This may sound very bizarre to many but I've done everything back to front.oh sorry by the way I'm Jamie and I'm soon to be the proud owner of a 675r.ive been on bikes before but a long time ago.my brother has been badgering me to get my license as hes ridden more than me,so I've taken the plunge.im taking my theory test this Saturday. Then I'm doing the direct course. As I was waiting for my theory test i thought I'd go to my local bike shop to see what I liked. To be honest I had my heart set on a Yamaha r6,I was so determined to get this bike. I sat on it,it felt heavy and big for me.i asked the guy does he have anything similar I may like,so he took me down stairs to the other show room and there she was the triumph daytona 675r dark. I fell in love, sat on her and it felt great looked great, i got the wife to have a try she too loves it and is now after many years, ok for me to have a bike as she was previously worried about it.I'm now just waiting to pass my test. The shop are putting on an alarm and a few tweaksfor me.i will get her in 4 weeks as my mod2 test isn't til beginning of December as a lot of places are booked up. Anyway I've been reading a few topics on this forum and look forward to all the banter.
Hiya, welcome along. I am one of those that thinks it's probably one of the best supersport bikes for a 'new' rider. I put a friend on mine last week, first time he has ever ridden a sportsbike or anything over 40hp and he came back and said "The engine is just so smooth, never intimidating and does exactly what you want it to do and gives you loads of confidence" so there you go! A very focussed riding position but that's what you would expect. Enjoy, there are plenty on here to ask advise from; including the best 'Mods' for comfort I would say a Gel Seat, either the low or the standard one, and maybe ask the shop to dial in the 'soft' settings for the suspension for you to make it a little smoother on the road. Good luck with the test and safe riding
yep and all confirmed by PB magazine <a class="postlink" href="https://www.675.cc/675/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=12935&start=0">https://www.675.cc/675/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=12935&start=0</a>
Hello Jamie My tip for test is cancel the indies, it's so easy to forget. I still ride round checking that I've cancelled them. As for your bike, it's awesome Take it easy, eh
Hi there again.after reading many reviews on the 675 on many forums I'm wandering if I've made a mistake. Maybe I should of gone for a smaller bike to get more experience rather than the 675. I'm now thinking of garaging the Daytona and opting for a smaller bike to gather the experience.i feel very road weary having driven a car for many many years.i know riding a bike will be different.i understand riding on the road is not just about driving safely its also about seeing possible hazards and problems.i see myself as a very sensible person not wanting to ride like a maniac. After reading many articles I feel maybe I've bitten off more than I can chew. At the dealer they knew my lack of experience but still advices me on this bike. I'm not sure what to do now.ive now bought the bike so theirs no way back there. Maybe I'm over reacting. Any advice. Thanks jamie
have no fear mate you'll be doing your test on a 500 anyway so you'll be getting used to the larger engine in no time seriously mate, it was my first proper bike after a 600 Yam Diversion and the translition was seamless you'll love it, trust me/us, such an easy sportsbike to ride and more importantly enjoy
I'm not going to lie, it's a bloody quick bike but it's all in your wrist mate. The bike only goes as quick as you want it to. Ride it like a 125 if you have to. If your sensible then you have nothing to worry about. Plenty of people have stepped straight onto a super sport 600 after passing their test. Take it easy. Don't worry about it. You've got yourself an awesome bike!
Cheers for that. Was feeling really peedoff after reading those articles ,thinking I was going to have to garage her for a while as I know there's a lot of well experienced bikers out there with their opinions with which I greatly respect.im sensible enough to take it easy as I'm a family man nearly hitting the big 40 in 3months. I'm just stating that to say I have a (my wife would disagree) mature head on my shoulders. I'm not wanting to go at crazy speeds. I just wanna use it to feel the freedom of the roads and meet fellow enthusiasts and bike with my brother.
You will be fine mate like above you will be riding a 500cc for your test and the bike only goes as fast as you push it. Theres nothing on the bike that is dramatically different to most others you will soon settle into it i started with a 400cc and wanted something bigger after a month. Plus you brought a 675r there the slowest of the bunch
+1 Hadies. It's not the hardest bike in the world to ride so I think you're over reacting. As our friends in blue say " the throttle works both ways", no one is going to make you go fast, so keep the revs down (less power down there), don't ride with other people for a while and go easy, personally I think you'll fall in love with it. But if you're really concerned, get some extra training, not the passing the test crap, real riding on open roads at sensible speeds with an advanced trainer, I have a tee shirt that has the the logo "If you think education is expensive, try a good crash". A true maxim believe me. Oh, and btw, just remember that whatever you read is A, just an opinion. B, written by a "journalist" and C, not written by someone with your knowledge and skills and is therefore irrelevant to you most of the time. Good Luck, and don't talk yourself out of something great. Dave G. (An immature 52yrs young)
+1 with Hadies there. Mike Hailwood used to say that "the twistgrip works both ways". The D675 is quick and tbh is quicker than I'll ever be but it's in the nature of the beast that she'll also be tractable and perfect to ride within your own limits. Triumph designed a peach of a 'bike and if you're anything like me you'll just fall in love with it. Edit - Sorry chaps I must have been writing that at the same time as DG - no colusion I promise. If I can sign off in a similar fashion as an immature 62.
Thanks for all your advice peeps.much appreciated. I'm going to stick with the bike but before riding it take some advanced lessons to be on the safe side .then just take it easy...for a while anyway.
