Yamaha TDM 900

boon16 · February 13, 2006

Originally posted by civicblade@Feb 13 2006, 03:35 PM
Wah, really so good?

Now thinking of changing technoflex.. everything.. springs and shock on my vara and cb13.

more so on the cb13 cos the suspension during high speed riding is quite bad... jumping around a lot. Hardly any compression damping. Will changing to technoflex or Wilber shock absorber really help?

What do you think of the cb13's ride handling on the highway? Feels quite lousy compared to your TDM on the straights.

Mass order items from M-technik will be cheaper?

Its really good. No kidding. maybe ts because TDM is front heavy and the original springs r too soft so can feel the major differences.

Din get to try ur cb13 on the bends so can't comment. The power is there. But the riding posture is too uncomfortable for me.

Discount? Mus ask Chan. I eyeing on the rear shock too

I say sell the cb and keep the vara

AJ.. · February 13, 2006

boon...hw much is the damage?

yappiez · February 13, 2006

I remember ppl on the carpe forum mentioned changing the forkoil to a thicker type will stiffen up the forks considerable... That might be a cheaper option if its giving you problems now....

Boon, have you fixed the squeaking sound on the suspensions yet? Was it solved when you change the springs?

boon16 · February 13, 2006

Originally posted by yappiez@Feb 13 2006, 06:15 PM
I remember ppl on the carpe forum mentioned changing the forkoil to a thicker type will stiffen up the forks considerable... That might be a cheaper option if its giving you problems now....

Boon, have you fixed the squeaking sound on the suspensions yet? Was it solved when you change the springs?

Changing the fork oil will not give you much difference.

Squeaking comes from rear shock, still can't find the "spot" to spray. Anyone here knows where to spray? The linkages..

barracuda · February 13, 2006

Originally posted by boon16@Feb 13 2006, 06:20 PM
Squeaking comes from rear shock, still can't find the "spot" to spray.

No need to spray....just change a new suspension hahaha

Al-Simmons · February 13, 2006

Hi all,

Been following this thread for quite some time and was really impressed with the bike. After reading through about the bike's consumption and all, i believe this bike is good enough for commuting and touring.

How many TDMs are out there by the way.

Some questions to ask though..

1) Any insight news from Yamaha whether they producing new model to this bike or something close to this bike?

2) First hand still in the market right?

3) Any aftermarket tank available? 40 L+++?

barracuda, AJ.. and yappiez >>> awesome ride you have there...

yappiez · February 13, 2006

Thanks for your compliments on my bike although it was mentioned last.

IT IS AT LEAST MORE AWESOME THAN BOON's. MUAHHAHAAA.....

There was speculation of a 1L version which is more suited for off-road but may not be true after all....

First hand is readily available at HL or bigger bike shops.

After-market tank, I have not heard of. Not even at the Carpe forum. There's other forums to find out but you will need to understand Dutch or Italian.

barracuda · February 13, 2006

Your vara signature has an uncanny resemblence to my TDM pic posted earlier

Boon, see? never post your bike pic....thats why people never mention about you hahaha. Show us a garang pic of your TDM leh

Back to your point....

How many TDMs are out there by the way.

Not too sure.. my guess is ard 50 in all.

Some questions to ask though..

1) Any insight news from Yamaha whether they producing new model to this bike or something close to this bike?

Not at the moment. TDM has a trend of revamping its model every 5 years or more. The TDM900 has been around since 2002. Expect something new from 2007 onwards.

2) First hand still in the market right?

Just give HL (agent) a call to confirm.

3) Any aftermarket tank available? 40 L+++?

Nope, not very necessary since fuel economy is there I would personally go for this http://www.tourtank.com/ if I have to increase fuel carrying capacity.

Al-Simmons · February 13, 2006

i have something with black beauty....

last saw ur bike up for sales...in fact ur bike also got a bit resemblance to mine...i guess u keeping it for now..

Saw one TDM with alu pannnies on the road before. Don't whether whether belong to any one of the guys here.

Something new in 2007. Maybe if the time is right i might just wait for it.

Thinking of upgrading. Trying to find a bike suitable for singapore road use and touring. TDM came to my mind.

for TDM.

AJ.. · February 13, 2006

about FC...well...i guess mine still in the baddest shape...so i couldnt agree on tat....and fuhhooo...i came in 2nd after Barracuda...hehehe...

boon...i thk u mus take photo of ur TDM n put the techno flex sticker big2 so at least we all can see...

Tis sat nite wana ride NSH?

anyone?

AJ.. · February 13, 2006

Originally posted by Al-Simmons@Feb 14 2006, 01:09 AM

i have something with black beauty....
last saw ur bike up for sales...in fact ur bike also got a bit resemblance to mine...i guess u keeping it for now..

Saw one TDM with alu pannnies on the road before. Don't whether whether belong to any one of the guys here.

