Yamaha TDM 900

[casio]

Originally posted by comics00@Apr 14 2004, 12:50 PM

aiya like that cannot tell lah. my TDM also got dent on the exhaust and some paint marks on the fairing. once pushing my bike toward the air pump i trip on my own leg and drop the bike onto the curp. thought got dent on my exhaust i still consider my bike accident free but pls dont quote me 'cause i dont know wat really happened to that buke in dili:goodluck:

comics,

 

i might take a look again at the bike. actually, the dent and marks are not very obvious or big. so, i'm not sure if it's caused by accident or just a topple on the side and hit a curb. the salesman was busy entertaining others looking at the BMWs so i didn't get a chance to speak to him about the bike. 12K sounds like a good investment to me on a FV plate. I saw someone posting a 2002 bike with 23K mileage selling at 14.2K. I think it's overpriced.

 

could you teach me what else must i check before buying a tdm? any ideas guys?

 

T.I.A

[apogez]

i hit top speed around 195 during my trip to Koh Samui. that was with three full box and other barang barang strap to my bike.

and there still room for the rpm needle to move but bike start to oscillate/wobble. Once started, will get worse and worse. have to really slow down to cure the oscillation. even to below the speed where the oscillation start

[Oxygen]

Originally posted by comics00@Apr 14 2004, 12:55 PM

no problem ^200km/h. when ride up NS highway i often open up ^ 200km/h when there is clear road ahead. infact i find it very stable even when going around bends. but taking into cosideration my bike got no boxes or what ever that may affect the air flow around the bike:goodluck:

May be with a higher wind screen will help if going NS high way...didn't see any TDM900 with higher wind screen humm... don't know if givi got any of such screen???

[Kenny]

Originally posted by casio@Apr 14 2004, 02:45 PM

comics,

 

i might take a look again at the bike. actually, the dent and marks are not very obvious or big. so, i'm not sure if it's caused by accident or just a topple on the side and hit a curb. the salesman was busy entertaining others looking at the BMWs so i didn't get a chance to speak to him about the bike. 12K sounds like a good investment to me on a FV plate. I saw someone posting a 2002 bike with 23K mileage selling at 14.2K. I think it's overpriced.

 

could you teach me what else must i check before buying a tdm? any ideas guys?

 

T.I.A

hi casio,

i have seen the tdm 2 weeks ago at dili..the dents are not too obvious ..but the ugly looking sideboxes look like they've been thru some hell... i thought the mileage was something like 24k...

anyway, i would have gotten it if i had the money...

 

cheers..

[casio]

Originally posted by Kenny@Apr 15 2004, 01:03 PM

hi casio,

i have seen the tdm 2 weeks ago at dili..the dents are not too obvious ..but the ugly looking sideboxes look like they've been thru some hell... i thought the mileage was something like 24k...

anyway, i would have gotten it if i had the money...

 

cheers..

Hi Kenny,

 

When i saw the bike, the sideboxes was not attached with the bike. So i'm not sure how bad it were. But based on what you have said, it really sounded bad. Anyhow, i'm not too keen on a yellow coloured bike. Would go for darker colour if there's one available. Still i'm not just considering this bike.

 

There's a few others selling off their TDM as well. Good luck in your search if you are looking for one.

 

Cheers

Casio

[Kenny]

hahah..must have removed the sideboes for good measure...

good luck in yours too...

[casio]

can anyone advise me what is the best option for top box and side pannier? i mean the model, brand etc. am thinking of getting either one but not sure which is better. will it look weird to have a top box? i know side panniers will not because there's panniers from yamaha as accessories. but original panniers cost a bomb.

 

thanks

[comics00]

Originally posted by casio@Apr 14 2004, 02:45 PM

comics,

 

i might take a look again at the bike. actually, the dent and marks are not very obvious or big. so, i'm not sure if it's caused by accident or just a topple on the side and hit a curb. the salesman was busy entertaining others looking at the BMWs so i didn't get a chance to speak to him about the bike. 12K sounds like a good investment to me on a FV plate. I saw someone posting a 2002 bike with 23K mileage selling at 14.2K. I think it's overpriced.

 

could you teach me what else must i check before buying a tdm? any ideas guys?

 

T.I.A

though ride this bike for 1yr 9mths but dont really know the bike inside out will be meeting some of the TDM riders to night, i will ask them more then i will let u know.

[comics00]

Originally posted by apogez@Apr 14 2004, 04:39 PM

i hit top speed around 195 during my trip to Koh Samui. that was with three full box and other barang barang strap to my bike.

and there still room for the rpm needle to move but bike start to oscillate/wobble. Once started, will get worse and worse. have to really slow down to cure the oscillation. even to below the speed where the oscillation start

Wow lan! bro, u got 3 boxes & all the barang barang on still dare go 195km/h!!! hands up for u man:cheer: c u tonight at joe's place we talk more.

[comics00]

Originally posted by Oxygen@Apr 15 2004, 10:02 AM

May be with a higher wind screen will help if going NS high way...didn't see any TDM900 with higher wind screen humm... don't know if givi got any of such screen???

not too sure y u say so, but for my case, beside those selling in motor tiam i never c 1 TDM with original wind shield on the road. there r the original yamaha & a few other brands.

