[almostblue62]

I love the 955i Daytona and am wondering if it would be any good for sport-touring. I don't yet own one, but it's only a matter of time. I guess my question is, if you fitted a Daytona with bar risers and maybe replaced the stock seat, could you do 400-mile days on it? Or are the ergos just unsuitable for touring?

 

[DEcosse]

I've done a couple of 700 mile days on mine - the bars are only difference and if anything the Daytona fairing probably helps the situation over my naked. (It's a Daytona in T509 clothing! )
Seats are also the same between the 'Tona & Triple of similar model years. I have a Corbin or get your seat addressed by Spencer at Great Day To Ride.
So get some different bars and why not?

 

[bradtx]

almostblue62, There's a couple of members (perhaps more) that have modified their D955i and gone cross country.

Brad

 

[wilmar13]

I have never gone touring, but I have done several 500+ mile days on mine... once all interstate miles. I had no problem with bar risers and a tall ST windscreen, bike seemed pretty comfortable. Cruising at 80mph sustained you pretty much have to get off every 2.5hrs anyway to refuel. I have stock saddle and find it isn't very comfortable when wearing jeans, but in leathers it is fine... I think that would be the case no matter what seat though.

 

[almostblue62]

Good to hear. As much as I like my '99 Speed Triple, I miss having a fully fared bike and want very much to switch to a Daytona of similar vintage. There are two for sale in my area on Craigslist with low miles. One's a '98 and the other is a '99. Both are red and each has less than 15K miles. They are in the $3K range.
If I can sell my S3, I'll probably jump on one of the Daytonas. I live on the North Coast of Calif. and do a lot of 200-300 mile daily outings. I'd immediately go for bar risers and prolly a seat. I find the stock seat a little hard after a few hours.

 

[DEcosse]

If you can make the stretch get an 02+ - better engine all round.
98 is T595 and I would recommend 99+ which overcame some of the 97/98 issues, if you want the older body style.

I looked at a 97-01 Daytona with prospect of putting taller bars on - there is not much you can get to raise the bars on that model by a modest amount as the fairing interferes pretty quickly.

 

[ERRunner]

955 touring

I routinely ride all day on my '05. And every year I get in a week of touring. Fabricated mounts for Givi bags and attached a Zumo to the clutch housing bolt. No other mods necessary in my opinion.

 

[bradtx]

"98 is T595 and I would recommend 99+ which overcame some of the 97/98 issues, if you want the older body style." --DEcosse

+1 WRT this. The '98s are basically okay the second half of production, but the '99 has some improvements that make it much more worthwhile. I also agree with getting a '02> D955i as they're light years better.

Brad

 

[doodledog]

Many 700 mile days on my bike, exellent sport tourer

 

[sleddog999]

Did many 500+ mile days on my 2002 Daytona. I just have some bar risers and then the cortech sport package (tailbag and saddlebags). I don't think the seat change is necessary, but you can do it. I always found the piping on the aftermarket seats digs into my thigh, but it all depends on your riding style and build.

 

[fivehundo]

The Daytona is a relatively comfortable bike anyway, so yes, it will make a great sport-tourer. Check with Dano, who is one of our members.

He makes Givi bag mounts for the Daytona. He's a good guy, too....

 

[DEcosse]

I routinely ride all day on my '05. And every year I get in a week of touring. Fabricated mounts for Givi bags and attached a Zumo to the clutch housing bolt. No other mods necessary in my opinion....

But I'm thinking I see a Sargent rider seat in that pic ....

 

[ERRunner]

But I'm thinking I see a Sargent rider seat in that pic ....

OK three things. Good eyes DEcosse.

Actually the Sargent seat was my second best investment, the first was a quick seat release kit by Sky King Products. Sadly they don't seem to carry it anymore.

 

[DEcosse]

...the first was a quick seat release kit by Sky King Products. Sadly they don't seem to carry it anymore.

I think the QR release for my late model seat was one of the first things I bought for my early model seat - I see he still does that model, but as you say, the later one no longer seems to be there...

 

[pizzaman68]

Did many 500+ mile days on my 2002 Daytona. I just have some bar risers and then the cortech sport package (tailbag and saddlebags). I don't think the seat change is necessary, but you can do it. I always found the piping on the aftermarket seats digs into my thigh, but it all depends on your riding style and build.

Hi sleddog999 I was just wondering what risers you put on your 2002 'tona? - or what risers anyone else can recommend. Uk available recommended ones would be even better

 

[stevoo74]

Anybody I ever got in a conversation with about my 2001 955i always considered it a sport tourer/sport hybrid. Add some of the bags I see on this thread and you're definitely in Business.

Ever considered a sprint?

 

[Brooksie]

My 2005 was the ultimate road bike:

Oxford bags and tail trunk worked great for long trips. The stayed on the bike through a 65 mph crash that the bike didn't survive. Had the taller shield and Heli Bars. All day comfort, more power than an ST. Great bike.

 

[Hoona6]

Just done 900 miles in the last 3 days with 400 on day one. Mixture of motorway and twisties. Superb engine for mile munching. Roll on it just mullers everything. As for the twisties, well she's a big old girl! Got to show her who the daddy is :-D

In my (limited) experience - I've only had her a couple of weeks now - I'd:-

Invest in a new seat.
Pop on a taller screen.

Happy daze.

 

[pizzaman68]

Just been to Donnington and back this weekend (400 miles round trip) she never missed a beat. Really hot and a torrential thunderstorm. Great trip. The more I ride her the more I like her

Have the Triumph back rack which isn't fab if you just want to put something on that alone (it's sooo small) but is great if you want to strap a rucksack along the pillion seat and sticking over the end of the bike.