Something new in 2007. Maybe if the time is right i might just wait for it.
Thinking of upgrading. Trying to find a bike suitable for singapore road use and touring. TDM came to my mind.

for TDM.

yo bro..mus compliment on your adventure trips....

its not about hw big cc u ride...its bout wat u does wit the ride...

wont tok much coz i myself not certified a tourer....all jus leisure for me...got time,got enuff leave,got money,got permission by ministry of home affair,then i can do all tat...but all the while,hand tied lah brudder.....so much commitment...

boon16 · February 14, 2006

Originally posted by Al-Simmons@Feb 13 2006, 10:22 PM
Hi all,

Been following this thread for quite some time and was really impressed with the bike. After reading through about the bike's consumption and all, i believe this bike is good enough for commuting and touring.
How many TDMs are out there by the way.

Some questions to ask though..
1) Any insight news from Yamaha whether they producing new model to this bike or something close to this bike?
2) First hand still in the market right?
3) Any aftermarket tank available? 40 L+++?

barracuda, AJ.. and yappiez >>> awesome ride you have there...

Wa, cannot take it. My name not mentioned(jus joking). Just saw one ang moh riding a FBA plater TDM fixing new box at 219. Saw me and my bike din even say hi. So tao.

AJ- ride at night is cooling but nothing to see ley and cannot play corner oso.

Eddie- got no digi cam to take photo of my bike so have to hijack from some site. But the pic is close enough to my bike:smile:

Edward- need to save to get the techno flex. But the rear is hard enough so tuff choice. can show me where to spray? The "spot"

Bob- wen getting ur new ride? Let us noe den we can give our our views on ur new bike..

comics00 · February 14, 2006

Originally posted by Al-Simmons@Feb 13 2006, 10:22 PM
Hi all,

Been following this thread for quite some time and was really impressed with the bike. After reading through about the bike's consumption and all, i believe this bike is good enough for commuting and touring.
How many TDMs are out there by the way.

Some questions to ask though..
1) Any insight news from Yamaha whether they producing new model to this bike or something close to this bike?
2) First hand still in the market right?
3) Any aftermarket tank available? 40 L+++?

barracuda, AJ.. and yappiez >>> awesome ride you have there...

for Q1 & Q2 think u can find out more from HL as for the tank...so far never heard anything but given TDM900's fc don't really need a larger tank. riding in SG i can clock ^420km b4 hitting res & at high speed riding NSH 140~200km/h was able to clock ^360 b4 res

yappiez · February 14, 2006

damn... my FC is crap comparing to yours..

In SG, 100- 120km/hr, 350 I hit reserve already... somemore its all on highways.

then again, i only pump Mal. petrol. Maybe its not so good?

wth...

AJ.. · February 14, 2006

aiyah......dnt tok bout FC leh...

TDM_Winger · February 14, 2006

Originally posted by boon16@Feb 14 2006, 11:00 AM
Bob- wen getting ur new ride? Let us noe den we can give our our views on ur new bike..

Hi

I am still waiting leh... BTW this sat nite anyone joining me and my friends for makan at jb? Remeber to sms or call me so will wait for you.

civicblade · February 17, 2006

Sunday morning Ride ? Any takers?

AJ.. · February 17, 2006

Darned....can't make it...got trail appointment....need to feed sme elephants in the wild....

sat nite leh?2200hrs 2nd link?need to be hme by 1am....coz sun need to wake up early...

civicblade · February 17, 2006

Sat night you going for petrol or petrol cum supper?

If meet at 10pm.. at most have time for a milo break at petronas before we head home...

AJ.. · February 17, 2006

haiyah....tot of ride abit...den stop for a little milo peng....den u turn...

boon16 · February 18, 2006

Meeting at Bullseye cafe on 22nd Feb at 8pm.

For those who are unsure of our usual meeting place, it's located at

30 Merchant Road #01-01A Riverside Point S(058282)

you can park your bikes along Read Crescent; beside Merchant Court

Hotel at the corner stall of Riverside point; opp Clarke Quay.

The Cafe is actually owned by one of our fellow TDM rider...Max

so we try to make it a point to support

Who's game?

1)Joe

2)Boon

3)Vincent

barracuda · February 18, 2006

Meeting at Bullseye cafe on 22nd Feb at 8pm.

For those who are unsure of our usual meeting place, it's located at

30 Merchant Road #01-01A Riverside Point S(058282)

you can park your bikes along Read Crescent; beside Merchant Court

Hotel at the corner stall of Riverside point; opp Clarke Quay.

The Cafe is actually owned by one of our fellow TDM rider...Max

so we try to make it a point to support

Who's game?

1)Joe

2)Boon

3)Vincent

4)Edward (Can only reach @ 9.30pm)

AJ.. · February 18, 2006

Meeting at Bullseye cafe on 22nd Feb at 8pm.

For those who are unsure of our usual meeting place, it's located at

30 Merchant Road #01-01A Riverside Point S(058282)

you can park your bikes along Read Crescent; beside Merchant Court

Hotel at the corner stall of Riverside point; opp Clarke Quay.

The Cafe is actually owned by one of our fellow TDM rider...Max

so we try to make it a point to support

Who's game?

1)Joe

2)Boon

3)Vincent

4)Edward (Can only reach @ 9.30pm)

5.AJ n gf

AJ.. · February 18, 2006

eddie...my gf requested u to come along wit ur gf..at least she got smeone to chat with...

yappiez · February 18, 2006

She cant. She has something on that day already.

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