Yamaha TDM 900

[Asap]

rattlesnake > How much u bought it for n whc shop? Went Loois, they only have the '05 model.

[boon16]

Originally posted by rattlesnake@Mar 14 2006, 12:14 AM

I just bought this bike 1 week ago. It's real fun n handling is good too. The engine sound a 'lil bit rough though unlike inline engine which is smooth. My experience it's a great bike.

Ya, for parallel twin engines, its a bit rough at low rev, but wait til u go above 3,000 rpm, the engine is as smooth as bean curd.

[boon16]

Originally posted by Asap@Mar 14 2006, 09:25 AM

rattlesnake > How much u bought it for n whc shop? Went Loois, they only have the '05 model.

If i'm not wrong, the bike that rattlesnake bought is also the 05 model. Only diff between the 05 and 06 models is the jio stickers i think. Feel like buying the stickers and putting it on my bike..

[TDM_Winger]

Originally posted by rattlesnake@Mar 14 2006, 12:14 AM

I just bought this bike 1 week ago. It's real fun n handling is good too. The engine sound a 'lil bit rough though unlike inline engine which is smooth. My experience it's a great bike.

Hi

 

The more you ride it, the more you will love it.

[barracuda]

Asap, the difference is the engine layout. Parallel twins are more compact in design compared to v-twins. Its about half the width of an inline 4 without the rear protruding cylinder like v-twins. Its not as vibey as a v-twin and neither is it as smooth as an inline 4. So its kinda in-between if you get what I mean. Personally, its 75% as smooth as an inline 4 at cruising rpms. Parallel twins can sound like v-twins (aka ducati style) when aftermarket exhausts are fitted. Original cans are quite tame. For reviews, just read the rest of the thread. Alot has been discussed till death. What do you need to know exactly? We'll be glad to answer specific questions.

 

rattlesnake & Asap, 05,06 models are essentially the same only with paintjob/sticker differences. They have an improvement over the 04 models which is the ABS option. Without the ABS, its the same as the 04 model. Immobliser (coded key) comes standard from 04 onwards.

 

rattlesnake, show us your TDM man! What colour did you get? Accessories? Planning to mount side panniers? I'm selling my H&B side pannier rack. PM me if keen.

 

AJ, nice bumping into you today on the road. Hahaha, cannot miss your TDM with the stainless steel engine guards.

[rattlesnake]

Originally posted by Asap@Mar 14 2006, 09:25 AM

rattlesnake > How much u bought it for n whc shop? Went Loois, they only have the '05 model.

1. Bought from Dili Trading.

2. $18300 OTR.(depend on ur age)

3. Mine is '05 model but was released late last year.

4. Loois is having '04 model if I'm not wrong. Offering @ 17k. If u don't mind the colour... go for it.

 

U may try AS Poon. Located same row as Dili. Not bad, price the same but interest lower @ 4% . Look for Jonathan. But do not go to Chagi rd branch. The salesman are sucks! not interested in selling this motorcycle quote me $19.5k i rather get fazer1.

 

Hope this help.

[barracuda]

I just thought it would be interesting to see which is the most popular colour among the TDM owners

 

1.AJ (900) Galaxy Blue - Untouchable Engine Guards

2.yappiez (900) Very Dark Blue Metalic (VDBM) - SCDF Bike

3.boon16 (900) Reddish Yellow Cocktail (Yellow) - Ferrari Yellow

4.barracuda (900) Diamond Black - B52 Stealth Bomber

5.vincent (900) Silver - Most rugged looking TDM

6.Max (900) Galaxy Blue- Bulleye's boss aka shiny headers

7.Silverwinger (900) Blue Stone??? - Loyal Yamaha promoter

8.Ray (900) Silver - Foreign import

9.kyquek (900) Diamond Black - barracuda's evil twin

10.Chris (900) Reddish Yellow Cocktail (Yellow) - Half Ferrari Yellow

11.rattlesnake (900) Diamond Black - Youngest TDM

12.

13.

14.

15.

 

Galaxy Blue - 2

Reddish Yellow Cocktail (Yellow) - 2

Very Dark Blue Metalic (VDBM) - 1

Silver - 2

Diamond Black - 3

Blue Stone - 1?

 

1.joe (850) Black/Gold - President TDM SGP

2.magnus(850) Black/Grey - Hearing is believing

3.vincent 2 (850) Black/Black- Last/Newest of the TDM850s

4.phuah (850) Black/Grey- veteran!

5.

6.

7.

8.

 

Black/Gold - 1

Black/Grey - 2

Black/Black - 1

[AJ..]

wah good to know many tdm riders around...jus really hope there would be a short ride together smeday....

 

 

well baracudda...nice to see u man...almost give me a shock wen u stop beside me...ahahaha...wah...almost all the tdm riders all got hour glass figure...all small size...heheheo_O

[TDM_Winger]

Originally posted by AJ..@Mar 16 2006, 09:00 AM

wah good to know many tdm riders around...jus really hope there would be a short ride together smeday....

 

 

Hi

 

This sat I am have a trip to Kulai for nasi lemak. Feel free to join. Contact me if interested.

[boon16]

Originally posted by barracuda@Mar 15 2006, 10:52 PM

I just thought it would be interesting to see which is the most popular colour among the TDM owners

 

1.AJ (900) Galaxy Blue - Untouchable Engine Guards

2.yappiez (900) Very Dark Blue Metalic (VDBM) - SCDF Bike

3.boon16 (900) Reddish Yellow Cocktail (Yellow) - Ferrari Yellow

4.barracuda (900) Diamond Black - B52 Stealth Bomber

5.vincent (900) Silver - Most rugged looking TDM

6.Max (900) Galaxy Blue- Bulleye's boss aka shiny headers

7.Silverwinger (900) Blue Stone??? - Loyal Yamaha promoter

8.Ray (900) Silver - Foreign import

9.kyquek (900) Diamond Black - barracuda's evil twin

10.Chris (900) Reddish Yellow Cocktail (Yellow) - Half Ferrari Yellow

11.rattlesnake (900) Diamond Black - Youngest TDM

12.

13.

14.

15.

 

Galaxy Blue - 2

Reddish Yellow Cocktail (Yellow) - 2

Very Dark Blue Metalic (VDBM) - 1

Silver - 2

Diamond Black - 3

Blue Stone - 1?

 

1.joe (850) Black/Gold - President TDM SGP

2.magnus(850) Black/Grey - Hearing is believing

3.vincent 2 (850) Black/Black- Last/Newest of the TDM850s

4.phuah (850) Black/Grey- veteran!

5.

6.

7.

8.

 

Black/Gold - 1

Black/Grey - 2

Black/Black - 1

1.AJ (900) Galaxy Blue - Untouchable Engine Guards

2.yappiez (900) Very Dark Blue Metalic (VDBM) - SCDF Bike

3.boon16 (900) Reddish Yellow Cocktail (Yellow) - Ferrari Yellow

4.barracuda (900) Diamond Black - B52 Stealth Bomber

5.vincent (900) Silver - Most rugged looking TDM

6.Max (900) Galaxy Blue- Bulleye's boss aka shiny headers

7.Silverwinger (900) Blue Stone??? - Loyal Yamaha promoter

8.Ray (900) Silver - Foreign import

9.kyquek (900) Diamond Black - barracuda's evil twin

10.Chris (900) Reddish Yellow Cocktail (Yellow) - Half Ferrari Yellow

11.rattlesnake (900) Diamond Black - Youngest TDM

12.Gianluigi (900) Reddish Yellow Cocktail (Yellow) - Ferrari Yellow

13.

14.

15.

 

Galaxy Blue - 2

Reddish Yellow Cocktail (Yellow) - 2

Very Dark Blue Metalic (VDBM) - 1

Silver - 2

Diamond Black - 3

Blue Stone - 1?

 

1.joe (850) Black/Gold - President TDM SGP

2.magnus(850) Black/Grey - Hearing is believing

3.vincent 2 (850) Black/Black- Last/Newest of the TDM850s

4.phuah (850) Black/Grey- veteran!

5.

6.

7.

8.

 

Got a few ah mohs riding the bike..

[AJ..]

me riding up to Hatyai tonite...

 

anyone keen to join?

 

can sms or kol me @ 91520309...

 

 

will be leaving ard 2200hrs-2300hrs....

[kyquek]

Cool! Bumped into another TDM900 rider this morning along PIE after Paya Lebar. I only suspect it's silver Tech 2005 and it's plate starts with FBA.

 

Whoever it is, HELLO!

[TDM_Winger]

Originally posted by kyquek@Mar 17 2006, 11:21 PM

Cool! Bumped into another TDM900 rider this morning along PIE after Paya Lebar. I only suspect it's silver Tech 2005 and it's plate starts with FBA.

 

Whoever it is, HELLO!

Hello!

 

Thats me Nice to meet you also.

[barracuda]

silverwinger, so your previous owner retained his plate huh? What the actual colour of your TDM? update the list accordingly ok?

 

Been bumping to riders recently and chatting at traffic lights. Fri, a vara1k rider was just asking me about my TDM fuel consumption he was kinda shocked when I told him 24km/l If you are the vara1k rider, nice meeting you

 

If you have not been reading bike mags recently, go check out T.W.O april 2006 issue. Got a Aprilia Tuono R, Vara 1k EFI & TDM900 comparo. The TDM got 5 stars for value and an overall 4 stars. Performance of the Tuono R is undisputed Both Vara and TDM no fight man surprisingly, the EFI vara can get good mileage from its stock tank of 25L. Goes further than the TDM's 20L. Din do exact km/L calculation but it sure is good compared to the carburetted Varas.

[kyquek]

1.AJ (900) Galaxy Blue - Untouchable Engine Guards

2.yappiez (900) Very Dark Blue Metalic (VDBM) - SCDF Bike

3.boon16 (900) Reddish Yellow Cocktail (Yellow) - Ferrari Yellow

4.barracuda (900) Diamond Black - B52 Stealth Bomber

5.vincent (900) Silver - Most rugged looking TDM

6.Max (900) Galaxy Blue- Bulleye's boss aka shiny headers

7.Silverwinger (900) Silver - Loyal Yamaha promoter

8.Ray (900) Silver - Foreign import

9.kyquek (900) Diamond Black - barracuda's evil twin

10.Chris (900) Reddish Yellow Cocktail (Yellow) - Half Ferrari Yellow

11.rattlesnake (900) Diamond Black - Youngest TDM

12.

13.

14.

15.

 

Galaxy Blue - 2

Reddish Yellow Cocktail (Yellow) - 2

Very Dark Blue Metalic (VDBM) - 1

Silver - 3

Diamond Black - 3

Blue Stone - 0

 

1.joe (850) Black/Gold - President TDM SGP

2.magnus(850) Black/Grey - Hearing is believing

3.vincent 2 (850) Black/Black- Last/Newest of the TDM850s

4.phuah (850) Black/Grey- veteran!

5.

6.

7.

8.

 

Black/Gold - 1

Black/Grey - 2

Black/Black - 1

 

Updated Silverwinger's bike color. Went to Planet Motors to change engine oil and Ah Chong mentioned that he just changed another TDM850's oil recently. i wonder who?

 

Anyway, I popped by the Yamaha Service Centre and bumped into another TDM900, Blue Stone. I did not meet the rider though, as I was talking to Kevin when he rode off.

[TDM_Winger]

1.AJ (900) Galaxy Blue - Untouchable Engine Guards

2.yappiez (900) Very Dark Blue Metalic (VDBM) - SCDF Bike

3.boon16 (900) Reddish Yellow Cocktail (Yellow) - Ferrari Yellow

4.barracuda (900) Diamond Black - B52 Stealth Bomber

5.vincent (900) Silver - Most rugged looking TDM

6.Max (900) Galaxy Blue- Bulleye's boss aka shiny headers

7.Silverwinger (900) Blue Stone - Loyal Yamaha promoter

8.Ray (900) Silver - Foreign import

9.kyquek (900) Diamond Black - barracuda's evil twin

10.Chris (900) Reddish Yellow Cocktail (Yellow) - Half Ferrari Yellow

11.rattlesnake (900) Diamond Black - Youngest TDM

12.

13.

14.

15.

 

Galaxy Blue - 2

Reddish Yellow Cocktail (Yellow) - 2

Very Dark Blue Metalic (VDBM) - 1

Silver - 3

Diamond Black - 3

Blue Stone - 1

 

1.joe (850) Black/Gold - President TDM SGP

2.magnus(850) Black/Grey - Hearing is believing

3.vincent 2 (850) Black/Black- Last/Newest of the TDM850s

4.phuah (850) Black/Grey- veteran!

5.

6.

7.

8.

 

Black/Gold - 1

Black/Grey - 2

Black/Black - 1

[TDM_Winger]

Originally posted by kyquek@Mar 18 2006, 11:20 PM

Anyway, I popped by the Yamaha Service Centre and bumped into another TDM900, Blue Stone. I did not meet the rider though, as I was talking to Kevin when he rode off.

Is it today around 12 plus white sleeveless t-shirt full face helmet?? Hahaha me again.

[kyquek]

Silverwinger, could not be since the plate was not FBA unless you have two plates?!!?!

 

Haha, now I keep bumping into TDMs when it's been 3 months on the road where I did not bump into TDMs. Strange circumstance.

 

Anyway, it always feels great to see another TDM on the road.

[boon16]

Meet up this thursday(24032006) at Bullseye cafe.

Time: 830pm to 1030pm

 

1. Boon

[TDM_Winger]

Meet up this thursday(24032006) at Bullseye cafe.

Time: 830pm to 1030pm

 

1. Boon

2. Bob

[marcopolo]

Originally posted by Silverwinger@Mar 19 2006, 01:29 AM

1.joe (850) Black/Gold - President TDM SGP

2.magnus(850) Black/Grey - Hearing is believing

3.vincent 2 (850) Black/Black- Last/Newest of the TDM850s

4.phuah (850) Black/Grey- veteran!

5.

6.

7.

8.

 

Black/Gold - 1

Black/Grey - 2

Black/Black - 1

aiyo....i not president lah...hate all these titles...i more like the anti-social recluse...

 

hey guys..thurs is a 23rd not 24th....can we postpone it next week...since the respond is lacklustre...

[yappiez]

Err.hmm..

Please check you yahoo groups messages if you have not.

There is something VERY IMPORTANT there!

[boon16]

due to poor response, the meet up has been cancelled.

[TDM_Winger]

Meet up this thursday(29/03/2006) at Bullseye cafe.

Time: 8.15pm to 10.30pm

 

1. Boon

2. Bob

[yappiez]

Meet up this thursday(29/03/2006) at Bullseye cafe.

Time: 8.15pm to 10.30pm

 

1. Boon

2. Bob

3. Eddie with the invitation cards