Yamaha TDM 900

[KROOZ]

To all my Tdm braders, my wife had gave birth to a cute baby gal on 1 Jan 2011, 1804hr at kkh. Will be staying at ward 81 rm 31. All fellows braders are welcome for visit. Thk u!!! Lastly, I m finally a daddy!!! Yeah!!!

 

hylo bruther thomas congrates to u new daddy yankee n welcum u to e daddy club haha...Congrates again....bro

[heaven51]

amazing! so apparently i didnt make a wrong choice in finding a tdm.. haha.. this is exactly the kind of bike i am looking for! anywhere else i can get a tdm other than from sbf and slackrider? so far i only seen the '02 silver one..

 

I brought mine @ $7.8... with a low mileage of 55k... At that time there a few offering, good pricing with good accessories but slight high mileage over 130k...

 

The one on offer now is an excellent deal...

[heaven51]

Bro Reptiletan, for your info Bro Thomas aka new daddy... brought the last piece of TDM from HL...

[Hangar18]

stick around... you'll see how "fun" and "gay" (joy) we are

 

Yup the best thing about owning the TDM is getting to know all the guys here and forging frenships with each other, no ego just pure fun and enjoyment, got to know lotsa great frens n buddies which i know money cant buy, other than that im happy with my V STROM HAHAHAH kidding guys

 

TDM is great bike and hope you get your one soon mr reptiletan (can u change color) and enjoy it bro

 

Cheers!

[kmax]

As for the handguard, I felt that it has these few function...

1. Aesthetics ! Coolz !

2. Protection during off-road from branches...

Protection during on road against car side mirror...

3. Crash those car side mirror when they get too close to you...

 

But I'll feel mixed about the metal insert that you mention about...

With the metal insert it gives the bike extra protection during fall...

But incase of an accident it might hurt you more than protect...

 

My own story account: Meet an accident when riding my DR6, hand slip and hit the clutch lever, suffer Radius fracture... I told myself luckily I have just removed my handguard c/w metal insert for spraying... If its there my hand might have gone...

 

metal bracket definitely gives better protection when bike falls to side..

 

i've seen youtube video that offroad rider fly over handlebar but hand caught in handguard.. ouch..

 

so it's pro and con of having one more metal piece on ur bike, .. resolution.. dont get into accident

[kmax]

Yup the best thing about owning the TDM is getting to know all the guys here and forging frenships with each other, no ego just pure fun and enjoyment, got to know lotsa great frens n buddies which i know money cant buy, other than that im happy with my V STROM HAHAHAH kidding guys

 

TDM is great bike and hope you get your one soon mr reptiletan (can u change color) and enjoy it bro

 

Cheers!

 

and i thank you forever for doing up nice TDM and passing me at very good price...

 

hehe...

 

TDMers support "The Corruptor"

 

http://www.facebook.com/kaung.myat.win#!/pages/The-Corruptor-SG/190413234305499

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs025.snc6/165504_190662940947195_190413234305499_803861_6488482_n.jpg

[AJ..]

metal bracket definitely gives better protection when bike falls to side..

 

i've seen youtube video that offroad rider fly over handlebar but hand caught in handguard.. ouch..

 

so it's pro and con of having one more metal piece on ur bike, .. resolution.. dont get into accident

 

That is if you're flying on the TDM....you won't be seeing anything like that anytime now...or before...although you will see a few crashes though..

[AJ..]

and i thank you forever for doing up nice TDM and passing me at very good price...

 

hehe...

 

TDMers support "The Corruptor"

 

http://www.facebook.com/kaung.myat.win#!/pages/The-Corruptor-SG/190413234305499

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs025.snc6/165504_190662940947195_190413234305499_803861_6488482_n.jpg

 

 

 

Damien...thanks for wanting to sponsoring "The Corrupter" decals for my bikes to promote the band...fwooo.....

[AJ..]

TDM is great bike and hope you get your one soon mr reptiletan (can u change color) and enjoy it bro

 

Cheers!

 

 

you must be drinking again...

 

Reptiles are animals in the (Linnaean) class Reptilia. They are characterized by breathing air, laying shelled eggs, and having skin covered in scales and/or scutes. Reptiles are classically viewed as having a "cold-blooded" metabolism. They are tetrapods (either having four limbs or being descended from four-limbed ancestors). Modern reptiles inhabit every continent with the exception of Antarctica, and four living orders are currently recognized:

 

they don't change colour....;o

[AJ..]

ya... I chinese despatch uncle with a LV and givi windscreen TDM running around shenton way daily...

 

 

@ Reptile, I suggest to get the cheapest one you can find.. There's some difference in the forks spring ratings across the years but it's negligible. Old keys means cheaper key replacement when you lose them..

 

a 07 one was going for 14k sometime back i think. Bonestock.. I rather grab a 7k to 8k old TDM with pipes on it already... then spend some money tidying it uup alittle... the problem with this bike is, you can't find anything to fault it with...

 

I've been constantly wanting to buy a KTM SMT or a BMW F800R.. But somehow, the TDM doesn't lose out to these bikes anyday... Ok

 

it does look alittle uglier

it does run alittle slower

it does not have as good suspensions

But

 

the ease of spare part and maintenance free and the dollar to dollar cost comparision between the bikes, I'll stick with my TDM anyday..

 

 

 

you know....if my memory still serve me well....you flip many pages backwords during the time you are still undeciding to go for a glam bike rather than a practical that serves your every needs.....i think i did said the same thing to you...although not the exact words....but relaying the same message....

 

and i have to disagree with all the 3 points that you have highlighted....btw...joekia....you wearing glasses rite?

[MAC77]

you know....if my memory still serve me well....you flip many pages backwords during the time you are still undeciding to go for a glam bike rather than a practical that serves your every needs.....i think i did said the same thing to you...although not the exact words....but relaying the same message....

 

and i have to disagree with all the 3 points that you have highlighted....btw...joekia....you wearing glasses rite?

 

 

 

OUCH ! !

 

 

Bro . .

 

Nice to c dat u started to read books / dictionary . . . hahaha !

[joekia]

you know....if my memory still serve me well....you flip many pages backwords during the time you are still undeciding to go for a glam bike rather than a practical that serves your every needs.....i think i did said the same thing to you...although not the exact words....but relaying the same message....

 

and i have to disagree with all the 3 points that you have highlighted....btw...joekia....you wearing glasses rite?

 

YA i wear glasses.. u saw me?

 

I dun think the TDM is ugly but perhaps the KTM SMT looks more updated.. Neither do i feel that it's slow.. but definatey not as raw and powerful as a multistrada.. Handling definately not as razor sharp as the KTM's famed WP suspension..

 

BUT... for this money involved... I really cannot fault the TDM...

[vtr firestorm]

uglier ? looks are personal preference.. i dont like KTM's look especially 990adv's single head light.

slower ? not for alvin, ansley, takehow ..

good suspension ? progressive front fork spring 80S$, ohline rear spring 120 S$

 

and i totally agree with maintenance and cost value.

 

been riding my TDM everyday for past 2 years.. anytime pack and go for trip.

 

came back from trip, next day just start and go for work.. weekend go and play offroad.. TDM rocks...

 

Hi to all Tdmiers both guys & gays..... Lord Kmax u forget abt joeboxer???

U is one super fast rider..... At full speed, TDM stood rock steady (even with my slightly wavy front BT020!!!)

With a gd setting on the stock front & rear suspension,,,,,, it somehow does hold to it ground pretty well.

As TDM is not mend for track useage, by setting it 'harder' it can take both fast & smooth corners!!!

DAMN tis reminded my or the trip i had with u & the guys to haiyat.... Perak tunnel & bends r making me 'high'

nw!!!!! Bro maybe next mth me might join thomas up north agin u wanna??? Wakakakaka later ur wify & ur

abt to born kid kicks u rite on ur ass!!!!!

[kmax]

Hi to all Tdmiers both guys & gays..... Lord Kmax u forget abt joeboxer???

U is one super fast rider..... At full speed, TDM stood rock steady (even with my slightly wavy front BT020!!!)

With a gd setting on the stock front & rear suspension,,,,,, it somehow does hold to it ground pretty well.

As TDM is not mend for track useage, by setting it 'harder' it can take both fast & smooth corners!!!

DAMN tis reminded my or the trip i had with u & the guys to haiyat.... Perak tunnel & bends r making me 'high'

nw!!!!! Bro maybe next mth me might join thomas up north agin u wanna??? Wakakakaka later ur wify & ur

abt to born kid kicks u rite on ur ass!!!!!

 

sure or not..

 

this guy is from Turkey.. at http://www.istanbulparkcircuit.com/en-gb/Home/

 

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=197455&id=585616491&l=cf653c8217

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs187.ash2/45018_419126911491_585616491_4837107_868968_n.jpg

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs380.snc4/44284_419126966491_585616491_4837109_4152798_n.jpg

 

even with givi box... on Isle of Man TT

http://www.iomtt.com/

 

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj47/peterkelly/2010%20miscellaneous/PKelly.jpg

[vtr firestorm]

Very Interested!

 

A 2mm aluminium plate is indeed thin..... yeah easy to work full thot,

Was talking with Kmax,,,,,, if u guys r in no hurry, i will zoom over to

my frnz plc,,,,, first to 'hammer' my end can to prefect curve & try to

frabricate the bash plate.

If it works with a thicker 3-4mm, will send it for powder coated.........

Than with the template of my our, will ask my supplier if he is ok to 'copy'

more pcs for us. BUT!!! drawing near CYN, for my trade & his... timing nw is

super bad & aft the frabrication tinngy, if he is ok, u guys hv to install urself

i can it how to install during a mess org..... mess meet-up... but meanwhile

can wait???

[kmax]

and guess who enjoyed TDM on track..

 

*no wonder yellow bikes are faster

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v641/dandyworhol/valentino-on-a-TDM-1.jpg

[vtr firestorm]

sure or not..

 

this guy is from Turkey.. at http://www.istanbulparkcircuit.com/en-gb/Home/

 

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=197455&id=585616491&l=cf653c8217

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs187.ash2/45018_419126911491_585616491_4837107_868968_n.jpg

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs380.snc4/44284_419126966491_585616491_4837109_4152798_n.jpg

 

even with givi box... on Isle of Man TT

http://www.iomtt.com/

 

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj47/peterkelly/2010%20miscellaneous/PKelly.jpg

 

N.B!!!!!! bro take a pix of me & post it here....... think i hv a better lean angle than them (not tat im pro lah,

but my end can hv better clearance ht than the stock).

[vtr firestorm]

and guess who enjoyed TDM on track..

 

*no wonder yellow bikes are faster

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v641/dandyworhol/valentino-on-a-TDM-1.jpg

 

bro photo edit lah,,,,, pretty clear to tell

[kmax]

N.B!!!!!! bro take a pix of me & post it here....... think i hv a better lean angle than them (not tat im pro lah,

but my end can hv better clearance ht than the stock).

 

let's organize for PG track day then... i'll change tyres and join for sure..

[kmax]

bro photo edit lah,,,,, pretty clear to tell

 

haha.. now you getting smarter

[kmax]

N.B!!!!!! bro take a pix of me & post it here....... think i hv a better lean angle than them (not tat im pro lah,

but my end can hv better clearance ht than the stock).

 

dont underestimate the stock pipe hor..

 

http://www.carpe-tdm.net/ipb/index.php?showtopic=16689

 

http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab251/tugrultemel/Moto%20Practice/KneeDownangle.jpg

 

http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab251/tugrultemel/Moto%20Practice/04Hang_Off_02_Scracth_0002.jpg

 

http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab251/tugrultemel/Moto%20Practice/04Hang_Off_02_Scracth_0004.jpg

 

http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab251/tugrultemel/Moto%20Practice/04Hang_Off_02_Scracth_0006.jpg

[reptiletan]

I brought mine @ $7.8... with a low mileage of 55k... At that time there a few offering, good pricing with good accessories but slight high mileage over 130k...

 

The one on offer now is an excellent deal...

 

Bro Reptiletan, for your info Bro Thomas aka new daddy... brought the last piece of TDM from HL...

 

haha.. i see i see.. im wondering.. do u think there will be any shop that can offer loan for that bike? im currently trying to sell my bike now.. but the amount i get back will not be able to cover full cash for the bike.. so have to take loan leh.. arghh.. headache headache..

 

Yup the best thing about owning the TDM is getting to know all the guys here and forging frenships with each other, no ego just pure fun and enjoyment, got to know lotsa great frens n buddies which i know money cant buy, other than that im happy with my V STROM HAHAHAH kidding guys

 

TDM is great bike and hope you get your one soon mr reptiletan (can u change color) and enjoy it bro

 

Cheers!

haha. thanks bro! i am also hoping very much to get mine soon.. haha..

 

and no... i cant change color.. lol!

TDM is great bike and hope you get your one soon mr reptiletan (can u change color) and enjoy it bro

 

Cheers!

 

 

you must be drinking again...

 

Reptiles are animals in the (Linnaean) class Reptilia. They are characterized by breathing air, laying shelled eggs, and having skin covered in scales and/or scutes. Reptiles are classically viewed as having a "cold-blooded" metabolism. They are tetrapods (either having four limbs or being descended from four-limbed ancestors). Modern reptiles inhabit every continent with the exception of Antarctica, and four living orders are currently recognized:

 

they don't change colour....;o

 

hahahah.. :lol:

[AJ..]

Wah piang...we used to hang out bah during the banditos time...and,u viewed my tdm when i was selling it...but u afraid to commit becoz i go offroad with it and the bike looks like its been through hell...not your taste...

[kmax]

Wah piang...we used to hang out bah during the banditos time...and,u viewed my tdm when i was selling it...but u afraid to commit becoz i go offroad with it and the bike looks like its been through hell...not your taste...

 

like that my bike also hard to sell... nvm.. i'm gonna keep it anyway.. (until i can afford SuperTen )

[kmax]

double post...

Edited January 3, 2011 by kmax