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[_Neal_]

Prof Prolapse said:

Deranged Granny said:

Cheers guys. Unfortunately, it's clear that this one hasn't been very well looked after - the clutch is slipping (how is that even possible with only 23k!?), the stator cover is leaking and spraying oil on my boot, it's been dropped previously, and I think the cush drive is perished. So I have decided to return the bike but I will be getting another, hopefully better, identical example as soon as one comes available. If you know of any, give me a shout.

I know you shouldn't have to, but not worth fixing?

Looks lovely.

Agreed - fantastic-looking thing. I used to love the induction noise on my early Street Triple. Maybe have the dealer sort it, rather than returning it? It then becomes a bit more of a known quantity?

[Deranged Granny]

_Neal_ said:

Prof Prolapse said:

Deranged Granny said:

Cheers guys. Unfortunately, it's clear that this one hasn't been very well looked after - the clutch is slipping (how is that even possible with only 23k!?), the stator cover is leaking and spraying oil on my boot, it's been dropped previously, and I think the cush drive is perished. So I have decided to return the bike but I will be getting another, hopefully better, identical example as soon as one comes available. If you know of any, give me a shout.

I know you shouldn't have to, but not worth fixing?

Looks lovely.

Agreed - fantastic-looking thing. I used to love the induction noise on my early Street Triple. Maybe have the dealer sort it, rather than returning it? It then becomes a bit more of a known quantity?

I have thought about it, but I don't have the time to faff around taking it to the local indy, getting a quote, getting approval, taking it back for the work, and then taking it to the main dealer for an outstanding recall. It was also delivered with a dead battery so after all of that, it has taken the shine off it somewhat.

I would normally get it fixed but I just get the impression this one hasn't been cared for, and as I want to keep it for a while, I want a good one. It's also overdue a major service so taking all of that into account, it's not great value and I would rather wait a few months for a good one. The problem is there aren't many available but I guess I'll have to be patient.

Fundamentally though it is a great bike and I can't wait to get another.

[_Neal_]

Deranged Granny said:

I have thought about it, but I don't have the time to faff around taking it to the local indy, getting a quote, getting approval, taking it back for the work, and then taking it to the main dealer for an outstanding recall. It was also delivered with a dead battery so after all of that, it has taken the shine off it somewhat.

I would normally get it fixed but I just get the impression this one hasn't been cared for, and as I want to keep it for a while, I want a good one. It's also overdue a major service so taking all of that into account, it's not great value and I would rather wait a few months for a good one. The problem is there aren't many available but I guess I'll have to be patient.

Fundamentally though it is a great bike and I can't wait to get another.

Makes total sense, and as you say at least you know you love the bike - fingers crossed you can find a good one soon-ish.

[Scorched yellow]

Getting a bit fed up now. Returned the first one due to the clutch and bought another one, from a major dealer, only to have what sounds like big end failure? After 50 miles. I think someone is trying to tell me something.

[Beschy]

Scorched yellow said:

Getting a bit fed up now. Returned the first one due to the clutch and bought another one, from a major dealer, only to have what sounds like big end failure? After 50 miles. I think someone is trying to tell me something.

Ouch, I have a third gen Daytona and it has been faultless.

[KurtFlew]

Sure it's not just chain slap? These suffer from crap chain tensioners just as much as most other 15 year old sports bikes.

[Scorched yellow]

KurtFlew said:

Sure it's not just chain slap? These suffer from crap chain tensioners just as much as most other 15 year old sports bikes.

That was my first thought - I know what that sounds like - but this thing is fubar'd and won't start.

[Tango13]

I've heard the 675 lump likes a slurp of oil so it might be a big end gone or maybe it's spun a big end?

[Klippie]

I had one new in 2006...best bike I've owned, I still think the plain colours of the original bikes look better than the later models, it had the TOR end can fitted which sounded amazing.

Stupidly I traded this lovely mint bike in 2011 for a new STR I should have kept the Daytona and just bought the STR anyway.

[Abdul Abulbul Amir]

I like my old four pot.

[Prof Prolapse]

Abdul Abulbul Amir said:

I like my old four pot.

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I'd forgotten, even the old ones are very smart looking aren't they?

[Supercilious Sid]

Deranged Granny said:

I have thought about it, but I don't have the time to faff around taking it to the local indy, getting a quote, getting approval, taking it back for the work, and then taking it to the main dealer for an outstanding recall. It was also delivered with a dead battery so after all of that, it has taken the shine off it somewhat.

I would normally get it fixed but I just get the impression this one hasn't been cared for, and as I want to keep it for a while, I want a good one. It's also overdue a major service so taking all of that into account, it's not great value and I would rather wait a few months for a good one. The problem is there aren't many available but I guess I'll have to be patient.

Fundamentally though it is a great bike and I can't wait to get another.

Shame because if you are down Pompey way I know a great mechanic/engineer who could fix those issues and get it factory fresh.