Til the new bike arrives!! I got the call from my dealership two days ago. A brand new Triumph Daytona 675 in Scorched Yellow was there, unpacking had begun. Everything is in place now, insurance, financing, just waiting for the bike to be ready tonight! It will be my first time on a faired bike and a bit more power than I am used to. The break-in period may be a good thing, it'll help me get used to what this bike is able to do. I think I'm lucky in that Triumph has gotten so much press about the 675. Accessories are appearing rapidly. The only problem is competing with all the other new owners for parts :)
I'm goingto be damn near useless at work today... Too excited! And today may be the 6th relatively dry day we have had in the past 46 in the Bay area. I'm sick of riding in damn rain gear (yeah, I know, bitching about riding year round).
I will definitley post my opinions on the bike as I get to know it better over the next few weeks. And, luckily, a good friend out here has informed me that it is acceptable for me to sleep in the garage tonight, without being sent their by my girlfriend ;)
Here is a photo of me on a red 675. I haven't seen the yellow in person yet, only on a speed triple, but it looked damn good....
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/jbeaber/Picture058.jpg)
I sat on the red one last night. I didn't want to get off - it was BEAUTIFUL and extremely tall! Holy cats! What a bike. I can't wait to get one...
Holy cow, I can't imagine. That has been pretty much at the top of my bike list since it came out.
Congrats. Please post some pictures tonight! Have fun and I hate you.
-Turd.
ok can I jus say that I am extremely extremely jealous of all you guys getting 675's Talk about tall, I couldn't get a toe down, and with Triumph being emphatic about not lowering them, I'm going to have to wait for aftermarket stuff before I even entertain the idea of getting one. The 15mm it can drop in the front and the inch u can drop in the rear with machined dog bones just arent enough for me I don't think. And modding the subframe and exhaust just doesn't sound like fun. :cheers: congrats on the new bike!
oh and AJ..get better now cause if im never going to be able to reach on one...ur getting one :laugh:
I can sympathize on the height. Purely on looks, I was looking into the new R6. But the height was ridiculous on it (I'm only 5'7"). As I learned more about it, I found many more reasons I didn't want it. The 675 is definitely on the tall side, the highest I would be comfortable with. Ahh, I'll just have to work to keep the bike moving at all times. Screw that stopping stuff!
The more I read about the 675, its gearing, general size, the more I fell in love with it. When I sold my GS and paid off my car I was lucky enough to find a dealership that could arrange a yellow one for me in a timely fashion.
Ive had and ridden I4's and I have no desire to ever have one again, a few months ago I was looking into a cbrr but would also have to have that lowered. Out came the reviews on the 675 and i've always had a thing for triumph. So then I had to visit the dealer just to "look" I'm in the process of selling my car and it's gonna be hard to keep from getting one. They're nice and narrow though so that helps with the height part, the R6's feel portly..its like trying to ride a draft horse.
I was really hoping I would not like it. It's been at the top of my wish list since I first heard of them too - and it's not as agressively styled as I would have thought when I sat on it yesterday I was surprised my chest wasn't rubbing on the tank - lol..
I love the height though - I'm 5"10 and a bit so it's PERFECT for me! Sorry all you short guys - I am hopefully going to be picking one up in the second batch - around June
I was sort of surprised on the availability. The first round only includes 2000 bikes to the US maximum. I didn't decide I could buy one until February or early march. I only had to wait a month. Not too bad. One thing that did help was color choice. I love the yellow. The graphite is the one in demand. Not for me, but to each their own...
The yellow is definitely THE one to get. You'll have to give some feedback and pics tonight. Congrats and I hate you too.
I've seen the 06 gsxr 600 and have sat on one. I'm 5'8" and it was managable but the look (red and black) was drop dead gorgeous and eventually the headlight will grow on me. I've only seen the Daytona 675 in pictures. But I like the headlights, suttle fairing style (not as agressive as the 600) and the carbon fiber accents and trim.
What are your opinions on performance and reliabilty between the 2?
Once you see a Daytona live.... You will be done.... It is gorgeous. One big difference may be the size. The 675 is damn skinny. It's hard to tell from the photo above, but when you sit on it you notice how small it is. A lot of the magazine riders have stated that it feels as though it is a 250 cc bike. The other difference, which is the major selling point for me, is the gearing. The 675 has a lot more low end torque, good power kicking in at lower RPMs. I do a lot of street riding and that was a big priority for me. The in line 4's don't really hit their power band until high RPM and, again from what I have been told, are not all that happy at low RPM that you encounter in city driving. The only other street bike I came across (new) that as like this is the Ducati Supersport 800 (cheaper than the Triumph). It's limitation was suspension. The Triumph has an adjustable front and rear, Duc only rear.
