Yamaha TDM Riders

[Backonthebike]

Originally Posted by Muddler

It's a Michellin Sirac. Think it might be a rear?

A couple of general Qs to the TDM community:
- muffler has been "derestricted". Sounds good, has a bit of character but not too loud. Crackles a bit on decelleration. I noticed it doesn't seem to adjust revs too well at idle when cold. My last bike bike was a BMW650 which was one press to start every time. Could the muffler mods be effecting the EFI?
- there is a little red light on the RHS fairing next to the dash. Doesn't work. Looks like an immobiliser that has been disconnected. Is that standard?

My '08 came with Staintune slip ons; I had to put the baffles back it because it was embarrassingly loud (a concept that seems to escape fat bastards on Harleys). It crackles a bit on the overrun too, but not to the extent that I feel that it's doing any damage. I just took it that that was what they do?

Mine has a red flashing immobiliser warning light in the dash panel; not a separate led on the fairing. Maybe the PO had spottys, heated grips of the like?

[Trotski]

Originally Posted by Muddler

It's a Michellin Sirac. Think it might be a rear?

A couple of general Qs to the TDM community:
- muffler has been "derestricted". Sounds good, has a bit of character but not too loud. Crackles a bit on decelleration. I noticed it doesn't seem to adjust revs too well at idle when cold. My last bike bike was a BMW650 which was one press to start every time. Could the muffler mods be effecting the EFI?
- there is a little red light on the RHS fairing next to the dash. Doesn't work. Looks like an immobiliser that has been disconnected. Is that standard?

the later models have an factory immobiliser , I don't think the early 900's had one, early 900 also had an issue with the TPS that was replaced by a recall from Yamaha, go to a dealer with your VIN and they can tell you if it has been done, the TPS may be the prob.

BTW they look better in Black

[Backonthebike]

Nah, they look better in RED:

[omeoxlv]

Silver is the way to go-----


I have Beowulfs and a K&N. It should start and idle perfectly. Look at some spray lube on the choke slides on the outside of the throttle bodies maybe but the pipes arent the problem. The red light is a non factory thing.
cheers Graeme
PS and an undertail thingo with a tail tidy along with a bashplate and a cut down screen. Radiator screen in stainless and heated grips. Oh yeah and led flushmount indicators at front.

[Muddler]

Thanks for the tips guys, clearly Omeo is right though, silver is the go. Not sure I like the look of my touring screen, but by geeze it works!
Looks like I need to get to know my new beast. Will check out the choke slides. By the way, what is TPS??

Originally Posted by omeoxlv

Silver is the way to go-----


I have Beowulfs and a K&N. It should start and idle perfectly. Look at some spray lube on the choke slides on the outside of the throttle bodies maybe but the pipes arent the problem. The red light is a non factory thing.
cheers Graeme
PS and an undertail thingo with a tail tidy along with a bashplate and a cut down screen. Radiator screen in stainless and heated grips. Oh yeah and led flushmount indicators at front.

[Backonthebike]

Originally Posted by Muddler

By the way, what is TPS??

Throttle Position Sensor; my guess is that it talks to the fuel injecion management

[Trotski]

Originally Posted by Backonthebike

Throttle Position Sensor; my guess is that it talks to the fuel injecion management

Correct

[Backonthebike]

Originally Posted by Trotski

Correct

Thank god I got it right.
For a lawyer I make a pretty average mechanic, eh?

[Trotski]

Originally Posted by Backonthebike

Thank god I got it right.
For a lawyer I make a pretty average mechanic, eh?

you really should not feed me straight lines, I am not always able to control myself.

[Backonthebike]

Originally Posted by Trotski

you really should not feed me straight lines, I am not always able to control myself.

Just make sure you keep taking the tablets, as prescribed.

[Muddler]

I think choke is the issue. Just started mine cold and it ticked away at 900rpm, slowly increasing to 1000rpm. Ddefinitely no auto choke at work??
Ill try the lube, hopefully that is enough as i just read a thread on Carpe talking about a faulty choke, and cost of about $1k to fix because the throttle body has to be replaced. Not to much of a problem now, but I'll need to sort it before winter.

Originally Posted by Keithy

I believe the idle speed to be 1750 rpm when on choke so depending on where yours is at it may explain it?

No lights in my fairing (apart from the ones I've added)

Mine starts first time and idles smoothly but I have the standard silencers "unfettered" .....I like quiet :)

[AzzA68]

Originally Posted by Muddler

I think choke is the issue. Just started mine cold and it ticked away at 900rpm, slowly increasing to 1000rpm. Ddefinitely no auto choke at work??
Ill try the lube, hopefully that is enough as i just read a thread on Carpe talking about a faulty choke, and cost of about $1k to fix because the throttle body has to be replaced. Not to much of a problem now, but I'll need to sort it before winter.

Have a look at JBX's site, it's got the skinny on both causes and cures for cold idle issues.

You'll find them both in the "Engine" menu, top centre of screen.

PS Silver IS best.

[masterbrewer]

Finally two TDM's on a ride

In the report there's some great video action of the types of tracks we have to endure

Just brilliant "TDM riding country"



Zig Zagging the South Aussie Tothill Ranges the Sequel

Enjoy!

Cheers

[masterbrewer]

"Zig Zagging the Sth Aussie Tothill Ranges along a Dotted Line" the Sequel's Sequel

[Muddler]

Originally Posted by AzzA68

Have a look at JBX's site, it's got the skinny on both causes and cures for cold idle issues.

You'll find them both in the "Engine" menu, top centre of screen.

PS Silver IS best.

JBX site is great. Managed to pull the cold start mechanism out without moving the radiator. Sure enough, seized pin. Now I know why my bike had a cruise control fitted .... All working fine now.