[RiderTR]

Had to share...
Finally got my 2000 model Daytona on the road today, fully registered, a year after buying it.

It's been a long hard road. Bought the bike in November last year then two days later, promptly broke my left hand badly in an accident (not motorbike related).

Working on the bike's restoration over the year has been both my rehabilitation and motivation to get strength and movement back in my hand.

But today, I finally took the bike to the local vehicle registration authority (Melbourne Australia) and came out with a fully registered bike ... able to finally ride it to my heart's content.

These bikes are a dream to ride, and I'd go as far to say that they are the most streetable superbike out ther, bar none. I'm in love again!

 

[Mtdesign]

Fantastic and what a great color combination.
I'm still struggling to get my '97 running again, ECU replaced and now the fuel pump? It's guess work because no codes showing.

 

[DaveG]

If there are no codes then the ECU is not the problem. And the fuel pump should put out about 3 bars of pressure (measurable).

 

[RiderTR]

Yes, I love this colour too. I chose to return it back to complete factory original with all correct mirrors indicators etc.

The only thing that you might say is customised is the exhaust. Although it's wearing a factory muffler, this colour only ever came out with the full stainless exhaust (the black was on the red and yellow bikes) but I always believed that this bike should have also had the black.

If I ever come across a factory optional high-rise, then I'll replace it with that.

 

[FLY-TRI-GUY]

Wow, i am sure u are super happy to back in the saddle again after your long recovery and not being able to ride, been there myself. Sweet 995i my man!…FTG

 

[Mtdesign]

To: Dave G...to follow up my ECU went bad and wouldn't respond to TuneECU so I changed it out and still had no start and then a hose was disconnected in the tank. Got it running for just a short time and then no start again. No codes. So I'm replacing the fuel pump since it is not making the same sounds as it pressures up like when it was running good.
Thanks.

 

[13]

Hello Southern Hemisphere (summer there, winter here ha-ha)... Nothing not to like (in addition to your pipe, consider TOR carbon & black rims too)! Keep the battery & charging system up to protect starter (sprag) clutch, especially in cold weather....

 

[Mini]

Well done rider, good job the silver paint scheme is very modern after 22+ years, i agree a nice high rise carbon factory can would work well with the silver. We need custodians of these fine old ladies. 👍👍

 

[tanstaafl]

Looks better than showroom condition.
happy riding.

 

[3triples]

sweet!

 

[Mikerunsjax]

Beautiful bike, ride safe.

 

[RiderTR]

I'm sure everyone in our Triumph community has their favourite model, and maybe we should even start a separate thread just on this topic, but I'd like to also share my reason for choosing this particular model to restore and why I am doing what I can to preserve it.

Simply put, I believe that this model holds a very special place in history, and its significance seems to have been largely forgotten or underappreciated.

As a start, it was Hinckley Triumph's first real attempt to move away from being a novelty boutique brand, and to take on the Japanese bike dominance head on. In the end, it didn't quite match the performance of the day, but it was in the ballpark and it carved a niche in street rideability refinement that just couldn't be ignored.

It could also be said that all subsequent Triumph sports bikes can trace a direct design lineage back to the T595, and we can include the Speed Triples in that.

It was also the first mass produced bike to sport electronic fuel injection, single handedly ending the era of carburetor bikes.

And of course, the tube frame and its tripple engine was a standout at the time, and has largely become a signature identifier for the Hinckley Triumphs.

Maybe a little of my own history with this model as a disclaimer ...

I bought one of the original strontium yellow T595 with the polished frame back in 1997, and then upgraded to one of the last built silver 2000 year 955i models. It was the only bike that I ever regretted selling, which is why I have one just like it again now in my garage 😊

 

[Mini]

Isn't it nice when you can really appreciate the motorcycle for it's history and in my opinion timeless good looks. I also fell in love with a red beast in 1998 here in Adelaide, Peter stevens were akin to drug dealers, they had me hooked 😳.
I've had five of the 595s three STs and a 1050 speed triple, still got three 595s and the speed triple on the road. As I commented in another post we need custodians for these wonderful bikes. They are not the fastest or modern or even the best looking bike out there but my word They stir the soul when they are performing at their best. I hope you have Many years of safe and exciting rides on your magnificent daytona. M

 

[RiderTR]

Seems we're like minded on that Mini. As you say, we are the current custodians of this model which puts us in a possition of special privilege. It took me a good year to find the right 955i to buy, and I'm now keeping an eye out for a 97 model strontium yellow T595 too. Possibly even a nuclear green T509 Speed Tripple if one comes up at the right price.

Incidentally, I was doing some Triumph promotions work for Peter Stevens in the mid/late 90s when this bike came onto the scene, so I feel a real connection with this model. I can also recall the original "artist's impression" of the T595 in the pages of Motorcyle News and feeling so excited to see the real thing.

It also dawned on me as I was riding it on Sunday, that I had retained much of the muscle memory for this bike despite all the passing years. It really is a part of me.

 

[Mini]

Good to hear that, where in Australia are you living, not getting too much trouble with these wide spread flooding I hope.🤔

 

[RiderTR]

I'm in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne and on high grounds, so safe from floods.

My bike's roadworthy test was delayed though coz the mechanic's workshop was surrounded by floods. He was fortunate to have avoided damage.

 

[Mini]

Good to hear you're not having trouble with the bad weather over your way,
Not sure if you do much of your own maintenance or servicing but over the years of t595 ownership I've found these models are so easy to work on, mechanical they seem to be strong and reliable. If you keep up the servicing they will reward you. I have had a few electrical gremlins on occasions but with some methodical tracing you can get to the bottom of things, being retired also helps my frame of mind, if I can't find it today then I should tomorrow, just adds to the enjoyment.

 

[RiderTR]

Thanks for that tip. It's good to know that they're easy to work on.

Yes, the restoration required me touching everything but the engine and g/box, although I downloaded the factory map to suit the factory exhaust, but handed the bike to the mechanic to shim the valves and balance the throttles since I don't (yet) have the specialized tools to do that.

I didn't do any work on these bikes back in the day, but keep in mind that they cost close to $40G in today's money and were leading edge tech, so I wouldn't have taken a spanner to it too lightly back then.

Anyway, maybe we might catch up one day and compare bikes.

 

[Mini]

You never know if you do get problems get into the 'daytona deliberations ' section on the site, there are some very knowledgeable and helpful people here that will always help
Stay safe and enjoy. M

 

[Terry Colley]

.....keeping an eye out for a 97 model strontium yellow T595 too. Possibly even a nuclear green T509 Speed Triple if one comes up at the right price

C'mon, pay attention. It either Roulette Green or Nuclear Red. Nuclear Green doesn't bear thinking about.