[casio]

Originally posted by comics00@Apr 16 2004, 03:52 PM

though ride this bike for 1yr 9mths but dont really know the bike inside out will be meeting some of the TDM riders to night, i will ask them more then i will let u know.

comics,

 

no problem. thanks. btw, i've decided not to view the bike selling at Dili. in fact i'm buying it from a private owner. hopefully can meet up with you and all the other tdm riders in very very near future. just need to settle some papers.

 

where do all the tdm riders hang out?

 

regards

[Pufferfish]

Hello tdm riders,

 

Just wondering is it easy to get the 18" front tyre becos not a popular size? Any recommendations of other brands rather than using back the originals?

 

Thks.

[Oxygen]

Recently saw 1 TDM FV70xx at PIE overtaking me clean and quietly...belong to anybody here ??? You must be around 140 kph....swee man...

[apogez]

Should have no problem getting a size 18 tyre.

 

No in depth knowledge on tyre but personally feel that the original tyre, metzeler Z4 (for mine) is good. Quiet and good grip in the wet.

Wanted to changed to Metzeler Z6 but due to $$$, settled for BT020.

 

BT020 feel abit rough during travelling and generate abit more noise compare to Z4.

 

Anyway, try to buy the best tyre (or any other thing) you can afford when Safety is concerned

[Pufferfish]

Originally posted by apogez@Apr 18 2004, 05:06 PM

Should have no problem getting a size 18 tyre.

 

No in depth knowledge on tyre but personally feel that the original tyre, metzeler Z4 (for mine) is good. Quiet and good grip in the wet.

Wanted to changed to Metzeler Z6 but due to $$$, settled for BT020.

 

BT020 feel abit rough during travelling and generate abit more noise compare to Z4.

 

Anyway, try to buy the best tyre (or any other thing) you can afford when Safety is concerned

Thanks. I have heard that BT020 (Bridgestone right?) quite good. Well anyway good to know that there are choices of 18' tyres around.

 

Well, i am now waiting for the COE bid before i can get my TDM. Hope it wouldn't shoot above $1000

[comics00]

Originally posted by Pufferfish@Apr 18 2004, 01:05 PM

Hello tdm riders,

 

Just wondering is it easy to get the 18" front tyre becos not a popular size? Any recommendations of other brands rather than using back the originals?

 

Thks.

The Met Z4 that comes with it feels great but a little high in $$$. i settle for the BT 020 'cos cheaper apogez is rite abt the noise but other than that i m quite happy with it after riding ~3k on it. next change will wish to try the Met Z6 if got spare $$$

[comics00]

Originally posted by casio@Apr 16 2004, 09:40 PM

comics,

 

no problem. thanks. btw, i've decided not to view the bike selling at Dili. in fact i'm buying it from a private owner. hopefully can meet up with you and all the other tdm riders in very very near future. just need to settle some papers.

 

where do all the tdm riders hang out?

 

regards

on your new bike, TDM! Btw TDM riders have no really hang out place yet:weep: 'cos its a small community & every1 is busy with work. TDM gathers only once in a while when some1 in the group initiate a meet up.

 

Btw going up north on 1st may with 2 other TDM riders for a 2 day trip. waiting for others to reply, hope more will join.

[solo]

hmm, i hate the z4 and like the 020

[casio]

Originally posted by comics00@Apr 19 2004, 02:04 AM

on your new bike, TDM! Btw TDM riders have no really hang out place yet:weep: 'cos its a small community & every1 is busy with work. TDM gathers only once in a while when some1 in the group initiate a meet up.

 

Btw going up north on 1st may with 2 other TDM riders for a 2 day trip. waiting for others to reply, hope more will join.

Comics,

 

hopefully everything goes well. i may join u guys for the may 1st ride. where is this ride going to?

 

casio

[casio]

Oh yeah..

 

if you guys are interested to know if you have any summon or if you are caught on camera for speeding in malaysia, you can check from this website.

 

http://www.rilek.com.my

 

you have to register for a username though. after login in, go to polis diraja malaysia (PDRM) and check for summon.

 

if you have summon, you can choose to pay at TP JB or at Malaysia Embassy (pay in SIN dollars and only available till Jun 04)

 

hope this helps

 

casio

[comics00]

Originally posted by casio@Apr 19 2004, 08:44 PM

Comics,

 

hopefully everything goes well. i may join u guys for the may 1st ride. where is this ride going to?

 

casio

we prob going to malacca for 2 day trip. let us know if u wan to join:smile:

[casio]

Originally posted by comics00@Apr 22 2004, 12:22 PM

we prob going to malacca for 2 day trip. let us know if u wan to join:smile:

ok. will let you know. 2days trip may not be possible but i can't confirm. i'll let you know. just 2 of you so far?

[casio]

bros,

 

where do you guys normally service your TDM? and how much would it cost? anyone returning to hong leong for servicing?

 

casio

[comics00]

Originally posted by casio@Apr 22 2004, 01:08 PM

ok. will let you know. 2days trip may not be possible but i can't confirm. i'll let you know. just 2 of you so far?

so far only 3 of us. all TDMs r welcome

[comics00]

Originally posted by casio@Apr 22 2004, 01:37 PM

bros,

 

where do you guys normally service your TDM? and how much would it cost? anyone returning to hong leong for servicing?

 

casio

i do my in dili.