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Thinking of selling the VTR and getting a Triumph 955I Daytona. Always wanted one and can't have 2 bikes so the storm would have to go. Still just thinking about it and the decision will be made after the summer.
Am I making a mistake? Love my vtr, never lets me down, always enjoy the grunt and noises especially on the overun. Brilliant Skipton to Plymouth run in 5 hours, happy times.
If anyone has an opinion on this potential (likely) decision then let me know.

Triumphs more expensive on spares.

Storm far easier to work on.

Storm a better looking bike by a country mile.

Grass is always greener on the otherside but is it any better ?

''Love my vtr, never lets me down, always enjoy the grunt and noises especially on the overun.'' So why think of selling it ?

Penguin wrote: ↑Sat May 19, 2018 9:22 am Thinking of selling the VTR and getting a Triumph 955I Daytona. Always wanted one and can't have 2 bikes so the storm would have to go. Still just thinking about it and the decision will be made after the summer.
Am I making a mistake? Love my vtr, never lets me down, always enjoy the grunt and noises especially on the overun. Brilliant Skipton to Plymouth run in 5 hours, happy times.
If anyone has an opinion on this potential (likely) decision then let me know.

Which one are you thinking of getting? I like triples and twins. I owned Laverdas for 25 years as well as many modern bikes. I owned a 1998 for a year and a 2001 version for a three years. I liked the styling of these models. The later ones were ugly/generic for my tastes. The pre 2001 ones engines weren't as nice and had shorter service intervals. The post 2000 engines are peachy. It is a nice bike, well screwed together but I found it quite uncomfortable on the knees with an odd handlebar postion. I am 6'3" though. I fitted LSL bar risers which improved it a little. Very good MPG. Definitely not as grunty as the VTR but not lacking in power and they have a nice sound to them. You should also consider the Sprint 955 RS which is more unwound and in my opinion a better road bike.

Don't do it!! Regret selling mine although tank range used to annoy me!! Not that I don't love the Viffer!

If you have not ridden 955i, then that's the first thing to do and do a long run to see if it's to your liking. I am sure you have already otherwise you would not be thinking about it. The good thing about the Daytona is that it can be changed to high bars and remove the fairing with bits from its brother bike the speed. One of the guys I worked with had a speed triple, very nice bike, but as Mac has said very expensive parts and service items. But heyho it's another notch on the bed with ownership. Whatever you choose enjoy it.

There you go, wise words from watty who regretted it

Thanks for the replies gents. Rode a 2003 955 the other day. Smoother power delivery than mine and sounded lovely. I dunno, been thinking about it last 2 years. Still haven't made my mind up.
Have to say though when I jumped back on the Storm it was like slipping on something comfortable and did feel great again..... but the itch won't go away!
I like the older and newer ones for different reasons. Newer ones better developed, older better looking and more character perhaps. I don't do many miles a year and tend to only get out on days off during the week. Shorter service intervals not a problem in that case. As you are probably thinking I'm not very decisive!

can i say exploding starter gears??

Penguin wrote: ↑Sat May 19, 2018 2:04 pm Thanks for the replies gents. Rode a 2003 955 the other day. Smoother power delivery than mine and sounded lovely. I dunno, been thinking about it last 2 years. Still haven't made my mind up.
Have to say though when I jumped back on the Storm it was like slipping on something comfortable and did feel great again..... but the itch won't go away!
I like the older and newer ones for different reasons. Newer ones better developed, older better looking and more character perhaps. I don't do many miles a year and tend to only get out on days off during the week. Shorter service intervals not a problem in that case. As you are probably thinking I'm not very decisive!

I used to be indecisive but now I'm not sure!!

Watty wrote:

Penguin wrote: ↑Sat May 19, 2018 2:04 pm Thanks for the replies gents. Rode a 2003 955 the other day. Smoother power delivery than mine and sounded lovely. I dunno, been thinking about it last 2 years. Still haven't made my mind up.
Have to say though when I jumped back on the Storm it was like slipping on something comfortable and did feel great again..... but the itch won't go away!
I like the older and newer ones for different reasons. Newer ones better developed, older better looking and more character perhaps. I don't do many miles a year and tend to only get out on days off during the week. Shorter service intervals not a problem in that case. As you are probably thinking I'm not very decisive!

I used to be indecisive but now I'm not sure!!

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