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I had of similar age about 11 years ago. I really liked mine. Nice and torquey and more than quick enough.
With the yokes dropped, stiffer fork springs, heavier fork oil, a longer Hagon shock(and lengthened sidestand) and Renthal bars, it handled really well, whilst retaining a compliant ride. It was great on bumpy back roads.
But, it wasn't high mileage and it burned/used a lot of oil even then.
Carb emulsion tubes wear.
The clutch would slip a little on a full-bore acceleration through the gears -there was no sign of plate wear or spring weakness, though.
I'd get a 900.
With the yokes dropped, stiffer fork springs, heavier fork oil, a longer Hagon shock(and lengthened sidestand) and Renthal bars, it handled really well, whilst retaining a compliant ride. It was great on bumpy back roads.
But, it wasn't high mileage and it burned/used a lot of oil even then.
Carb emulsion tubes wear.
The clutch would slip a little on a full-bore acceleration through the gears -there was no sign of plate wear or spring weakness, though.
I'd get a 900.
MC Bodge said:
I had of similar age about 11 years ago. I really liked mine. Nice and torquey and more than quick enough.
With the yokes dropped, stiffer fork springs, heavier fork oil, a longer Hagon shock(and lengthened sidestand) and Renthal bars, it handled really well, whilst retaining a compliant ride. It was great on bumpy back roads.
But, it wasn't high mileage and it burned/used a lot of oil even then.
Carb emulsion tubes wear.
The clutch would slip a little on a full-bore acceleration through the gears -there was no sign of plate wear or spring weakness, though.
I'd get a 900.
So would I, alas funds do not permit :-(With the yokes dropped, stiffer fork springs, heavier fork oil, a longer Hagon shock(and lengthened sidestand) and Renthal bars, it handled really well, whilst retaining a compliant ride. It was great on bumpy back roads.
But, it wasn't high mileage and it burned/used a lot of oil even then.
Carb emulsion tubes wear.
The clutch would slip a little on a full-bore acceleration through the gears -there was no sign of plate wear or spring weakness, though.
I'd get a 900.
MC Bodge said:
waynedear said:
So would I, alas funds do not permit :-(
I'd not buy an ancient 850.An FZS Fazer 600 might be a better buy.
I just love the looks of the facelift tdm, (especially the yellow) Love the riding position and twin pot engines.
When I say ‘I love’ I mean, really, really, really… just can’t help it.
carinaman said:
What's the budget? There's one in that paint scheme with a stainless exhaust and Hagon shock on eBay.
Thanks, I have seen that one.The one I’m going to see is near me in Liverpool and half the price, I am in no need of another bike but it’s cheap and kinda dreamy to me.
waynedear said:
Rode a mates Fazer 600 and the newer version, both brilliant.
I just love the looks of the facelift tdm, (especially the yellow) Love the riding position and twin pot engines.
When I say ‘I love’ I mean, really, really, really… just can’t help it.
Nothing constructive to add but this was my dads 'first' motorbike when he got back into riding in the early 2000's, as such these have a special place in my mind. In the silver & yellow, too. I just love the looks of the facelift tdm, (especially the yellow) Love the riding position and twin pot engines.
When I say ‘I love’ I mean, really, really, really… just can’t help it.
Kawasicki said:
I am often tempted by TDMs. I like the 270 degree crank layout of the later models but much prefer the styling of the original. 
I had one exactly the same as that, mine was a 1992 model and I loved it. Made quite a unique noise with a micron exhaust and whilst it wasn’t ballistic, it was swift enough and a laugh to ride. Great for commuting on.
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