Another fun aspect is the novelty. Gixxers are common, Triumphs are pretty uncommon and this bike stands out. The new Gixxers look amazing. I love how most of the bike companies have gone with the tail that looks like it shoots upwards. Also, the rear view of the gixxer is damn cool.
Reliability... Rumor mill is tht the Triumphs are pretty good in this regard. Bike comes with a 2 year warranty as well. My mechanic is British and knows Triumphs well. He said that I should not be worried, it will treat me well.
I'd say the gap in performance and reliability is more subtle than it used to be.
I haven't seen the articles myself, but the 600 shootouts in the magazines eem to place the R6 and 675 in first and second. Which one wins depends on the magazine...
The sex appeal of the 675 is undeniable! Nobody has one!!!
I asked my dealer why they weren't all sold out pre-release and most of them were, but there were the guys who didn't want to drop 9k on a bike sight unseen - the one that was just sold last (the red one I sat on) was sold without even being test ridden, the guy just sat on it for 10 seconds and then bought it. That's the way I was with my GS - I sat on it and I bought it - that's my silly method for "how I know" lol I've sat on a gazillion bikes, the 675 is just perfect, natural comfort.
Quote from: jbeaber on April 13, 2006, 01:46:39 PM
I haven't seen the articles myself, but the 600 shootouts in the magazines eem to place the R6 and 675 in first and second. Which one wins depends on the magazine...
That's what I've been reading too. I think the new R6 is overstyled to the point that it looks weird (especially the new fairings). Also why did they go and change the headlight styling? The old circular dual headlights on each side were beautiful and agressive.
I saw an older red R6 with a fenderectomy today and just coundn't keep from staring.
I haven't seen a single 600 shootout yet for the 2006 bikes. Can you direct me to one?
Here is a 675 forum about test rides and such.. there are a few threads about the 600 shootouts.
http://www.triumph675.net/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=4
Yeah, but are there any links to the actual shootouts or scans of them yet?
You have to look through a bit, but there definitely are some. I have read one article with full scans
The 600 shoot outs have been exactly the same for the last decade...
I like the 675 a lot! Very smokin' bikes.
Ok. Is that why Kawi cleaned up with the 636 last year when they've almost never come close? Every year is different it seems and 2006 is more important to me now because I'm picking up something this year.
636 = not a 600...
You're definitely right about that. I would have been wrong if I said that. Unfortunately, I didn't ask about that. The 636 is included in almost every 600 shootout, which is what I am asking about.
...and, aside the addition of a bike that doesn't qualify as a 600, they've been the same for the last decade. There were fewer "real" comparos last year than there were the year before...and so on. Don't count on any good comparos of entry-level supersports until July or August when all the new stuff is on the slowroom floors.
I got the call, the bike is 100% ready for me to show up. I also asked them if it was possible to ride it before the final signature and they are going to let me. I can say no and all paperwork will be ripped up. Not that I expect to say no..... Also, they are cutting me some sort of deal on a helmet. My current one gives me a headache after about 30 minutes. Shoei is the only one that doesn't seem to do that. And, as they are getting full MSRP, I asked if they could show me a little love on the helmet... 2 hours!! Day cannot pass fast enough!!!
I'm envious. Serious, that must be a great feeling right now. Once again, I hate you. :thumb:
And, it's not raining today! :thumb:
The weather is a pleasant shock. I was too hot wearing my textile jacket with its liner on the way home. Bustin out the perforated leathers for the ride home from the dealership. Ride home in style!! Leaving as soon as the gf appears with the car, unless she decides to ride as well....
Waiting patiently for the report...*tap*......*tap* *tap*.....
*tap* *tap* *tap* *tap* *tap* *tap* *tap* *tap* *tap* *tap* *tap* *tap* :icon_mrgreen:
Paperwork takes time. But the baby is safely in the garage. Wow....
We pulled into the dealership and there it was, right in front of us. The yellow just is incredible in the sunlight. We walked over and pet it for a bit, then dealt with all the business crap.
So, hopped on it and started to go out of the driveway and, stereotypically, damn near dropped it! In my leathers it is a bit of a reach to the ground. I did manage to right it before it went over. Took her for a little spin around the neighborhood, with permission to return the bike if I decided I didn't want it. Yeah.... Right....
