2003 Daytona 600cc or 2003 R6?
Discussion
Whilst I was at the local bike dealer testing an R6, I thought that I may as well test the new Triumph Daytona 600. V. nice bike and I think that I may now purchase this instead of the R6 because of it's looks, handling and brakes. All of which are absolutely spot-on. The only minus point was the relative lack of performance which I guess can be partially put down to the bike only having 50 miles on it instead of the 250 of the R6 - the dealer did say that Triumphs typically need nearer 1000 miles on them to be run in properly.
The R6 did however feel a little more compact and slicker, but I think that the Triumph will bed in further given extra miles.
Does anyone here own a Daytona (2003, 600cc) or have any opinions on them? Whether they are reliable or a warranty claim waiting to happen...
The R6 did however feel a little more compact and slicker, but I think that the Triumph will bed in further given extra miles.
Does anyone here own a Daytona (2003, 600cc) or have any opinions on them? Whether they are reliable or a warranty claim waiting to happen...
spoken to about eight owners of the triumph ( I have the 955i version) they all love it, and in some situations, theyve had reason to call upon warranty, and even if the dealer isnt helpful (which are?) triumph themsleves have jumped straight in.
(one guys fuel pipe was twistd and causing cutting out, dealer couldnt find it, but triumph agreed to ful strip and rebuild at no cost)
personally I think the R6 understeers too much..
its also at the top of the most stolen list..
(one guys fuel pipe was twistd and causing cutting out, dealer couldnt find it, but triumph agreed to ful strip and rebuild at no cost)
personally I think the R6 understeers too much..
its also at the top of the most stolen list..
I think that looks-wise it's the best 600 on the market by far and do think that the engine should loosen up considerably given a few hundred miles. I read the review in Bike and quite agree with everything that was said, although It's difficult to judge the chassis differences as I have had a long break from bikes - engines are easy to thrash... R6 did seem slightly lighter and more flickable and Daytona more stable. Amateurs opinion there though.
Damon I'Anson (Bike)has just got one as a long-termer and he's going to get a power commander? to try and give it more poke, so I may take a gamble and get one anyway.
I'm torn between yellow and silver now though. Yellow looks the nuts and is more visible on the roads, but silver is more subtle and I wonder if the novelty of yellow would wear off? Does anyone here get bored of their Dukes in yellow?
Damon I'Anson (Bike)has just got one as a long-termer and he's going to get a power commander? to try and give it more poke, so I may take a gamble and get one anyway.
I'm torn between yellow and silver now though. Yellow looks the nuts and is more visible on the roads, but silver is more subtle and I wonder if the novelty of yellow would wear off? Does anyone here get bored of their Dukes in yellow?
Silver and Yellow are the only colours that they do the bike in, at the moment.
My helmet needs replacing as it is six years old and as such, colour will be partially based on not clashing horribly with the colour of the bike. My leathers are just black at the moment and I don't think that I can justify replacing them right now.
Just got an insurance quote off Triumph and they won't insure me because the bike isn't going to be garaged, merely on a driveway.
My helmet needs replacing as it is six years old and as such, colour will be partially based on not clashing horribly with the colour of the bike. My leathers are just black at the moment and I don't think that I can justify replacing them right now.
Just got an insurance quote off Triumph and they won't insure me because the bike isn't going to be garaged, merely on a driveway.
dom_911 said:
Just got an insurance quote off Triumph and they won't insure me because the bike isn't going to be garaged, merely on a driveway.
can you get one of those metal bike sheds on the drive, there no bigger than the bike, and are acceptable by the insurers.
didnt I see a blue one in BIKE?
s2ooz. I've only ever seen Yellow and Silver and they are the only colours that are officially listed. Maybe it was a custom paint job?
Re: the driveway. It's difficult to explain, but it's a communal type car park for five residents in the courtyard. There is a gap between where my car parking space ends (which is raised a couple of feet - with the front of my car facing chest level when looking out of my window) and my lounge window. There is enough space (and angle to turn, with a little fidgeting) to get the bike between my lounge window and the raised car parking area.
It's actually better than having it in the car park/drive as it is out of the way, won't be noticed in passing and is difficult to get out quickly. Only downside is that I cannot erect anything there because of a. space and b. there is a little extration unit for the cellar restaurant below.
Re: the driveway. It's difficult to explain, but it's a communal type car park for five residents in the courtyard. There is a gap between where my car parking space ends (which is raised a couple of feet - with the front of my car facing chest level when looking out of my window) and my lounge window. There is enough space (and angle to turn, with a little fidgeting) to get the bike between my lounge window and the raised car parking area.
It's actually better than having it in the car park/drive as it is out of the way, won't be noticed in passing and is difficult to get out quickly. Only downside is that I cannot erect anything there because of a. space and b. there is a little extration unit for the cellar restaurant below.
dom_911 said:
s2ooz. I've only ever seen Yellow and Silver and they are the only colours that are officially listed. Maybe it was a custom paint job?
Re: the driveway. It's difficult to explain, but it's a communal type car park for five residents in the courtyard. There is a gap between where my car parking space ends (which is raised a couple of feet - with the front of my car facing chest level when looking out of my window) and my lounge window. There is enough space (and angle to turn, with a little fidgeting) to get the bike between my lounge window and the raised car parking area.
It's actually better than having it in the car park/drive as it is out of the way, won't be noticed in passing and is difficult to get out quickly. Only downside is that I cannot erect anything there because of a. space and b. there is a little extration unit for the cellar restaurant below.
Can't you get a big chain and a ground anchor? Then put a bike cover over it, that's how my bike is locked up with a big u-lock through the frame/wheel.
dom_911 said:
Hi tycho. I will be getting a ground anchor and a U/D lock along with a canvas type cover ASAP when I purchase the bike. Bikes being what the are, I don't fancy waking up to find some scrote has lifted the bugger, lock and all, into the back of a van!
I went to B&Q and got the heaviest chain I could. 3 meters and I could just about lift it. Apparently a cover makes a big difference as to whether a scrote tries to nick you bike or not. I also got a good quote from H&R insurance so give them a go.
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