My new Daytona 675

[the_lone_wolf]

Made it back in one piece, here's a couple of shots as it started drizzling when I pulled up to the drive, hopefully tomorrow I'll have chance to get some better ones when I clean here:

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr243/ktm_wolf/D675/DSCF7653900x675.jpg

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr243/ktm_wolf/D675/DSCF7655900x675.jpg


:smt057

:cool:

[MR UKI (1)]

Sweeeet. You lucky git :cool:

[Tim in Belgium]

Looking good, is that the last of the first phase ones?

[the_lone_wolf]

Looking good, is that the last of the first phase ones?

yep, 2008 model on an '09 plate, i didn't ride the '09 because I can't afford one so i'm working on the principle that ignorance is bliss...

MRUK: it's not all sunshine and lollipops, in comedy triumph style the bolt that holds the RHS indicator to the plate holder fell out between salisbury and lymington leaving the flasher dangling by the lead, so i've had to jerry rig another in there for now, let's call it "character"[-o<;)

[Rich]

You'll be the fastest man on the Isle of White now ;-) .. Nice looking bike, the black 675 is the best colour IMO.. I'd go back and give them a bollocking for that indy coming off, did they check the rest of the bike??

Rich

[the_lone_wolf]

You'll be the fastest man on the Isle of White now ;-) .. Nice looking bike, the black 675 is the best colour IMO.. I'd go back and give them a bollocking for that indy coming off, did they check the rest of the bike??

dunno, i'll be checking it myself tomorrow to make sure it's 100% - i trust myself more than any dealer;)

oh, and as for being the fastest, not for a while i'm not, 5000rpm limit until 300 miles:(

at least it actually kicks out decent torque at 3-5000rpm:cool:

[DMC]

Looking very nice. Get used to seeing it in the garage :smt040

[Spikenipple]

I want one.

[the_lone_wolf]

Get used to seeing it in the garage :smt040

says the man with a bike made of suzuki brand mature cheddar;)

[DMC]

says the man with a bike made of suzuki brand mature cheddar;)

But cheddar tastes guuurrrddd ;)

[missyburd]

Nom nom nom, enjoy!

[the_lone_wolf]

But cheddar tastes guuurrrddd ;)

bah, you haven't tasted true flavour 'til you've licked the road grime from a daytona's downpipes;)

[DMC]

bah, you haven't tasted true flavour 'til you've licked the road grime from a daytona's downpipes;)

Didnt have you down as a downpipe licker :smt040

Enjoy the new ride anyway :D

[John 675]

Welcome to the club it looks ace :)

[mrs cuffy]

The is just bloody lovely

[Dappa D]

that looks awesome.....enjoy...i NEED one......alongside the TLR o course!

[the_lone_wolf]

thanks all, i keep finding myself going to the garage just to sit and look at her, how sad:mrgreen:

[Wideboy]

can i have a go?

[the_lone_wolf]

can i have a go?:smt100

;)

[Wideboy]

lol, tis nice though, im not jealous

[Gene genie]

looks a stunner.

[Tim in Belgium]

Any european track days planned for it?

If so give me a shout....

[the_lone_wolf]

Any european track days planned for it?

If so give me a shout....

probably not tracking it, the nurbugring is tempting but the thought of any pierre/fritz und pablo being able to pay for a ticket and end up driving next to me at 150mph doesn't really appeal

now, lago trasimeno in summer, that does appeal;)

http://www.galileopalace.it/Nuovo%20Sito/html/ita/lago-trasimeno.jpg

[yorkie_chris]

Looking forward to the verdict when it's run in.

Sportsbike or supermoto.

In fact you must be one of only bikers around to get a supersports bike that is more practical than other toys lol.

[the_lone_wolf]

Looking forward to the verdict when it's run in.

Sportsbike or supermoto.

