Triumphrat

luciano136 · 07-17-2009, 02:08 PM

Hi,

As you may have seen my other post, I'm seriously considering a Daytona 675 despite being known as a rather uncomfortable bike. I think I just really want it anyway

. If anyone had a SV650 naked before, and has some comparison input, that would be great as well.

Anyway, to make the Daytona as comfortable as possible, I'm planning on:
* helibars
* gel seat
* tank grip pads.

Any others? If it would make a difference, I'm 5'9" (somewhat shorter legs vs torso)

Thx!

Will · 07-17-2009, 06:51 PM

It depends a bit on what you are planning to do with it. The riding position is perfect if you can keep up a decent speed, since the wind will hold your body up very comfortably. It's easy to stay very relaxed. If you are planning on doing a lot of slow speed riding, then helibars make sense. I've never had a problem with the seat, so I can't comment on the gel seat.

luciano136 · 07-17-2009, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will

It depends a bit on what you are planning to do with it. The riding position is perfect if you can keep up a decent speed, since the wind will hold your body up very comfortably. It's easy to stay very relaxed. If you are planning on doing a lot of slow speed riding, then helibars make sense. I've never had a problem with the seat, so I can't comment on the gel seat.

About 3 days out of the week, I take the bike to work. That means surface streets in the morning and mainly fast fwy at night. Other than that, fun rides and some canyons.

Will · 07-17-2009, 06:57 PM

You may find it's plenty comfortable as it is. I think so, but I'm a bit of a freak.

luciano136 · 07-17-2009, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will

You may find it's plenty comfortable as it is. I think so, but I'm a bit of a freak.

LOL Well, it seems as if the seating position is a lot more aggressive than other sport bikes, that's why I'm a bit worried but maybe it's not that bad at all

TripleThreat · 07-17-2009, 08:56 PM

I have the gel seat on my daytona street bike and it makes a real difference when riding in traffic or on the highway when you are not shifting your weight around like on the track on in the twisties. My daytona track bike has a standard seat and it is never an issue for me. Both bikes have WoodCraft clipons, which are very similar in position to the stock Triumph clipons.

The point for me at which the 675 becomes uncomfortable is when riding around in stop and go city traffic. That's the only time I find it to be a problem.

The tank grips are definitely a must...

luciano136 · 07-17-2009, 09:03 PM

My morning commute isn't really stop-go traffic but there are a fair amount of traffic lights since I take surface streets. That's the main reason I would want helibars. Are those the best option btw? Or are there other alternatives that are better?

Brooksie · 07-17-2009, 09:43 PM

Helibars are a big help with stop & go riding and they really do not inhibit steering feedback when things speed up. In fact, I find that they take the weight off my wrist and let me move around easier. In town riding, I used the rear brake more and ease up on the engine braking. The gel seat does help when you are stationary or touring. This bike is so incredibly quick that I rarely need to drag a knee like I used to with my 955 or Bonnie. You just don't need to throw it over like that on the street in "normal" circumstances and still get tons of corner speed. If I only had one "comfort" mod, it would be the helibars. I would ride the bike stock until the break-in is done before you decide. By then, you'll be totally in love with the all round greatness of the bike.

luciano136 · 07-18-2009, 12:16 AM

Thanks for the feedback guys! It might take me a few months but I'm looking forward to joining this exciting group of Daytona riders

edonthenet · 07-18-2009, 12:47 AM

Definitely look into rearset pegs. I put Sato rearsets on my bike and there is much more legroom on the bike now.
The seat is actually more comfortable when you can slide around on it to change your position so I would hold off on the gel seat until you are sure the OEM one doesn't work for you. Might save you a few bucks you don't need to be spending.