TDM 900 Update and ride

Update on owning and riding Yamaha TDM 900

[kevingullick]

Great video, I've had a tdm 900 for only a week, she's an old girl, a yellow "I know not the best colour" 2002 with 32000 on the clock, and so far I'm absolutely loving it. It is taking me a bit of time getting used to a big twin to be honest, all my other bikes over the years have been 4 cylinder the last being a bandit 1200, but the tdm so far seems much more fun to ride. At at my age 62 I really appreciate how comfortable the tdm's are, fantastic riding position. If I have one complaint its the engine paint, my 2002 is in fantastic condition for such an old bike, these tdm's really are well put together, all except the engine paint☹️. But that aside as you say, what an underrated bike, absolutely brilliant

[pavelzee]

Liked the video. I have a TDM 850 which i need to treat a bit more gently. It’s an absolute monster for me and i probably need to do the iAM course. The thing just wants to be opened up on fast roads. It is a great bike. Cheers.

[vmrksa]

Great rewiew and all things that You said are on point!! Great overall bike, I have tdm 900 2012, and I am loving it! My modifications are, changed gearing from 16/42 to 15/43, k&n air filter, air box mode, mivv exhaust and raised co settings form c1 15, c2 15 to c1 35 and c2 35 and bike is running great!!

[nathanmaurice]

i noticed that higher gear masks the jerk, but 2nd gear around a roundabout at 2600 rpm is awkward and that gear combo is used alot..

[neilwiddison]

I am looking at a mint tdm 04 with 20000 what do you think cheers Neil

[TheAskme]

best bike... at least does not shake in high speed like the tracers

[nathanmaurice]

i find it is a snatchy, jerky bike between 2500 and 3000rpm. A bumpy road doesnt help. it feels like the throttle can only be on or off. Electronic jet kits tend to add fuel to the injector when throttling off. From the factory the injectors feel like they shut off fuel when using steady throttle. the wire no. 8 in the ecu was already removed whn i got the bike so god knows what it was like before. I suspect if an owner rides it from factory then does the airbox mod it feels acceptable. I have found Yamaha injection maps not very smooth on a number of bikes. Youd think they rode the bikes before selling them!!
good review though thanks.

[eigfb]

i find mine really bouncy on country roads ive tried all combination of settings on front forks, as bike is new to me im going to get the forks rebuild and new oil hoping thats my issue

[davidcorlett]

Hi. Where did you get the screen wind deflector from please? I struggle with the amount of wind off the screen as I'm 6ft 4 and want to improve that after coming from a RT1150 which had the powered huge screen. Many Thanks, David

[harrypowney]

Hi John, I have recently purchased a 2007 TDM900 with 45000 on the clock and like you I love it. It's my second one. I have just one question for you... ...your gear change is very smooth and apart from 1st gear there appears to be no clunks. Mine has a new clutch, I have recently fitted new DID Chain and sprockets yet it clunks in all but 1st to 2nd. I wander if it is the oil. What oil do you use when servicing your bike..? by the way I'm just down the road from you.

[francisdirnhofer]

What is the modle of renthal handle bar your using? Not sure weather to get the low or medium bar

[georgeschannel]

Where did you get the hand guards from