Triumph DAYTONA 955i

[mr.kris]

been thinking about geting something difrent. Will have about £3000 to spend when the bandit/VFR sell once iv put them online that is. What they like everything from insuance to power needs to be investigated! any ideas?
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HAYABUSA now in use!

[FLV]

no idea, but whats the bandit you will be selling?

[mr.kris]

its a GSF1200S aniversry paint (blue and white GSXR style) 7800 miles alarm imob just had a service standard bike
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HAYABUSA now in use!

[Seb]

Came so very close to buying an early T595 before I got my current 9. Lovely noise but a bit of a minefield of potential issues, afaik the later ones sorted most of the horror stories but imo lack the charm of the original.
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2010 Triumph 1050 Sprint ST

[Dex]

Every bike has some issues, I don't think triumphs have more than most others.

595 was prettier, but 955 has more grunt. Both are relatively old fashioned in handling etc (not in a bad way) but both great on British roads.

I've got a 955 speed triple and its a keeper, great community on triumph torque, and its a proper British bike

[Dex]

Every bike has some issues, I don't think triumphs have more than most others.

595 was prettier, but 955 has more grunt. Both are relatively old fashioned in handling etc (not in a bad way) but both great on British roads.

I've got a 955 speed triple and its a keeper, great community on triumph torque, and its a proper British bike

[mr.kris]

cool! im likeing the sound of it so far and handleing can be fixed with bravery! so thats no problem i think i might have to go get a text ride done!
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HAYABUSA now in use!

[Dex]

Whereabouts are you?

As for the handling- I've never had a problem with mine, but front suspension is a little soft as std so I've had mine rebuilt with a decent valve kit and stiffer front springs and I'm liking it even more

[wabbithunter]

agreed that the earlier 595 are a much better looking bike! rode both bikes many times and think they are fantastic especially for british roads. once you've rode one i think you'd be sold on it and for £3k you can get a good one.
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TL1000R Fighter,TL1000R ,Husaberg 650 ,883 sportser,Ducati 996,RGV/RS 250 Special Fighter

I INTEND TO LEAVE THIS WORLD THE SAME WAY I CAME IN, BLOODY AND SCREAMING

[G]

Get a test ride - to me they just seem to be a bit of a pale imitation of the fireblade/zx9, with no real benefits from them, but some disadvantages.

[Dex]

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[calyx]

[G]

Gallardo is a bit different to my mind as it's much more about the status/tart value. Can get very fast cars with £20k.

I've got a litre bike for the ease of going fast.
I wouldn't choose one for fun - around 37hp is right for me for that on the road, but when we're talking utilitarian purposes, my GSXR1000 will get me from A to B with minimal fuss.
Others enjoy the going fast it's self, rather than achieving it and for them a litre bike will no doubt offer more fun.

[Mister James]

955's is bare ugly too blud.

The only attractive Daytonnas are the 650s.
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>Soultrader Mister James, I bet you are a copper
>Bazza Wow. Eyes like a shithouse rat, you...

[MarJay]

Don't listen to G. If you believe what he says, his brain works only in scientific terms and will only ride or buy a bike if its within a hairs whisker of winning at Top Trumps.

The 955i is a good bike. The original T595 was renamed after a year or so to become the 955i. The original shape 955i is the best one to go for because it had all of the early problems ironed out.

My 1998 955i which I owned from 2001 to 2003 is still going in the hands of a mate of mine, who has now done 40,000 miles and it still looks like it has just come out of the factory. Just give it a clean and it looks great.

They aren't quick turners but they are stable once they are in a corner, and the grunt available is good to have on the road. The power delivery is smooth and about right for what you want on a road bike. Yes, they are heavy but you don't notice the weight on the move. They aren't super comfortable but they are OK for a sportsbike of that era.

They are also super reliable, tough, well built and (IMO) good looking.

When you buy, check the eccentric chain adjuster on the rear wheel hasn't been mullered by someone using a screwdriver to adjust the chain. I can't think of any other particular 'common issues' with the bike.

They *are* good bikes, it is just they aren't as light or as fast as the Jap bikes of the same era. Doesn't mean they are bad bikes though.
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British beauty: Triumph Street Triple R; Loony stroker: KR1S; Track fun: GSXR750 L1; Commuter Missile: GSX-S1000F; Cheap project: CBR900RR FireBlade
Remember kids, bikes aren't like lego. You can't easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another.

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[chris-red]

[Dex]

I traded in an immaculate 2006 636 Ninja for my 02 speed triple. The ninja made more power, was about 30 mph faster at the top end, had great brakes and plush suspension, weighed less and cornered on rails.

But it was completely wasted on the road, for me to get the feeling I was "riding fast" I had to be going at very silly speeds, the kind of speeds where you are hoping its clear round the next corner rather than setting your speed according to what you can see.

The Triumph has effortless mid range grunt, "feels" like I'm riding quick at much lower speeds than the Ninja, and its British. The British thing means something to me, it might mean nothing to you.

[MarJay]

[mr.kris]

im located near nottingham at the min but im away for a long weekend now but will check on what u all say when i get back i like rideing the underdog my TL1000 was slated by all the mags ect but it still kicked fuck out of blades GSXRS R1s ect thats why i loved it!
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HAYABUSA now in use!

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[minesweeper]

Now now guys we all know that a bikes soul isnt something that can be substantiated in words, let alone on an internet forum. Some people will get it with a certain make of bike, some with a model and some with just that particular bike on that particular day.
I love my 955i and wouldnt change it for the world, its done 40k miles and as stated above apart from scratches ive put on it is going strong. Main weakness they have is the electrics (should be left on a trickle feed at home) and the fact that they simply dont start if the battery is weak.
Mines just gone in to have around 3 grand of parts fitted and then off to be setup (dyno, suspension)
sweep
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Rvf400, 955i daytona, 954 fireblade, cbr1000rr fireblade 06 Hm plant

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[minesweeper]

change it for another bike..

Quiet G if it hears me even mentioning other bikes there will be hell to pay.. it wont even play nice with the rvf yet.
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Rvf400, 955i daytona, 954 fireblade, cbr1000rr fireblade 06 Hm plant