No problem, wish I had the skills to do that to mine as I do more relaxed riding and a streety would probably match my riding style a little better.

 

dont listen to em ruby! that bike is a work of art. and a functioning work of art at that. :thumbup:

they dont make you tape your lights at the track?

looks awesome out there :bowdown:

 

dont listen to em ruby! that bike is a work of art. and a functioning work of art at that. :thumbup:

they dont make you tape your lights at the track?

looks awesome out there :bowdown:

Thanks Louie3, although I'm sure you've said kind words before.

No we don't have to tape up the lights on track. Someone asked at the briefing to have the brake lights taped up, but I ignored that. I like people to know when I'm braking, just in case they have no idea what they are doing, it might wake them up.

 

I've scanned this thread probably 10000 times since I joined this site and I still love it! :laugh:

 

:nod: One of the first threads I came across on this site before I registered.

 

Fellas, I'm still very flattered that you continue to say nice things about my Daytona Street. Thank you.

A small update.

I have been finding that the front end bounces when I blip the throttle on down changes. It's been bugging me because it doesn't happen on my two other bikes, although it's obviously me causing it. I was in the UK in November getting the forks on my ZRX sorted and mentioned this to the suspension guy (Darren at MCT). His opinion (and he does know his stuff, trust me) was that the standard springs on a Daytona are a little too heavy for road use. On track they aren't too bad. As I have the standard Daytona springs in my Daytona Street he is positive they are over sprung, due to less body weight over the front and suggests some softer springs.

I think he is spot on because when I got home I wound the preload completely out on the forks and went for a ride. My problem when blipping the throttle was reduced. I am planning to take her to him to get the suspension set up properly, so I'll get the softer forks dropped in and then he can set her up to compliment the Nitron shock at the rear. I will also get her set up on a Dyno and get the Power Commander tuned in properly.

The problem with my headlights not working is still not resolved. It's an intermittent problem (the worst kind of problem!) and is proving difficult to fix. My limited electrical knowledge doesn't help, although I do have a mate who is a sparks. Most of the time the lights work, then for no obvious reason they stop working, although the side lights remain on. Then they'll start working again. Thought it was the relay, so bought a new one and fitted it. That worked fine so put the old one back in and guess what? The lights worked!

Maybe there is something loose that I moved when removing the tank? All I found was a loose wire on the front brake switch where I fitted a new block connector. According to the wiring diagram this is not connected to the lights, so it shouldn't cause my problem. I just hope that the next time I'm in France it doesn't happen again, as by law you have to ride with dip beam on. Oh and I still haven't got the lights aligned correctly yet. I need to go out at night and set them up, but I'm not sure there is any adjustment left to bring them down further. I haven't been flashed at by oncoming vehicles, so maybe it isn't as high as I think. Hope there is still adjustment left, because making the whole front end point lower would be a bitch of a job to do.

Still loving what I have created and sometimes find it hard to believe I actually got there. I can't explain how satisfying that is.

 

Just read all 28 pages of this, well done with your project it looks great.

I would love to do something like this, if only I had more time on my hands. Hard enough to find time to tinker with the bikes I have already. One day.....

 

Just read all 28 pages of this, well done with your project it looks great.

I would love to do something like this, if only I had more time on my hands. Hard enough to find time to tinker with the bikes I have already. One day.....

And well done you for reading all 28 pages!

i also have just gone through this thread. wow, great work. i have never been a big fan of the street fighter look. but you have done such a great job with this build. i still havent found headlights that i like for the streetfighters. this one looks cool though. like it is a transformer
seriously, incredible work. you have done an amazing job, kinda makes me want to do one.

I'm also not a big fan of Streetfighters, but I love the 675, just not the Street, hence the build. Transformer, like it! If you want to do it then I would strongly recommend it. Very satisfying process, although you feel a bit sad when it 's finished and there's nothing left to do. A bizarre feeling because all the time you want to get it finished.

