Yamaha TDM 900

[AJ..]

thanks dude...

[yappiez]

Originally posted by comics00@Nov 30 2005, 11:03 AM

can get the Yamaha tall wind shield from HL. there is 3 size. i got the tallest avialible ship in from Japan, Yamaha at $320 back in 1992

abt half the price you can get a custom one from eagle screen as mentioned eariler....

any height u want...

[AJ..]

i mite be taking givi windshield....cost is $110...but i guess not tat tall compared to barracuda's...but i thk good enuf....saw 1 at motoworld...$180...emax...i thk its abit taller den the givi...

[seanwu]

yappiez nowadays very "tao" hor?

[barracuda]

Yappiez busy lar...

 

AJ, no lobangs for windscreens. You got to get it on your own from the Aussie folks if you want eagle screens. Height of the screen depends really on your own personal comfort level. Some like more wind in their face..like solo who still uses the orignal screen. Some dun like it to be too tall like goldwing-look-alike. You got to experiment it yourself really...plus this area has alot of subjectivity involved. What works for me might not work for you. Currently, I like my current one as it blocks off wind pretty well and I can ride with my visor up. Yet I am looking over the screen...not through it. Only at high speeds does wind start to hit my helmet and I have to close my visor and duck down a little. So its still not 100% perfect for me as well.

 

Btw, AJ. Where did you do the 'lightning' sticker on the side fairing? Looks nice and very 'dakar' like. How much?

 

comics00, wah...1992 huh? You already predicted the new TDM900 would be launched eh?

[solo]

AJ,

the link to the Eagle screens is - http://www.eaglescreens.com.au/

just email them the details (bike brand and model) and how you want the screen to be (eg original +220mm, ash etc) and they should be able to give you a quote.

[AJ..]

thanx dude...i already got my windscreen...got a givi screen...the cheapest amongst all...$110 bux...bos said oready reduced price liao...i thk good enuf lah for time being...was actually contemplating on emax...looks taller abit..cost additional 50bux after discount...

 

i got the lightning from jb holiday plaza...u can get those 125z complete sticker set...i got the rossi design...but only use the lightning decal...jus cut away the 125z logo...cost of the whole thgy is 18rm only...cheapo...

 

btw...i tot of instlaling AT handlebars and GS handgrds....next would be hepco alu top box or the zega box...depends on budget....

 

 

anyway...anyone wants to buy double bubble windscreen tat i current have can look for me...jus quote me n its urs...

 

cheers...c ya guys on the road...

[seanwu]

Originally posted by barracuda@Dec 2 2005, 04:13 PM

Yappiez busy lar...

 

Yap, he sure is ... seldom meetout liao.

[yappiez]

http://www.aerostich.com/product.php?produ...&cat=348&page=1Blinking LEDs

 

Just checking with the DIvvy brothers here............

Anyone interested in getting this?

Price will be as what is shown on the web.

Shipping will be to USA then hand carry back to SG.

 

If interested PM me in the next few days cos the guy carry it is returning on the 31st dec.

[yappiez]

Originally posted by seanwu@Dec 3 2005, 08:53 PM

Yap, he sure is ... seldom meetout liao.

I'm sure you understand...

its the work, wife, flat, marriage thing all going haywiring at the same time......

 

Cambodia trip als dunno can go liao or not........

[comics00]

Originally posted by yappiez@Dec 1 2005, 12:40 AM

abt half the price you can get a custom one from eagle screen as mentioned eariler....

any height u want...

u r rite eagles r cheaper but the quality diff lah u also saw my screen b4 rite? Yamaha screen cutting very nice, fit just nice & will not flex even when i ride at 220km/h

[comics00]

Originally posted by barracuda@Dec 2 2005, 04:13 PM

comics00, wah...1992 huh? You already predicted the new TDM900 would be launched eh?

sorry typo mistake...it was 2002

[seanwu]

Originally posted by yappiez@Dec 5 2005, 09:42 AM

I'm sure you understand...

its the work, wife, flat, marriage thing all going haywiring at the same time......

 

Cambodia trip als dunno can go liao or not........

Don't worry bro, thing will be straighten in the end, eventually I was like that too, but when things happened, it was so fast and now also marry so long liao...

 

I heard from Dex that your weekend are all burn because of courses, it had been a tough thing for you my friend... need any help just approach dex or me... cheers...

[AJ..]

haloo dudes...jus chk wit u...issit normal for the front wheel to be stiff wen u spin it manually?

and my petrol is like 320km hit reserve liaos.....i tot its ard at least 380km?normal riding in sgp road...cruising speed 90-100km/hr:help:

[yappiez]

Mine is quite stiff too. Brake seems to be the reason.

Usually I hit 350 then reserve. Sometimes more. 75% if my riding is on expressways and at speed of 100 - 120km/hr.

Single rider with top and side cases.

