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04-01-2007, 09:16 PM
Bike: Triumph Daytona 675
Destination - larch Mountain
Today, the weather turned out nice so I decided to go for a short scoot to Larch mountain (alone :crazy: ) here's what I think about the bike:
I couldn't get over how easy the bike handles into a corner. She's incredibly narrow in the mid-section, and there's no weight. My first impression on the seating position was that it was the design of a yoga expert with a sense of humour:thinking: .So I'd better get used to having my knees nearer my hands than felt altogether safe. I would also have to get used to my Ass being higher relative to my hands than felt altogether safe. I never experience any hand/wrist ache during my ride even though my weight was more in front:crash: . I was surprised that when I bounced on the suspension, it had quite a lot more travel in it both front and rear than I expected:idunno: . I'm thinking of going to GP Suspension to have it adjusted right for me (Roger's suggestion). The brakes are awesome and I think it's better than my old zx7r brakes.
Once on the open road over 60 m.p.h. however, everything came together and I could concentrate on the engine response it took some time to appreciate how the 675 was quite happy to potter along in a high gear at 4,000 to 5,000 revs and then pull away without fuss.I didn't pushed the engine too much :sing: ( well maybe a little) , but I blipped it a few times and really enjoyed the exhaust sound --brrrrup!:moped: How the bike performs on a track is still a mystery to me( since I've never been on a track:help2: ) but I was more than impressed with how it goes on the road. So far in my opinion, I think this is probably the best street bike I've ever ridden:thumbup: . Manageable power, great chassis and brakes, aggressive looks, and just a blast to ride. :yes:
Hope the post wasn't too long :blah-blah:
Destination - larch Mountain
Today, the weather turned out nice so I decided to go for a short scoot to Larch mountain (alone :crazy: ) here's what I think about the bike:
I couldn't get over how easy the bike handles into a corner. She's incredibly narrow in the mid-section, and there's no weight. My first impression on the seating position was that it was the design of a yoga expert with a sense of humour:thinking: .So I'd better get used to having my knees nearer my hands than felt altogether safe. I would also have to get used to my Ass being higher relative to my hands than felt altogether safe. I never experience any hand/wrist ache during my ride even though my weight was more in front:crash: . I was surprised that when I bounced on the suspension, it had quite a lot more travel in it both front and rear than I expected:idunno: . I'm thinking of going to GP Suspension to have it adjusted right for me (Roger's suggestion). The brakes are awesome and I think it's better than my old zx7r brakes.
Once on the open road over 60 m.p.h. however, everything came together and I could concentrate on the engine response it took some time to appreciate how the 675 was quite happy to potter along in a high gear at 4,000 to 5,000 revs and then pull away without fuss.I didn't pushed the engine too much :sing: ( well maybe a little) , but I blipped it a few times and really enjoyed the exhaust sound --brrrrup!:moped: How the bike performs on a track is still a mystery to me( since I've never been on a track:help2: ) but I was more than impressed with how it goes on the road. So far in my opinion, I think this is probably the best street bike I've ever ridden:thumbup: . Manageable power, great chassis and brakes, aggressive looks, and just a blast to ride. :yes:
Hope the post wasn't too long :blah-blah: