I had a 1992 TDM 850. It was a practical motorcycle. I added an aftermarket centre stand; seat and saddlebags. I rode it from Toronto to Newfoundland. The only major problem I had was as it got old the carbs would leak gas so much it would foul the spark plugs. It always ran rich. I took the carbs apart numerous times, trying to find the problem. I never did. I believe having the carbs at near vertical did not allow them to function well. This was a motorcycle that would have been much better with fuel injection. The steering head angle was steep, which allowed for quick steering, but the motorcycle would weave at top speed, around 220km/h. My 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 got much better fuel milage and had nice tan coloured spark plugs. It also was stable at top speed, around 260km/h. The TDM had a more upright, comfortable seating position and was much more responsive to steering. I fondly remember the TDM but the carb issues were a nightmare. One thing I liked about the TDM was how well it performed at high rpm. Those near vertical carbs allowed for very straight intake ports and the TDM did not run out of breath like most other twins. Rick Andrews, at Ontario Honda, recognized the potential and took at TDM engine and built a road racing frame around one based on TZ250 specs. It was ridden by Klassen and won a battle of the twins road race series. By the time Yamaha had replaced the carbs with fuel injection, they were no longer being imported to Canada, so buying one was no longer an option. The 1200 version is too heavy to interest me. For a twin, it was a fast, quick motorcycle. I wish companies would design a top of the line middleweight motorcycle around 850cc with a shaft drive, centre stand, top line brakes and suspension weighing under 500 lbs. 1400cc, 700 lb motorcycles are too heavy. A TDM 850 with shaft drive.
@@oliviercapdevielle291 Nothing except a Harley will feel or sound like a Harley. Harley Davidson’s v-twin is built differently than other v-twins. Harley Davidson’s pistons are at a 45-degree angle with a single crankpin journal which throws the balance of the engine off whenever the pistons fire. That’s where that signature Harley sound and vibration comes from. With that said, everyone I know who has owned a Harley has had nothing but issues with them. I love Harleys but I wouldn’t buy one as my daily rider. I currently have a Suzuki intruder 1400 (like the one in this video) and a Suzuki boulevard 805 and I’ve never had any issues with them. Not to mention my intruder is faster than most stock harleys and a fraction of the cost. That’s not to say you won’t run into some junk metric bike as well, but in my personal opinion, metric bikes are the way to go if you wanna hop on something and go. But If you really want that Harley sound and feel, you’re only gonna get that from a Harley. Hope that helps.
@@Crai6Mac thanks, it help me, but that's not the answer i was expecting!! In France HD are over priced (start 4000€ for 883 sportster not in good chape). So i was looking for a "budget" bike to do a bobber. PS i was expecting some other bike could give me good vibes cause i got two sportster and it was very nice, but 1450 on electra wasn't at all, just don't feel the engine. Thanks very much to take time to answer me.
I have seen lots of airgun videos, and i dont understand why yours have not been seen and liked a lot more. Very good and interesting video on theese beautifull Dianas! I have got a couple of 25 dianas and a 22. myself. I like classic airguns and i hope you make more videos. Have a nice day.
Lässiges Video. Zufällig drauf gestoßen weil mir ein Mod 25 D zugeflogen ist (natürlich nicht ganz so alt) und mich neugierig gemacht hat was ich mir da eingetreten hab. Denk ich werd noch viel Spaß haben damit.
I heard intruders have 2 carburetors and one of them is under the rear seat and they are really hard to adjust. And maintenance in this bike is very hard is it true?
Hello, Smolex. Thank you for your comment. I don't know which country you are living in, but here in Austria my friends and I don't tinker with our motorcycles very much, we often put our bike to a workshop - even for minor repairs. It's true that the carburetor is a bit more difficult to adjust on the Intruder - I know that after my own experience, but now I luckily found a mechanic who is able to solve the problem. Greetings from Austria, Werner.
@@eriktheviking-austria3163 I'm in the Us yes if you have a good mechanic life is beautiful 😁But I don't have any mechanics near me and I'm looking to buy my first cruiser probably something from 90's to learn how to ride. I finished my motorcycle safety course and I got my license now I need an easy bike for beginners to learn .
So nice to see. My first 2 wheel love was a 1992 Seca 2, I never got it but my 2nd love quickly became the 1993 TDM 850. One day I was on my way to buy one when I went out to my cat (at an apartment) and my door was crushed in by a hit and run. I realized that my new motorcycle was going to have that eventually and never went to buy it. I so wish I had a TDM 850.
Hi, Andrew. Thank You for Your answer - BUT - no matter what happened in the past (guilt) and not matter what will happen in the future (fear)- let us stay in the here and now. Let us enjoy and LIVE the moment, cause that s the only way to experience true life ... And by the way: Maybe there is JUST RIGHT NOW - somewhere near You - a certain TDM 850 waiting for You ;)
NICE ! I have a Harley I like a lot, but if I hit the lottery I'd go for the M90 or the Intruder. Suzuki makes a freaking good lookin' cruiser. 2 thumbs up!
