Yamaha TDM 900

[barracuda]

So yappiez, mastered the art of wheelie-ing???

 

Whats everyone up to recently? Pretty quiet here. Any up & coming 'projects' or mods?

 

I'm currently in the midst of modding my eagle screen to improve the airflow at high speeds. Will keep everyone posted on the progress

[Asap]

Originally posted by barracuda@Mar 15 2006, 07:10 PM

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.

I'm torn between getting V-Strom or TDM. Actually was settling down for V-Strom blue but they only have black whc is similar to my Vara. Wanted a diff color for ma new bike. Then TDM came to my mind but only have '05 not '06 models whc has jio stickers. I like TDM gd fuel consumption but size is small n has slimmer handle width. Bike height plays a crucial factor for tall guy like me. Does any1 of u change the handlebars to a wider one. Is it true TDM engine oil capacity is more than 4litre?

[barracuda]

A few of us are actually using the africa twin handlebars. Alot of vstrom riders change to AT bars as well. Its wider than the OEM ones. Its up to individual preference for handlebar height and width.

 

TDM's engine oil capacity is 3.9L with oil filter change and 3.8L w/o oil filter change. Thats what the manual states. Have never topped up more than 4L before myself. Where/who did you hear this rumour from?

[Asap]

Saw the bike specs frm Yamaha website states oil capacity 4.7L. Glad that is not true.

[boon16]

Hi Asap, agree that TDM is smaller than a Vstrom. Was riding an African Twin and when switch to a TDM, feels almost like a 2B( no offence guys). But now i have a bike that is lighter and more powerful. But of course there are pros and cons to this. BTW, i'm 1.85m and i find the height of the bike is just right. Good luck on your search..

[Asap]

Boon16 > Gd for u. I'm like 9cm taller. If only i'm shorter n smaller in built, i would gone straight for TDM. No 2 ways abt it.

[AJ..]

hey dudes....wassup...

 

yah true...change to AT handlebars...u will feel lot more confortable on the elbow...not so straint at least...

 

Barracuda...sell me ur eagle-screen leh...hehehe....

 

well dude...i oso thk tat i m quite tall...boon is even taller....they say height doesnt matter...when you-re in bed...everythg is even...khekhkekhke....

 

well...true...i used to ride n owned AT before...used to ride the V-strom too....after ride the TDM...riding the AT seems like wat boon had mention earlier...the V-strom is powerfull...very raw power...but its preety much heavy n longer....i dare not even lift it up to park on mainstand...TDM power wise is smoother than V-strom...but have the same grunt....try to ride 1...u will noe wat i mean....nvr regret to own 1....so far jus rode it for 5 mths...and still counting...hehehe...

[barracuda]

Just finished my windscreen mod with the help of my neighbour. Basically I added a MRA vario flip-up piece to my eagle screen. Pics to come later coz would not look good taking it at night. Did a test and it was definitely better. I used to couch down a little at high speeds to get below the slip stream above the helmet. Now I can ride comfortable with my visor up at high speeds without the fear of my TX helmet peak catching wind The little piece sure does its job well in pushing the air fliow higher up above my helmet. I experience lesser wind noise also.

 

If anyone is interested in the mod, I'll be glad to help.

 

AJ, cannot sell you my screen lah...now with all my hard work put into it...lagi more precious to me hahaha

 

boon16, was that you this evening ard 6pm along AYE after queensway exit? I saw a yellow TDM with E21 panniers zipping past on the opposite side.

[yappiez]

Buy one. Mai tu liao... like AJ the 'giant' says TDM needs more big size riders... otherwise ppl think its a kiddy bike.... hahahaa....

 

 

So how, what happen to the list of riders coming for my wedding?

Give some support leh.... come for makan if not anything.....

I even reserve the carpark for you guys already....

 

 

 

My Wedding Link

 

 

Pls put names leh... help help....

1) Joe

2) Magnus

3) Max

4) Steven

5) Bob

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[barracuda]

Pls put names leh... help help....

1) Joe

2) Magnus

3) Max

4) Steven

5) Bob

6) Edward

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[echris108]

Pls put names leh... help help....

1) Joe

2) Magnus

3) Max

4) Steven

5) Bob

6) Edward

7)echris108

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[TDM_Winger]

Originally posted by echris108@Apr 8 2006, 12:28 AM

Pls put names leh... help help....

1) Joe

2) Magnus

3) Max

4) Steven

5) Bob

6) Edward

7)echris108

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More More!!

[AJ..]

Alamak dude...i the only malairen ar...got halal food or not?if not,i can still settle down for a black spicy carrot cake....khekhke...

 

kanasai yappiez...u call me Giant... :

 

Hw much and hw to go about getting the eagle eye windscreen?i thk sme did mention ard $170-$190?but i dun wanna go thru the hassle of oredering and have to tell them the size n height lah...hehee....lazy...i wan it der rite before my eyes...sorry...heheh....

[yappiez]

I am quite sure the caterer is halal. Let me double check first.

 

the rest of you pls try to contact the MIA tdm riders who never seem to log on to the internet... Edward and Joe pls help on this... pls.....

[boon16]

Originally posted by barracuda@Apr 7 2006, 11:50 PM

Just finished my windscreen mod with the help of my neighbour. Basically I added a MRA vario flip-up piece to my eagle screen. Pics to come later coz would not look good taking it at night. Did a test and it was definitely better. I used to couch down a little at high speeds to get below the slip stream above the helmet. Now I can ride comfortable with my visor up at high speeds without the fear of my TX helmet peak catching wind The little piece sure does its job well in pushing the air fliow higher up above my helmet. I experience lesser wind noise also.

 

If anyone is interested in the mod, I'll be glad to help.

 

AJ, cannot sell you my screen lah...now with all my hard work put into it...lagi more precious to me hahaha

 

boon16, was that you this evening ard 6pm along AYE after queensway exit? I saw a yellow TDM with E21 panniers zipping past on the opposite side.

Hi Ed, me too have to crouch down a little when riding at high speed. But i find it's good cos when i feel a bit too hot i can just sit up straight and let the wind cool me down. But if the flip-up piece deflects the wind even when i sit up straight, then i don't think its that good. But i guess, to each his own.

 

Yup, i saw u too with the hepco boxes.. was rushing to service my bike. Jus came back from kuantan.. TDM is really a bike you can corner hard..

[comics00]

bro, ex-TDMer can come not?

btw is the church infront of the NPP?

 

Pls put names leh... help help....

1) Joe

2) Magnus

3) Max

4) Steven

5) Bob

6) Edward

7)echris108

8) comics00

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[TDM_Winger]

Originally posted by yappiez@Apr 10 2006, 08:46 AM

I am quite sure the caterer is halal. Let me double check first.

 

the rest of you pls try to contact the MIA tdm riders who never seem to log on to the internet... Edward and Joe pls help on this... pls.....

Hi

 

Why never put boon's name?

[barracuda]

boon=steven

 

Anyway Bob, I saw u today at the slip road to nicoll highway. I was a pedestrian kekeke

[TDM_Winger]

Originally posted by barracuda@Apr 10 2006, 11:40 PM

boon=steven

 

Anyway Bob, I saw u today at the slip road to nicoll highway. I was a pedestrian kekeke

Oh is it... Boon is to be blame because he never tell me he is Steven ma.

 

i was rushing home because wife and kids are waiting for food.

[AJ..]

hey dudes...

 

gd friday's ride.

i will be riding up to mersing air papan..

 

objective : ride n relax

 

meet 4am in da morn...why so early?

reason : wanna catch the beautiful sunrise at Kahang trunk rd...

depart 2nd link....to air keroh...via kahang...via mersing..relax @ air papan till eve..return by kota tinggi trunk rd.

 

wont cost much....petrol n food.

 

bikes : 1. me(tdm or xr)

2. my frd(gs1150)

3.my frd(gsx600)

4.brianktm(cb400-pending)

dnt get worry bout big cc,we all slow rider...i recalled sme1 reminding me...so no worries..

[AJ..]

http://khamiz.fotopages.com

 

 

smethg to share...for your viewing pleasure...

[marcopolo]

Originally posted by barracuda@Apr 8 2006, 12:18 AM

Pls put names leh... help help....

1) Joe

2) Magnus

3) Max

4) Steven

5) Bob

6) Edward

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I'll be there! see ya!

[barracuda]

This is what happens when you put the TDM, MT01 & FZ1 together

[AJ..]

wow..looks good...but i still prefer TDM with bigger front wheel,taller,longer and stiffer front fork,taller wheelbase.and higher exhaust...jus got burn on my leg for jus a soft touch on it..damn...

[yappiez]

Hey AJ!

I saw you yesterday when you overtake me!!

At newton roundabout towards novena!!!

I was driving a wedding car with my bride inside!. Honda Odessey.

Horn you but you blur...

Hahaha...