get the pics from him.

 

Some teasers in no particular order

 

Train station at Bangkok. We rode to Hatyai and decided we wanted to skip the whole journey up so we can rest and save our energy to go to Cambodia.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/plasticblackspecs/Laos%20Camb/IMG_1038.jpg

 

 

 

Good thing we did. The road to Cambodia was ****. We took about 6 hours to cover 100+km. Top speed by speedster Ansley, 50+km/h. Top speed by noob me, 15-20km/h. Number of rest stops. Countless. Our bikes, helmets, jackets, gloves and everything were red after the jorney. Kissed the tarmac when we finally hit it at about 3am and we sprung for a 7 day ferment egg. Or rather Ansley sneak-bought them while I went looking for cigs.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/plasticblackspecs/Laos%20Camb/IMG_0265.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/plasticblackspecs/Laos%20Camb/IMG_0293.jpg

 

 

The moment we entered the "short cut" to Phosavan, we crashed. Soft sand in the beginning. Took 2 days to reach our destination. We camped at a farmer's shelter. No pics yet.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/plasticblackspecs/Laos%20Camb/IMG_0716.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/plasticblackspecs/Laos%20Camb/IMG_0714.jpg

 

 

 

 

After reaching Phosavan. Half the bike caked in mud, half the mud washed away from river crossing. I think we went thru 3 rivers.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/plasticblackspecs/Laos%20Camb/IMG_0838.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/plasticblackspecs/Laos%20Camb/IMG_0837.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/plasticblackspecs/Laos%20Camb/IMG_0839.jpg

 

 

Jars of Clay.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/plasticblackspecs/Laos%20Camb/IMG_0729.jpg

 

 

Thought we'd leave early to get more riding time in the day light. Big mistake. It was so cold and foggy that we couldn't see anything.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/plasticblackspecs/Laos%20Camb/IMG_0840.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/plasticblackspecs/Laos%20Camb/IMG_0842.jpg

 

 

Junction of Phonsavan and Luang Brabang. Forgot the name.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/plasticblackspecs/Laos%20Camb/IMG_0982.jpg

 

 

 

 

Beginning of the end. Made it to friendship bridge at Laos after getting lost lots. After that it was a long boring ride back to Bangkok.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/plasticblackspecs/Laos%20Camb/IMG_1015.jpg

 

 

Waiting for the rest

Edited July 29, 2009 by plasticblackspecs

[AJ..]

wah liao...took you 7months to accomplish with the final report and photos...

 

btw,Ansley changing to diversion600?

 

i thot i saw a new naked diversion600 with the number plate FG2121?or issit 1212?at Hong Nan lavender st.

[plasticblackspecs]

I posted teaser before ley. Anyway not final one. Ansley...oi! Don't always chase the skirts ley. heee

[esthermygs]

Hi, need advice on TDM900. where can I change both front and back tires? Who carries our odd front tire size. And anyone here using michelin pilot road 2?

[plasticblackspecs]

wah liao...took you 7months to accomplish with the final report and photos...

 

btw,Ansley changing to diversion600?

 

i thot i saw a new naked diversion600 with the number plate FG2121?or issit 1212?at Hong Nan lavender st.

 

Got diversion 600 meh? I don't think he will change la. You can't get better than a TDM. hurr.

 

Jason: What type of tyres you looking at?

[esthermygs]

road touring tires. high speed, quiet and smooth.

[plasticblackspecs]

BT021 Road tyres.

 

http://www.battlax.co.uk/battlax-bt-021/

 

Go powerwheel get. Heard they wear out pretty fast but they're good la.

[AJ..]

yea jason...you can either go powerwheel or mah motorparts....

[AJ..]

Got diversion 600 meh? I don't think he will change la. You can't get better than a TDM. hurr.

 

Jason: What type of tyres you looking at?

 

i think so....got la...the new diversion naked...maciam FZ6...but exhaust hidden below very ugly...the bike maciam hornet new model like that...

