I’m at my 4th TDM at the moment . My first two had each 190.000 km and 240.000 km on the counter ( bike courier in a car infested Belgium) never had any problems with the bikes ,just maintenance nothing else . Did Spain,Portugal,Italy, greece ,Marokko and Tunesie with them . I’m 1m86 tall and even on the highway at 140km this bike is my favorit . Slip on exhausts ( really nice growl) kn air filter , changed the cooling fluids with high quality fluid! Higher screen and that.s about it . These bikes cost nothing second hand and they keep on going . Even on track days on very twisty tracks a lot of more powerfull bikes couldn’t keep up . My next TDM is standing in my garage as a follow upper 😎 greets from Belgium . Eddy
Great review. They look good in black. I have a TRX850 currently. Thinking of getting a TDM900 to go with it. Both are very underrated bikes. Greetings from Manchester, England.
It’s just a dirt bike cross member , I had it from an old dirt bike , but have seen them on eBay . I have also ordered a fork brace as well , apparently even makes a big difference with the stock front end .
John McCloskey depends on what you want your bike for , I’m setting my up for around trip of Australia next year with some off road riding during the trip . So what do you what to use the bike for ?
@@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449 . I am a former road racer who wants something easy to ride, can tour on with my wife and still have fun with the boys. I have done a lot of research on these things and have some ideas in mind . I have a pair of Over Racing carbon mufflers ready to go on; Ill add a power commander to smooth out low down torque; Ill get some flutes for inside the airbox to smooth out the flow as well as add a K&N air filter. I'm waiting on calliper adaptors to come from a shop in Greece to change the front brakes to Yamaha R1 six potters (it seems the TDM has cult status in Greece and anything special is already made there :-) Ill also firm up the suspension but have no intention to change the front end; if I did I would have went for a 17" wheel for tyre choices, but that would lower the bike too much, soo Ill leave as is. I like the Michelin Pilot 4s & 5s anyway and I don't really plan to go off road. Love the bike and a very late in life find- I have owned a TRX 850 before . Cheers
@@johnmccloskey8524 sounds like you have it covered fella , if your only doing road hard panniers are the go for touring, the 19 inch front wheel had actually given me more clearance in the corners ( slower turn in but ) as a road racer you would understand this . But I’m getting used to it . My last bike was a 1130 Benellli Trek , before that a Triumph Tiger 1050 sport . Iv used all the pilots 2,3,,4 & road 5,s . Best pilots I had was the 3 front and rear 4 GT . But did switch to Metzler Roadtec 01 - fantastic rear . But I reckon know the is the Dunlop Roadsmart 3 ( and they do an 18 front as well ) the rear is just not quite as good as the Metzler or Pilot 4-5 rears ( but equal to the 3,s ) but they last HEAPS longer and HEAPS cheaper . I have also done the low RPM mods & K&N filter as well . I’m fitting braided lines at present. Found out I can get an adapter plate for the Suzuki 650 VStrom front brakes ( to fit CBR 600 RR twin pot callipers, and a few other models as well . If the braided lines don’t do much will do the CBR conversation.
vagelis koios I loved the 1130 “ best handling bike I have ever owned & comfortable as well . Fuel consumption was high but can be sorted with tune ECU - didn’t quite get to that .
@@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449 I have an Africa twin 1000 and always I look for a TREK.. I fell in love with this bike for the first time who I saw her.. In my opinion one of the most beautiful bikes ever.. I didn't bought her wait because I am afraid the reliability.. But for second bike I will try to buy her.. You had reliability issues?
I like Your style bro! Eveyrything made to be functional. I did a trip long about 1000km on my babe last time and first thing I will upgrade is the saddle. High windshield and handguards I allready have and they do the job.
Not sure if you have watched mod 3 , “ the biggest mod “ a Suzuki Vstrom 650 front forks , wheel , fork brace , upgraded brakes etc etc , just got back from a four day trip it was fantastic . The 19 inch front wheel gives better tyre selection.
Simon Fuller I ride it and do regular maintenance on it “ not polish it “ that’s why it’s all about the ride ! if I wanted a polished bike to go to coffee shops on and drink lattes would buy a Harley Davidson
I’m at my 4th TDM at the moment . My first two had each 190.000 km and 240.000 km on the counter ( bike courier in a car infested Belgium) never had any problems with the bikes ,just maintenance nothing else . Did Spain,Portugal,Italy, greece ,Marokko and Tunesie with them . I’m 1m86 tall and even on the highway at 140km this bike is my favorit . Slip on exhausts ( really nice growl) kn air filter , changed the cooling fluids with high quality fluid! Higher screen and that.s about it . These bikes cost nothing second hand and they keep on going . Even on track days on very twisty tracks a lot of more powerfull bikes couldn’t keep up . My next TDM is standing in my garage as a follow upper 😎 greets from Belgium . Eddy
love the bike and the mods on it! I also own a 2005 TDM 900 with 85000 kilometers on it. Such a great bike.