In fact you must be one of only bikers around to get a supersports bike that is more practical than other toys lol.

lol

sportsbike vs. supermoto depends entirely on the type of road

on the island we've got roads where you'd grenade the KTM trying to keep up, if you didn't nod off from boredom and crash beforehand, and we've also got roads where you'd almost certainly crash a sportsbike trying to keep up with a supermoto

will update when i've had the first service and i can play with all 14k rpm:mrgreen:

[yorkie_chris]

will update when i've had the first service and i can play with all 14k rpm:mrgreen:

You tried it on one that's run in? 675 motor is a weapon :-D

[the_lone_wolf]

You tried it on one that's run in? 675 motor is a weapon :-D

oh yes, i tried a 2006 bike as a demo, after my vision returned from a 2nd>3rd gear full throttle run i found i was laughing so hard i had to get one, i can't believe an engine can be so strong over a 10k rpm range

the more i look into it, the more i'm tempted to take a more aggressive approach to running it in and change the oil at 250miles

[simesb]

mint!

[Ed]

Oh it's lovely. Fantastic. Drop dead gorgeous:p

Incidentally your PM box is full...

[the_lone_wolf]

Incidentally your PM box is full...

not any more...:D

[El Saxo]

Niiiiiice 8)

[Nobbylad]

Now I DO wish I'd not bought my SV back from Cat D and bought the un-registered 08 675 on an 09 plate...would have been the best £5.5k I'd ever spent I reckon.

(although I know deep down I'd hate it commuting in the winter)

Great bike fella....enjoy!

[gettin2dizzy]

Git!


;)

Enjoy!

[yorkie_chris]

oh yes, i tried a 2006 bike as a demo, after my vision returned from a 2nd>3rd gear full throttle run i found i was laughing so hard i had to get one, i can't believe an engine can be so strong over a 10k rpm range

the more i look into it, the more i'm tempted to take a more aggressive approach to running it in and change the oil at 250miles

All the big crap is in the oil by 50 miles.

I would let it rev with little load, i.e first gear, not to redline maybe to 8 or 9k. As you get more miles up do it in higher gears, more throttle. 300 miles or so fresh oil then ride it properly.

[hovis]

feck me

you must be loaded

how many bikes have you got now?

[Quiff Wichard]

s;alreet

not a gsxr 750 though is it .. :D unlucky xxx

[kwak zzr]

dats one nice looking 675 mister

[rictus01]

Cool,nice bike, and as a bonus it's good practise for a real grown up one.............;)

Cheers Mark.

[the_lone_wolf]

feck me

you must be loaded

how many bikes have you got now?
lol, i sold the SV and the DRZ so they covered the cost to within a few hundred quid, two bikes cover the types of roads we get on the island so happy days
not a gsxr 750 though is it .. :D
thank heaven for that eh?:mrgreen::p
dats one nice looking 675 mister
cheers:cool:
Cool,nice bike, and as a bonus it's good practise for a real grown up one.............;)
:p

[G]

Lovely...easily the best colour, that or grey :cool:


the more i look into it, the more i'm tempted to take a more aggressive approach to running it in and change the oil at 250miles

I have heard several times now that its the 675's ridden really softly in the breaking in period that end up using 1ltr of oil every 1000miles. You need to ride it hard so they seal right.

[the_lone_wolf]

I have heard several times now that its the 675's ridden really softly in the breaking in period that end up using 1ltr of oil every 1000miles. You need to ride it hard so they seal right.

plus 5k really sucks, can't imagine what a gutless IL4 feels like;)

[G]

plus 5k really sucks, can't imagine what a gutless IL4 feels like;)


You would be suprised I'm sure ;)


And seen as your being like that......anything else fallen off it yet?

[mr.anderson]

Go for the aggressive approach, but remember:

Don't accelerate too hard, use heavy engine braking, or labour the engine. Vary the revs, don't stick at a certain speed for too long. Don't do more than 75% of rev limit until you have done 500 or so miles.




*advice is based on what I did, I take no responsibility for outcomes of following these guidelines.

[mr.anderson]

You would be suprised I'm sure ;)

You would indeed.

