Triumph Daytona 600

[Indiana_Jones]

Hey guys,

As some of you may know I'm looking to step up from the 250.

Have my eye on a few bikes, but one that stands out is the Daytona 600 :niceone:

Always have had a hard on for it since highschool when it came out.

Is it worth getting one compared to a Jappa?

My main issue is spare parts (price and availability) seeing as they only made the bike for a few years and as it's a Triumph.

What's you input?

Cheers

-Indy

[Maha]

Theres a few here...Holeshot have the one that I would get.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/CategoryAttributeSearchResults.aspx?search=1&mcat=0001-0026-1255-&sidebar=1&39=Sports&40=Triumph&153=600&9=0&9=0&24=0&24=0&51=0&51=0

[Indiana_Jones]

Theres a few here...Holeshot have the one that I would get.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/CategoryAttributeSearchResults.aspx?search=1&mcat=0001-0026-1255-&sidebar=1&39=Sports&40=Triumph&153=600&9=0&9=0&24=0&24=0&51=0&51=0

Yea, I almost took it for a test ride, but decided against it incase I did something stupid like buy it lol :niceone:

Just wanna do some research etc

-Indy

[JayRacer37]

Lots of people will tell you not to waste your time compared to a Japanese 600. They certainly arn't as fast, or handle as well...But if its what you want, it will be great for you. And if the price is right...

[Indiana_Jones]

Lots of people will tell you not to waste your time compared to a Japanese 600. They certainly arn't as fast, or handle as well...But if its what you want, it will be great for you. And if the price is right...

lol trust me, I won't be racing etc.

Just Triumph's attempt to take on the jappas with an inline 4 of their own. Plan failed, so they made a kick arse 675 3 inline instead!

The Daytona 600 and 650 are ok I hear, the TT600 is a bomb, well 2003 model was ok but the damage had been done to the rep by then.

-Indy

[JayRacer37]

lol trust me, I won't be racing etc.

Just Triumphs attempt to take on the jappas with an inline 4 of their own. Plan failed, so they made a kick arse 675 3 inline instead!

The Daytona 600 and 650 are ok I hear, the TT600 is a bomb, well 2003 model was ok but the damage had been done to the rep by then.

-Indy

Yeah sounds about right. I like the look of the Daytona too!

[Indiana_Jones]

Yeah sounds about right. I like the look of the Daytona too!

The Daytona 600/650 has got to be one of the best looking bikes ever!

might not be the best 'under the hood' but the looks are to die for

-Indy

[EJK]

They are on my list too Indy :yes:

[Indiana_Jones]

Ok, I might take it for a test ride....

-Indy

[Maha]

Ok, I might take it for a test ride....

-Indy

Do that and you will own it eh??

[Indiana_Jones]

Do that and you will own it eh??

lol that's what I'm afraid of! :eek:

-Indy

[Maha]

lol that's what I'm afraid of! :eek:

-Indy

Feel the fear, grab hold of yourself and just do it, you will thank yourself later.

[Indiana_Jones]

Feel the fear, grab hold of yourself and just do it, you will thank yourself later.

lol we'll see :niceone:

Watch this space

-Indy

[Maha]

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[Devil]

The TT600 certainly wasn't a bomb, it even won the IOM. It was known however for shitty fueling. Otherwise a fantastic handling bike, likewise the Speed Four which came from the TT600 except with the fueling fixed.

The Daytona 600 is supposed to be a good handling bike, it was a little weak on the power compared to the jappers, which is why they bumped it up to the 650.

I've never waited more than a week for a Triumph part, all I can do is laugh when someone with a jap bike mentiones a 6 week wait!
Parts prices entirely acceptable too. You'll get the shaft for Triumph Accessories though!

[Indiana_Jones]

The TT600 certainly wasn't a bomb, it even won the IOM. It was known however for shitty fueling. Otherwise a fantastic handling bike, likewise the Speed Four which came from the TT600 except with the fueling fixed.

The Daytona 600 is supposed to be a good handling bike, it was a little weak on the power compared to the jappers, which is why they bumped it up to the 650.

I've never waited more than a week for a Triumph part, all I can do is laugh when someone with a jap bike mentiones a 6 week wait!
Parts prices entirely acceptable too. You'll get the shaft for Triumph Accessories though!

Yea, the TT600 didn't bomb, just got a really bad rep.

I mean, correct me if I'm wrong, Triumph had the balls to release the 1st 600cc sports bike with fuel injection. They missed the mark with the fueling issues, got it sorted in the end & the looks were a bit dated.

It's pretty much the same frame, engine and brakes in the Daytona 600.

Yea, my old man has brought chrome goodies for his 2007 America lol, costs a packet!

Thanks for that Devil, that's the info I was after :)

-Indy

[Stampy]

Take a speedfour round the twisties....I think a lot of people will be pleasantly surprised!!

[trumpy]

Take a speedfour round the twisties....I think a lot of people will be pleasantly surprised!!

Agree. Indy, PM Kiwifruit about his impressions of riding my Speed Four. The chassis is essentially the same as a D600/650. Mine has Ohlins front and rear (Robert Taylor can make an Ohlins for a K6 fit) and street bars but the handling was pretty good prior to the conversion. Agreed the power is not up to comparable Japanese bikes of the day but realistically it's about rideability and on the road you would not be left behind on a D600/650.

[Hazza]

My 03 TT600 is awsome and looks good all blacked out, I couldn't care less about the older models reputation mine is sweet and has given me no troubles what so ever

I took it for a test ride and fell in love with it. Is fast enough can do 250kms no worries, it has a real comfortable seating position for me, not like the aggressive race position of most Jap 600s. I can easily take it for a long distance ride and feel comfortable on it the whole time.

But each to there own. I say go test ride as many bikes as you can until you find one that suits you, your style and your bank balance

[Devil]

More info: I have holeshots D600 with me at the moment (loaner). It has 39k on it, gearbox is sweet and slick (slicker than my old speed four) the engine sounds in good nick (i sold my speed four - same engine - at 70,000km and it was sweet with a long long life ahead of it). The riding position is nice, I haven't ridden one before.
Nicely shaped tank that you can grip onto perfectly. Seat is acceptable and reach to bars is quite comfy.

This particular one has had the exhaust cored I think and sounds absolutely fantastic.
Fuelling is better than my speed four was. Nice and smooth.

However, this particular example has shit tyres and the suspension is badly set up so do not use this one as a base for the handling!
Hand on my heart, I could tell you now that you would have no problems with the handling once new tyres were on there and had knobs tweaked (fully adjustable susp).
It's a bargain and i'd buy it if I were you.

[dogsnbikes]

Hey guys,

As some of you may know I'm looking to step up from the 250.

Have my eye on a few bikes, but one that stands out is the Daytona 600 :niceone:

Always have had a hard on for it since highschool when it came out.

Is it worth getting one compared to a Jappa?

My main issue is spare parts (price and availability) seeing as they only made the bike for a few years and as it's a Triumph.

What's you input?


Cheers

-Indy

get intouch with Kerry Wallis his website is www.tripleforensics.co.nz he will tell you everything you need too know regarding the 600 and hinckley triumphs

[James Deuce]

It will be hugely better than anything you've owned. Once you've had it for a year you will be well equipped to know what you like in a "big" bike and will be able to make value judgements about relative performance.

Until then, you can just revel in a new level of performance and a stand out brand name.

[Dooly]

The TT600 I had went bloody well. Fast, light, and handled well.
It was a bit doggy under 4000 due to the famous fuelling prob, but it has never had any remaps done to it.
I sold it to the stepson and at 20000kms now still goes well.
I still have a near new Jardine alloy muffler for it in the shed.

[Devil]

I still have a near new Jardine alloy muffler for it in the shed.

Put it on!
I had the Jardine on my Speed Four and it sounded absolutely fantastic. My favourite 4cyl noise.

[Dooly]

Put it on!
I had the Jardine on my Speed Four and it sounded absolutely fantastic. My favourite 4cyl noise.

I did have it on when I owned it but it killed the top end. Was noticably flat. So I guess it will need a remap if fitted again.
The boy is talking about using it, but so far its still stock.

The only thing that has gone wrong is the throttle cable broke recently, signs of water corosion in there.
That took 3 weeks for one to get.
But any other Triumph stuff I've needed for all other's I have or own have been getable in a day or not much more.

[Indiana_Jones]

Wow thanks for all the input guys!

-Indy

[Indiana_Jones]

More info: I have holeshots D600 with me at the moment (loaner). It has 39k on it, gearbox is sweet and slick (slicker than my old speed four) the engine sounds in good nick (i sold my speed four - same engine - at 70,000km and it was sweet with a long long life ahead of it). The riding position is nice, I haven't ridden one before.
Nicely shaped tank that you can grip onto perfectly. Seat is acceptable and reach to bars is quite comfy.

This particular one has had the exhaust cored I think and sounds absolutely fantastic.
Fuelling is better than my speed four was. Nice and smooth.

However, this particular example has shit tyres and the suspension is badly set up so do not use this one as a base for the handling!
Hand on my heart, I could tell you now that you would have no problems with the handling once new tyres were on there and had knobs tweaked (fully adjustable susp).
It's a bargain and i'd buy it if I were you.

Thanks a lot mate, what did you tell them to get a test ride for it lol


The TT600 I had went bloody well. Fast, light, and handled well.
It was a bit doggy under 4000 due to the famous fuelling prob, but it has never had any remaps done to it.
I sold it to the stepson and at 20000kms now still goes well.
I still have a near new Jardine alloy muffler for it in the shed.

