Hi All,
Now that I've got both feet on the ground in this forum, it seems like a good time to begin a thread documenting the progress of my project bike. I am the new proud owner of a 1997 T595 Daytona and a beginner in the motorcycle world as well. So far this forum has been a fantastic resource thanks to its hugely knowledgable members, and as my experience grows I hope to return the favor and contribute everything I have learned in the process.
What have I discovered so far? I grossly overestimated the fabrication competence of the bike's previous owner!! I can't complain as I paid almost nothing for the bike, but after going through it I'm honestly relieved the bike even has oil in the engine! The wiring harness is an absolute mess, the top yoke has been modified in the shadiest way possible to accommodate handlebars, oil cooler lines are literally touching the headers... As a result of all this, I have been ordering parts left and right but I'm extremely excited to get the ball rolling on this project. The bike starts and runs but it will be needing a lot of attention. A few pictures...
The bike as I took her home, one day before my 23rd birthday! Came with a box of extra parts such as throttle bodies, ignition coils, alternator, starter motor, gauges, Ducati rear cowl (?!), etc. Rear subframe was loosely attached to frame, fuel pump audibly fighting for it's life, original tires cracked and shot.
Got the bike to my friend's shop; he has graciously agreed to let me complete the build here provided it doesnt take me too long :grin2:
Radiator is definitely not stock as it's curved and the PO mentioned he went through the cooling system while he had the bike. Not sure if it's an OEM triumph rad or not, looked similar to some I saw in pictures of Street Triples. Cooling system needs to be inspected and hoses potentially rerouted because it looks messy and one of the top hoses going to the cap is pinched by the airbox (is this normal?). The glued-on plastic mount was for the temp gauge and Ignition was stuck right in front of the air intake... I also really need a muffler
Original mileage!
One more from the back. No chain guard yet, which will be installed with a rear hugger eventually. Chain is a bit too tight as well.
The bike feels like it should be a manageable size to me, although I don't have much to compare it to. Need to find a seat first, and preferably one with a little more cafe style than the original. I will probably lower it a bit as well, providing it doesn't mess with the suspension geometry too much. Going at 05-10 Street Triple seats to determine if they will work with the earlier style gas tank. I think this requires the subframe from a newer bike but my google image estimate leads me to believe it may bolt up without modification.
Now that I've got both feet on the ground in this forum, it seems like a good time to begin a thread documenting the progress of my project bike. I am the new proud owner of a 1997 T595 Daytona and a beginner in the motorcycle world as well. So far this forum has been a fantastic resource thanks to its hugely knowledgable members, and as my experience grows I hope to return the favor and contribute everything I have learned in the process.
What have I discovered so far? I grossly overestimated the fabrication competence of the bike's previous owner!! I can't complain as I paid almost nothing for the bike, but after going through it I'm honestly relieved the bike even has oil in the engine! The wiring harness is an absolute mess, the top yoke has been modified in the shadiest way possible to accommodate handlebars, oil cooler lines are literally touching the headers... As a result of all this, I have been ordering parts left and right but I'm extremely excited to get the ball rolling on this project. The bike starts and runs but it will be needing a lot of attention. A few pictures...
The bike as I took her home, one day before my 23rd birthday! Came with a box of extra parts such as throttle bodies, ignition coils, alternator, starter motor, gauges, Ducati rear cowl (?!), etc. Rear subframe was loosely attached to frame, fuel pump audibly fighting for it's life, original tires cracked and shot.
Got the bike to my friend's shop; he has graciously agreed to let me complete the build here provided it doesnt take me too long :grin2:
Radiator is definitely not stock as it's curved and the PO mentioned he went through the cooling system while he had the bike. Not sure if it's an OEM triumph rad or not, looked similar to some I saw in pictures of Street Triples. Cooling system needs to be inspected and hoses potentially rerouted because it looks messy and one of the top hoses going to the cap is pinched by the airbox (is this normal?). The glued-on plastic mount was for the temp gauge and Ignition was stuck right in front of the air intake... I also really need a muffler
Original mileage!
One more from the back. No chain guard yet, which will be installed with a rear hugger eventually. Chain is a bit too tight as well.
The bike feels like it should be a manageable size to me, although I don't have much to compare it to. Need to find a seat first, and preferably one with a little more cafe style than the original. I will probably lower it a bit as well, providing it doesn't mess with the suspension geometry too much. Going at 05-10 Street Triple seats to determine if they will work with the earlier style gas tank. I think this requires the subframe from a newer bike but my google image estimate leads me to believe it may bolt up without modification.