Yamaha TDM 900

[SiLvErGhOsT]

Originally posted by casio@Apr 29 2004, 09:03 AM

any recommended engine oil to use for our tdm?

Hi casio,

Engine oil soo farr, based on my usages and experiences, I have tried Mobil1(silver)fully syn very good, castrol RS fully syn very good, now latest trying out recommended by wkshp 'Repsol' fully syn so far Very good...2mths in using still felt the same...VG.

Try to change the oil around 6000km to 7000km because of our climate codition. Actually this oils, you can drag up to 8000km if we are in Europe...

[melvinho]

Originally posted by barracuda@May 2 2004, 12:14 PM

Must be apogez and comics00 hahaha. Did you spot a golden/black TDM850 as well? Thats marcopolo.

Isit? I was behind them when going to the custom... I was busy checking their TDM out when I stepped on the wrong gear and my engine stalled. Nearly kanna run over by a bus! Anyway, that's my first time going to JB for petrol.. haha the traffic is chaotic! Kanna bully by other bikes when queueing for the custom.

The TDMs are actually just infront of me.. end up disappearing in the front..me still stuck behind..haha

 

Melvin

[Oxygen]

Originally posted by melvinho@May 2 2004, 03:24 PM

Isit? I was behind them when going to the custom... I was busy checking their TDM out when I stepped on the wrong gear and my engine stalled. Nearly kanna run over by a bus! Anyway, that's my first time going to JB for petrol.. haha the traffic is chaotic! Kanna bully by other bikes when queueing for the custom.

The TDMs are actually just infront of me.. end up disappearing in the front..me still stuck behind..haha

 

Melvin

Why don't you go after peak hours.... so you wouldn't be bully mar!!!

 

I usually go after those peak hours...save time and less wear n tear also air is fresher too....right!!!

 

Actually there is this number you can call to check the custom traffic before you go...you want the number???

[melvinho]

Originally posted by Oxygen@May 2 2004, 08:42 PM

Why don't you go after peak hours.... so you wouldn't be bully mar!!!

 

I usually go after those peak hours...save time and less wear n tear also air is fresher too....right!!!

 

Actually there is this number you can call to check the custom traffic before you go...you want the number???

Err. what time is Off peak hours? I went that at 9++pm.

Yup, I will need the number! Thanks bro!

One more thing, I pump Caltex, I notice only 97 available, is there 98 or even Vpower available there in other gas stations?

 

Melvin

[Oxygen]

Originally posted by melvinho@May 2 2004, 11:46 PM

Err. what time is Off peak hours? I went that at 9++pm.

Yup, I will need the number! Thanks bro!

One more thing, I pump Caltex, I notice only 97 available, is there 98 or even Vpower available there in other gas stations?

 

Melvin

So far only see 97 but you can try the v-power.... not bad too.

 

Well at 9++ pm shoud be good but just call this number before go lor. 68630117 happy top up. By the way when are you going in again cos a bit sian to go alone you know....

[comics00]

Originally posted by barracuda@May 2 2004, 12:14 PM

Must be apogez and comics00 hahaha. Did you spot a golden/black TDM850 as well? Thats marcopolo.

Yap two of us stuck from woodlands all the way to kota tinggi! thought the 120km to mersing will take only ~60min but it took us ~120min. later found out that malaysia got 4days holiday! Btw my bro called n told me it took him almost 10hrs to reach kl!!! he leave checkpoint ~9am reach kl almost 7pm:sian:

 

next time better check b4 going up north during public holiday:giddy:

[luN]

Originally posted by comics00@May 3 2004, 12:43 PM

Yap two of us stuck from woodlands all the way to kota tinggi! thought the 120km to mersing will take only ~60min but it took us ~120min. later found out that malaysia got 4days holiday! Btw my bro called n told me it took him almost 10hrs to reach kl!!! he leave checkpoint ~9am reach kl almost 7pm:sian:

 

next time better check b4 going up north during public holiday:giddy:

Ha.. I also once stuck in the traffic jam from kota tinggi down jb, and it in a case of holiday too.

[comics00]

Originally posted by melvinho@May 2 2004, 11:16 AM

Saw 2 silver TDM900 yesterday at woodland checkpoint. FV and FW plate. Waring fullface. Anyone here in this forum? Nice bikes..

 

Melvin

thank u melvin, it was apogez(FW) n me(FV) given a change u should try riding it to find out y we like this bike so much:lovestruck: . i m most satisfy with this TDM out of all 8 bikes (Katana125, GN125, RXZ, terminator250, intruder400, ZX 7RR P1, VN800 n TDM900) i've own. it's not the fastest nor is it the most powerful or most comfortable or most economical. errr...how to put it fast n comfotable enough for touring, enough tourqe for over taking, cheap compair to other sports tourer... aiya u got to try it out yourselves lah to find out that it is not just a "nice bike":cheeky:

[comics00]

Originally posted by katana777@May 2 2004, 11:25 AM

saw them in air papan beach

hehe

yap we were there but all the charlet fully booked:giddy: no place to stay so came back to SG. were u with the group of FZ1000 or the scooters?

[mokamoka]

Originally posted by comics00@May 3 2004, 01:10 PM

yap we were there but all the charlet fully booked:giddy: no place to stay so came back to SG. were u with the group of FZ1000 or the scooters?

hilo... greetings from one of the fazer riders... hehe

[melvinho]

Originally posted by Oxygen@May 3 2004, 02:30 AM

So far only see 97 but you can try the v-power.... not bad too.

 

Well at 9++ pm shoud be good but just call this number before go lor. 68630117 happy top up. By the way when are you going in again cos a bit sian to go alone you know....

Okie.. sure we can go together.. where you live? I live at Serangoon North.

Most prod I will going there once a week, during weekends.. can give me a sms if you want to go. Or if you are going, can sms me too.

 

You know any good place for makan or shopping? Need you to bring me around JB if possible. Thanks.

 

Melvin 97604265

[casio]

personally, i rather pump at GP because it gives me a chance to open trottle a little bit before coming back to Spore. in jb, no chance! traffic jam everywhere la.

[comics00]

Originally posted by melvinho@May 2 2004, 03:24 PM

Isit? I was behind them when going to the custom... I was busy checking their TDM out when I stepped on the wrong gear and my engine stalled. Nearly kanna run over by a bus! Anyway, that's my first time going to JB for petrol.. haha the traffic is chaotic! Kanna bully by other bikes when queueing for the custom.

The TDMs are actually just infront of me.. end up disappearing in the front..me still stuck behind..haha

 

Melvin

u riding the black V-storm with a lady pillion? u mean "we all" almost kana run over by the bus:sweat:

[casio]

Originally posted by comics00@May 3 2004, 05:00 PM

u riding the black V-storm with a lady pillion? u mean "we all" almost kana run over by the bus:sweat:

black V strom? no la.. as far as i can remember he is on a silver one..

[Oxygen]

Originally posted by melvinho@May 3 2004, 01:33 PM

Okie.. sure we can go together.. where you live? I live at Serangoon North.

Most prod I will going there once a week, during weekends.. can give me a sms if you want to go. Or if you are going, can sms me too.

 

You know any good place for makan or shopping? Need you to bring me around JB if possible. Thanks.

 

Melvin 97604265

I live at lakeside...

 

I can bring you around no problem . Most likely drop by next weekend can ???

[melvinho]

Originally posted by comics00@May 3 2004, 05:00 PM

u riding the black V-storm with a lady pillion? u mean "we all" almost kana run over by the bus:sweat:

Yup.. that's me.. but I'm riding a silver VStrom.. only the front part is black..

 

Anyway.. I was following you all cause I have no idea how to get back.. haha

 

Mel

[comics00]

Originally posted by melvinho@May 3 2004, 11:17 PM

Yup.. that's me.. but I'm riding a silver VStrom.. only the front part is black..

 

Anyway.. I was following you all cause I have no idea how to get back.. haha

 

Mel

'pai sai' almost led all of us "Under the BUS" u remember the route? getting around JB not too much a problem, u need to remember the main roads then a few more trips u will soon zip around JB like ur own backyard

[ashenZ]

Originally posted by marcopolo@Mar 4 2004, 01:57 PM

to those aspiring TDM owners....

 

we can only say so much based on our PERSONAL experience;

 

in the end, it's you who will be riding it!

 

my advise is to hop on the bike...if possible ride and THEN DECIDE whether you wan to buy the TDM...

 

it's designed to suit most bikers temperament; good slow speed control, not too high seats, parellel twin engine(that behaves like a vtwin(has the torque) but vibrates like a inline4(less vibration compared to a vtwin)-so i my opinion, the engineers were trying to get the best of both worlds....

 

if you were to ask me what i hate/wish can be improved about the bike(tdm850)

-out dated exhaust pipes! and it's damn heavy

-ugly looking exhaust pipes! like MILO KONGS

-engine sounds rough(like a ducati) but it's personal preference anyway

-not enough wind protection for the serious tourer...

 

Joe

hey... is TDM very tall??? cozim rather big sized n onli 172m tall..... tried on varadero.. moi feet tiptoe liaoz... if bike too high not beri balance.. esp comez to low speed conrol n start n stopping on slope.... any commetns for mi guyz??

[ashenZ]

hey guyzz... nid some help on consolidating TDM900 info here...

 

1.) which are the shops dat sells TDM and which one offers the best deals and after sales service??? (i see lots goin to Dilli... does it sells TDM n service it?? wotz the address??)

 

2.) Can TDM be fixed wif GIVI wing rack???? I heard a few buying the Hepco n becker side panniers... Wotz the volume of the panniers n price?? does it comez wif brackets??

 

3.) im about 90kg and 172cm tall.... am i able to fit on a Tdm 900... in terms of travelling n touring wif pillion??? issit too tall for mi??

 

4.) wot is the price for new TDM900 and insurance for mi (24yrs old)

 

thank you for ur comments and time... Im actualli waiting for a VFR... but cun get a 2nd hand one coz hard to come by.... and cost $24k+ for a 800CC bike wif 1000CC insurance price tag...

 

was lukkin at other alternatives when i saw a silver black TDM last fri at pit stop.... hope u guy can gimme some advice.. thanX~

[solo]

Originally posted by ashenZ@May 4 2004, 01:24 PM

hey guyzz... nid some help on consolidating TDM900 info here...

 

1.) which are the shops dat sells TDM and which one offers the best deals and after sales service??? (i see lots goin to Dilli... does it sells TDM n service it?? wotz the address??)

 

2.) Can TDM be fixed wif GIVI wing rack???? I heard a few buying the Hepco n becker side panniers... Wotz the volume of the panniers n price?? does it comez wif brackets??

 

3.) im about 90kg and 172cm tall.... am i able to fit on a Tdm 900... in terms of travelling n touring wif pillion??? issit too tall for mi??

 

4.) wot is the price for new TDM900 and insurance for mi (24yrs old)

 

thank you for ur comments and time... Im actualli waiting for a VFR... but cun get a 2nd hand one coz hard to come by.... and cost $24k+ for a 800CC bike wif 1000CC insurance price tag...

 

was lukkin at other alternatives when i saw a silver black TDM last fri at pit stop.... hope u guy can gimme some advice.. thanX~

ashenZ -

1) got mine at loois but don't see anymore TDMs there.

2) yes, i'm using it. (52+40+40 litres)

3) sit on it to try. we have similar weight and height. don't know about pillions

4) give the shops a call for quote

 

apogez - which shop you got your LEDs? i can only find ultra bright LEDs, bought 2 to test and was quite disappointed (driving them at 12v 20ma).

