Daytona 660

Looking good

 

Yes Fatal but nice. One question i have i see your chain sits loose like mine and i wondered what is the free play on the chain.

 

@beerkat Thanks and yes similar to Bulldog and my 660. I used to think it was around a inch but i am an old fogey and know little about newer bikes.

 

@beerkat Thanks for that. I will just leave it as the dealer has done. Don't want any mishaps.

 

Nice to see a thread on the 660, I'll try add interesting thoughts as I go through my race / track build.
So far I think we can all acknowledge the bike was built to a budget, and that's fair enough, and honestly one of the major reasons I bought one, it was crazy cheap here in the states, compared to other in the class.
Having said that, I think there are ways that we can enjoy tweaking what is a blank canvass to our own likings in equally cost effective ways.
I also advise giving any new bike a very good once over for your own peace of mind, for me, that's probably more involved than most, my bike has only 24 miles on it, and yet I have basically been poking under every surface and begun plans to replace the key elements that will make the bike comfortable for my 6'4" frame, and help provide a sharper riding experience.
I come from an era where forums provided such amazing information, where people thought outside of the box in terms of parts availability and swapping from other models. I do find pleasure in finding parts that others might not have thought of yet. Maybe you will see some on my project

If any one wants to follow along, then I document everything on my youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/mikeyjaxxx

Right now I have some 1" raised clip ons arriving, that ultimately will aim to lower the bars a touch, but also allow angle changes. To do this I will modify the stock top yoke, which I understand isn't something we can all do ourselves, I have access to a home CNC machine, as well as a large Milling machine at work. I'd love to have found a top yoke that would simply swap over, and I am still searching for something we could find that would work, but as yet, still researching that.

I shall stop rambling for now and will be back with some photos etc as I go.

MJ - Brit living near Chicago USA.

 

Hi mate,
Well I certainly miss England for the availability of parts and race supplies in general, its not as big a hobby over here strangely. And yes also the local guys in sheds who can make anything

I am doing my best and the video that goes up today will document the beginnings of my modification of the top yoke.
I am now confident I can make aftermarket bar solution work so I'm going for it!

You may be interested in suspension work when I cross that bridge, as that may help road riding. But I appreciate you following along. Cheers

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Hi Joe, this is taken from the manual.
To check and adjust the drive chain on your Triumph Daytona 660 (2025) motorcycle, follow these steps: 1. Place the motorcycle on a level surface and ensure it is upright with no weight on it. 2. Rotate the rear wheel to find the tightest position of the chain. 3. Apply pressure on the chain to stretch it taut. 4. Measure the distance from the bottom of the swingarm to the centre of the chain pin, aiming for a measurement between 43 to 55 millimetres. 5. If the measurement is outside this range, the chain needs adjustment. 6. To adjust the drive chain, loosen the rear wheel spindle nut and the adjuster lock nuts on both sides. 7. Turn both adjuster nuts equally clockwise to decrease chain free movement or anticlockwise to increase it. 8. Ensure the adjuster markings align and both nuts are set to the same measurement.

 

Thanks @Iceman Good to know that in case i need to readjust the chain. But for now it seem as you said about 45mm. And that should keep till Bulldog service it. But now i know and will watch it keenly.

 

Looks way cleaner, very nice. Did you buy mirror block off plates or leaving them open?