Yamaha TDM Riders

BuellDualSport · 09-28-2005, 11:54 AM

Any TDM riders in this group?

Thanks

kobudo28 · 09-28-2005, 02:04 PM

I would be if they were imported into the states.

Tiny · 09-28-2005, 02:11 PM

I had one, LOVED it, wish I didn't have to get rid of it. Does that count? My plan was to convert it it to a DP type bike ala the Paris Dakar version of the TDM. Show us yours.
And welcome. Enjoy yer visit.

itsatdm · 09-28-2005, 02:51 PM

I have a 1992 model that I still use as my primary ride. I have probably owned 25 motorcycles so far, ride a year or two and go on to another. I have owned this 8yrs and everytime I think about the newest and greatest I take it for a ride. I just can't let it go. 50,000+ miles and still in great condition.

wagonpilot · 10-12-2005, 03:17 PM

Add me to the list.

Love it.

stevepsd · 10-12-2005, 05:52 PM

Add me to the list as well!

Falp · 10-17-2005, 09:43 AM

In a year or two if I decide to trade my Transalp, it will be for a TDM 900!

AL-58 · 10-27-2005, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackCatRacing

Any TDM riders in this group?

Had a '91 850 many moons ago, it was a lovely bike

and now I've got an '03 900, its a lovely bike.

Al

davorallyfan · 10-29-2005, 04:01 AM

OK Al where was the pic taken and which dog?

I must ride a tedium one day.

Give me your keys?

John E Davies · 10-29-2005, 08:08 AM

I would love a TDM 900 - I really didn't know much about the bike, so I did a search and found a very good review:

http://www.mcnews.com.au/NewBikeCata.../TDM/Page1.htm

It's a little heavy at 418 pounds dry, but I really like the design - it looks a lot like a big single and isn't much more massive. If they installed a high exhaust and bigger spoked wheels it could be an awesome Adventure bike. The dry sump engine would offer good clearance with the pipes out of the way. (Though there is always the problem of mounting a skidplate directly to the crankcases....)

Any word at all if it will ever be brought to the USA? What would the estimated price be?

Here are a couple of nice big wallpapers:

http://www.mcnews.com.au/Wallpaper/Y...M900/Index.htm

And here is the European TDM site:

http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/tdm900/

I keep coming back to edit this post.... Here are some good reviews:

http://ymedc.introweb.nl/en/archive/.../touring.shtml

http://ymedc.introweb.nl/en/archive/magazine/tdm.shtml

http://www.motorbikestoday.com/revie...yam_tdm900.htm

And here is a TDM club with all sorts of great info like accessory and ride reports, and service manual downloads:

http://www.carpe-tdm.net/tdm/index.html

Now we just have to get Yamaha to bring the bike to the USA....

John Davies

Falp · 10-29-2005, 12:54 PM

Heavy?

A dual 900 with the same weight as my Tansalp 650 or a F650GS?

Where's other weighting less..???

BMR · 10-29-2005, 03:37 PM

My exact same sentiments....I had a GS 650 and it weighed the same, and I loved it but that twin in basically the same design and weight? I'll try one..!!!!!!!

vtwin · 10-29-2005, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AL-58

Had a '91 850 many moons ago, it was a lovely bike

and now I've got an '03 900, its a lovely bike.

Al

My brother has one that looks just like that. It makes pretty good low end compared to my Vstrom, but it does have some engine vibration in the upper ranges. It's looks a little like the predecessor to the Vstrom, i think it was called the Freewind or something.

vtwin · 10-29-2005, 06:36 PM

here's a link to the Suzuki Freewind...sorry to hijack the thread....

http://www.thumperpage.com/articles/Xf650.html

AL-58 · 10-29-2005, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davorallyfan

OK Al where was the pic taken and which dog?

I must ride a tedium one day.

Give me your keys?

Somewhere between Talbotville and Mt Hotham, coming home from Dargo(the only time I went, top rally just too far from Sydney if I have to work Monday). Spike was in the Ventura bag. I ran out of juice before getting back to the bitumen.

One day Dave. You didn't crash my sidecar.