 

very true lah...can't get better than a TDM...where got shiok riding an inline4 engine...

 

but sians..all this Diversion,got revamp outlook...i wish they can keep the TDM900 engine on a more trick look outfit...more trailie orientated instead of sports...

[kmax]

Got diversion 600 meh? I don't think he will change la. You can't get better than a TDM. hurr.

 

Jason: What type of tyres you looking at?

 

http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/products/motorcycles/xj_series/xj6-diversion-abs.jsp

 

http://www.visordown.com/news/images/2009_XJ6-Diversion.jpg

 

 

nice pics.. PBS... more pls..

 

so this year.. .. Tour De Myanmar (TDM)... anyone ..

[kmax]

this looks cozy..

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/plasticblackspecs/Laos%20Camb/IMG_1029.jpg

[plasticblackspecs]

I can never get used to riding an inline engine.

[thoms]

http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/products/motorcycles/xj_series/xj6-diversion-abs.jsp

 

http://www.visordown.com/news/images/2009_XJ6-Diversion.jpg

 

 

nice pics.. PBS... more pls..

 

so this year.. .. Tour De Myanmar (TDM)... anyone ..

 

I am very interested? when is the trip?

[kmax]

I am very interested? when is the trip?

 

checking with my home for entry permit... will update you on friday kopi..

[gilbert]

great pictures plasticblackspecs.. makes me want to ride there...

 

sorry guys been MIA due to bike repair, home and work stuff... hectic man... ton of baby check up and scans to pay.. hahaha... AJ you will feel it soon...

 

anyway guys, if you are interested in GPS system. i have some lobang at lower than market price.

 

you can view http://oodoodigitals.multiply.com/ for some of the products.

[AJ..]

great pictures plasticblackspecs.. makes me want to ride there...

 

sorry guys been MIA due to bike repair, home and work stuff... hectic man... ton of baby check up and scans to pay.. hahaha... AJ you will feel it soon...

 

anyway guys, if you are interested in GPS system. i have some lobang at lower than market price.

 

you can view http://oodoodigitals.multiply.com/ for some of the products.

 

yah...i am slowly feeling it dude...

hope your bike repair is done...last Sun me,jimmy and man had dinner at Yeo's seafood restaurant at kampong pendas...

we thought that why not we could have a regular sunday brunch there and some short ride around GP while at the same time can go for bikewash and refuel...So at least both of us can still enjoy with our bikes and friends,at the same time,not leaving the MHA at home on weekend nights...

[vtr firestorm]

BT021 Road tyres.

 

http://www.battlax.co.uk/battlax-bt-021/

 

Go powerwheel get. Heard they wear out pretty fast but they're good la.

 

BT21 pretty slick as it is a soft compound rubber..... im a supporter of BS tyres.

[vtr firestorm]

checking with my home for entry permit... will update you on friday kopi..

 

 

If not kid & single...... i will go for sure!!!!!

DAMN!!!

[AJ..]

PBS...i might be doing some project on the fork...

 

option 1...i am dealing a pair of XR400R just the fork with a friend...

i have a spare set of front wheel,spare brake reservoir and stock disc rot....,so,if some time and money at hand,i will try to slot the XR4 fork into the TDM clamp.if succeed,i will need to find the XR4 front wheel spindle,caliper,brakehose and if extra money,320mm disc rotor...well...that would definately settle the front end...

 

about the rear,all i need to do is replace the shock linkage or another word,dogbone to a shorter ones...this will raise the rear...last,i have to replace a longer sidestand...

 

Downside...bike will look abit cartoon with front spoke wheels and rear sportrims...and the mainstand wont be any good use.

 

Goodside...the mod is reverseable...becoz the whole front end of the TDM is untouch...meaning...i can just plug in the whole TDM fork together with the wheel,and braking set which consist the caliper,brake reservoir,brake hose and disc rotor...

 

Option 2.I might want to scrap my domi...so i got the whole front end to play and swap with...with this done,very little money involve...

 

So what you think?