I picked up the latest project this weekend (3/24/07) and I thought I'd start a thread so people, and I, could watch the progression through the restoration. It is a 2002 CE Daytona 955i that has been sleeping in the corner of a shop for the last 4 years. The previous owner decided to inflict damage upon the front of the motorcycle, so there is a small amount of repair needed. I'm really looking forward to getting her back on the road and the modifications I'm planning on undertaking are going to be great. The current modification list is:

03 GSXR750 Fork Conversion
Speed Triple Conversion

I'm sure the list will grow, but the project is still in the drawing phase. A HUGE thanks to DEcosse and some other TriumphRat members who are making this project so much fun.





DEcosse's Fork Conversion Link

Until next time... :chug:

[ This message was edited by: BombFactory on 2007-04-29 00:17 ]

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The Resurrection: ’02 CE Speedtona w/GSXR Forks

Project Straight-Line: The TT600 Drag Bike

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Looks like a good speed triple conversion

UPDATE 4/1:

Well, I have the old girl in the garage and up on a stand. I have now drained and flushed all the fluid systems without finding any problems whatsoever. I cut the oil filter open and couldn't find a speck of debris, nor was there anything in the oil itself. I have ordered the tapered roller bearings for the forks and I am currently amassing all the parts needed. Here is a list of the planned parts to be added to the bike:

Sprint Wheel and Rotors (25mm axle)

Sprint Electronic Speedometer Drive

GSXR Clip-ons equipped with Triumph Headlight/signal and Kill switches. GSXR Clutch and Brake lever assemblies.

Aftermarket Duel Headlights which attach to the forks

GSXR Front Fender


In order to fit the Sprint wheel the stock GSXR axle nut-spacer has to be machined down by 16mm. A 10mm spacer must be added to the left side. The 35mm Sprint Speedo sensor will attach on the right side--just like the stock setup--so I will still be able to use the stock speedo/instrument setup. Above all it will be very clean! I have attached more pictures of the bike and the spacers for the front axle.





The long spacer to the left is temporarily taking the place of the speedo sensor until I can find one. You got one? :razz:



[ This message was edited by: BombFactory on 2007-04-08 02:51 ]

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The Resurrection: ’02 CE Speedtona w/GSXR Forks

Project Straight-Line: The TT600 Drag Bike

The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways; the point, however, is to change it. - Karl Marx

I contemplayed converting a CE Daytona to a S3. The BRG will looked good in S3 form. One thing I don't understand is why does everyone do Suzuki conversions? What ever happen to Ohlins? No one ever mentions them...

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On 2007-04-02 12:04, Euro wrote: ...... What ever happen to Ohlins? No one ever mentions them...

$$$$$$$ - otherwise great idea.

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GSXR 1000 Front End Swap

Sorry BombFactory, Haven't been on in a couple days. Busy at work. I have removed the 2 posts, please keep things on topic.

Looking forward to seeing the outcome of the project.

So is the bike considered a salvaged bike? Or are you lucky and it was never recorded. Just curious.

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On 2007-04-04 09:59, TechmanBD wrote: Sorry BombFactory, Haven't been on in a couple days. Busy at work. I have removed the 2 posts, please keep things on topic. Looking forward to seeing the outcome of the project. So is the bike considered a salvaged bike? Or are you lucky and it was never recorded. Just curious.

No worries. Thanks for your help and understanding. You know, the bike was a lien-sale but all the paperwork looked good. I went over to the CA Department of Motor Vehicles yesterday and had the title transfered into my name. Looks like the title is totally clean! It appears that no insurance company or police ever got involved. I really lucked out on this whole deal :razz:

[ This message was edited by: BombFactory on 2007-04-10 00:24 ]

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The Resurrection: ’02 CE Speedtona w/GSXR Forks

Project Straight-Line: The TT600 Drag Bike

The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways; the point, however, is to change it. - Karl Marx

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On 2007-04-02 12:04, Euro wrote: One thing I don't understand is why does everyone do Suzuki conversions? What ever happen to Ohlins? No one ever mentions them...

I have Ohlins on mine for the rear and I have the internals in the front forks. I like them but I'd like to have something better up front. That's where the Suzuki style fork mod comes into play.

The Suzuki thing comes from two issues that owning a Daytona bring: suspension travel and upgradeability. The Daytona forks are conventional (as are the S3 forks, I think). Switching out to the GSXR type inverted forks gives you TONS more travel and a lot more compatibility with some of the top end Ohlins kits (some of which are worth more than my whole bike).

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Update: 4/5

Today I began work on getting the steering head bearings ready to install. My plan is to get the front end all bolted on this weekend, which looks like it will happen as the UPS tracking says my wheel should show up tomorrow :-D

The stock GSXR bearings are ball bearings set in a plastic ring--Teflon I'm guessing. I'm surprised that this type of bearing would be used in the steering assembly, as it doesn't seem as strong as a Timkin type tapered roller bearing. The new bearings are KML Timkin type and the seals are Clark Seals Ltd (CSL). Bellow I have listed the KML bearing and CSL seal part numbers. I bought the bearings from All Balls Racing bearings and components. Kevin Kraft is the salesman and he is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. If you every have any bearing needs, I would highly recommend All Balls. If you don't go that route, a good parts house should be able to either get KML bearings or can cross-reference the part numbers to Timkin or another brand.

KML Tapered Roller Bearings and CSL Seals:
Top:
Bearing: CR-0643
Seal: CYE-M320/28X

Bottom (Same size as GSXR, just Timkin type):
Bearing: 32006X
Seal: CY-32006JR

I have attached a picture of the new bearings compared to the stock GSXR bearings, and also a picture of the GSXR lower bearing race which was a PAIN to get off the steering stem. I ended up carefully grinding one side flat until I could crack the race to loosen it up.


<DIV align=center> Ground Bottom Race </DIV>

[ This message was edited by: BombFactory on 2007-04-10 00:28 ]

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The Resurrection: ’02 CE Speedtona w/GSXR Forks

Project Straight-Line: The TT600 Drag Bike

The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways; the point, however, is to change it. - Karl Marx

Update: 4/7

Tonight I installed the GSXR forks onto the Triumph. They really look awesome, and will look even better once everything is back together and on the ground. The setup is agreeing with the majority of the Triumph's anatomy, although the Triumph ignition switch doesn't jive with the top clamp. I have an extra TT600 clamp and I think I'm going to graph the ignition section onto the GSXR clamp by means of TIG welding. That is all minor stuff that I'm not too worried about at the moment.

The pictures below show the mounted forks and clip-ons, but the clip-ons need some modification to get them sucked up to the top clamp; so they are a little low in the picture. I went with GSXR clip-ons and the stock Triumph switches. The master cylinders are the exact same, so I will use the GSXR setup. An advantage to this, also, is that the GSXR brake lever has an extra adjustment notch in comparison to the Triumph. I'm planning on switching the GSXR clutch assembly out for a Triumph.

Note: See post below for pictures related to this post.

[ This message was edited by: BombFactory on 2007-04-10 00:30 ]

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The Resurrection: ’02 CE Speedtona w/GSXR Forks

Project Straight-Line: The TT600 Drag Bike

The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways; the point, however, is to change it. - Karl Marx