[the_lone_wolf]

And seen as your being like that......anything else fallen off it yet?
well it's not moved since yesterday, but i haven't checked it this morning, i hope i don't go in there and find it's turned as ugly as a honda

:-dd

[G]

well it's not moved since yesterday, but i haven't checked it this morning,
:-dd

Nah, they take a few hundred miles before it before they start corroding and never quite looking the same. Although I suppose if your garage is even slightly damp it may have started already.

Engine management light on yet?

;):takeabow:lol

[John 675]

well it's not moved since yesterday, but i haven't checked it this morning, i hope i don't go in there and find it's turned as ugly as a honda

:-dd



Lol, :D what G says i heard too from the dealer so dont go mental but dont pussy foot with it either :D to be honest you might find that the run in period goes quicker than you think : :D

[the_lone_wolf]

Nah, they take a few hundred miles before it before they start corroding and never quite looking the same. Although I suppose if your garage is even slightly damp it may have started already.

Engine management light on yet?

;):takeabow:lol

oooh,

jealousy is such a terrible thing:smt043

[stewie]

Welcome to the Triumph club, if me legs were a bit longer and me back wasnt wrecked Id love one of them, enjoy :D

[G]

oooh,

jealousy is such a terrible thing:smt043


No really, I very nearly bought a 675 before buying the 600rr, I like them alot and they are a very pretty bike, BUT they have way to many issues and reliability problems, nothing to do with jealousy ;) although if it makes you feel better about your purchase then fell free to think that lol

The dealer I dealt with was a Honda and Triumph dealer (Pidcocks and the sales guy is a good friend so unbiased)....they advised against the triumph for many reasons, most of which have been mentioned some of which have not.

(you started it not me :smt019)

[the_lone_wolf]

The dealer I dealt with was a Honda and Triumph dealer (Pidcocks and the sales guy is a good friend so unbiased)....they advised against the triumph for many reasons, most of which have been mentioned some of which have not.

so, he had a few extra hondas to shift, probably because everyone was buying 675s;)

[stewie]

Never really heard any horror stories about 675, heard a few about the rocket from some of the triumph forums though, but nothing good stuff about the 675.

[G]

so, he had a few extra hondas to shift, probably because everyone was buying 675s;)


(the sales guy is a good friend so unbiased)


Nope, just good honest advice and I knew what he was making on each bike, was at a time when there was an influx of 675's just before the new one was announced so you could buy a new unregistered bike for £6500 - 6800.

Never really heard any horror stories about 675, heard a few about the rocket from some of the triumph forums though, but nothing good stuff about the 675.

You just have to do a bit of reading or speak to an honest dealer. The common stuff is

Engine management light coming on because of coke build up on the exhaust valves.
Bikes randomly going into Limp Home mode then reseting themselves.
Very excessive oil usage.
Brakes seizing and warping discs.
Corrosion issues on a few parts of the bikes.
Thin paint getting damaged and scratched.

[stewie]

Well I suppose I knew about the thin paint stuff, but the burning oil issue ? not so sure tbh, still, Ive got a 650 so what do I know :) ?

[yorkie_chris]

Engine management light coming on because of coke build up on the exhaust valves.
Bikes randomly going into Limp Home mode then reseting themselves.
EFI wierdness, should buy a T509...

Very excessive oil usage.
Being a girl when running it it...

Brakes seizing and warping discs. Krhall, 600RR. Hardly a unique problem on bikes with strong brakes and anorexic components.
Corrosion issues on a few parts of the bikes. Not half as much as jap iron.
Thin paint getting damaged and scratched.Hardly a reliability issue is it?

.

[G]

Engine management light coming on because of coke build up on the exhaust valves.
Bikes randomly going into Limp Home mode then reseting themselves.
EFI wierdness, should buy a T509...
Some seem to suffer considerably more than others, some dont suffer much at all

Very excessive oil usage.
Being a girl when running it it...
As above, theres not many bikes that can use 1ltr in 1000 miles

Brakes seizing and warping discs. Krhall, 600RR. Hardly a unique problem on bikes with strong brakes and anorexic components.
As above, some suffer much more than others

Corrosion issues on a few parts of the bikes. Not half as much as jap iron. Some jap stuff ;)

Thin paint getting damaged and scratched.Hardly a reliability issue is it? See below


they have way to many issues and reliability problems

People are after different things from bikes I suppose :D

I didnt start all this banter and bashing I would like to point out......that came from here \/\/\/

plus 5k really sucks, can't imagine what a gutless IL4 feels like;)


Got to be able to take as good as you can give and all that :smt019

[yorkie_chris]

I'll be getting myself a T509 / 955i at some point. 2 important points, one is the price, the other is all this reliability stuff has been discovered before and worked around...

Probably slower than the 675, but easy enough to tune up to mid 130s bhp. And a far less torturous riding position. (propa bars lad!)

[ThEGr33k]

I do like them like I said before... You got to do something to make it all personal not, make it stick out of the crowd. :cool:

Have fun!


at least it actually kicks out decent torque at 3-5000rpm:cool:

:-k :lol:

[the_lone_wolf]

Never really heard any horror stories about 675, heard a few about the rocket from some of the triumph forums though, but nothing good stuff about the 675.

shhh, don't tell anyone but that's because there are two schools of thought on triumph reliability, those who've owned the bikes and those who've heard how bad they are from their mother's uncle's best mate's cat;)

oh, and greek: quiet you:p - don't make me mention weight;)

[xXBADGERXx]

"Sold your SV eh!!!!!!!"
http://www.amren.com/ar/1990/12/heretic.GIF

[the_lone_wolf]

"Sold your SV eh!!!!!!!"
http://www.amren.com/ar/1990/12/heretic.GIF

good effort, i've used it recently but i'd have gone for:

http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/4/25/shun1shunth128536395386577398.jpg

;)

[stewie]

shhh, don't tell anyone but that's because there are two schools of thought on triumph reliability, those who've owned the bikes and those who've heard how bad they are from their mother's uncle's best mate's cat;)

oh, and greek: quiet you:p - don't make me mention weight;)

Well Id have another Triumph and before we talk about poor build quality, substandard suspension, reg rec problems, front cylinder cutting out in the wet, thin paint etc oh wait what bike am I talking about now ? ;)

[the_lone_wolf]

A few shots today for anyone interested in the actual bike...

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr243/ktm_wolf/D675/DSCF7656.jpg?t=1236518807

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr243/ktm_wolf/D675/DSCF7658.jpg?t=1236518808

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr243/ktm_wolf/D675/DSCF7659.jpg?t=1236518809

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr243/ktm_wolf/D675/DSCF7660.jpg?t=1236518810

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr243/ktm_wolf/D675/DSCF7661.jpg?t=1236518811

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr243/ktm_wolf/D675/DSCF7662.jpg?t=1236518813

haven't cleaned her yet, the swingarm will probably fall off now but whatever:rolleyes:;)

[stewie]

Very nice and sorry for derail ;)

[dizzyblonde]

no one is to stone him until I blow this whistle
http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/4766/film/lob/whistle.jpg

and only because he's got wall to wall sunshine:mrgreen:

[G]

Very nice and sorry for derail ;)


+1 lol :smt008

[stewie]

+1 lol :smt008
Who you trying to kiss there G ?

[the_lone_wolf]

and only because he's got wall to wall sunshine:mrgreen:

not any more, within 15 minutes it went from blue sky to horizontal rain:mad:

[the_lone_wolf]

Who you trying to kiss there G ?

the daytona obviously, so beautiful you can't resist it:mrgreen:

[ThEGr33k]

shhh, don't tell anyone but that's because there are two schools of thought on triumph reliability, those who've owned the bikes and those who've heard how bad they are from their mother's uncle's best mate's cat;)

oh, and greek: quiet you:p - don't make me mention weight;)


Ill bet there isn't much in it... Im only joking about anyway. I think I owe you this and much more abuse :rolleyes:

Ill look forward to hearing what you think after a good thrash! :mrgreen:

[dizzyblonde]

not any more, within 15 minutes it went from blue sky to horizontal rain:mad:

oh dear:mad: ahh we'll stone you anyway:lol:

[the_lone_wolf]

I think I owe you this and much more abuse :rolleyes:

Nah, Falco-bashing is an officially recognised 'org sport;)

[paiste]

Beautiful bike. Really jealous, but pleased for you;)
I tested an 09 daytona and Street triple R yesterday. The daytona is a phenomenal bike, but I couldn't do my daily commute on it. Wrist ache, back ache, leg ache and no license after a week:-k
I now have to have a street triple r [-o<

[Ed]

It really does look :cool:

Reliability - mine had the exup valve sorted 2 weeks ago. In a year, apart from the 500 mile service, that's the first time it's had anything fixed. It hasn't gone into limp home mode, it doesn't burn oil (I followed Kristoff's running in advice;)), it hasn't lost any paint, it hasn't had warped discs, it's just been wall to wall fantastic. I don't find the riding position challenging - maybe cos I'm used to it. The only thing I don't like are the lights, or rather lack of. My HIDs still haven't arrived - that's another story - but they should sort that issue. Nope I have to say I'm one happy owner:D - as I'm sure TLW will be too:D

[the_lone_wolf]

...as I'm sure TLW will be too:D

after the test ride and yesterday i've got no doubt about it...:mrgreen:

[lukemillar]

Nah, Falco-bashing is an officially recognised 'org sport;)

I'm hoping it's going to make it into the London Olympics ;)

Glad to see you have finally bought a real bike! :p

[natcar]

I'd get on to the dealer about selling you a bike with bald tyres :) Looks very nice but probably won't be as good off-road as the DRZ.

[the_lone_wolf]

I'd get on to the dealer about selling you a bike with bald tyres :) Looks very nice but probably won't be as good off-road as the DRZ.

i'm hoping not to sample it's off-roading capabilities:eek:

oh, and those pirellis are awesome tyres... when it's dry...:rolleyes:

[John 675]

It really does look :cool:

Reliability - mine had the exup valve sorted 2 weeks ago

it hasn't had warped discs,

is the exup valve that thing that occasionaly squeeks when i turn it on?

i had warped dics.. at stupid miles an hour on the A50 :(

[SoulKiss]

It really does look :cool:

Reliability - mine had the exup valve sorted 2 weeks ago. In a year, apart from the 500 mile service, that's the first time it's had anything fixed. It hasn't gone into limp home mode, it doesn't burn oil (I followed Kristoff's running in advice;)), it hasn't lost any paint, it hasn't had warped discs, it's just been wall to wall fantastic. I don't find the riding position challenging - maybe cos I'm used to it. The only thing I don't like are the lights, or rather lack of. My HIDs still haven't arrived - that's another story - but they should sort that issue. Nope I have to say I'm one happy owner:D - as I'm sure TLW will be too:D

So the only way to make it a useful road bike it to illegally modify it?

Me, I'm just jealous as I sat on one and dont think it would ever be comfy for me, lovely looking bike, just not for me.

[Ed]

So the only way to make it a useful road bike it to illegally modify it?

Since when were HIDs illegal:confused:

[SoulKiss]

Since when were HIDs illegal:confused:

From Google (was the 5th in the list :p) (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=118585)

The question was more to find out if someone has finally issued some road-legal HIDs for bikes.

But as far as I am aware they are still not road-legal.

[Luckypants]

Since when were HIDs illegal:confused:

I thought it was well known that after market HID units do not meet Construction and Use regulations and so are illegal if fitted to a vehicle in the UK.

