Daytona to StreetFighter Conversion - Project Trixie Transformation

Ruby Racing · 12-17-09, 13:59

Having been inspired by the likes of 1 riktig svensk I am about to undergo my very own Daytona to Street Triple conversion. I plan to keep you informed about my progress, with plenty of pictures.

So first off, why am I doing this? Why am I going to rip apart a beautiful looking bike? Why don’t I just buy a Street Triple? Well, I love the Daytona, the engine the handling, etc. I just can’t get on with a sports bike on the road. I find them too uncomfortable. I have a GSX-R1000 that I race anyway, so I don’t need another sports bike.

Why not buy a Street Triple I hear you cry? Well, no offence to those who own one, but I don’t like the looks. The twin cans and twin headlights don’t do it for me. I love the Daytona’s rear end though.

As we often read in the bike mags, when a manufacturer turns a sports bike into a road bike (like R1 to Fazer), they detune the engines, fit cheaper suspension, brakes, etc and basically take away all the good bits.

So that is pretty much it. Plus I wanted a project bike. So that’s what I have, a 2006 Daytona. Not even a crashed one. I did consider that, but where I live it’s hard to get hold of crash damaged bikes as they are all shipped off to the UK.

Here is a pic of the starting point. Why Trixie Transformation? I name all my bikes, but my wife beat me to it and named her Trixie.

bballman01 · 12-17-09, 17:53

what better way to spend winter then to watch someone build a bike

Cloud · 12-17-09, 18:00

If you don't like the ugly lights, which are you going with?

CDaddy · 12-17-09, 18:06

If I was starting a project like this, these are the headlights that I would go with http://www.spieglerusa.com/UrbanHeadlight/. Good luck with the bike and can't wait to see the progress.

cmc · 12-17-09, 18:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDaddy

If I was starting a project like this, these are the headlights that I would with http://www.spieglerusa.com/UrbanHeadlight/. Good luck with the bike and can't wait to see the progress.

That is a cool headlight. I like the doubles ala the Speed Triple but I certainly agree with Ruby Racing that the Daytona's got a nicer rear end than the Streety.

Good luck!

DecepticonDon · 12-17-09, 18:35

Good luck and have fun! Sounds like a great winter project.
Kind of 50/50 about the dual headlights. But it would be great to see a triple with a different headlight arrangement.

whirlybird · 12-18-09, 01:09

I'm definitely in to see the outcome and progress of this project, but I could never bring myself to do that to a D675.

Good luck to you

Sentinel · 12-18-09, 01:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDaddy

If I was starting a project like this, these are the headlights that I would with http://www.spieglerusa.com/UrbanHeadlight/. Good luck with the bike and can't wait to see the progress.

I wonder if there's a little fairing/windshield that can attach to this one like on the Street Triple headlight assembly?

**Budo** · 12-18-09, 02:22

I'm in...

jtnyc · 12-18-09, 04:44

that Spiegler light reminds me of the Ducati Street Fighter... which kind of fits with your title

12-17-09, 13:59	#1
Ruby Racing BOTM Winner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands Posts: 1,655	Daytona to StreetFighter Conversion - Project Trixie Transformation Having been inspired by the likes of 1 riktig svensk I am about to undergo my very own Daytona to Street Triple conversion. I plan to keep you informed about my progress, with plenty of pictures. So first off, why am I doing this? Why am I going to rip apart a beautiful looking bike? Why don’t I just buy a Street Triple? Well, I love the Daytona, the engine the handling, etc. I just can’t get on with a sports bike on the road. I find them too uncomfortable. I have a GSX-R1000 that I race anyway, so I don’t need another sports bike. Why not buy a Street Triple I hear you cry? Well, no offence to those who own one, but I don’t like the looks. The twin cans and twin headlights don’t do it for me. I love the Daytona’s rear end though. As we often read in the bike mags, when a manufacturer turns a sports bike into a road bike (like R1 to Fazer), they detune the engines, fit cheaper suspension, brakes, etc and basically take away all the good bits. So that is pretty much it. Plus I wanted a project bike. So that’s what I have, a 2006 Daytona. Not even a crashed one. I did consider that, but where I live it’s hard to get hold of crash damaged bikes as they are all shipped off to the UK. Here is a pic of the starting point. Why Trixie Transformation? I name all my bikes, but my wife beat me to it and named her Trixie. Attached Thumbnails __________________ To read about the transformation click > Project Trixie Transformation For comparison photo of old R/R with new improved R/R under recall of 2012 click > R/R Comparison Photos
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CDaddy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 122	If I was starting a project like this, these are the headlights that I would go with http://www.spieglerusa.com/UrbanHeadlight/. Good luck with the bike and can't wait to see the progress. Last edited by CDaddy; 12-18-09 at 02:01.
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whirlybird Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,612	I'm definitely in to see the outcome and progress of this project, but I could never bring myself to do that to a D675. Good luck to you
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Budo I am a Fcking Fantastical Dancer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,238	I'm in... __________________ TACTAA The bad thing about riding a motorcycle is you cant hear the phone ring. The good thing about riding a motorcycle is you cant hear the phone ring. - Scott P.
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jtnyc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 821	that Spiegler light reminds me of the Ducati Street Fighter... which kind of fits with your title
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