Then took her home. It is tough to deal with that whole under 5 K RPM thing. I had 16 or so miles of highway, just kept moving it through gears while trying to go highway speeds. Body position isn't bad. It is more aggressive than my old GS (I had an 89 with clip ons), good workout on the legs. I definitely was riding conservatively. The tires had 3 miles on them when I hopped on and they needed to get scuffed up. It seems to handle nicely, but right now it is hard to really judge. Turned easily, felt very lightweight once it was moving. I am incredibly eager to see what she does once I can let her loose. The dealership recommends I do take it above 5; Triumph's recommendation is more geared to bikes designed to rev at lower limits. I'm going to keep it in the general recomended range.
Did I mention it is incredibly beautiful? Didn't realize steel braided brake lines were stock. Oh, and we saw the graphite color... Still does nothing for me... And I decided not to sleep in the garage, but it was tough....
So, some pics....
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/jbeaber/DCP_4073.jpg)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/jbeaber/DCP_4078.jpg)
Very nice. I'm actually quite surprised you came back to show us pics. If it was me, I would have forgotten all of ya losers and went riding. ;) I definitely like that color for the 675 over the other colors. All this does is make me more motivated to pick up a 600 soon. :thumb:
Quick question. How tall are you and how are your feet on the ground with both legs down?
5'7", 30 inch inseam. In my leathers I can get the balls of my feet down, but not solidly. In jeans, much more solidly down. I had the little hiccup the first time I got on the bike, but had no more problems after that, including backing up the bike.
Sound like a tall seat. How much space between the back of your heel and the ground?
Very sexy looking bike! :cheers:
It'sa bit tall. I can still back it up. I hit a dead end on my test ride and had to turn around. Also, if you think about it, at stop lights I just put down one foot much of the time. It'll take some getting used to, but it isn't bad.... My leathers are also quite new. It will improve as they breakin more.
The whole break in thing is a waste of time. I beat the crap out of Annes zx6r and my z1000 after about 20 miles. I figured that after 20 miles if it didn't blow up then it's good to go. Neither burn oil, and both run strong. I suggest wicking it up on short rides and allowing it to cool down -a few good heat cycles and it's all set. Don't torture yourself on the whole break in thing. It never netted me anything doing it by the book.
Hot, HOT, HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheers: :bowdown: I would have slept in the garage!!!! :icon_lol: :icon_twisted:
I'm not usually a big fan of yellow, but that's a pretty awesome yellow. I can't wait to see it in person!!!!!! (Does it count as leghumping if the bike is one's object of affection? :laugh:) ....hmm...... Shouldn't there be a BAGS ride *before* the May 20th Spring Carb Day!!?? :thumb:
Beeeeeeautiful bike, jb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :kiss3: :icon_mrgreen:
P.S. Be sure to look around when you come to stops. I kinda tippy-toe it on my SVS, and I'm always on the lookout for oil slicks and paint when I come to a stop, cuz no doubt I'd be the one to find 'em and drop him for all the world to see... :2guns: I have no problem keeping the shiny side up when everything's dry, but I'm extra, extra careful in this rain and where oil slicks might gather to terrorize me.... :cookoo:
P.P.S. Ok...small group ride....you and your lovely lady, myself and my better half...scratch??? ;)
That is so hot. I would love the 675.
What is it about dealerships that make people wanna drop bikes? Just happened to me the other day.
I was in a dealership looking at a new ZZR and a 650R the other day. So I am talking to the dealer and I get permission to sit on the 650R (not as roomy as I imagined). And then I get off and go to put it back on the kick stand. Nearly dropped the damn thing! Had to yank it up right before it hit the ground. I have never done that with my GS. It is just like, wtf was that?
The dealer was cool. He said that last week a guy knocked over a ZX10R and it fell off this loading ramp about 4 feet onto a side walk. Uhg.
I think a lot of the accidental drops is the insane paranoia of sitting on someone else's bike or your own brand new toy. Now, here is the true demonstration of self control... It is a beautiful day out here today. I wanted to ride her to work today, but we couldn't find the disk lock. My gf isn't paranoid abouther bike being snagged during the day, and I prolly shouldn't. It's on a busy street in a moto parking lot. I left the 675 home today and used her bike. She is grabbing a disk lock for me today.
When I pulled int the lot last night and the bike was sitting in the sun... My God... It has some sparkle to it in the paint and it was stunning. Another weird/funny aspect. Last night we got it home and were taking photos. A car pulls over to gawk at the bike. Turns out it was a friend of ours who had no idea who it was when he pulled over. We ran over and chatted a bit. What is really weird is that he showed up at the dealership where I grabbed my GS on the day I bought it.... He just seems to surface every time I buy a bike....