See this...

http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roadsafety/drs/hidheadlamps

[stewie]

Osram nightbreakers are very good, well they were when I fitted em to my curvey

[the_lone_wolf]

is the exup valve that thing that occasionaly squeeks when i turn it on?

if it sounds like it's coming from the lowest part of the exhaust then possibly, if it gets left to corrode it can stick, see this "how-to" (http://www.triumph675.net/forum/showthread.php?t=21392) on getting it going again

[Ed]

I thought it was well known that after market HID units do not meet Construction and Use regulations and so are illegal if fitted to a vehicle in the UK.

See this...

http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roadsafety/drs/hidheadlamps

Thanks for this - nope I didn't know.

[the_lone_wolf]

Thanks for this - nope I didn't know.

Ed, i ran HIDs on the SV for a while, never even got a second glace from following traffic cars or riding through north wales

considering the 675 has twin projectors anyway i'd be amazed if you found a copper who *knew* they weren't legal, let alone one who was bothered to pull you for it

[Luckypants]

Ed, i ran HIDs on the SV for a while, never even got a second glace from following traffic cars or riding through north wales

considering the 675 has twin projectors anyway i'd be amazed if you found a copper who *knew* they weren't legal, let alone one who was bothered to pull you for it

You are right regarding the practicalities of using them, but that is a bit different from the legalities..... Your HIDs were fine in my mirrors and so is Y-C's. Correctly set up I see no problem with them, but they are NOT legal. I have yet to see a HID set up in the dark on full beam, so cannot comment on how good they are.

[the_lone_wolf]

Correctly set up I see no problem with them, but they are NOT legal. I have yet to see a HID set up in the dark on full beam, so cannot comment on how good they are.

I never said they were;) - same as my plate, my exhaust, my visor etc etc

my point was that i reckon fewer cops are aware of HID legality and how to test it by the roadside than visors/exhaust baffles or number plate technicalities, so you're unlikely to get done for it, especially if, like you say, they're well adjusted


as for how good they are at night, it's really not an exaggeration to say that low beam HID is better than high beam halogen, high beam HID is pretty much redundent, unl;ess you're trying to light up retro-reflective road signs hundreds of metres away

[Ed]

I ordered mine on ebay from HIDS Direct at the beginning of February. I paid the old fashiobned way - sent a cheque on 7 Feb, cleared my account on 20 Feb (why the delay in presenting???) and I STILL don't have them. Complained today, Martin there promised me they're in the post. We's'll see... Should I leave negative feedback?

Soprry for drail.

Back to TLW's fantastic bike:cool:

[the_lone_wolf]

well, i skipped lunch today so i could get 30 minutes after work, ended up getting rained on:rolleyes: - worked the engine harder now and she's starting to lose that initial tightness, gearbox needs to loosen up a bit but that engine, oh my dear god that engine;)

[Paws]

I ran mine in gently for the first 500 (ish) ;) miles, and then did what i wanted near enough.
Only issue ive had so far with mine is the most well known glitch-engine light=excup valve is stuck

[kwak zzr]

Only issue ive had so far with mine is the most well known glitch-engine light=excup valve is stuck



this is what i had with my gixer.

[missyburd]

Glad you're enjoying it, she really is a beauty, look after her!

worked her harder now and she's starting to lose that initial tightness
steady on, this is a family forum :p





Where's that coat gone...

[the_lone_wolf]

steady on, this is a family forum :p

the temptation is there every time i go into the garage;)

[Mr Speirs]

Where's that coat gone...

Its in the post, I had to mail it to you due to the fact you had to leave so quickly.

[kwak zzr]

the temptation is there every time i go into the garage;)


can i have a go on her :smt050

[the_lone_wolf]

can i have a go on her :smt050

you'll have to wait for me to leave it alone for a few minutes;)

[kwak zzr]

i dont mine waiting my turn :)

[missyburd]

i dont mine waiting my turn :)
You usually settle for seconds do you Kwak? You mightn't want her when TLW's finished with her!

Oh dear, I do apologise, shouldn't be let out lol