Still some work to do. The front springs need changing as they are too hard now there is less weight on them. Should get that done this year when I get over to the UK.

And thanks to both of you for the plaudits, much appreciated and I'm glad you enjoyed the read.

 

i also have just gone through this thread. wow, great work. i have never been a big fan of the street fighter look. but you have done such a great job with this build. i still havent found headlights that i like for the streetfighters. this one looks cool though. like it is a transformer
seriously, incredible work. you have done an amazing job, kinda makes me want to do one.

 

Quick update.

It's been a long time coming, but today I finally got Trixie dropped off with Darren at MCT to get the suspension set up properly. Reason for the delay is I live I Jersey and I had to wait for a time when I was coming over in the van to do some track days.

The basic plan is softer springs in the forks and bigger air gap. The shock will probably get a revalve and possibly a reduction in the ride height. Not quite sure how he does that. He's worked on three of my bikes and every time makes big improvements to the handling, so I have every confidence in him. Pick her up in five days time, so full report after that and once I've had a chance to ride her.

 

I've entered my Daytona Street in the MCN Built in Britain competition. To help me get through to the next stage I'd be grateful if you could pop along to their facebook page (if you have a Facebook account) and "Like" my bike. Here's the link: http://www.facebook.com/insidebikes If you click on the Built In Britain 2012 - 3 of 3 link and then scroll through to number 88 of 116. You should then see the pic below. Of course if you don't like it then that's cool. The voting closes at mid-day on the 30 August, which is next Thursday.

Thanks for your help.

 

Done and good luck:thumbup:

 

Many thanks.

 

Done as well. Good luck.

 

Cheers.

 

You got my vote! errr "like"

BTW,
I checked out some of the other bikes and you seem to be doing quite well as most haven't even gone into double digit "likes".

 

Thanks, but it's early days yet. The judges pick the first 50 then the FB "Likes" pick another 10 for the next round.

 

Hi Folks,

Well thanks to all for your help, my bike has now made it to the next stage of voting in the MCN Built in Britain motorcycle competition. This next stage is to choose two bikes from each of the six categories to go through to the final. The final 12 bikes be photographed for the Carole Nash 2013 calendar and will appear at the Motorcycle Live bike show at the NEC in Birmingham in November.

So I'd be grateful if you could help me again and cast your your vote for my bike. It is listed as a Triumph Daytona 2006. Here is the link: http://www.mcnbuiltinbritain.co.uk/bgbt_voting.php?cat=3

Thanks very much.

Rob

 

Voted, good luck!





Your's was the Honda right? :biggrinjester:

 

Done and BUMP for luck!!

 

Cheers boys. :thumbup:

 

Woohoo! I've made it to the final 12 bikes in the competition. I can't believe it, so happy.

Thanks to all of you who helped me and my bike get there, much appreciated. I'm not sure what form the next round of voting takes, it might be over to their own judges or another public vote. Will find out in due course.

Next stage for me is to get the bike to England next Monday to have her photographed for inclusion in the Carole Nash 2013 Calendar. Then she will be on the Built in Britain stand at the Motorcycle Live bike show at the NEC from 24 November with the other 11 finalists. And once again at the MCN London Motorcycle Show in February, where they announce the winners. So looks like I'm going to the bike show this year!

Thanks again for all your help. :rofl2::rofl2::rofl2::rofl2:

 

OK folks, we're in the final straight now, in no small part thanks to your help. The voting continues online to decide the winner, who will be announced at the London Motorcycle Show in February. So I'd be grateful if you could help one more time by voting for my Daytona Street at http://www.mcnbuiltinbritain.co.uk/bgbt_voting.php. Cheers. :thumbup:

 

Voted, good luck sir

 

Many thanks. :thumbup:

 

voted and good luck!!

bump

 

Cheers ChumChum. :thumbup:

 

Voted for ya bud, good luck!