“R” TREATMENT: TRIUMPH DAYTONA 900 CAFÉ RACER

[weeksy]

https://www.bikebound.com/2024/01/14/cr2/

[Count Steer]

Nope.

[v8-powered]

I don't mind it but the swingarm looks wrong.....

[mangocrazy]

Not keen on the paint job, but what totally damns it is the combination of no rear mudguard/hugger and a straight shot from rear wheel to unprotected carb intakes. Absolute stupidity, and such stupidity really should not be rewarded.

[Yorick]

The seat unit is a bit naff, but also look at the tiny seat supports. They'll break over the first bump

And equally shite upper supports for the rear shock.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

I actually don't mind it, there are parts I'd change (riding position, seat, exhaust), but overall it's alright.

[Taipan]

Like mangocrazy, first thing I saw was open, unprotected carbs and nothing between the rear wheel and them, which is beyond ridiculous. Kinda shame cos the lines are to my liking even if the paint job isn't.

[Supermofo]

Looks alright, not keen on the paint but then it's not my bike. The carbs thing is pretty dumb though. However overall it's not bad.

I assume the odd subframe pivots or something as it looks like it's on struts rather than a proper frame.

EDIT

A fully adjustable aluminium subframe was knocked up on the lathe, no welding, just bolted together to form a strong yet light and adjustable platform. The use of pivots around the fabricated mounting points on the spine of the frame enable me to set the seat height and inclination.

Not sure I'd want my weight bouncing on it though, looks a bit flimsy

[Bustaspoke]

I think the unfiltered bellmouths are a terrible idea & it's crying out for a rear hugger,but those things apart I like it.
He's got the weight down from 250KG to 189KG,that sounds fun .
He also rides it so it must be functional

[Mr Moofo]

I like that a lot - but then I have a T309
I wouldn't want that paint job - but a good update for the old bus (what was wrong with BRG)

That sad the open carbs are not going to make it run that well
And fuck knows where the battery goes

[Skub]

I like the general idea,but quite a few things need sorting.

It's a fair bit nicer than the stock Daytona.

[ChrisW]

Don't think the tail unit matches the rest of / overall look of the bike. A bit too pointy for the tank.

Overall it makes me think of a Jota (sitting on a plank) crossed with a RIva speedboat (paint job).