2003 Triumph Daytona - is it worth buying?

MistreKul · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 23 Nov 2015 Karma :

As per title, I need some advice regarding buying a 2003 Daytona. I really like the looks of the bike and from what i read online, it seems like it's got a pretty good chassis. The things is, I don't know how reliable they are. Looks wise, I think it's the best looking sports bike for the year, but that means nothing if I have to keep tinkering with it to keep it going. So, if any of you have owned one, or know someone who did, or just know of notorious issues with this bike, please let me know. There's plenty of jap bikes which I could get, instead of the Daytona, but this is the one I like best, bang for buck. So boys, yay or nay?

Cheers,
Gab

Cronik · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 Sep 2015 Karma :

'It'

Particular?
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Paris2 · Nearly there... Joined: 10 Apr 2011 Karma :

I have one.

However I have only done about 1000 miles on it so far so can't comment on reliability.
The only problem I have had was on our recent Euro trip. The wheel bearings decided to collapse Sad

. This was down to the wheel being heavily overtightened by a tyre monkey a week before however. So not the bike's fault.

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Laughing

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Embarassed

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Cool

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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Polarbear · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :

I love those with the British flag on the front. Friend had a yellow one, looked the mutts nuts.
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Paris2 · Nearly there... Joined: 10 Apr 2011 Karma :

Yes Roger, the replacement also died. This time in Spain.
Here she is, spending the bank holiday in the Zaragoza showroom.

https://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q276/parsalanpark/IMG_1566.jpg

Aaaaaaaaand that one has now since died back in the UK.
Fairly sure the inner spacer got squished and now eats bearings for breakfast. Got it booked in to be repaired (for good) in a couple of weeks.
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P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Had a 2004 one, nothing major to report. It was fine, it wasn't brutally quick but I made do. It got very warm and it didn't like keeping oil in the top end, the gasket was fairly shit. They are a weird gasket also..

MistreKul · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 23 Nov 2015 Karma :

OK, to make things easier (for me, ofc), would you recommend me buying one or should I look for a japanese one?

Paris2 · Nearly there... Joined: 10 Apr 2011 Karma :

That is up to you.
It is just as fast as any of the Japanese 600's and handles just as good from my experience.
And in my opinion it's better looking than most, and gets more attention because Triumph.

Guess it depends on what you want out of it.
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P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Paris2 · Nearly there... Joined: 10 Apr 2011 Karma :

I tend to agree with you Paddy.
I wouldn't choose it for a track bike, but for the road it's just as capable as the Japs
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MistreKul · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 23 Nov 2015 Karma :

Guys, I don't care much about track times, as an overall bike, is it worth having? My main concern is the reliability, not performance stats, I'm sure the bike is a lot more capable than me anyway.

Paris2 · Nearly there... Joined: 10 Apr 2011 Karma :

There are no known issues with reliability, as far as I know, and the engine is the same as that in the Speed Four and the older TT600 (albeit with a few updates).

However, it would all depend on whether you buy one that has been looked after I'd say.
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Polarbear · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :

Paris2 · Nearly there... Joined: 10 Apr 2011 Karma :

And depending on where you live, parts could be an issue. Parts aren't exactly hard to come by for it, but you will always find parts for the Japs easier.
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MistreKul · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 23 Nov 2015 Karma :

Cool, thanks a lot for your input everyone! Nothing scary so far, so I'll keep an eye on these beautiful machines and hopefully, will secure one soon. Thumbs Up

MistreKul · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 23 Nov 2015 Karma :

Unfortunately, as always, life happened and my budget just got halved. So I will have to settle for a 2001 ZX6R for now, and hope that eventually, I will get my hands on a Daytona. Oh well.. Rolling Eyes

BTW, I'm going to see the ZX6R tomorrow morning, anything in particular I should be watching for? It looks pretty good in the pics, but it is a 15yo bike afterall..

MistreKul · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 23 Nov 2015 Karma :

It's been a while, but tomorrow I'm going to see a red 2004 Daytona. Sold the Ninja, and if everything checks out, gonna get the Daytona tomorrow. Fingers crossed! Anything in particular I should be checking? The seller sent me a video of the bike start and running, everything sounds good so far, but you never can really tell until you see it in flesh and bones. Or plastic and metal.

MistreKul · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 23 Nov 2015 Karma :

twas a complete dog, there was not a bodywork panel intact and also a piece of shit from the mechanical POV. Ended up with a 2000 R6, for the same money, but in really good condition and all original, no mods at all. I still lust for a Daytona, but for the time being, I'll be happy with my R6.

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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

It is own liners what?

I'd actually be suspicious of a 17 year old R6 that hasn't been Barried out the wazoo. It's like finding a virgin in Yorkshire.
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It's eaten its liners?
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