Pandy, let me get her through a bit of her break-in before we plan a ride. The tires had 3 miles on them when I hopped on and I need to gently wear in the edges. Funny, I wasn't this nervous when I got brand new tires on the GS.......
Quote from: pandy on April 14, 2006, 07:39:51 AM
P.P.S. Ok...small group ride....you and your lovely lady, myself and my better half...scratch??? ;)
Yes, please!! I would very much like to go! I'll take time off if you need me to!
No alarm on that beauty!? ??? :cookoo: :icon_razz:
P.S. We'll keep the pressure on and break down his resistance, scratch! :icon_mrgreen:
God I hate you. And not for any malicious reasons, simply because I am in love with your new lady.
Speaking of, your girlfriend sounds cool as hell too, especially with the thing about going to get you a lock. That's a selfless thing for her to do for you. Simple, but not all women would do that. None that I've ever dated, anyways. You've got a pair of keepers, my friend.
I'll list some of the reasons she is a keeper...
1. damn cute and smart
2. got me into motorcycling
3. while I had the GS, rode a bigger bike than me (SV650, I have her by 25 ccs now (and a f**kload of power...)
4. We do what we can to make life simple.
5. Did I mention she is damn cute?
6. Has let me use her bike for the past month while I was bikeless
7. You'll appreciate that she is from Portland, Oregon
She works right near cyclegear. Much easier for her to go there for me.
Quote from: jbeaber on April 14, 2006, 01:20:14 PM
I'll list some of the reasons she is a keeper...
1. damn cute and smart
2. got me into motorcycling
3. while I had the GS, rode a bigger bike than me (SV650, I have her by 25 ccs now (and a f**kload of power...)
4. We do what we can to make life simple.
5. Did I mention she is damn cute?
6. Has let me use her bike for the past month while I was bikeless
7. You'll appreciate that she is from Portland, Oregon
She works right near cyclegear. Much easier for her to go there for me.
Never mind, she sounds awful. May I recommend dumping her and sending her back here...I mean to Portland. Kick her to the curb. Not near my house. In SE. Not that it matters.
Sucker...
Quote from: jbeaber on April 14, 2006, 01:20:14 PM
I'll list some of the reasons she is a keeper...
1. damn cute and smart
2. got me into motorcycling
3. while I had the GS, rode a bigger bike than me (SV650, I have her by 25 ccs now (and a f**kload of power...)
4. We do what we can to make life simple.
5. Did I mention she is damn cute?
6. Has let me use her bike for the past month while I was bikeless
7. You'll appreciate that she is from Portland, Oregon
She works right near cyclegear. Much easier for her to go there for me.
To quote that magical work from AJ... GHEY
Sorry, man. I think I'm going to keep her. I think she grew up in SE. Hawthorne? We visit from time to time. Her parents are still there. We rode a 1983 Honda somethingorotherbigannoyingbike from Oakland, CA to Portland for her dad. Don't do that in the summer. Stinkin hot in the central valley....
Quote from: jbeaber on April 14, 2006, 02:07:04 PM
Sorry, man. I think I'm going to keep her. I think she grew up in SE. Hawthorne? We visit from time to time. Her parents are still there. We rode a 1983 Honda somethingorotherbigannoyingbike from Oakland, CA to Portland for her dad. Don't do that in the summer. Stinkin hot in the central valley....
How old is she? She's from my neighborhood pretty much (Woodstock), so if she's anywhere near my age I have a good shot at knowing her.
27. She went to Lincoln for high school.
Quote from: jbeaber on April 14, 2006, 03:09:27 PM
27. She went to Lincoln for high school.
I'm 26 and went to Cleveland (across-town rival...even though we weren't much of a threat). Name? PM me if that's better for you.
So, further impressions on the 675....
Wow... It is so nice. Yes, it is such a big upgrade from a GS500, especially one that was 17 years old. Everything is so responsive. The brakes are so smooth and linear. Front brakes are very strong and steady, rear is really useless. Accelerates like a mo-fo, and I'm stil in break-in and generally following the rules. What blows my mind is that at 6 K RPM, I'm at 30 MPH in first gear. Red line is at 14K. I had forgotten the owners manual at the dealership and only received it today. I now have the little blue lights that go up the side of the tach set so that they start to light up around 3K and all of them light up at 6. Another visual reminder of RPMs. You can set them however you want. The dashboard on this bike is insane. Gas mileage, average speed, max speed, lap timer. The bike is truly fully loaded. Lots of the upgrades you think of doing have already been taken care of.
