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Originally Posted by Chris Scott
I thought about it myself a few years back: Tenerising a cheap 900.
But as said, it's very much a road bike.
For me the angles/ergos were all wrong (below) and it was heavy.
If it's a road-only trip then options are vast so depends what it costs.
The 850s are rare in the US. That may be an attraction. Carb wear is a thing.
Loved the efi 270-° motor on mine but that was not till mid-90s on the 850 (and all 900s). And now we have the T7.
https://adventure-motorcycling.com/2...sing-a-tdm900/

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True about the carbs. The needle guides oval out and make them run a bit weird.
Engine braking on them is brutal too. You won't get a chance to wear out your brake pads.
Come to think of it. I didn't enjoy owning it at all. But for the era, I suppose it was more than up to it's rivals.
It was more fun than the 900 though. Which was like a soggy sofa with as much sex appeal as Margaret Thatcher in one piece leathers.
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Did some trips.
Rode some bikes.
Fix them for a living.
Can't say anymore.
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