tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post4908638180519278113..comments2024-03-28T20:30:35.448+13:00Comments on Confessions of an Ageing Motorcyclist: Triumph Daytona 675 ride impressionsGeoff Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-71345766716359383182012-03-05T08:22:14.459+13:002012-03-05T08:22:14.459+13:00Hi Chasky,
You're probably not getting enough ...Hi Chasky,<br />You're probably not getting enough heat into your Diabolo's with normal touring. Go forward one post to find my evaluation of the Michelin PR3 sport touring tyre - I honestly think you'd be better off with these. That's why my mate Dr.Andy West is going over to these on his D675.<br /><br />All the very best -Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-77463356049899481622012-03-04T20:29:45.691+13:002012-03-04T20:29:45.691+13:00Hi geoff 6 months ago i bought myself a triumph 67...Hi geoff 6 months ago i bought myself a triumph 675 absollutly love it but 2 weeks ago went on a road trip round the top half of the south island but didnt like the handling of the pirelli diabolo tyres round the tight country corners would it be better to have sport touring tyres instead.I am new to riding and the dealerships keep trying to make me buy the expensive tyres would really appreciate your guidancechaskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12056114312761192069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-17929015068659263052012-01-10T09:19:51.094+13:002012-01-10T09:19:51.094+13:00Same to you Dar!
I'm only 5' 8" and a...Same to you Dar!<br />I'm only 5' 8" and a lot of bikes I'd like to try are beyond me too which is a real shame. Yep, it was a great day, not only for the opportunity to ride a great bike but to meet another passionate motorcyclist in Andy.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-9294806079402498172012-01-10T08:33:09.088+13:002012-01-10T08:33:09.088+13:00Happy New Year Geoff,
I have often looked at the...Happy New Year Geoff, <br /><br />I have often looked at these bikes with some envy, but my height precludes me from adventuring onto one. Also I am not a big fan at all of being in the forward riding position. Sounds like it was blazes of fun, but I will stick to my Shadow cruiser. I hope his wife gets the bike of her dreams!Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-40624221929649982702012-01-10T07:32:40.408+13:002012-01-10T07:32:40.408+13:00Hi Ian, long time no see! Nice to see that you...Hi Ian, long time no see! Nice to see that you've tackled the suspension issue. That would be the most important mod of the lot on so many levels. Would be great to see you guys but you might have to take pot luck on when. Never realised that retirement was so busy what with IAM, travelling, fishing, voluntary work and grandkids. It's a tough life all right, haha!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-29567090902846079832012-01-09T20:31:50.391+13:002012-01-09T20:31:50.391+13:00Hi, Geoff. Now that Karen and I have finally got b...Hi, Geoff. Now that Karen and I have finally got back into riding together (1200km round trip to KSS to get the back shock Ohlinised by Dr Bob), I'd say a vsit to see you and Jen would be likely some time this summer. Stay tuned...Viffermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182530584683495815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-22418541528342517952012-01-07T23:00:47.819+13:002012-01-07T23:00:47.819+13:00Tom:
Quantum coincidences at work!! I had French-m...Tom:<br />Quantum coincidences at work!! I had French-made Q2's on my ST and whilst they gripped well, I wasn't all that happy with them in the wet. They also went out of shape quickly and were worn out by 6000km. Overall, I preferred the Avon VP2 sport tyre and Avon Storm ST as a sport tourer. However, the Michelin PR3 is the best sport touring tyre I've ever used - quite extrordinary. Will do a progress write up on them soon.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your experiences!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-22580369108562978922012-01-07T20:58:58.386+13:002012-01-07T20:58:58.386+13:00Geoff,
What a coincidence, my brother and I jus...Geoff, <br /><br />What a coincidence, my brother and I just had a similar ride with my Street Triple & a Daytona 675 borrowed from my best friend, Ole. (who's in NZ for 3 weeks with his wife!) My brother was visiting from the East Coast and Ole thought we might like to go for a motorcycle ride. Both bikes have Dunlop Q2s, so tire stickiness was equal. I was hoping to be impressed by the Daytona suspension, but other than the stiffer springing didn't notice a big improvement in the Daytona. (The Daytona has an Elka shock which Ole says was good for 2 seconds a lap at his last track day; my Streetie has an R1 shock which was a vast improvement over the stock one. I weigh a bit more than you do Geoff.) Also, like you, we weren't pushing any limits - just out for a fun ride. <br />The Daytona brakes are noticeably sharper than the Street Triple; now I'm wondering if some good 4-piston calipers will bolt on the Streetie forks. And yes, the Daytona definitely has more top end.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035689571984738280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-56850610545671783092012-01-07T08:01:06.934+13:002012-01-07T08:01:06.934+13:00Dan,
You clearly have a wonderful wife if the pros...Dan,<br />You clearly have a wonderful wife if the prospect of two bikes in the shed is a likely outcome ;-).<br /><br />Jennie wouldn't even attempt to bend her knees round her ears on the Triple but she says she'd be happy on a cruiser or a trike. A trike is not for me but maybe a cruiser in a while??<br /><br />Good luck!!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-6637935655316076492012-01-07T07:07:16.088+13:002012-01-07T07:07:16.088+13:00I think you just inspired a new goal for me this y...I think you just inspired a new goal for me this year. I'm going to keep the FJR for when my wife wants to ride with me ( which is often, bless her ) but it's time to go find a bike that is purely me!!!irondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-55229306136085847192012-01-07T06:55:30.406+13:002012-01-07T06:55:30.406+13:00Thanks Jules!
I thought that a pure sport bike was...Thanks Jules!<br />I thought that a pure sport bike was physically beyond me but not so, at least in the case of the Daytona.<br />Andrew runs Pirelli Diabolo Supercorsas which are more of a race tyre. They take some warming up and also, the contact patch is at its biggest at huge lean angles. These features, plus minimal rain grooves push their performance towards trackdays or high speed road work. I was slightly concerned about them letting go before they got warm on the initially damp roads. Amazing when they're up to temperature though.<br /><br />Hahaha - I'll do a progress report on the PR3's before too long in that case!<br /><br />Take care!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-43064338614387448802012-01-06T21:44:16.012+13:002012-01-06T21:44:16.012+13:00Hey Geoff, another great write up. Pretty much all...Hey Geoff, another great write up. Pretty much all the Triumph range has enjoyed good press in recent years, but certainly the Daytona has been a big winner for Triumph. You mentioned how much Andrew liked your PR3's - what tyres does he run on the Daytona?<br /><br />Which reminds me, it must be about time for another tyre review! As I've said before, I actually love real world tyre (and oil)reports, though many see them as a joke.<br /><br />Ride safe.<br /><br />Jules.Tarsnakes Down Underhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04859439380216890525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-9098168627788857602012-01-06T06:35:34.104+13:002012-01-06T06:35:34.104+13:00Hello Len and thanks for dropping by! The header ...Hello Len and thanks for dropping by! The header photo was taken in 2005 at the start of a 4500 km in 5 days round NZ organised endurance ride. Not much time for sightseeing, I'm afraid!!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-27779939441861555012012-01-06T06:27:34.528+13:002012-01-06T06:27:34.528+13:00Dylan:
The Striple because of its versatility for ...Dylan:<br />The Striple because of its versatility for where I ride and what I do, but that doesn't stop me wanting a Daytona too!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-73841859862829312692012-01-06T02:24:00.509+13:002012-01-06T02:24:00.509+13:00Hi there ...