I wouldn't say no to a TT600 if someone gave me one! But I guess I'd have the D600/650 over a TT600 given the choice.

Will have to ride a TT600 one day!


It will be hugely better than anything you've owned. Once you've had it for a year you will be well equipped to know what you like in a "big" bike and will be able to make value judgements about relative performance.

Until then, you can just revel in a new level of performance and a stand out brand name.

Good point there.

And I'm not ashamed to admit I'm playing favourites here.....nothing to do with being British I guess....:whistle:

-Indy

[Devil]

Thanks a lot mate, what did you tell them to get a test ride for it lol


Years of spending far too much money at that shop. Dropped off the UZ125 to get serviced, get a Daytona as a loaner ;)

Dooly: Thats a bit weird, dynoing showed the jardine was a really good free flow exhaust. Remap would sort it. Had PCIII in mine anyway so was mint after it was tuned.

[Indiana_Jones]

Years of spending far too much money at that shop. Dropped off the UZ125 to get serviced, get a Daytona as a loaner ;)

Dooly: Thats a bit weird, dynoing showed the jardine was a really good free flow exhaust. Remap would sort it. Had PCIII in mine anyway so was mint after it was tuned.


You made sure you put back right? I want that thing for tomorrow!

-Indy

[Dooly]

Dooly: Thats a bit weird, dynoing showed the jardine was a really good free flow exhaust. Remap would sort it. Had PCIII in mine anyway so was mint after it was tuned.

Yep, a bit strange but prob not considering the fuelling on them.

Without the Jardine & with stock muffler I saw (on speedo) 255 down a straight.
Same straight, same area etc etc, but with Jardine, would'nt pull past 237. And felt it too.

[Devil]

You made sure you put back right? I want that thing for tomorrow!

-Indy

It'll be back there this afternoon.
But dont forget what I said. Dont use it as a guide for handling because it's arse at the moment. The tyres are munted and the suspension is probably set up for a midget. It's soft and bouncy.
I can assure you they handle better than anything you've owned so dont worry about that.
The bike is in good enough condition that i'd have it. Very pretty, engine sounds like it should and it goes well.

[Indiana_Jones]

It'll be back there this afternoon.
But dont forget what I said. Dont use it as a guide for handling because it's arse at the moment. The tyres are munted and the suspension is probably set up for a midget. It's soft and bouncy.
I can assure you they handle better than anything you've owned so dont worry about that.
The bike is in good enough condition that i'd have it. Very pretty, engine sounds like it should and it goes well.

Good!

And I know who i'll be sending a PM to when/if I need to sort it out!

Perhaps I could use the point on the tyres to get them to lower it $500, worth a shot.

Cheers

-Indy

[Devil]

Good!

And I know who i'll be sending a PM to when/if I need to sort it out!

Perhaps I could use the point on the tyres to get them to lower it $500, worth a shot.

Cheers

-Indy

Yeah no prob with setting up suspension.

Definatly have a go about the tyres. I would recommend M3's.

[Hazza]

The only thing that has gone wrong is the throttle cable broke recently, signs of water corosion in there.
.

Common problem mine did that, except i only had to wait a few days for my cable. Now i just lube it up after every time i wash it or ride in the wet

[Indiana_Jones]

Someone did something stupid lol :whistle:

-Indy

[Maha]

I wanna see it and I wanna ride it.

[dipshit]

Someone did something stupid lol :whistle:

Nice one. You only live once after all and there are so many nice bikes out there to experience. Enjoy. :2thumbsup

[Indiana_Jones]

I wanna see it and I wanna ride it.

Well We'll see. Having issues with AMI.

Throwing their toys out of the cot since they think Triumphs are "prestige" bikes and think it will get stolen in 5mins

I'm the only one allowed to ride on paper atm.

-Indy

[dipshit]

Throwing their toys out of the cot since they think Triumphs are "prestige" bikes and think it will get stolen in 5mins

Yes, one of those "foreign" makes. Somehow Japers aren't considered "foreign".

No bull. I know someone that was asked is his motorcycle "foreign" by the insurance company. They meant non Japanese. WTF?

[vifferman]

Congratulations on the New Toy, Sir. :niceone:
Now change insurance companies - try KiwiBike for a start. AMI sucks.

[Indiana_Jones]

Thanks guys.

AMI were pretty good when fixing my CBR250 when I got driven into, I guess anything over 250cc and they don't wanna know it.

Will look into my options on Monday :)

-Indy

[Maha]

Well We'll see. Having issues with AMI.

Throwing their toys out of the cot since they think Triumphs are "prestige" bikes and think it will get stolen in 5mins

I'm the only one allowed to ride on paper atm.

