1997 triumph daytona 900 - SV650.org

13-02-10, 02:52 PM

Been out looking for a new bike ( new to me ) and came across this:-
http://www.mmcbikes.co.uk/used_bike_...?AdvertID=3121
Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Cheers
Ste.

13-02-10, 02:54 PM

First thought for me is....that is fugly.

13-02-10, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slark01

Been out looking for a new bike ( new to me ) and came across this:-
http://www.mmcbikes.co.uk/used_bike_...?AdvertID=3121
Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Cheers
Ste.

for a similar sort of price, maybe another 500 - 1000, i'd be looking a T5 daytona rather than a T3.

Dan

13-02-10, 03:15 PM

I had it's big brother, the 1200, also in black. I love the rugged looks and the twin headlamp fairing from the front is very striking, if a bit outdated.

I got rid of mine 9 years ago, because things were starting to go wrong and it was going to be niggly, plus it was really too big for someone of my build. The 900 is lighter due to one less cylinder, but it still is a heavy, tallish beast. They are prone to fork seals going, especially on the left hand side and the side stand is a weak point. You may struggle getting it off the side stand, especially after you've filled the 5 gallon tank. Brakes also seize. Starter sprag is a problem too if it goes I believe.

Personally, I'd look for a Yamaha FJ1200 if you're looking at a big older bike.

13-02-10, 03:20 PM

Thanks pete.
Also checking out ebay and am seeing better bikes far cheaper. Will look into the yamaha.

Ste.

Biker Biggles · 13-02-10, 03:22 PM

Its a "trade sale" with no history or warranty.So its a 13 year old banger and worth about half the asking price.

13-02-10, 05:43 PM

Looking, it seems I've forgotten how old FJs are, but a ThunderAce would be a good choice too I reckon.

13-02-10, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petevtwin650

Looking, it seems I've forgotten how old FJs are, but a ThunderAce would be a good choice too I reckon.

Many people who've had 'aces swear they are the best bike ever

13-02-10, 07:26 PM

all ive heard is good things about the big ace.

13-02-10, 07:35 PM

It was seeing this on Ebay, made me think of them

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Yamaha-YZF1000...item2eab19fceb

Not sure about an engine that might have been tinkered with

13-02-10, 02:52 PM	#1
slark01 Guest Posts: n/a	1997 triumph daytona 900 Been out looking for a new bike ( new to me ) and came across this:- http://www.mmcbikes.co.uk/used_bike_...?AdvertID=3121 Any thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers Ste.

13-02-10, 02:54 PM	#2
TazDaz Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1997 triumph daytona 900 First thought for me is....that is fugly.

13-02-10, 03:15 PM	#4
petevtwin650 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1997 triumph daytona 900 I had it's big brother, the 1200, also in black. I love the rugged looks and the twin headlamp fairing from the front is very striking, if a bit outdated. I got rid of mine 9 years ago, because things were starting to go wrong and it was going to be niggly, plus it was really too big for someone of my build. The 900 is lighter due to one less cylinder, but it still is a heavy, tallish beast. They are prone to fork seals going, especially on the left hand side and the side stand is a weak point. You may struggle getting it off the side stand, especially after you've filled the 5 gallon tank. Brakes also seize. Starter sprag is a problem too if it goes I believe. Personally, I'd look for a Yamaha FJ1200 if you're looking at a big older bike.

13-02-10, 03:20 PM	#5
slark01 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1997 triumph daytona 900 Thanks pete. Also checking out ebay and am seeing better bikes far cheaper. Will look into the yamaha. Ste.

13-02-10, 03:22 PM	#6
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: 1997 triumph daytona 900 Its a "trade sale" with no history or warranty.So its a 13 year old banger and worth about half the asking price. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

13-02-10, 05:43 PM	#7
petevtwin650 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1997 triumph daytona 900 Looking, it seems I've forgotten how old FJs are, but a ThunderAce would be a good choice too I reckon.

13-02-10, 07:26 PM	#9
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1997 triumph daytona 900 all ive heard is good things about the big ace.

13-02-10, 07:35 PM	#10
petevtwin650 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1997 triumph daytona 900 It was seeing this on Ebay, made me think of them http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Yamaha-YZF1000...item2eab19fceb Not sure about an engine that might have been tinkered with

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