And it really is that cool. Perhaps the vibrant metal flake paint is a bit much for some, but there's no denying its power of attraction. Another obvious one-off mod is the swingarm that's a perfect example of how the 675 should have come straight from the factory because it continues with the frame and subframe's tubular lines. Contrary to many first impressions, the wheelbase is stock length, though it appears to be mildly stretched. The stock wheelbase is apparent while on the move because the bike handles much like the stock version. We didn't tweak the Race Tech tuned suspension, but if we had got it properly dialed in for Daytona (a track notorious for causing suspension dilemmas) it would have handled better still.
The custom swingarm is a thing...
The custom swingarm is a thing of beauty. check out the beefy radial rear caliper too.
The new Roaring Toyz calipers...
The new Roaring Toyz calipers look great alongside the matching wheel/rotor combo.
Aggressively stylish parts from Performance Machine round out the chassis mods, and they do it with vigor. The "Luxe" wheels and matching rotors push the 675's seductive appeal through the roof and emphasize the overall theme by utilizing a stock sized six-inch rim in the rear fitted with a sticky 180-section Pirelli Supercorsa.
While some Triumph accessory parts were installed such as the rearsets and full Arrow exhaust, Roaring Toyz didn't want to exclude its own inventory. From the shop's shelves came stuff like the grips, mirrors and the firm's latest performance upgrade, billet brake calipers.
Thanks!
Donny Wright and...
Thanks!
Donny Wright and the Rights for Bikers race team made sure we were topped up and ready to ride all day.
rightsforbikers.comAll of these pieces collectively came together in record time-two weeks to be exact. Needless to say, the barely dried paint now has a few dead bugs and bits of track grime permanently embedded in it, but such is the result of drafting through the tri-oval at 160 mph. And it was that disregard for some wear and tear that says a lot about this Triumph and its builder. One is built to ride and the other builds them to ride; a perfect match-a Daytona at Daytona.
2010 Triumph Daytona 675
Front end: Performance Machine "Luxe" wheel and rotors, Roaring Toyz calipers, Race Tech fork internals, HEL brake lines
Rear end: Performance Machine "Luxe" wheel, Galfer rotor, Vortex sprocket, Roaring Toyz radial caliper, Ransom Cycles custom swingarm, HEL brake line, Race Tech shock, Arrow rearsets
Motor: Arrow full exhaust, Power Commander III
Paint: Paul Wong and Ryan Hathaway
Accessories: Roaring Toyz grips, levers, mirrors, bar ends, Gregg's Custom flushmounts, Pazzo clutch and brake levers
Builder: Roaring Toyz (www.roaringtoyz.com)
Team Hammer Trackdays
Team Hammer runs two trackdays at Daytona per year (February and October) that run in conjunction with the CCS races. If simply riding the circuit on your own is a little too daunting there's also a school on the same day that will get your confidence and speed up to scratch. Team Hammer is the only school/trackday provider with access to Daytona, so stop procrastinating and set it up over at
teamhammer.com.
School: $285 (four 30-minute sessions)
Track Ride: $225
Daytona International Speedway
Holding the throttle wide open in top gear for long periods of time is what Daytona is all about. But, doing it on a 31º banking can throw your sense of equilibrium off. It takes focus and control to switch from the wide-open, fully tucked straights to the heavy braking, slow corners that make up the infield. Then add in about another 70 people around you all trying to put their tires where yours are and you get a small taste of this special track.