[toxidomask]

Props on that YELLOW; best color triumph ever produced! If only they brought that color back with the latest bikes, would be all over that; maybe they will bring the Daytona back a couple of years from now starting with that scorched color 800cc; if not ,with the ST; or even that Limited LIME Green color? would be nice!!

 

[Plasmablaster]

Let me put it this way - the only parts of the bike that are still "SV" are the engine, frame and swingarm.

Wow. Nice bike. I couldn't tell it's an SV if my life depended on it.

Rear tyre still a 160 section? It is one of the factors that contribute to its light handling. I could tell the difference immediately when I jumped on the Triumph. Which by the way is so light that despite the 180 rear section is as nimble as the SV and more precise. It just gets to the angle of lean I want with an immediate precision that the SV was never able to achieve - the SV kind of "bounced" when it reached the angle I wanted. So slightly that you couldn't even call it a "bounce" - I just became conscious of it only after jumping on the Triumph.

In general the Triumph's handling blew me away completely. Such lightness and steadiness at the same time.

 

[MGFChapin]

Rear tyre still a 160 section? It is one of the factors that contribute to its light handling.

No, it's a 180. The wheel is a Carrozzeria with custom spacers to fit the stock swingarm. 180 race tires are easier to buy and sell here. I raised the rear and dropped the front to speed up the steering, so it handles surprisingly a lot like my 675.

 

[Renboy]

Do you know by chance what paint and paint code your painter used? And how closely it matches oem sy plastics?

 

[MGFChapin]

Do you know by chance what paint and paint code your painter used? And how closely it matches oem sy plastics?

"Real" scorched yellow is something like 3 or 4 coats and the basecoat is crazy expensive. He ended up using a Lamborghini color that was about half the cost. It's close but not exact, but I'd be happy to get the code if you'd still like me to.

 

[Renboy]

Thanks but not necessary. I found the paint code for the original paint, but apparently it's hard to get. I was hoping he found a way to mix up paint that's readily available and matched.

 

[MGFChapin]

Due for an update. I've only managed to get to my regular track once on the new bike but I'm already a second faster than I managed on my old SV (now sold, BTW). Pretty happy with progress so far but I'd really like to perfect the set-up without having to spring for Attack triple clamps. Thankfully I'm not terribly fast so I'm optimistic about getting the bike 99% where I want it with this beauty and some more fiddling:

I'm also continuing work on a side-mount for the R/R but running into some snags. Hoping to have a solution before our season here is over in a month.

 

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@MGFChapin
Bike looks a treat. Two Thumbs up!!. How does she go with the AP Link. Is the difference noticeable and did you have to re-spring to suit the link etc?

 

[GoldyFox]

LOVE IT! I immediately fell in love with the color as well. No regrets buying mine. Ride safe!

 

[MGFChapin]

How does she go with the AP Link. Is the difference noticeable and did you have to re-spring to suit the link etc?

First track day today with the new link and I'd say it was a success. Very noticeable difference and way more feedback than I've ever felt from a rear; looks like all the hype I've read is true. Now I need to figure out what the hell to do with all that info.

Shredded the rear a little but it was looking better towards the end of the day. Shouldn't have to change the spring but the valving still needs fine-tuning.

 

[MGFChapin]

Mocked up the side-mounted R/R today and I'm liking it a lot better than shoving it loosely into the fairing or hiding it in the tail. It's just zip-tied for now, but at least I know everything fits easily with a few spacers behind the fairing mounts.

 

[Snakecrate]

Mocked up the side-mounted R/R today and I'm liking it a lot better than shoving it loosely into the fairing or hiding it in the tail. It's just zip-tied for now, but at least I know everything fits easily with a few spacers behind the fairing mounts.

Sweet!!! I'll be moving mine too the side to... It's to hard to undo the RR where it originally located. Thanks for the pics.

 

[MGFChapin]

Sweet!!! I'll be moving mine too the side to... It's to hard to undo the RR where it originally located. Thanks for the pics.

FYI the bracket it's mounted to is a GB Racing frame slider bracket. You can use the existing holes and I even used all OEM hardware. The R/R's right-hand bolt has a spacer behind it (I used a spacer from the reflector on the front fender) and a plate on the backside of the bracket.

 

[gmorgens]

Sweet color, looks like a beast!

 

[Snakecrate]

FYI the bracket it's mounted to is a GB Racing frame slider bracket. You can use the existing holes and I even used all OEM hardware. The R/R's right-hand bolt has a spacer behind it (I used a spacer from the reflector on the front fender) and a plate on the backside of the bracket.

Hehe, thanks for the heads up ma man... I don't have the GB kit (yet) but I'm sure it can be managed

 

[MGFChapin]

The season has sadly wrapped up for me but it was a great finish terrorizing the big bikes at Thunderhill last month. Had my knobs twiddled by the great Dave Moss himself and my rear went from chewing up tires to this buttery smoothness:

I'm ecstatic to get the feel from the rear I was looking for with the Attack linkage without having to swap springs.

I'm not calling my girl fat by any means, but she's going on a strict weight-loss regimen over the winter. I have these bits ready to install (race harness, ECU & stator) so I can ditch the ABS, radiator fan and a few other soon-to-be vestigial parts. Can't wait to hit the dyno again.

 

[MGFChapin]

I've been a busy bee over the winter and my bike is finally ready for track season, which unfortunately for me is still at least 2 months away.

After a bit of frustration with what turned out to be a faulty ECU, the bike is running stronger than ever and impressed at the dyno last week. Strongest 675 my local dyno guy has seen. Here's what I've been up to:
Race harness & ECU
SES lock stop plates
Manual idle adjuster
Race alternator
BMC air filter
Lightened rear rotor
Galfer brake lines, GP fronts
HRC-style rear reservoir
Brembo Z04 front pads
APE manual CCT
Rizoma brake lever guard
Carbon tank guards from @NJcustom

 

[675GP]

Really cool, glad to see someone still using that color. I always thought it was a great color and got lots of compliments on it.

 

[Shamrock]

Daannggg!!! Is that without engine work? Like ported and polished heads, etc?

 

[MGFChapin]

Daannggg!!! Is that without engine work? Like ported and polished heads, etc?

Bone stock motor. The full Akra makes up a big portion of that gain - like TJ said, not many companies can hydro-form titanium. Seems the kit alternator is worth about another 3 hp and the BMC filter is maybe 1/2 to 1.

I intend on keeping this bike as reliable as possible, so motor work is pretty much out of the question. I have been toying with the idea of superfinishing though, which will give me a slight HP gain and would actually improve reliability. Another, more expensive option to get a few extra ponies would be some BST wheels, if they even make them for 2013+. All those will have to wait til 2018 at the earliest.