TRI 1200 Daytona

was92v · 06-17-2009, 08:30 PM

Ya'll,

I am thinking about going to look at a 99' Triumph 1200 Daytona that is FS locally. The story is that it has been sitting in the garage for a while and needs a Battery, fresh gas, carbs cleaned etc.. I don't know a lot about these bikes, but it looks interesting for the price. The Odo shows 17K miles. I've only seen fuzzy phone pics but it looks complete.
Any thoughts?

Curb · 06-17-2009, 09:28 PM

you're talking about a really old bike. all i'd say is make sure that you can get parts for it. cause this guy can tell you that all it needs is this, but as you go through it things can start to fall apart...so make sure that you have a knowledgeable triumph dealer near you.

GL

tommymac · 06-17-2009, 10:15 PM

10 years is realy old now

I do agree as far as parts availability and that sort of thing though.

Tom

was92v · 06-17-2009, 10:43 PM

We have a dealer here and with the internet I think the parts situation won't be too big of a problem.

Amber Lamps · 06-17-2009, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by was92v

Ya'll,

I am thinking about going to look at a 99' Triumph 1200 Daytona that is FS locally. The story is that it has been sitting in the garage for a while and needs a Battery, fresh gas, carbs cleaned etc.. I don't know a lot about these bikes, but it looks interesting for the price. The Odo shows 17K miles. I've only seen fuzzy phone pics but it looks complete.
Any thoughts?

How much does he want? Man that's a cool bike! I really wanted a 955 back in the day...

BobTheBiker · 06-17-2009, 11:37 PM

a 99 isnt that old honestly. try a 78 Honda 750K. THAT gets to being old.

if you've got a dealer, and the internet t find parts, go for it man.

Dave · 06-18-2009, 12:00 AM

seen one in person a couple months back. supposed to have decent power for the period and be a little hefty

Curb · 06-18-2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommymac

10 years is realy old now

I do agree as far as parts availability and that sort of thing though.

Tom

For Triumph that is a lifetime. Remember, they have only been back for about 15 years. And parts availability is huge for them. I have had to wait 2 months for a part for a 2008 Daytona 675. Imagine what it would be for a bike that is 10 years old. TMA (Triumph Motorcycles of Amer) gets about one order every 6 weeks from England. I am right now waiting for a part that wont be here until the end of August...roughly. That is the only thing I hate about them, they send their stuff on a slow boat...from China I think, even though they tell me it comes from England

No Worries · 06-18-2009, 12:59 AM

The March, 2000 issue of Motorcyclist magazine says that Triumph had the Trophy 1200, an 1180cc four cylinder that was one of the nicest sport-touring bikes you could buy. They also had the Daytona 955i, a 955cc three cylinder that was their cutting-edge sportbike.

pauldun170 · 06-18-2009, 01:07 AM

The 1200 Daytona was kinda old school in it's final days. Nice looking, good power, just a bit on the porky side (think GSXr-1100)

It wasn't a common bike so parts stateside may be a challenge.

06-17-2009, 08:30 PM	#1
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	TRI 1200 Daytona Ya'll, I am thinking about going to look at a 99' Triumph 1200 Daytona that is FS locally. The story is that it has been sitting in the garage for a while and needs a Battery, fresh gas, carbs cleaned etc.. I don't know a lot about these bikes, but it looks interesting for the price. The Odo shows 17K miles. I've only seen fuzzy phone pics but it looks complete. Any thoughts?

06-17-2009, 09:28 PM	#2
Curb resident gimp Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SoFla Moto: a big ole steamin pile of nothin Posts: 1,344	you're talking about a really old bike. all i'd say is make sure that you can get parts for it. cause this guy can tell you that all it needs is this, but as you go through it things can start to fall apart...so make sure that you have a knowledgeable triumph dealer near you. GL __________________ Steve Political correctness is killing this country

06-18-2009, 12:00 AM	#7
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	seen one in person a couple months back. supposed to have decent power for the period and be a little hefty __________________ TWF Post whore #6

06-17-2009, 10:15 PM	#3
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	10 years is realy old now I do agree as far as parts availability and that sort of thing though. Tom

06-17-2009, 10:43 PM	#4
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	We have a dealer here and with the internet I think the parts situation won't be too big of a problem.

06-17-2009, 11:37 PM	#6
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	a 99 isnt that old honestly. try a 78 Honda 750K. THAT gets to being old. if you've got a dealer, and the internet t find parts, go for it man.

06-18-2009, 12:59 AM	#9
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	The March, 2000 issue of Motorcyclist magazine says that Triumph had the Trophy 1200, an 1180cc four cylinder that was one of the nicest sport-touring bikes you could buy. They also had the Daytona 955i, a 955cc three cylinder that was their cutting-edge sportbike.