Triumph Daytona 675 - Mileage question

**Scotty595** · 3rd March 2012, 13:51

I am considering a 2007 Triumph Daytona 675 - 44,000 kms on the clock - think this is too high?
Bike is in "used" condition - by that I mean you can tell it has been used as a bike rather than a trophy in the garage.

Opinions around resale - how easy etc (say I put 10,000kms on in the next year)

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**blackdog** · 3rd March 2012, 13:53

How long is a piece of string?

**Scotty595** · 3rd March 2012, 14:08

Originally Posted by blackdog

How long is a piece of string?

Twice the length of the center to one end.

**Gremlin** · 3rd March 2012, 14:11

My BMW has done 44,000km in about 8 months of riding...

I'd be more concerned about service history. Other than that, it's as likely to blow up as another bike.

**Scotty595** · 3rd March 2012, 14:20

Originally Posted by Gremlin

My BMW has done 44,000km in about 8 months of riding...

I'd be more concerned about service history. Other than that, it's as likely to blow up as another bike.

Yeah, dealer doesn't have the service history. It has been "brought in for a service" by the previous owner, but other than that - don't have anything - that's the main thing that concerns me.

**actungbaby** · 3rd March 2012, 14:35

Originally Posted by Scotty595

I am considering a 2007 Triumph Daytona 675 - 44,000 kms on the clock - think this is too high?
Bike is in "used" condition - by that I mean you can tell it has been used as a bike rather than a trophy in the garage.

Opinions around resale - how easy etc (say I put 10,000kms on in the next year)

Take it for spin your here what sounds like feels its 07 so should be fine you think dude going fork good money he look after the bike

And bike shop not likey trade in a piece junk

**dogsnbikes** · 3rd March 2012, 14:49

The milage is bugger all for the age of the bike,and bikes are much better engineered that 20 years ago I have a 05 daytona with 99700 on the clock and its still sweet

Tip smell the dipstick if its scent smells burnt,its possible that oil changes Haven't been done regular

If its in for a service find out if its having the shim's cheaked, as at that milage they are due to be done,what colour is the brake fluids They should be clear if its been loved by past owners

As for the resale that depends on what your paying for it and what you hope to get for it in 10000ks time.....

**slofox** · 3rd March 2012, 15:03

I put 42,000km on my last bike (SV650S) in two years. It was still in excellent condition when I traded it.

But I did get all services done at required intervals.

**Scotty595** · 3rd March 2012, 15:44

Originally Posted by dogsnbikes

The milage is bugger all for the age of the bike,and bikes are much better engineered that 20 years ago I have a 05 daytona with 99700 on the clock and its still sweet

Tip smell the dipstick if its scent smells burnt,its possible that oil changes Haven't been done regular

If its in for a service find out if its having the shim's cheaked, as at that milage they are due to be done,what colour is the brake fluids They should be clear if its been loved by past owners

As for the resale that depends on what your paying for it and what you hope to get for it in 10000ks time.....

Thanks for the tips. Will have a look at it in more detail.

Would be trading in my 2011 Kawasaki Z750 so want to make sure that I'm not going from a perfect bike with 20,000kms and a year factory warranty left, to something that is going to empty my wallet quicker than I can get it to 100... Dealer wants some money on top of the Z750 but not much so i'm not too worried about that.