[casio]

1.) which are the shops dat sells TDM and which one offers the best deals and after sales service??? (i see lots goin to Dilli... does it sells TDM n service it?? wotz the address??)

 

Casio: Most of the bigger players carry TDM with them. But if you are looking for a used bike, you can consider the yellow tdm at Dili. I'm not sure what's the address but it's located at Ubi. It's not on the same row with Motor Sales. Just go and recce the place and you sure will find it. But because it's not a very popular bike like super 4, you may not be able to find one on their showroom. They will order if you are interested.

 

2.) Can TDM be fixed wif GIVI wing rack???? I heard a few buying the Hepco n becker side panniers... Wotz the volume of the panniers n price?? does it comez wif brackets??

 

Casio: I'm currently using Givi Maxia 52litres. I didn't go for side panniers because it's very clumsy for Spore traffic. The ass will be too wide for the squeezing thru cars. If traffic jam and under hot sun, good luck. Still, that's me.

 

3.) im about 90kg and 172cm tall.... am i able to fit on a Tdm 900... in terms of travelling n touring wif pillion??? issit too tall for mi??

 

Casio: I'm 178cm. No problem with the height. Weight is just nice too. Touring with pillion? well it depends on how fast you want to go. practically a nice smooth bike.

 

4.) wot is the price for new TDM900 and insurance for mi (24yrs old)

 

Casio: Heard is abt $18000. Not sure. Better check with the shop.

 

Anyway, the above is just my observation. No intent to cause any inconvenience to others.

 

:smile:

[casio]

Opps.. forgot to add that i paid $953 for tpft insurance with NTUC. I'm 26yrs. So you can guess how much would it cost for a 24 year old. Should be another 200 bucks more i think.

 

In case you interested, the yellow tdm at Dili is going for $12K. FV9 something.

 

Cheers

[ashenZ]

wahhh $12k.... hmmzzz not bad buy.. wonder wotz the condition of the bike.... anyone knows??

 

hey i saw the TDM900 picture.. and the front pratically ofeerz no wind protection.... i saw frm prev msgs dat u guyz r installing ur own wind shield... can anyone post a pic of how will it lookz like????

 

for getting a touring bike w/ o wind protection is terrible!~!

 

Casio: wot is tpft insurance??

[apogez]

apogez - which shop you got your LEDs? i can only find ultra bright LEDs, bought 2 to test and was quite disappointed (driving them at 12v 20ma).

 

yo,

got mine at JCW.... Basement level.

Quite Ex for a white LED. 3 buck for a 5mm and 2 buck for 3mm.

But i paid 50 cents each

bought a total of 50 LED 3mm. Maybe i can sell you some at the cost price.

 

Btw, 12v is way too high for 2 LED. Gonna fry them.

White and blue LED have a operating voltage of 3-4.5v

other colour is about 2-3v.

 

Think i spoilt my pilot light. Pressed too hard into the casing and after heard a "tick" sound, the pilot light not working anymore. haiz... think the connection behind must have come loose. waiting for a off day to work on it

 

Lesson learnt....

 

FYI, me using 220ohm resistor with 2 LED connected in series. and a total of 8 series

[barracuda]

Casio viewed the tdm at dili, its condition is mentioned in previous post.

 

Wind protection wise, please dun expect it to be like the goldwing or st1100. Almost cannot feel the wind kind. The aftermarket screens will help deflect wind blast on ur chest mainly. You still get wind on the top part of helmet. Buffetting and turbulence is quite subjective on different riders, each have their own screen height/type preference.

 

Join us when we meet to view all different types of screens (No TDMs in our gp has the same one- all different height or brand) Also pannier systems-various types used. You got to decide what best fits ur budget and what appeals to your eyes.

 

Hepco panniers will set u back for ard $800-$900 depending on ur bargaining skill at biketech21 for a set (Rack + panniers only) Junior series come in 40L and 30L. The larger one can fit a FF but not the smaller one.

 

tpft=third party with fire and theft