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955 centennial project need a plan

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#1 · (Edited)
So here it is a 2002 showing 18,000km (11,000 miles for you Americans) showing on the clock, no way of knowing if this is correct or not but this is what I know

It runs OK as its winter here I only got to 3rd gear
Body work needs some repair and MUST be returned to original Aston racing green
Wheels need to be black
rear sets need to be same color as frame

need to do the usual
compression test
valve gap if above is good
hoses
brake lines/ brakes if required
fork oil


I am looking for a bit of advice to set up a plan to get this thing looking and running as it should any advice would be greatly appreciated

Hmmm can't embed a youtube video any other way

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjQezUF03zM






 
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#4 ·
I was intrigued by what MCS noted about the engine, fact or fiction ??
The 955i CE features

* 200 examples made
* One colour option of Aston (British Racing) Green, which was offered only on the 2002 955i Centennial Edition.
* Carbon fiber inlaid panels between the gas tank and tail fairing.
* Carbon fiber rear wheel hugger.
* Single-sided swing arm (like the previous and later Daytona 955i).
* Forged steel crankshaft, forged steel connecting rods, and forged aluminum pistons; non-CE 955i engines had cast versions of these components. These engine components are the most distinctive CE-specific options, and increased the maximum power output significantly compared to the cast-component engines.
 
#6 ·
Here is some info borrowed from wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_Daytona_955i

Large-scale changes were made in 2001, with a complete restyling of the bodywork by designer Gareth Davies, a newly designed engine raising the horsepower to 149 with internal performance upgrades included Forged steel crankshaft, forged steel connecting rods, and forged aluminium pistons. Focussed on reducing weight and better handling, the 2001 955i used a more common double-sided swing arm (DSSA) as opposed to the single-sided swing arm (SSSA) of the previous Daytonas. The DSSA version weighs 7.5 pounds (3.4 kg) less than the SSSA due to the lighter weight swing arm, and it is argued that the DSSA version handles better than the SSSA as it has less flex in the swing arm. The 2001+ 955i version had a more compact and advanced Sagem MC1000 electronic engine management system (2-plug) instead of the original Sagem MC2000 controller (1-plug).

In 2002, a limited-production Centennial Edition (CE) Daytona 955i was offered. The 955i CE had several noteworthy additions to and differences from the non-CE '02 DSSA Daytona 955i:

One colour option of Aston (British Racing) Green, which was offered only on the 2002 955i Centennial Edition.
Carbon fibre infill panels between the fuel tank and tail fairing.
Carbon fibre infill panels between the fuel tank and front fairing.
Single-sided swing arm (like the previous and later Daytona 955i).
In 2002 a limited-production Special Edition (SE) Daytona 955i was offered. The 955i SE model similar to the CE, except with red body work and the deletion of the centennial logos.

In 2004, some minor changes were made including the deletion of the Union Jack logos.

In 2005 the bodywork was revised to include a horizontally-split headlamp, a more streamlined upper fairing, and a reduced tail 'hump'. The frame was also painted black instead of the silver of all previous models. The fuel-injection system was changed from a bypass-regulated-rail to a returnless-rail system.
 
#8 ·
I didn't see in your plan the things that DEcosse spoke about in your other thread; things to look for.

His word is golden concerning daytonas.

I had a charging problem on my 02 SE. Kept blowing the main 30amp fuse. When that happens then your battery will go dead and then the bike will too.
Regulator/rectifier issue combined with small wires.
I have read more than several articles where lots of people have spent thousands of dollars replacing the R/R and stator with brand new OEM parts just to have the same thing happen again.
http://www.triumphrat.net/speed-tri...-diagnostics-rectifier-regulator-upgrade.html
Put this in your plan or be prepared to be broken down on the side of the road. The R/R upgrade should also increase the life of your stator.

If you are not extremely careful you will break the plastic fuel connectors when you remove the gas tank. They may crack even if you are extremely careful.
I broke mine. I got my replacements here. http://quickcouplings.net/osc/product_info.php?products_id=642

The bike sounded fine in the video you linked. I would still check the idle control hoses he mentioned when you get in there.

Changing the oil, coolant, and brake fluid would be a given in my book. It is very possible that the bike still has all factory original fluids that has completely broken down over time.

The only other thing i can think of is you mentioned replacing the brake lines. The brake lines on Daytonas come OEM with braided steel lines with a teflon ptfe protective coating and are probably fine. Just replace the brake fluid with new sealed DOT4 fluid and bleed and they should be fine.

It seems that most people refer to the 955i engine as bullet proof.
After replacing my fluids, getting new tires and doing the R/R upgrade, i have put 10,000 miles on it since last Sept when i bought it. On some spirited rides I have accidently bounced it off the rev limiter several times in 3rd and 4th gear. Rpm's increase really fast from 8-11 as does your speed. That leads me to believe the bullet proof talk isn't just hype. The new rear tire only lasted 7,000 miles but i did a lot of spirited riding.

The only other thing i had to do was replace my clutch cable. If i had been thinking, then i would have lubed and adjusted the original cable and it would probably still be good.

You have a great bike there. I would think that your CE would have collectors value but the prices do not reflect that. My SE certainly doesn't.

Have fun and keep the rubber side down!
 
#14 ·
Thanks for all the great responses guys it really helps. As far as electrical it all seems to be working and charging fine. As far as the value of the bike well thats not why I bought it I just like having a project. I really enjoyed my 1050 sprint so I thought it would be fun to have another triple to work on and put back the way it should be.I am not a young buck anymore so I doubt it will see a whole lot of road time my current main bike is an 1190 KTM Adventure, comfy on my old hips. If the Daytona turns out nice I will ride it a bit then probably sell it for another project. If it turns out no so good that wont work for me it will be back in the shop for round 2. I did not pay alot of money for it so not worried about resale value. Most expensive stuff I have bought so far was the paint, geez Louise I haven't bought good paint for a while...wasnt expecting that
 
#22 ·
its the little bits I mentioned I kind of want to find the correct rear pegs and exhaust hanger also would like a rear seat which the PO owner has and agreed to send to me with an extra set of keys but after contacting him 3 times and him promising to ship them and never seeing them I give up he is a piece of feces
 
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