Any other TDM owners here?

[nanbil]

I was just wondering...we used to have a couple owners on the old list.  Are you still out there?

[Jetpilot5]

I owned a 92 for five years.  It's gone now, but it was a great bike.  Wish Yamaha would bring the new one over here.

[nanbil]

HI Jetpilot5,

Yes, I remember you from the old list.  Great bike, I love mine.

Bill

[itsatdm]

Still got my 92.  Approaching 60,000 miles and runs better than ever.  Got the itch for a new bike, but just can't find anything that can do everything so well.

[nanbil]

Still got my 92.  Approaching 60,000 miles and runs better than ever.  Got the itch for a new bike, but just can't find anything that can do everything so well.

Yea, that about sums it up for me too—although my 92 only has 42,000 miles on it.  Good to have you back.

[Davy F.]

Another ex-owner.
 
And the best bike to replace it so far is my R1200GS beemer.

[bubba zanetti]

If there was a TDM in buying distance ... I would snap it up. Post some more pics you guys ...

[itsatdm]

Another ex-owner.
 
And the best bike to replace it so far is my R1200GS beemer.

Thats the type of bike I am interested in buying.  Something that can do all roads.  I just can't let myself throwdown something that cost that much and there is not much else out there.

[tag2501]

I still have my 92.  Its become a garage queen and I'm looking to sell.  It doesn't get any use or care since the FJR and the Warrior moved in.  It is a great bike though.

[nanbil]

I still have my 92.  Its become a garage queen and I'm looking to sell.  It doesn't get any use or care since the FJR and the Warrior moved in.  It is a great bike though.

If you still have your TDM in the Spring we should meet (I live just north of Oklahoma City) on our TDMs.  What a sight that would be...

[NJFJR]

Still have mine too. ('92 w/30k)
After the FJR purchase, my nephew bought into it so he could ride it but I think I'm going to buy him back out of it. I STILL love this bike!

My question would be.....where are all the info sights like every other bike has? All I keep finding are websites full of pictures and not much more.

[nanbil]

Still have mine too. ('92 w/30k)
After the FJR purchase, my nephew bought into it so he could ride it but I think I'm going to buy him back out of it. I STILL love this bike!

My question would be.....where are all the info sights like every other bike has? All I keep finding are websites full of pictures and not much more.

The best site is www.carpe-tdm.net/ipb/index.php?act=home this is a European site (England), but has some US stuff in it.

[Doghouse_Riley]

I have a '93. Great bike. I want to sell it but I have a hard time finding something I can afford that can replace it. So I keep riding the TDM.

[Doghouse_Riley]

Here's a recent pic of mine. It has a rattle can bed liner finish. I had the seat recovered all black too.

[nanbil]

I've done several mods to mine: an öhlins shock, R1 front calipers, revalved front shocks by aftershocks, Wolf exhaust, galfer braided brake lines, and a factory pro jet kit.  Still red the fastest color

[DFH]

I have a TDM with added sex.....



It's a TRX850...

 

DFH

[nanbil]

Sweet

[Doghouse_Riley]

Love the TRX. Trellis frames are sexy.

[DFH]

Yes the TRX is a fine thing. Many happy kays over the years. Got no idea what I would replace it with however. Any suggestions?

Toyed with the idea of a ST3S Duc for a while but found the test ride underwhelming. So I am currently treating the old girl to a set of new valves, stem seals, rebore with new pistons and rings. Dunno about bikes being better than sex, but my TRX will no doubt outlast my marrage....  

DFH

[Doghouse_Riley]

Yes the TRX is a fine thing. Many happy kays over the years. Got no idea what I would replace it with however. Any suggestions?

Lots of suggestions, no answers. I'm in the same boat as my TDM approaches 60k miles. I tend to vacillate between a V-Strom, a wee-strom, a VFR 800, a Tiger, or going with more of a ds bike like an XR650L, DR650, LC4 or KLR 650.

[downeastah]

A year or so ago there were TWO TDM's listed in the local sell and swap here.  Both of them were listed for about $2000.  I've always admired the bike and regret not looking at them more closely.  

[nanbil]

Lots of suggestions, no answers. I'm in the same boat as my TDM approaches 60k miles. I tend to vacillate between a V-Strom, a wee-strom, a VFR 800, a Tiger, or going with more of a ds bike like an XR650L, DR650, LC4 or KLR 650.