Been reading this blog for a while ...Hi there ...<br /><br /><br />Been reading this blog for a while now ......I enjoy it very much and thought it was about time i started following ....will recommend to many...... its a good read!<br /><br />The header picture makes me want to go on a riding holiday!<br /><br />kindest regards <br /><br />len<br /><br />scootering adventures uklen@RE-GLAZE-IThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00816053943489684963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-64829425944252798962012-01-05T22:08:25.750+13:002012-01-05T22:08:25.750+13:00Did I miss the bit about which bike suits you best...Did I miss the bit about which bike suits you best, the Striple or the 675?Dylanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10767788297417482616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-10015130223772081572012-01-05T14:36:25.868+13:002012-01-05T14:36:25.868+13:00Hi Anthony:
Happy New Year to you too mate! It wa...Hi Anthony:<br />Happy New Year to you too mate! It was indeed a grand day. If you'll guarantee to placate Jennie and save me from serious harm, I'll gladly stick one in the shed for you to try out :-).<br /><br />Nikos:<br />It was bad enough with me at 5'8" feeling like I was sitting over the front wheel spindle. However, I think your knees would kill you after a few hundred metres at your lofty elevation!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-63227738410979901912012-01-05T13:59:05.638+13:002012-01-05T13:59:05.638+13:00Hi "Anonymous Andrew" & happy New Ye...Hi "Anonymous Andrew" & happy New Year. Guess it's a bit cold in Scotland at present!<br /><br />Thank you - it was a blast to ride. Glad you've experienced it too. Found that a lot in the early days of IAM practice when I tried to perfect to many things at once. Take a short break, clear the head and start again!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-76025440311367260192012-01-05T13:46:55.503+13:002012-01-05T13:46:55.503+13:00Good write up Geoff , thanks for your real world v...Good write up Geoff , thanks for your real world views.<br /><br />" Now here's a thing which I'm sure that many riders have experienced. If you're not riding too well, often a short stop will make a world of difference and you feel transformed when you hop back on "<br /><br />Yes !!! ... done that on many occasions , and it works<br /><br />Andrew X11Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-91171102621100275202012-01-04T22:32:56.482+13:002012-01-04T22:32:56.482+13:00Nice report Geoff!
I have to be honest here, I ha...Nice report Geoff!<br /><br />I have to be honest here, I have never ridden a "crotch rocket" mainly because I don't like the feeling of my nose rubbing on the front wheel - a hazard for a 6ft 6in chap.<br /><br />NNikoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119901226987582553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-20075602962538495792012-01-04T21:56:35.129+13:002012-01-04T21:56:35.129+13:00Hi geoff,
Firstly...Happy New Year....
That Day...Hi geoff, <br /><br />Firstly...Happy New Year....<br /><br />That Daytona looks awesome in red! Sounds like a great day out! Buy one and I'll come over to ride it, and the ST!<br /><br />Cheers mate,Anthonyhttp://anthonyparker1.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-34706919338326060862012-01-04T16:18:50.864+13:002012-01-04T16:18:50.864+13:00Hi Bob!
Yep, we both enjoyed the opportunity to sw...Hi Bob!<br />Yep, we both enjoyed the opportunity to switch and evaluate the differences. Whilst they got a fair work-out in bursts, the Thames-Coromandel coast road is not a place to ride to the limit; particularly with holidaymakers having left their brains at home! We saw enough to make some relatively accurate assessments though :-). <br /><br />Shame about your dealer network. I would say in mitigation though that my nearest dealership is 160 km away, not that I had to use them for anything other than servicing within the warranty period.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-78711804581058699072012-01-04T15:58:17.637+13:002012-01-04T15:58:17.637+13:00Geoff:
You are so lucky to be able to switch bike...<b>Geoff:</b><br /><br />You are so lucky to be able to switch bikes for a ride and then test them to their limits. While I take care of everything like it was mine, I don't think I would want the responsibility.<br /><br />If our dealer network was better, perhaps I would consider a Striple. I love the engine characteristics & the sound<br /><br />bob <br /><a href="%E2%80%9Dwww.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-25579826195619664362012-01-04T15:46:51.649+13:002012-01-04T15:46:51.649+13:00Roger:
I now understand why you loved yours so muc...Roger:<br />I now understand why you loved yours so much! I think that if one appeared in either of our garages, it would be way too late for counselling. Removing a sharp object by a local medic would be a far more likely scenario!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-6683326137372583462012-01-04T15:39:19.445+13:002012-01-04T15:39:19.445+13:00Well said Geoff,they are an incredible machine, st...Well said Geoff,they are an incredible machine, still miss mine....mmmm..actually I think one of thoses in the garage will suit the existing family. I hear they have eased up lines of credit....and relationship councelling!Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.com