Wanted : TDM 850 are these bikes worth buying?

empeehaitch · #1 13th July 2012, 07:56 PM

Well lads, Im looking for another bike, i always liked the look of the tdm and hear they are a comfortable yoke to drive, I am put off though by some reports of the engines being weak and prone to early failure.
Any thoughts or advice on these bikes appreciated
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soccersmyth · #2 13th July 2012, 08:12 PM

Comfy as fcuk,
Dodgy gearbag though.

rippy · #3 13th July 2012, 08:16 PM

I've got a tatty 91 one .
Deffo comfy and fast back road bike. If ya fancy a bit of a doer upper make me an offer ?

odd leg · #4 13th July 2012, 08:17 PM

Fabulous bike... really comfy. loads of power. good handling.....
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vmax123 · #5 13th July 2012, 08:19 PM

early ones have dodgy box if not looked after...go for later one if you can..great on petrol..as above very comfy;and great around town or on back roads...had one and if had cash would buy another as winter bike.....

empeehaitch · #6 13th July 2012, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by rippy

I've got a tatty 91 one .
Deffo comfy and fast back road bike. If ya fancy a bit of a doer upper make me an offer ?

If I decide to buy one it would be the most up in years i can afford thanks anyway
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donie1981 · #7 13th July 2012, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by rippy

I've got a tatty 91 one .
Deffo comfy and fast back road bike. If ya fancy a bit of a doer upper make me an offer ?

what kinda money we talkin about
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empeehaitch · #8 13th July 2012, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by donie1981

what kinda money we talkin about
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Im expecting a few quid in the next few weeks , Id be budgeting around the 1200 mark, theres a nice few on donedeal at the moment at around this price, Im just looking for now
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donie1981 · #9 13th July 2012, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by empeehaitch

Im expecting a few quid in the next few weeks , Id be budgeting around the 1200 mark, theres a nice few on donedeal at the moment at around this price, Im just looking for now
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keeping an eye out for one myself. theres a few on done deal at the moment

empeehaitch · #10 13th July 2012, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by donie1981

keeping an eye out for one myself. theres a few on done deal at the moment

theres four or five up for sale in the last few days, theres a nice one around west cork, might be worth a look
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LittleBlackBlade · #11 13th July 2012, 08:40 PM

nice to ride but I would never buy such a pile of shite myself!

donie1981 · #12 13th July 2012, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by LittleBlackBlade

nice to ride but I would never buy such a pile of shite myself!

are they that bad
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. was thinking of getting one as a second bike

truecelt34dub · #13 13th July 2012, 09:00 PM

i really hated my one,sold it after about 5 months couldnt get on with it at all,gearbox was fucking brutal pacy enough though but i didnt like it,never ridden the 900

LittleBlackBlade · #14 13th July 2012, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by donie1981

are they that bad
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. was thinking of getting one as a second bike

shit box
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they sold very very well but where are they all now
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BROKE
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Rasher · #15 13th July 2012, 09:32 PM

Had a TDM850 as my first bike a good few years back now.
Really liked it at the time but make sure you do not have to replace the collector box / exhausts and I remember thinking that the brakes were not as good as they should have been (well compared to the VFR800 I had after anyway). Engine was fine though and able to get a move on. Check the suspension as it was a bit wafty compared to a sports bike at the time and it's an old bike now so unless it's been upgraded it will probably really feel its age by now. Every now and again I look at them and keep an eye out for a minter thinking I wouldn't mind having one again so I suppose that's not a bad thing!
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empeehaitch · #16 13th July 2012, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by Rasher

Had a TDM850 as my first bike a good few years back now.
Really liked it at the time but make sure you do not have to replace the collector box / exhausts and I remember thinking that the brakes were not as good as they should have been (well compared to the VFR800 I had after anyway). Engine was fine though and able to get a move on. Check the suspension as it was a bit wafty compared to a sports bike at the time and it's an old bike now so unless it's been upgraded it will probably really feel its age by now. Every now and again I look at them and keep an eye out for a minter thinking I wouldn't mind having one again so I suppose that's not a bad thing!
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If i buy one Il def get the best i can afford
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2strokey · #17 13th July 2012, 10:43 PM

nice to ride , dont touch cheap high miles , " just needs carbs balanced " etc etc .........

coupla years ago i defended em coz 2 mates worked em as couriers with no bothers ,,

there not a high milage bike , imo (now)
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there nice to ride , a well kept one at the right money maybe ,

search tdm forums
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fatbast · #18 14th July 2012, 01:48 AM

get a 900 much better than the 850, new gearbox etc....not a popular bike so 2 to 2500 should get you a good one. mate got a 8k miler 03 model for about 2600, but maybe a fazer 1000 would be better value......

johnny b · #19 14th July 2012, 09:34 AM

In my opinion they are very tall and top heavy.
I lusted after one for a while then I got a test ride on one and instantly disliked it.
For the money you have you want a nice reliable second bike, I reckon for those sheckles you want a zzr1100.

It makes sense as its got wind protection, motorway gets eaten up, twisties are still fun, can be a winter bike or full on summer tourer.

Loads about which means spares are easy to get too.

YamahaTDM850 · #20 14th July 2012, 09:45 AM

Had mine for 3 years with 58m up on it(and would still be riding it if i didnt decide to park it in a river) had to replace the clutch basket but other then that no problems, the gearbox can be a bit clunky but a grate bike to fling around cant go wrong for the money their making.