Yes a fantastic motorcycle
I got a 98 tdm 850 brilliant bike had it for 10 years been faultless
Great review Mate, a very underrated bike. Nice mods Mate, you did well. Take care and stay safe.
Great review. They look good in black. I have a TRX850 currently. Thinking of getting a TDM900 to go with it. Both are very underrated bikes.
Greetings from Manchester, England.
PlattLaneEnd thank you 🙏 yes a fantastic bike a mate of mine has a TDM 850 as well . In Australia also very underrated as well .
Cool topbox! Looks a lot better than the standard moped style round plastic ones 😁
I have an 2009 and love it. How did you install that metal bar with the quad lock ? Is it connected to the mirror base or how? Thanks
It’s just a dirt bike cross member , I had it from an old dirt bike , but have seen them on eBay . I have also ordered a fork brace as well , apparently even makes a big difference with the stock front end .
A review of the Tedium why?
Did you need to extend any cables or wires to get that handlebar riser on? Looks like about 5 cm taller?
No , by memory. Maybe just rerouted.
Quick question, you said youve done all the mods on this bike . What would you recommend ?
Cheers John
John McCloskey depends on what you want your bike for , I’m setting my up for around trip of Australia next year with some off road riding during the trip .
So what do you what to use the bike for ?
@@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449 . I am a former road racer who wants something easy to ride, can tour on with my wife and still have fun with the boys. I have done a lot of research on these things and have some ideas in mind . I have a pair of Over Racing carbon mufflers ready to go on; Ill add a power commander to smooth out low down torque; Ill get some flutes for inside the airbox to smooth out the flow as well as add a K&N air filter. I'm waiting on calliper adaptors to come from a shop in Greece to change the front brakes to Yamaha R1 six potters (it seems the TDM has cult status in Greece and anything special is already made there :-) Ill also firm up the suspension but have no intention to change the front end; if I did I would have went for a 17" wheel for tyre choices, but that would lower the bike too much, soo Ill leave as is. I like the Michelin Pilot 4s & 5s anyway and I don't really plan to go off road. Love the bike and a very late in life find- I have owned a TRX 850 before . Cheers
@@johnmccloskey8524 sounds like you have it covered fella , if your only doing road hard panniers are the go for touring, the 19 inch front wheel had actually given me more clearance in the corners ( slower turn in but ) as a road racer you would understand this . But I’m getting used to it . My last bike was a 1130 Benellli Trek , before that a Triumph Tiger 1050 sport . Iv used all the pilots 2,3,,4 & road 5,s . Best pilots I had was the 3 front and rear 4 GT . But did switch to Metzler Roadtec 01 - fantastic rear . But I reckon know the is the Dunlop Roadsmart 3 ( and they do an 18 front as well ) the rear is just not quite as good as the Metzler or Pilot 4-5 rears ( but equal to the 3,s ) but they last HEAPS longer and HEAPS cheaper . I have also done the low RPM mods & K&N filter as well . I’m fitting braided lines at present. Found out I can get an adapter plate for the Suzuki 650 VStrom front brakes ( to fit CBR 600 RR twin pot callipers, and a few other models as well . If the braided lines don’t do much will do the CBR conversation.
Good bike but the TREK 1130 is something different.. Exotic bike.. Why you sold her?For the fuel consumption?
vagelis koios I loved the 1130 “ best handling bike I have ever owned & comfortable as well . Fuel consumption was high but can be sorted with tune ECU - didn’t quite get to that .
@@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449 I have an Africa twin 1000 and always I look for a TREK.. I fell in love with this bike for the first time who I saw her.. In my opinion one of the most beautiful bikes ever.. I didn't bought her wait because I am afraid the reliability.. But for second bike I will try to buy her.. You had reliability issues?
I like Your style bro! Eveyrything made to be functional. I did a trip long about 1000km on my babe last time and first thing I will upgrade is the saddle. High windshield and handguards I allready have and they do the job.
Not sure if you have watched mod 3 , “ the biggest mod “ a Suzuki Vstrom 650 front forks , wheel , fork brace , upgraded brakes etc etc , just got back from a four day trip it was fantastic . The 19 inch front wheel gives better tyre selection.
Time for an update vid. Let's see that front end
Will do on the weekend ( we’re I live in Australia 🇦🇺 we are going into a 5 day lockdown ) So heaps of time 👍😂😂
Parallel twin not a v.
Get it cleaned !!!!!
Simon Fuller I ride it and do regular maintenance on it “ not polish it “ that’s why it’s all about the ride ! if I wanted a polished bike to go to coffee shops on and drink lattes would buy a Harley Davidson
@@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449 you were talking about buying an Indian a couple of weeks ago