Al

09-28-2005, 11:54 AM	#1
BuellDualSport ^OP Banned Joined: Sep 2005 Oddometer: 891	Yamaha TDM Riders Any TDM riders in this group? Thanks

09-28-2005, 02:11 PM	#3
Tiny Wonky Eyed Bastard Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Santa F'ing Rosa, CA Oddometer: 768	I had one, LOVED it, wish I didn't have to get rid of it. Does that count? My plan was to convert it it to a DP type bike ala the Paris Dakar version of the TDM. Show us yours. And welcome. Enjoy yer visit. __________________ "Will you drop the camera and get over here and help me, you numbskull!?" -Turkish

10-12-2005, 05:52 PM	#6
stevepsd Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, CA & Southern Oregon Coast Oddometer: 223	Add me to the list as well! __________________ '12 XT1200Z SuperTénéré, '09 KTM 530 EXC, '08 Triumph Tiger 1050, '87 XR600R Street Legal Gone but not forgotten: '92 Yamaha TDM850, '82 XJ550 Seca, '80 XS1100,'85 GL1200A, '84 V65 Sabre, '80 CB750F SuperSport, '77 RD400, '72 TS250, '69 CB450K, '68 CL70

10-29-2005, 08:08 AM	#10
John E Davies Runs at Mouth Adventurer Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Spokane, WA USA Oddometer: 1,214	I would love a TDM 900 - I really didn't know much about the bike, so I did a search and found a very good review: http://www.mcnews.com.au/NewBikeCata.../TDM/Page1.htm It's a little heavy at 418 pounds dry, but I really like the design - it looks a lot like a big single and isn't much more massive. If they installed a high exhaust and bigger spoked wheels it could be an awesome Adventure bike. The dry sump engine would offer good clearance with the pipes out of the way. (Though there is always the problem of mounting a skidplate directly to the crankcases....) Any word at all if it will ever be brought to the USA? What would the estimated price be? Here are a couple of nice big wallpapers: http://www.mcnews.com.au/Wallpaper/Y...M900/Index.htm And here is the European TDM site: http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/tdm900/ I keep coming back to edit this post.... Here are some good reviews: http://ymedc.introweb.nl/en/archive/.../touring.shtml http://ymedc.introweb.nl/en/archive/magazine/tdm.shtml http://www.motorbikestoday.com/revie...yam_tdm900.htm And here is a TDM club with all sorts of great info like accessory and ride reports, and service manual downloads: http://www.carpe-tdm.net/tdm/index.html Now we just have to get Yamaha to bring the bike to the USA.... John Davies John E Davies screwed with this post 10-29-2005 at 09:12 AM

10-29-2005, 06:36 PM	#14
vtwin Air cooled runnin' mon Joined: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 6,112	here's a link to the Suzuki Freewind...sorry to hijack the thread.... http://www.thumperpage.com/articles/Xf650.html __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure. *"You only have too much fuel if you're on fire"* *unknown*

09-28-2005, 02:04 PM	#2
kobudo28 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2005 Location: New Hampster. Live, Freeze and Ride. Oddometer: 5,663	I would be if they were imported into the states.

09-28-2005, 02:51 PM	#4
itsatdm NoMoTDM still Gary Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Columbia, Ca. Oddometer: 3,705	I have a 1992 model that I still use as my primary ride. I have probably owned 25 motorcycles so far, ride a year or two and go on to another. I have owned this 8yrs and everytime I think about the newest and greatest I take it for a ride. I just can't let it go. 50,000+ miles and still in great condition.

10-12-2005, 03:17 PM	#5
wagonpilot Freeeeze Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Montrose Colorado Oddometer: 1,036	Add me to the list. Love it.

10-17-2005, 09:43 AM	#7
Falp Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Lisboa, Portugal Oddometer: 114	In a year or two if I decide to trade my Transalp, it will be for a TDM 900!

10-29-2005, 04:01 AM	#9
davorallyfan Commonist Joined: May 2005 Location: Capitalist Oddometer: 14,127	OK Al where was the pic taken and which dog? I must ride a tedium one day. Give me your keys?

10-29-2005, 12:54 PM	#11
Falp Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Lisboa, Portugal Oddometer: 114	Heavy? A dual 900 with the same weight as my Tansalp 650 or a F650GS? Where's other weighting less..???

10-29-2005, 03:37 PM	#12
BMR Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Oddometer: 1,748	My exact same sentiments....I had a GS 650 and it weighed the same, and I loved it but that twin in basically the same design and weight? I'll try one..!!!!!!!

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