My New Addition

Leelover · 03-23-2007, 11:03 PM

Since my son has gone to take on a new life in a foreign land I am now the new owner of a 2004 Triumph Daytona 955i!

I really do like this bike, and it does have a sentimental value, but I am not sure what I will do with it. The triple engine really does split the difference between a V-twin and and an I4. Smooth torquey low end with a strong rush of power at high RPM. And it DOES sound cool! Especially with the Two Brothers C/F Hi mount can. I plan to take it to Jennings for a track day in April, if possible.

I think it could make a decent track bike for me, good performance potential, but not too hyper. The almost total lack race prep components will make it interesting to say the least.

bwhip · 03-23-2007, 11:56 PM

Cool bike! Congrats!

colryn · 03-24-2007, 05:33 AM

That's is a purdy nike. My suggestion is to ride it.

SheepOfBlue · 03-24-2007, 08:09 AM

Looks like he de-chicken stripped it for Dad also.

FrenchieR6 · 03-24-2007, 08:53 AM

Nice bike... go for a ride and keep the memories

NorthernRR · 03-24-2007, 08:55 AM

Very cool bike, wicked sound too... Loads of fun, one of my buddies used to have one.

Leelover · 03-24-2007, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

Looks like he de-chicken stripped it for Dad also.

You must have Super Sheep Vision

Actually, the first thing ol' Pops got to do was have a new rear tire replaced, and it's still got a lettle bit to go to the edges.

I put a Pirelli super corsa on it. It was recommended as a good track day tire. The power pilot on the front still has a little life in it, so I am trying to use it up practicing braking ala Sport Riding Techinques (Nick Ienatsch

). It is amazing how much there is to getting really good on the brakes. Anyway, I plan to install a super corsa on the front, and try to make it to Jennings.

I have another issue with this bike that really bugs me. The pipe for the high mount sticks WAY out and interfers with my right heel when I put the ball of my foot on the peg. (see pics) I thought I would pull the exhaust off and have a muffler shop do a little bending, but the one I went to says they can't bend it at all with out reducing the pipe diameter in the bend (no mandrel bender). So I may attempt a cut and weld project.

Leelover · 03-24-2007, 10:14 AM

couple more pics

Hammer · 03-24-2007, 10:21 AM

Nice bike

evl_twn · 03-24-2007, 01:21 PM

Nice ride, I like the yellow

TraumaOne · 03-25-2007, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leelover

I have another issue with this bike that really bugs me. The pipe for the high mount sticks WAY out and interfers with my right heel when I put the ball of my foot on the peg. (see pics) I thought I would pull the exhaust off and have a muffler shop do a little bending, but the one I went to says they can't bend it at all with out reducing the pipe diameter in the bend (no mandrel bender). So I may attempt a cut and weld project.

I had to get rid of my high mount exhaust on my 636 for this very reason... melted my boot on the dang pipe...

RAH-VFR · 03-26-2007, 06:40 AM

Nice Bike! I lusted after one that was for sale at a shop in Indy,but was not sure if that was a bike for track and street duties then I got a tracked preped CBR600. I still like the Triumph. They don;t seem to be very popular though.

oldfogey · 03-26-2007, 06:45 AM

I do like those, Leelover, enjoy!

Leelover · 03-26-2007, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldfogey

I do like those, Leelover, enjoy!

Thanks! But I suspect you may be a little baised!

quick26 · 03-26-2007, 12:18 PM

Quote:

The pipe for the high mount sticks WAY out and interfers with my right heel when I put the ball of my foot on the peg.

trim your foot down

the bike looks good

Leelover · 04-19-2007, 06:29 PM

OK, for better or worse, it is a subtraction.

Kind of a relief in one way, there is precious little available in aftermarket accessories. And how can anyone own a bike they can't mod?

abtech · 04-19-2007, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leelover

OK, for better or worse, it is a subtraction.

Kind of a relief in one way, there is precious little available in aftermarket accessories. And how can anyone own a bike they can't mod?

Chain? Chain? you out there?

