Featured Pick up my new beast next week....excited..much

Discussion in 'Triumph General Discussion' started by MikeyDaytona, Jul 23, 2016.

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  1. MikeyDaytona

    MikeyDaytona Member

    Apr 24, 2016
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    Hi guys

    After weeks of trying to sell my Daytona privately I have caved in and resorted to the trade in option.. considering other daytona's like mine with similar mileage are selling for around 1700-1900 depending on condition I don't mind the trade in price of £1500...

    I went to my local Honda Lings to see what they had so I can do the 'sit test' and see how comfortable I felt on various bikes then stumbled across a gorgeous Street Triple R and after a long test ride today decided I must have it :) the ride position is so much more comfortable than a sports bike and that induction noise when opening it up...wow.

    An old school friend works for Honda so has done me a pretty good deal but heading down Monday to sign and seal the deal...until then, here she is... 20160723_110054-min.jpg
     
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  2. Victor

    Victor Active Member

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    Very nice. Hope the deal goes well.
     
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  3. Leegrimo

    Leegrimo Active Member

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    I love the induction sound too around 30 mph in 4th gear omg the sound.
     
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  4. MikeyDaytona

    MikeyDaytona Member

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    It really is awesome Lee, I wanted to see what all the hype was about so opened the throttle a little too much. On the back wheel. Brown warmth in my pants....

    Honda have knocked off £800 plus giving the bike its 12k 'big' service, full MOT, 6 month parts & labour warranty and throwing in some R&G crash bungs fitted. All-in-all I think that's a hard one to refuse
     
  5. gary1966

    gary1966 Active Member

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    John Banks Honda Bury St Edmunds not far from me, best colour IMO love the gold wheels, the pre 2013 is a lot better engine and will wheelie off the throttle the newer model is a bit to tame. Enjoy
     
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  6. MikeyDaytona

    MikeyDaytona Member

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    I do love the look of the newer model especially the white with the red panels that have the 'R' embossed but I did fall in love with the black one. How realiable are these engines? I have 0 experience of newer bikes

    The wheelie did shit me up it was not intended at all...the worst kind
     
  7. Leegrimo

    Leegrimo Active Member

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    I have a 2013 and it's hard to wheelie the way it's geared.
     
  8. gary1966

    gary1966 Active Member

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    Very reliable I would say, the previous owner might of put a small front sprocket on it for it to wheelie that easy?? Worth checking.
     
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  9. MikeyDaytona

    MikeyDaytona Member

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    I'll ask the question in the morning when I get to Honda. The previous owner was really anal apparently, cleaned the bike with a toothbrush and wouldnt accept trade in for a speed triple until it was properly detailed...annoying for the guys at Honda but something for me to live up to :)

    Need some arrow cans next!!!
     
  10. MikeyDaytona

    MikeyDaytona Member

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    So that's the bike paid for... just waiting now for service, etc to be done he's even sticking a full tank of fuel in it after telling me they're marking my Daytona up at £2500...a thousand more than trade in

    I saw a youtube clip of someone losing control in the wet due to the tyres...the STR has Dunlop SportMax tyres..
    Any good???
     
  11. Rocker

    Rocker Elite Member

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    I run Dunlop Sportmax on my MT01 very happy with them and no problems:)
     
  12. MikeyDaytona

    MikeyDaytona Member

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    Ah that's good news then.. well the plot thickens...2pm this afternoon the phone rings...someone local would like to come and view the bike and after looking over it within 20 minutes he wanted the bike so handed over a couple of hundred more than Honda's trade price and left a happy man :)
     
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  13. Grand54

    Grand54 Member

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    Hi mate Iam new to the forum and have just bought a black and gold speedy hope your enjoying the bike it looks like a real peach
     
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  14. MikeyDaytona

    MikeyDaytona Member

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    I'm loving it mate already got some arrow slip ons and mapped it with TuneECU...amazing sound although a bit droney at certain revs
     
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