Now, the bad news... I picked up a screw in the back tire yesterday. It was deflated when I got to work. I got it to a tire shop and we have patched it. I am going to replace the tire ASAP. Here's the frightening part. The tires put on this bike stock were designed for it, Pirelli Dragon Super Corsa Pro. The list price for a rear tire, yes, just a rear tire, is $350. You can find places selling them for $220. I need to talk to my dealership and mechanic to see what they can getthem for. I may end up changing both tires to another set of tires (only two other recommended tire sets are out) because the price of changing both may be cheaper than replacing the rear. I'm not going to test this bike to the level the 'stock' tires grant, and would not really suffer for the replacement, most likely. Also, could sell the front to someone who wanted it, and likely sell the rear to stunters. Maybe pay for the new set.... 75 miles on them.... sad... And I wil likely not ride until I am riding to a place to get this fixed. The rear is holding air at this point, no leaks.... So aggravating....
With all of the troubles I've had with wheels and tires on my GS, I simply wouldn't want to even ride it until the tire is completely replaced. There's just too much riding on your wheels and tires to risk.
Triumph 675 Woes: http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50563
Apparntly there is a liner in the gas tank that can't stand up to gasoline. It degrades and clogs the fuel system. Be careful!!
Oh jeez! That's so unacceptable. The thing is getting great reviews and then they get hit with something like this? Seriously, how does something like that pass QA? Somehow I feel like you just wouldn't see such a blatant disregard for quality from the Japanese makers. Triumph needs to get a hold of this quickly.
I know I'll be chatting with Hattar motorsports today about this. Great. The tank, the rear tire.... And I don't even havea 100 miles on it :) The risk of buying a new model. But the nice part is knowing that it wil all be taken care of, and quickly...
Wow, what an beautiful bike! Happy for you! Keep us updated as you get it broke in, long rides, etc....
Tony
My mechanic rocks. As always, he has the best and most economical solution to a problem. The tire problem at least. I'm takingthe bike down to him shortly for him to remove the tire, put in a plug he has that goes in from the inside. He says this will permanently seal off the tire and make it safe to use for the rest of its natural life. It is shaped like a cork, evidently. And the total charge is 1/2 hour of labor. This mechanic has never steered me or my girlfriend wrong. I trust him on this one.
So, if you are curious about the tank issue, here is the thread on the daytona 675 forum on it. It seems that it is only affecting some bikes. Triumph has been replacing tanks with little argument. We'll see if I am a victim...
http://www.triumph675.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1744
Tonight I took the 675 on it's first trip to the twisties. Ohmygawd.... Wow! A change of equipment certainly does help. It just takes the corners like they are nothing. I am going to have to watch myself to make sure that I do stay within my limits. The bike just goes into every turn so easily and loves to lean. I'm sort of speechless. Definitely my fastest and easiest run through the Berkeley hills ever. I'm still hesitant due to lack of experience and lack of knowledge of the roads. And that is a good thing. The stock tires are track tires, definitely have amazing grip. It reminds me of when I took a Monster 620 for a test ride a few months ago. Any time you started to feel even the slightest bit of nervousness about a turn, the bike told you to relax, all was well. The only other bike I have taken into twisties is the GS and it really is a huge, huge difference, even for a rider who still has a lot to learn. There was quite a bit of traffic, so I was getting stuck behind cars pretty regularly. But when the road was open in front of me.... Woohoo!!! I love my new toy! Almost 50% of the way through break-in....
Very very excited. It's going to be an incredible summer....
The beginning of our stable...
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/jbeaber/04-14-06_0752.jpg)
Every post you make, the more my jealousy increases. Congrats on the bike :)
He was right here in San Jose, scratch...and he didn't even call us! :flipoff: :2guns: :laugh:
We'll HELP you with break-in!! :kiss3: :cheers: :icon_lol:
Wow, that is an incredibly sweet bike. I'm very jealous too...
Quote from: Mandres on April 19, 2006, 09:16:05 PM
Wow, that is an incredibly sweet bike. I'm very jealous too...
I agree, it's very sweet. What's the MSRP, like $25K? :o You're a lucky boy.
