Triumphrat

Cos_07 · 07-31-2012, 05:53 AM

I bought my Daytona because i wanted a "real world" sport bike.

First month i had it...absolutely did not like it. It felt slow, the brakes were bad, i couldn't get myself comfy and i generally felt like i had made a huuuuge mistake.

Thankfully, the market for a 955 Daytona in Cyprus is limited. As in, i'm it. So, since i couldn't sell it, i had to get it to the point where i could ride it and like it. So after reading and asking and reading some more and pestering various members of various forums, it began.

Got rid of the bazooka they call an exhaust, got a high-mount Triumph exhaust. Pulled SAI. Remapped.

Better.

Geared too tall. Two teeth up on the rear.

Better.

Adjusted suspension (yeah, i should've done that to begin with)

Beeetter.

Hated how i had to re-grip the throttle to get it all the way open. Installed Barracuda throttle tube and cam.

Better yet.

Absolytely freakin hated the riding position. Bought Tarozzi clip-ons, installed those. While i was at it, got a radial brake m/c from a GSX-R and replaced the OEM.

Result: When we went out last week, for the first time since i've had the big D i can honestly say that i had an absolute blast riding it. The new m/c gives me the braking action i like (although i'm waiting for a set of caliper seals and brake pads to complete the brake overhaul), the new clip-ons actually give me some leverage and the bike ripped through the turns like i thought it could when i bought it. She just might be a bit of a keeper.

I gotta say though, i did more work on this bike in 6 months than i did on my 955 Tiger in 6 years.

bradtx · 07-31-2012, 08:45 AM

Cos 07, Have fun with it and please add the model year to your profile.

Brad

Cos_07 · 07-31-2012, 08:58 AM

Yes sir.

bradtx · 07-31-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Cos_07

Yes sir.

That's just way too formal.

Brad

Cos_07 · 07-31-2012, 11:00 AM

It is kinda, isn't it?

Just as an aside, now that i'm more comfortable with the seating position, i have to say that the old girl isn't as hard to chuck around as i originally thought. Ok, it's not by any means a CBR but she does quite nicely on the street.

sardinecan · 07-31-2012, 11:30 AM

Mine took a bit of getting used to as well, but the more seat time the more I adjust. I haven't done any real mods except adjust the suspension which made a difference.

bradtx · 07-31-2012, 11:41 AM

Cos 07, What worked for me on my '04 was to raise the fork tubes ~5 mm (I lost my notes) from the flush it was delivered with. The D955i has a longish wheelbase and this helped reduce trail for an improved turn in. For my '98 the fork tubes are raised ~2 mm and I have a 190-55 rear tire for much the same effect on trail. The '02 was stable with the same set up as the '04 despite it had less trail and a wee bit less wheelbase to begin with... it was just neutral in the turns, my favorte D955i.

Comfort is a very important factor that is sometimes overlooked. A good overall fitment leads to confidence.

Brad

Cos_07 · 07-31-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sardinecan

Mine took a bit of getting used to as well, but the more seat time the more I adjust. I haven't done any real mods except adjust the suspension which made a difference.

I think the biggest one for me was the clip-ons. I just couldn't get used to the angle of the OEM bars. The Tarozzis may not be higher but the angle makes a huge difference to me in terms of handling and comfort.

Cos_07 · 07-31-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bradtx

Cos 07, What worked for me on my '04 was to raise the fork tubes ~5 mm (I lost my notes) from the flush it was delivered with. The D955i has a longish wheelbase and this helped reduce trail for an improved turn in. For my '98 the fork tubes are raised ~2 mm and I have a 190-55 rear tire for much the same effect on trail. The '02 was stable with the same set up as the '04 despite it had less trail and a wee bit less wheelbase to begin with... it was just neutral in the turns, my favorte D955i.

Comfort is a very important factor that is sometimes overlooked. A good overall fitment leads to confidence.

Brad

I have a 190-50 on right now. Fork tubes have not been raised at all, though i've done that with the Tiger. My next rear will definitely be a 190-55. Should i keep the fork tubes as they are or should i raise them a touch?

bradtx · 07-31-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Cos_07

I think the biggest one for me was the clip-ons. I just couldn't get used to the angle of the OEM bars. The Tarozzis may not be higher but the angle makes a huge difference to me in terms of handling and comfort.

I had an issue with my right hand on long runs with the '98. It had been dropped and that bent the clip on a couple of degrees to the wrong direction for me. A new one fixed that issue... it doesn't take much change for a huge improvement.

Brad