You should also look at the new Buells: the Ulysses and the Lightning Super TT XB12STT.

[DFH]

You should also look at the new Buells: the Ulysses and the Lightning Super TT XB12STT.

  But Buells contain Hardly Drivable donks... I may be in my mid 40's but i'm no accountant with me Sundee Rebel Stubble and a facination for pirate costumes  

DFH

[nanbil]

  But Buells contain Hardly Drivable donks... I may be in my mid 40's but i'm no accountant with me Sundee Rebel Stubble and a facination for pirate costumes  

DFH

But that Hardly engine has about 25 more HP and about 35 more pounds of torque than your TRX :eek:and at least here in that States, a Buell rider would never be confused for a "pirate costumed" Harley rider

[Doghouse_Riley]

You should also look at the new Buells: the Ulysses and the Lightning Super TT XB12STT.

Out of my price range.

[DFH]

It goes unsaid that owning a TRX or TDM indicates an adversion to mainsteam offerings and a love of value for money, so a secondhand XBR9 qualifies. But if I was to embrace pushrods again I would buy another Guzzi.....   2nd Aprilia Falco anyone? ( way cheaper than a Tuono) or 2nd hand Triumph Speed Nipple....... Maybe a BMWf800s ? Suppose that why I like the TRX. 'tis a an exotic bike that takes a bit of effort riding for SV650 money

DFH

[nanbil]

Unfortunately the TRX was never offered in the U.S. and the TDM was only imported for two years 1992 and 1993.  While I don’t think of the TRX as an “exotic” motorcycle it certainly is a unique one.  One of the things that I enjoy about the TDM is its uniqueness, I believe that the Buells fit into the same, “wow you don’t see many of those” niche.  I really like Buell motorcycles and will probably own one someday. I feel that they are a much more modern motorcycle than the Moto Guzzi offerings and a much better buy.  Hell my TDM cost $8,000 in 1992 so a motorcycle that costs $11,000 in 2007 is still a pretty good deal.

[DFH]

Unfortunately the TRX was never offered in the U.S. and the TDM was only imported for two years 1992 and 1993.  While I don’t think of the TRX as an “exotic” motorcycle it certainly is a unique one.  

Exotic is only the opposite of native or ordinary, so a rabbit is an exotic animal in Oz, and a kangaroo is ordinary...... funny old world.

Now as you lot only got the early TDMs you missed out on the truely exotic 270 degree cranks.. invented by the same Australian who brought you the Vincent Black Shadow... BTW happy new year

DFH  

[nanbil]

Exotic is only the opposite of native or ordinary, so a rabbit is an exotic animal in Oz, and a kangaroo is ordinary...... funny old world.

Now as you lot only got the early TDMs you missed out on the truely exotic 270 degree cranks.. invented by the same Australian who brought you the Vincent Black Shadow... BTW happy new year

DFH  

I have the following meaning listed in my dictionary:
ex·ot·ic adj
1.   strikingly unusual and often very colorful and exciting or suggesting distant countries and unfamiliar cultures
2.   introduced from another place or region

n
somebody who or something that is exotic, especially a plant or animal

Encarta® World English Dictionary © 1999 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Developed for Microsoft by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.

So, I guess that one could say that the TRX, or even the TDM (at least in the U.S.) are exotic motorcycles.  I tend to think of exotic motorcycles as being something I could never own.  An exotic motorcycle, like an exotic woman, is something I can only dream about.  If I had the means to own an “exotic” (or marry one) then it wouldn’t be an “exotic” to me.  

[DFH]

  I tend to think of exotic motorcycles as being something I could never own.  An exotic motorcycle, like an exotic woman, is something I can only dream about.  If I had the means to own an “exotic” (or marry one) then it wouldn’t be an “exotic” to me.  

Next time you park your TDM amongst the sea of repli-racers & Hardly Drivables at the cafe at the top of the twisties walk away secure in the glow of owning the only example there... an exotic in the midst of the masses

 

DFH

[Dreadnought]

Sort of like if I ride my 06 Bandit down in Cali...an exotic to them

[nanbil]

...at the cafe at the top of the twisties walk away secure in the glow of owning the only example there... an exotic in the midst of the masses

 

DFH

Um, I live in Oklahoma...not too many twisties here :shrug:oh well I can still rest in the knowledge that I have an exotic