03-23-2007, 11:03 PM	#1
Leelover Remembering RAH-VFR...RIP #20 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Fort Myers, FL Bike(s): 06 FJR1300 & 01 GSXR 750 Posts: 1,473	My New Addition Since my son has gone to take on a new life in a foreign land I am now the new owner of a 2004 Triumph Daytona 955i! I really do like this bike, and it does have a sentimental value, but I am not sure what I will do with it. The triple engine really does split the difference between a V-twin and and an I4. Smooth torquey low end with a strong rush of power at high RPM. And it DOES sound cool! Especially with the Two Brothers C/F Hi mount can. I plan to take it to Jennings for a track day in April, if possible. I think it could make a decent track bike for me, good performance potential, but not too hyper. The almost total lack race prep components will make it interesting to say the least. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "The Father wove the skein of your life a long time ago. Go and hide in a hole if you wish, but you won't live one instant longer. Your fate is fixed. Fear profits a man nothing." Herger the Joyous

03-23-2007, 11:56 PM	#2
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 3,938	Re: My New Addition Cool bike! Congrats! __________________ Seamus is awesome. Seriously. My Gallery

03-24-2007, 05:33 AM	#3
colryn Join Date: 12-19-2006 Age: 43 Bike(s): 06 Metropolitan Posts: 313	Re: My New Addition That's is a purdy nike. My suggestion is to ride it.

03-24-2007, 08:09 AM	#4
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,482	Re: My New Addition Looks like he de-chicken stripped it for Dad also. __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

03-24-2007, 08:53 AM	#5
FrenchieR6 Live life to the fullest and smile while doing it Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Ohio Age: 41 Bike(s): R6 Posts: 2,375	Re: My New Addition Nice bike... go for a ride and keep the memories __________________ Fear and Distraction are the enemies of presence, and concentration is the cure. http://befit4riding.com/ http://www.apex2apex.net/ http://www.americanpowersport.com/

03-24-2007, 08:55 AM	#6
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,428	Re: My New Addition Very cool bike, wicked sound too... Loads of fun, one of my buddies used to have one. __________________ See you at Indy

03-24-2007, 10:14 AM	#8
Leelover Remembering RAH-VFR...RIP #20 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Fort Myers, FL Bike(s): 06 FJR1300 & 01 GSXR 750 Posts: 1,473	Re: My New Addition couple more pics Attached Thumbnails __________________ "The Father wove the skein of your life a long time ago. Go and hide in a hole if you wish, but you won't live one instant longer. Your fate is fixed. Fear profits a man nothing." Herger the Joyous

03-24-2007, 10:21 AM	#9
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 5,018 Images: 12	Re: My New Addition Nice bike

03-24-2007, 01:21 PM	#10
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,658	Re: My New Addition Nice ride, I like the yellow

03-26-2007, 06:40 AM	#12
RAH-VFR Don't hate me because I'm beautiful. Join Date: 12-19-2006 Location: Centerville, Indiana Age: 55 Bike(s): 98 VFR800, 1999CBR600 Posts: 314	Re: My New Addition Nice Bike! I lusted after one that was for sale at a shop in Indy,but was not sure if that was a bike for track and street duties then I got a tracked preped CBR600. I still like the Triumph. They don;t seem to be very popular though. __________________ Muskrat may taste like pumpkin pie, but I'll never know.

03-26-2007, 06:45 AM	#13
oldfogey Senior member Join Date: 12-14-2006 Location: St Albans, UK Age: 56 Bike(s): Honda VFR800i, BSA Posts: 1,171	Re: My New Addition I do like those, Leelover, enjoy! __________________ A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have - Gerald R. Ford

04-19-2007, 06:29 PM	#16
Leelover Remembering RAH-VFR...RIP #20 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Fort Myers, FL Bike(s): 06 FJR1300 & 01 GSXR 750 Posts: 1,473	Re: My New Addition OK, for better or worse, it is a subtraction. Kind of a relief in one way, there is precious little available in aftermarket accessories. And how can anyone own a bike they can't mod? __________________ "The Father wove the skein of your life a long time ago. Go and hide in a hole if you wish, but you won't live one instant longer. Your fate is fixed. Fear profits a man nothing." Herger the Joyous

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