Its blue, its melty looking, and its wonderful!

[MarJay]

And here she is:
https://www.bikechatforums.com/files/bluett.jpg

my new bike!

After deciding that I couldn't really afford or justify a 950cc bike, (and realising that it might be a teeny tiny tadette to tall for me!) I decided to sell up and buy a smaller bike that was more comfortable and lower to the ground .

Obviously it had to be a Triumph, but I couldn't afford a Daytona 600/650, and that left only one option. A TT600.

I scoured ebay and found one that I liked and went to see it last week. Paid the remainder of the cash and collected her today.

https://www.bikechatforums.com/files/bluett3.jpg

Now, it is not without some trepidation that this decision was made, as obviously the TT600 has something of a reputation for having a weak engine. Particularly as I will be going from a 955cc triple to a supposedly flawed 600cc four.

I needn't have worried. The TT600 is a Hoot with a capital H!

You can gas it out of bends without worrying about rear end slides and I can chuck the bike around with much more vigour than I ever could the Daytona. The handling of the bike is nothing short of amazing and I am not sad that it lacks the somewhat top heavy dropping-off-a-cliff feeling of the Daytona. I'm not saying that the Daytona is a bad bike, far from it. What I am saying is you need to be a tall guy with some bodyweight to speak of to get the best from it. I believe that the TT600 is much better suited to my riding.

https://www.bikechatforums.com/files/bluett2.jpg

Another advantage is that I can paddle the bike backwards and turn it around by pushing with absolutely no wobbles or fear at all. This may be to do with the weight that the bike carries (IE none compared to the Daytona) but I believe it is mostly to do with the low seat height and the less comitted riding position.

Some bike mags claim that the TT600 is lacking midrange. Maybe that is true on the 2000 and 2001 models, but my mint 2002 model feels fantastic in the engine department. Obviously not as grunty as the Daytona, but I could find no holes in the smooth creamy power delivery. The engine still feels quite tight and so I think a few more miles under its belt might well loosen it up a bit. It has done 1600 miles!

The riding position is comfy, and the digital clocks are something that I will have to get used to.

If I were to pick a downside, I would say that the bars are a smidgin too high for a sportsbike, but that might be to do with the fact I am used to the Daytona.

All in all, a good purchase IMO!

Oh and the Daytona is still for sale £3600 ono if anyone wants it!
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[WildGoose]

behold, the jelly mould

has landed
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[Flip]

Nice bike.

[bish777]

most of the flaws in the injection were sorted out ages ago with goo remapping, as hailed with the speed four.
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[jayluvmito]

that is.....damn lovely! i would like a tt600, although i would like a completly black one, blue does go well...

how much did you paym if ya dnt mind me asking?
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one day...

[MarJay]

Well,
I emailed the guy under my pseudonym Mangaboo and I sent him a cheque for 10,000 pounds so that it could cover the costs incurred by my shipping companeee... Oh and I told him I was from Moldova.

To cut a long story short £2800.
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Remember kids, bikes aren't like lego. You can't easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another.

[JonB]

Whoa dude, that's a good buy! It also looks divine. You have good taste.
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[Steve H]

Lovely looking bike (but I would say that wouldn't I ).

The colour coded intake vents really look good, I was considering getting some for mine and I think your pics have made up my mind.

I think the best thing I've done cosmetically to mine was to change the bulky indicators for some aftermarket ones, a bit fiddly to fit but (I think) they improve the general shape of the bike. A Blue Flame exhaust would look superb on yours' too!

A small downside of owning a TT is browsing through the aftermarket bike part magazines/websites and seeing all the more popular bikes mentioned and having very little choice when it comes to add ons. It's just a question of trial and error sometimes although Jack Lilley and Triumph'ant are great online resources.

Welcome to the Club Marjay
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[MarJay]

[BigBoss]

Very nice bike mar, liking the wheels.
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[JodieWodie]

That bike is bluddy gorgeous !! Just....nice..

The exact colour I would like too..
How much was it ?

I am hoping to get my 500/600 cc in the next couple of weeks, and was considering ebay to get it from.. but Fiance doesn't really like the thought of that We shall see..
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[conpants]

it must be really hot wherever you live if that is melting

[MarJay]

[conpants]

well the title said it was melty looking ... is it made out of ice, cause if it is then maybe id understand! however abs plastic rubber and steel, melting, in england. i think you are pulling my leg

[BigBoss]

[Danny]

I'm glad you finally got something that is more suited to your size.

[Wave2k]

all you gotta do now mark is join my kneedown school
now u can touch the floor

my latest student passed with flying colours
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[jayluvmito]

[pipnet11]

British Nice bike
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[tatters]

nice little bike
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[stevo as b4]

Nice bike mate! Im not so sure id want to be going from a 955i to a 599cc bike, but then you got yer reasons so fair enough!
The TT in that colour was on my shortlist when i was looking for a 600 back in 01. I at one point was insistant on a Triumph, but after looking at the ZX6 and the Thundercat, i changed my mind and went for the kwak in the end.

[dibbster]

[John]

Nice bike Marjay.
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TT600 neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeowwww!

[EuropeanNC30R...]

Looks tidy

[cbrbiker]

Best of British there matey! Looking good!
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