Nightmare come true

[wiayeman]

I finally did it. I could not believe it as I slid across the track completely detached from my bike. My close to perfect 96 speed triple is now scarred. My frame sliders saved the engine and radiator. The bodywork and tank did not fare so well. I need a tank, and complete tailsection and seat cowl in black.

I plan on filing an insurance claim after I take all the tape off and put my road going bits back on. I am not sure how much the insurance company will be willing to put into a 12 year old bike. In the meantime, does anyone know where I can begin my search? If I can't find any close to perfect used bits, I am going to bite the bullet and buy new.

BTW, my search for a track day specific bike has also begun. Any help on locating an ugly but straight bike would be appreciated also.

[Roden]

Man that sucks. Are you are ok? You can fix the bike.

I know its an old cliche but it does ring true.

Thats good luck about the frame sliders! You should be able to find a tank no probs, the rear bodywork and seat cowl might be a bit harder. Is it maybe repairable?

Good luck with your parts search. Sorry I can't help you from this side of the pond....

Cheers,

Roden

[chrisschef]

unluckey mate plenty of parts here on ebay uk if you want to buy them and i will maybe help you send in post to save on cost as some people will rip you off if useing air mail plus you needto drain all fluids...

[wiayeman]

Cheers for the help. If everyone can keep their feelers out and drop me a line if you find anything.

[MotT3]

Sorry to hear about your off !!

May it be rebuilt better than before ;-)

[div2]

Glad you're OK, but I feel your pain about your bike.

[tealetm]

Ouch... I know you're pain.

I do have a used tank... but the dent and lack of paint probably make it worth about as much as yours...

[daytonacharlie]

I've had good luck finding spare parts on ebay but you have to be patient and not too picky. What I mean by that is you may have to get some parts repainted, new decals, etc. If you don't have time for all that then new parts from the dealer is your best bet but for around four times the price.

Here's a few parts on ebay...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/93-98-Triumph-Daytona-1200-Right-Tail-Fairing-Cover_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el12 47QQcategoryZ35583QQihZ022QQitemZ350020705124QQrdZ 1QQsspagenameZWD1V
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/93-98-Triumph-Daytona-1200-Left-Tail-Fairing-Cover_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el12 47QQcategoryZ35583QQihZ022QQitemZ350020705131QQrdZ 1QQsspagenameZWD1V
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TRIUMPH-TRIDENT-GAS-TANK_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35609QQihZ024QQite mZ370034089417QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVWQQtcZphoto#eb ayphotohosting
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-Triumph-Trophy-900-Gas-Fuel-Tank_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713Q2em153Q2el126 2QQcategoryZ35609QQihZ014QQitemZ330193878966QQtcZp hoto

hope this helps, good luck,
dc