YamahaTDM 850 twin

[trand]

Hi there every-one Would really like some opinions on the above mentioned bike
Thanks ted

[This message has been edited by trand (edited 29 July 2001).]

[toneski]

i'm intending to use my 91/mk1 for a 9month Uk-India-UK trip starting in a few months.
a nice reliable bike.
for more info see the owners club http://www.carpe-tdm.net

[Flyingdoctor]

Hi Toneski
I had my '91 mkI for 14 years a wonderful tool. Traded it for a new 900 last year. Big mistake, the engine's really lumpy in comparison. Looking to trade it in march. Hang on to yours it'll do anything you ask of it. They're fine on gravel too. Good luck with your trip.

[parkie]

Bloody great bikes.

Rode mine from UK - NZ - check out my blog for more info

[Flyingdoctor]

What's the availability of 110/80/18 fronts when travelling? They're not a very popular size here in UK.

[parkie]

I run Michelin Anakee 15/70x17 on the rear & a Michelin Sirac 110/80x18 on the front.
The Sirac is actually meant to be a rear but works well as a front - fit it in the reverse direction to the directional arrow. Or not - have had it fitted both ways and not noticed any difference.....
I run both tubeless and have Slime in them to cope with any punctures.

Tyres work OK on dirt, really well on tarmac wet or dry - scrape the pegs all the time, very confidence inspiring.

Also give very high mileage - the perfect tyre, eh?

Here's a link to a thread on off road tyre choices for the TDM: http://www.carpe-tdm.net/ipb/index.php?showtopic=3073

Other changes I would recommend for travelling are going down one tooth on the front sprocket & carrying a spare regulator/rectifier or better yet replacing with one rated at a higher output (seems to be the one weak point on the bikes).

I also got a washable stainless steel oil filter made up by www.dualstar.com & replaced the paper air filter with a washable one so I didn't have to take spares.