Daytona 675s, talk to me..

[bikertomm]

Chaps,

Whilst the hornet sleeps under it's blanket on it's optimiser all tucked up, it's got me thinking.

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I want another bike. Owned the hornet since passing my test a long time ago, went 33bhp to 100bhp on it too, loved it for what it is, just it's lacking some character and good looks for me now. I feel I'm ready to move on I guess!


I've loved the look of daytona's for a good while and read nothing but good things about them, hoping you boys can add to this?

Any common faults to look for?

Servicing?

Ideally I want an 09+ plate for the quickshifter really - that noise!

I've found one in decent condition for a good price - because who sells a bike in December! Seems really honest, only downside would mean riding it home 2.5+ hours in Winter.. for a fairweather fairy like me, that's stomach churning..


Oh yeah, insurance is being a royal PITA too - £150 fully comp on the hornet... Daytona? £800 good sir. FFS!

Will be mashing comparison websites in the morning! I know it varies like mad between people but I'll have 5 years NCB in March, 23 years old - sound about right? I think I'd pay £600 if I can get it around that figure. Not with dirty MCE though.

Cheers
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[Snowdonia Rider]

Check you can get on with the race bike position. Have a decent test ride on one to get a feel for it. I didn't have a long enough test ride on my SV which I regret as I find it too leaning forward which gets uncomfy after 20 mins, I only test rode it around town for 5 mins. I'd absolutely love a Daytona myself but I know I wouldn't get on with the riding position
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[thepuma]

If you want the quickshifter make sure you get the 'R' model as the basic model doesn't come with it.
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[bikertomm]

[bikertomm]

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Plenty of options for a quickshifter on the earlier model or a non-R model.
You'll pay a bit more for it on the earlier model, of course. On the non-R 09+ I believe basic ones can slot straight on.

The engine isn't particularly characterful (though compared to a hornet, probably is ), but handling is reasonably lively.

[thepuma]

[andys675]

daytona R had a quick-shifter as standard, they are available as genuine accessories for standard models 09 and later, they're plug and play too so you can fit it at home yourself so the one you've seen probably has the accessory one fitted, personally I'd go for a 13 onwards model as the engine had a massive overhaul changing the bore and stroke to make it a better sports bike engine, the reg-rec problem on early ones was sorted by a recall, and the pre 13 models can be a pain if the exhaust butterfly valve sticks, but it can be chopped out by T3 and a servo eliminator fitted, also wheels need checking to make sure they're straight.
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[bikertomm]

Nice one thanks guys.

Does anyone know if we have anyone on the forum that does bike delivery? Insured, etc?

Insurance is being a wankstain and it would probably be easier to get it delivered and wait 2 months for 5 years NCB.

Cheers.
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[el_oso]

How much cheaper is it for 5 NCD. Surlely can't be cheaper than paying for bike delivery.

Have you run a quote to see how much cheaper it would be? Don't think this is going to be a cheap bike to insure
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[bikertomm]

Thanks for the advice chaps.

I went to view the bike and it was literally mint in every way.

Bar the first MOT advisories which is the only thing making me weary. (Brake pads and alignment it failed on - in 4/5000 miles?)

All clean now though.

I think it's a relatively fair price, (£4500) and he isn't willing to go much below it. (Up for 4950)

A dealer would have it at 5500 all day long.

Just timing is shite and I would get it delivered, am I mad for not test riding it?

Who knows.

Instinct says it's good, was a nice enough guy showed me it all in detail, on paddock stand to show the quickshifter etc, had models of bikes, genuine reason for sale, saw his newly born baby lol.

Ahhhhh decisions...

If I don't get it I guarantee a similar one won't come for 5 months

Oh and insurance is being slightly more reasonable now, confused say £460 full comp.
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[P.addy]

Just buy it. You'll like it.

[redeem ouzzer]

As per Paddy, just buy it.
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[Tamsin]

If it feels right and the guy seems OK it probabally is fine.

Buy it, get a days insurance from tempcover or similar and ride it home.

Simples

[UncleFester]

Look at it this way, if you get it ... insure it .... and don't ride it until spring then you've already got 5 months no claims on it sorted.

Equally, you'll be paying for insurance on a bike you're not riding.

But then if you're not riding it, you can't crash it so .....

Equally ... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-Daytona-675-/172426033257?hash=item2825647869:g:ayMAAOSw2x1XKwdX

Is also stunning and not £4500 ....
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[P.addy]

But its red Only reason for red is to track it or drip it in carbon.

Otherwise gold/yellow or black all the way.

[adriansk]

Wouldn't mind one of them, beautiful bike!
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[Bonnie Lad]

Daytonas are the most boner worthy looking sportsbikes imo

Would have one in a shot if it wasn't for the fact I'm 6ft5in and would look like a gorilla humping a football.

Oh, and the fact the I have the riding skills of a circus clown so it would be totally wasted on me.

But seriously lovely looking bikes, V. Jell

[Aceslock]

How can you get insurance on a Daytona if you are only 23? surely they can't be restricted
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