-Indy

I was joking about riding it Indy, I just got a semi when I saw what you got and couldn't help myself...:eek:
Crack cool bike , enjoy.

[Devil]

Good boy!

Really nice example of one. Seems to have been well looked after. Dont fart around on those tyres for too long, the rear is knackered so take care in the wet and cold. As mentioned, i'd recommend M3's for it. Dont put powers on it whatever you do. They're a sharp handling bike (once i put the suspension where it should be) and powers have a shit profile on them. The M3's have a nice progressive profile to them.

[EJK]

James Bond Style!!!!!

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[Indiana_Jones]

I was joking about riding it Indy, I just got a semi when I saw what you got and couldn't help myself...:eek:
Crack cool bike , enjoy.

Well I'm sure you'll see her soon enough, at Noel's next month?


Good boy!

Really nice example of one. Seems to have been well looked after. Dont fart around on those tyres for too long, the rear is knackered so take care in the wet and cold. As mentioned, i'd recommend M3's for it. Dont put powers on it whatever you do. They're a sharp handling bike (once i put the suspension where it should be) and powers have a shit profile on them. The M3's have a nice progressive profile to them.

Yep, will replace the back tyre ASAP, as the front still has some life left in her for the moment.


James Bond Style!!!!!

But of course baby :2guns:

-Indy

[Dooly]

Good boy!

Really nice example of one. Seems to have been well looked after. Dont fart around on those tyres for too long, the rear is knackered so take care in the wet and cold. As mentioned, i'd recommend M3's for it. Dont put powers on it whatever you do. They're a sharp handling bike (once i put the suspension where it should be) and powers have a shit profile on them. The M3's have a nice progressive profile to them.

I put M3s on too. What a difference. Straight away it handled and gripped awesome.
First ride on new M3s was in the wet and still unscrubbed, no probs at all, could speed up the same as if on run in tyres.

[Maha]

Was that you Indy we saw on SH17 earlier under that paint doing about 110??

[Indiana_Jones]

Was that you Indy we saw on SH17 earlier under that paint doing about 110??

I doubt it mate, only riding i have done today has been on the Shore

Another Daytona perhaps?

-Indy

[The Pastor]

Was that you Indy we saw on SH17 earlier under that paint doing about 110??
lol .

[vifferman]

AMI were pretty good when fixing my CBR250 when I got driven into, I guess anything over 250cc and they don't wanna know it.
I suspect they don't want to know about motorcycle insurance at all. We switched to AMI after YEARS with State, and despite having three MV policies, house and contents, the policy they offered me for the VFR was so poor that I started shopping around. I'm glad I did, as the one I got through KiwiBike is not only cheaper but has a lower excess and better conditions (such as gear coverage).

[Indiana_Jones]

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Just wanted to thank Devil for the big help he gave me with setting her up.

A few clicks with his spanner and screw driver and she was set up nice and sweet.

Cheers mate

-Indy

Edit: rode a Striple the other day, I think I know what I might get after this baby lol

[imdying]

Nice looking bike, better looking than the current model imo.

[Indiana_Jones]

Nice looking bike, better looking than the current model imo.

Yea, the one thing I hated about the 675 when they released it, got rid of those fine looks they had for the D600/650

-Indy

[ducatilover]

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Just wanted to tank Devil for the big help he gave me with setting her up.

A few clicks with his spanner and screw driver and she was set up nice and sweet.

Cheers mate

-Indy

Edit: rode a Striple the other day, I think I know what I might get after this baby lol

FUCK THAT IS SEXXXXXXXXXY let me ride it

[Indiana_Jones]

Oh yea, ditched AMI and have gone to Kiwibike.

The excess is half that of AMI!

-Indy

[Indiana_Jones]

FUCK THAT IS SEXXXXXXXXXY

Yea bro, I'd hit it lol

-Indy

[ducatilover]

Yea bro, I'd hit it lol

-Indy

I'd rip it to bits and then hope like hell you have insurance....:Punk:

[Indiana_Jones]

I'd rip it to bits and then hope like hell you have insurance....:Punk:

lol note to self, don't allow Ducatilover to ride the McQueen Machine

-Indy

[YellowDog]

Great photo by the water.

Have you ever thought about re-spraying her Yellow ?

Just a thought!

[Indiana_Jones]

Great photo by the water.

Have you ever thought about re-spraying her Yellow ?

Just a thought!

lol the last thing the world needs is another yellow D600!

though I do like this...:love:


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-Indy

[YellowDog]

Yours looks great in Silver.

I couldn't ride a Yellow one (despite my handle).

I think it's a reserved personality thing.

[Indiana_Jones]

Damn this bike is sexy.

It is also very fun to ride :D

-Indy

[EJK]

Gizza go oww!

[Indiana_Jones]

Gizza go oww!

Come on up then lol

-Indy