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dallas2r

Quote from: Cher on July 06, 2011, 06:58:29 PM
Looks almost exactly like this:



Only difference is mine's got a solo seat and an after market undertail exhaust that's trick as shit, louder than calscrazy's old Monster, and is as hot as the surface of the sun.   Pretty much like my SBK in that respect  :D

Misc. stats on the 2001 Daytona 955:
955cc fuel-injected Triumph Triple; cylinder head by Lotus Engineering
436 pounds




nice...  [thumbsup]
2007 Monster S2R1000
2016 Multistrada 1200S Touring/Urban

A motorcycle will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no motorcycle. -Unknown

RichD

Quote from: Cher on July 06, 2011, 06:32:44 PM
My Triumph Speedmaster cruiser has received a significant boost in power and handling; traded it in on a Triumph Daytona 955i...

Cool!

I like mine a lot.  I think '01 was the last year for that body and engine.
I always liked the organic look of that style.

It's not a bike I'd want to seriously track.
The brakes are OK.
The suspension is great on the highway but only "fair" when really pushing it.
It's a bit heavy and long wheelbased for trackwork, but that translates into a Cadillac-like ride on the highway.

It's a comfortable and fun daily driver.

The engine in mine is the newer design (Kawasaki)
Smooooooth like a sewing machine.

How is the earlier engine?
DFW-MFer!

muskrat

Can we thin the gene pool? 

2015 MTS 1200
09 Electra Glide

Cher

#3708
Quote from: RichD on July 07, 2011, 09:18:55 AM
Cool!

I like mine a lot.  I think '01 was the last year for that body and engine.
I always liked the organic look of that style.

It's not a bike I'd want to seriously track.
The brakes are OK.
The suspension is great on the highway but only "fair" when really pushing it.
It's a bit heavy and long wheelbased for trackwork, but that translates into a Cadillac-like ride on the highway.

It's a comfortable and fun daily driver.

The engine in mine is the newer design (Kawasaki)
Smooooooth like a sewing machine.

How is the earlier engine?



I like the triple.  It has good torque and a high rev'ing top end.  The Daytona has a few more horsepower than my 999 but doesn't quite have as much juice out of a slow speed corner.  Wheelbase is within 1/2 an inch of the SBK.  The Daytona works well on my favorite roads ridden at a quick pace and, as you say, the ride is still pretty plush.

Over all, it's a fun and funky sport touring machine  [beer]

TresGatos

You had me a bit worried when you got the cruiser.
Good choice for a replacement [thumbsup]
'65 Honda CM91 - '98 Suzuki DR650 - '08 695+mods - '08 Hypermotard 1100S

dallas2r

Quote from: Cher on July 07, 2011, 07:30:59 PM

Over all, it's a fun and funky sport touring machine  [beer]


"touring machine" eh? Planning on some road trips?
2007 Monster S2R1000
2016 Multistrada 1200S Touring/Urban

A motorcycle will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no motorcycle. -Unknown

Cher

Quote from: dallas2r on July 07, 2011, 10:10:56 PM
"touring machine" eh? Planning on some road trips?


In my dreams.  Too hot to be fun now... Maybe in October ?!?  [bang]  [bang]

I will say though since it's been too hot to get in any real riding time, I do at least have the cleanest bikes on the planet  [laugh]

junior varsity

too hot for me to even go out in the garage for a short break to clean 'em or do any maintenance, etc right now...

muskrat

Can we thin the gene pool? 

2015 MTS 1200
09 Electra Glide

CajunR

It's such a fine line between stupid and clever.

RichD

Quote from: j v on July 08, 2011, 11:11:48 AM
too hot for me to even go out in the garage...

That's what the kitchen is for.  [evil]
DFW-MFer!

caffeinejunkee


Cher

#3717

Just a follow-on to my previous post:



NOT a stock photo  [laugh]

system error

'13 Multistrada 1200
Fiat 500

My God, it's full of stars!

Duc L'Smart

'07 1098s, '06 Paul Smart LE, '99 BMW K1200RS, '73 BMW R75/5, '67 Ducati Monza 250 Bevel Drive, '63 Vespa GS 160