tdm 850

[Alec1]

Hi guys and girls, my 1st post so be gentle, i'm soon to be the new owner of a 96 tdm 850, is there any things i should be looking out for, i've not had an ADV bike before more used to sports and vtwin hondas so any info will be appreciated.
many thanks
alec

[Chad]

welcome to XRV have a butchers at this link it should tell you all you need to know

Buyer Guide: Yamaha TDM 850 & 900 - Road Tests: Used - Visordown

[Alec1]

many thanks Chad,
that was interesting reading, also found a review site that gave nothing but good reviews on them.

[jasonbc]

My mate had one years ago he put a dyno jet kit on it and progressive frok spring and reconed he was getting over 50mpg out of it and the suspension was much better. Checking oil level can be tricky as they are dry sump engine tank is under the seat if i remember correctly

[Chad]

many thanks Chad,
that was interesting reading, also found a review site that gave nothing but good reviews on them.

no worries mate they are by all accounts a great bike

[Alec1]

Well picked her up today 150 mile ride home and she didn't miss a beat, well pleased.

[Chad]

Well picked her up today 150 mile ride home and she didn't miss a beat, well pleased.

great lets see some pics then

[Alec1]

great lets see some pics then

i have mate under my tdm850

[afk40]

waikt tae ye need to change the spark plugs,, thats when the fun really begins.... also prone fur the rectifier tae actually burn an catch fire....mines did...watch out....an they can easily flood an they jist wont start after that...

[Chad]

waikt tae ye need to change the spark plugs,, thats when the fun really begins.... also prone fur the rectifier tae actually burn an catch fire....mines did...watch out....an they can easily flood an they jist wont start after that...

if he's owned an africa twin at some point he will be well versed in the above