[yappiez]

Mine is quite stiff too. Brake seems to be the reason.

Usually I hit 350 then reserve. Sometimes more. 75% if my riding is on expressways and at speed of 100 - 120km/hr.

Single rider with top and side cases.

 

Ur pic is it taken near Kallang indoor stadium?

[barracuda]

AJ, 320km is way too low for the TDM. Even when I'm throttle happy in SGP roads, it has never gone that low. 350-380 is normal if you shoot off at every traffic light and cruise 110-120km/h. If you are very disciplined, hitting 400km b4 reserve is not a problem at all.

 

Wheel should spin freely w/o much resistance. There should not be brake rub. If yes, please service ur calipers. They might be caked with brake dust which would need cleaning to ensure smooth operation. Or else ur wheel bearings might be busted. Time to replace them.

[kyquek]

Hi AJ,

 

320km hitting reserve is too low for the TDM900. Mine hits reserve about 350-380km, similiar to barracuda's fuel consumption. 80% of mileage is done on expressway. Refueling averages about 440-460km for 18-20L of Mobil/Esso Syn5000. That comes to about 22-23km/L.

 

You may want to check idling RPM, sticking of throttle cable, CO setting of each cylinder, dragging brakes, BTW what's your weight? (barracuda, yappiez and me all weight below 60kg).

 

Cheers,

kyquek

[AJ..]

thanks guys..well...i weight heavier than u guys...

well...tat is my 1st pump...now checking on the second one...i m ard 80kg...pillion is half the weight...smetimes yeah i use side cases...

 

yes...picuters taken at tanjung rhu...

 

well barracuda...my tots are exactly the same...it shud not be stiffed...

well,solo did told me tat he already changed the wheel bearings....

 

i thk i try riding the bike for awhile...need to understand the attitude of thebeast...

 

anyone interested to go 2nd link tonite?can sms me 91520309...

 

 

regards,

AJ

[AJ..]

yest pump petrol...again 320km hit reserve...pump ard 17.6litres.........

so tat means 19km/l....

 

bike wobbles at 180km/hr...i was jus using top box...

 

 

can anyone tell me wat could be the problem?any shop to intro?

wat i had in mind is gerri looi or dili..coz last time wen i rode the AT,i meddle wit the airfilters n change it to twin air and did sme mods,petrol oso dropped drastically...

[barracuda]

Hi AJ,

 

I do not think there are any internal mods to your TDM. All the TDM owners I know run the bike fully stock apart from external mods for aesthetics and functionality. A few possible cause for your higher fuel comsumption.

 

1) Your weight (80kg + ur 40kg SO = 120kg...not forgetting your panniers and topbox)

2)Have you solved your wheel 'sticking' issue yet? If there's still friction, its gonna affect FC for sure.

3)Check your tyre pressures. You should be pumping higher pressure than us due to your higher laden weight. Insufficient pressure will increase tyre contact with ground..hence more friction = higher FC. Botak tyres also have higher FC.

4)Leave everything stock (air filter, throttle position/body, CO2 settings) Your air filter might be clogged hence higher FC.

 

As for the 180km/h wobble...personally I do not experience that. I just run with side panniers and 220km/h is no problem at all. Seriously, all our TDMs are set up differently...topbox, no topbox, panniers, no panniers. hi screen, low screen, handguards, no handguards....environmental conditions..etc...alot of variables that might affect handling of the bike at high speed. A more objective test would be to run the TDM stock and add the accessories bit by bit. If it wobbles after you add that thing, then most likely thats the cause. Comics00 runs his TDM almost stock apart from a hi-screen. No wobbles reported and he's our record holder at 222km/h hahaha (Digital speedo hehehe)

 

Dun worry too much about the TDM, its a very reliable workhorse. My personal recommendation is to send to HL (agent) if you still can't solve your FC issue. Others will follow up with their favourite motordiams.

[yappiez]

Just for info...

I ever pumped in 20.178 litres of fuel. Stock tank of course.

Breaking my own record of 19.8.

Anyone wants to try breaking this record?

hahahaa..

[yappiez]

Also dun worry too much about the FC...

its hard to get it to improve by 1 or 2 when its already quite high..

 

I will only worry when it goes below 17... Touch wood hasnt happen yet.

[yappiez]

180 for me also wobble a little bit but still managable.

I once hit 205 and the wobbling is too scary for me. I will never try it again.

Then again i have balls this small > .

so dun take me as a comparsion.

[AJ..]

hahaha...

ok dudes...thank you so very much for enlightened me with all the points....noted...

i already called loois...since bike jus bought within a mth...so can try go back there n see wat they can do...if the same,will try go to HL...the wheel still hvnt got the chance to go shop n check...coz i normally ride vespa to werk...only at nite then hav a spin....anyone wanna have a spin or kopi?me goin down simpang bedok tonite...gonna meet one of d dude rides a tdm...