I'll trade you my GS, the '81 Honda C70, and an '81 BMW 3-series. So you'll have a motorcycle, a scooter, and a sweet Bavarian auto. Let me know... :laugh:
Dave :cheers:
Thanks for the complements, guys. The reality is the MSRP is $9K. When I bought the bike, I figured it was time to do it right. I had purchased two bikes before it, trying to do things on the cheap. You quickly discover that it isn't worth doing things on the cheap. You end up paying more... You can search and find a thread where I discussed bikes with people on this forum. I figured out that I wanted a new bike so I wasn't buying someone elses problem. Also, I didn't want to be spending money on upgrades that may or may not be appropriate for the bike. The 675 has so many of the typical upgrades as stock. The suspension is incredible. There is nothing that I need to do to it to get it performing as I want it to. Is it worth it? I think so. Just my thoughts and opinions.
And, Dave, your post is useless without pics ;)
Quote from: jbeaber on April 19, 2006, 10:08:04 PM
Thanks for the complements, guys. The reality is the MSRP is $9K. When I bought the bike, I figured it was time to do it right. I had purchased two bikes before it, trying to do things on the cheap. You quickly discover that it isn't worth doing things on the cheap. You end up paying more... You can search and find a thread where I discussed bikes with people on this forum. I figured out that I wanted a new bike so I wasn't buying someone elses problem. Also, I didn't want to be spending money on upgrades that may or may not be appropriate for the bike. The 675 has so many of the typical upgrades as stock. The suspension is incredible. There is nothing that I need to do to it to get it performing as I want it to. Is it worth it? I think so. Just my thoughts and opinions.
And, Dave, your post is useless without pics ;)
It seems like you made the right decision. I was complimenting the bike; I'm well aware it isn't $25K. But I'm sure you know that. :thumb:
Pics to come. Get the title ready :icon_mrgreen:
Bimmer:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/all_out_of_gum/Silverstone-1981-05-10-065.jpg)
C70:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/all_out_of_gum/aaa.jpg)
GS:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/all_out_of_gum/mairGSXblu229.jpg)
Some sweet looking vehicles you got there, but I'm keeping my new toy. :) I do highly recommend the Triumph so far and I haven't even gotten to take it (much) above 5K. More updates will follow. I haven't seen any of the tank issues that people have spoken about. I am keeping a keep eye on it. Some of the white paint is scraping away a little, but not like I have been told is an issue. I'm in touch with a few guys who have gotten their tanks replaced. Fortunately there is a forum for discussion, of course. But, notice, I still lurk here :)
Two week update. The odometer is going to flip 400 miles today. So, I'm still in break in and still annoyed by that. I can't wait to take this thing to real RPM's. The patched tire is holding pressure perfectly and performing perfectly. I am getting more and more used to it in the twisties and am completely blown away with how much this bike loves to lean. I was chattign with another rider at work and he was impressed with the lack of chicken strips on a bike in break-in. I did open up the throttle about a week ago getting on to an on ramp with my gf following on her SV650. I kept it to 5-6K but with the throttle open most of the way. She could only watch, her bike could not keep up. And I haven't even hit the power band!
I'm getting less and less impressed with my dealership. I had the tank photographed last week as it has the paint bubbling issue almost all theAmerican 675's are having. They sent a warranty claim into Triumph and I haven't heard anything. I called them yesterday and they still hadn't heard back about what was going to be done. This is aggravating because other people I have met heard back within a day or so about how they were getting a new tank. Now, not a serious problem in the short term, butI'm not impressed with the level of service. Also, my mechanic wants 1/3 of the dealership price for the first service. I like and trust my mechanic a heck of a lot more.
I'm about to order frame sliders for the bike and will eventually get an integrated taillight. I want to do away with the fender but need to come up with a good license plate solution and get the integrated tail light to replace the turn signals. Clear alternatives is making one soon and their products are great. It's tough to find a nice fender eliminator that doesn't hide your plate deep in the crevices of the bike for a bike with an undertail exhaust.
So, the more I ride it, the more I love it. Break-in is killing me, but I'm getting closer to gaining some new RPM levels. The bike only does about 60-65 in 6th gear at 5K. Not fun to be on the highway like that.... What does the GS do at 5K in 6th? I forget....
Quote from: jbeaber on April 28, 2006, 11:58:22 AMWhat does the GS do at 5K in 6th? I forget....
With a 15T 5K is about 55MPH... I think it's 60 with a 16T.
I'm surprised folks still listen to the dealer break-in... too much out there that goes against it, but don't wait till break-in is over to change your oil... 500 to 1000 miles on the bikes first fill of oil is too much... I think the original oil should be changed in the first 50 miles. but anyway...
Nice bike, thanks for the update :thumb: