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A couple of weeks ago, I got a 2000 Daytona 955 from a guy in Virginia. Less than 6,000 miles on the clock...needed some tlc and attention that it had obviously not gotten over the past few years. It started its life as a silver bike, but after getting dropped most of the plastic got replaced with yellow. I kind of like the silver and yellow mix for now. Chain was coated in grime; air filter was just about dripping when I pulled it out; had to flush the coolant system for a while to get the gunk out. I finally got it all back together today, and took it out for a short spin. It's still not quite where I want it to be, but I can feel the potential in there. Flat spot and a little "sputtering" down low, but once the revs get up this bike takes off like a rocket.  After working with this bike, I really appreciate the simplicity of the Speedmaster. Just to get to the plugs on the Daytona, you have to remove the fairing/side panels, tank, and pull the airbox off. Fuel injection, re-mapping, CO settings, and all that stuff is over my head right now. I keep hearing about tuneboys and powercommanders, but I spent all my money on the bike (and in$urance)  . If I wanted a video game, I would have bought a Playstation instead of a bike. Also, I've been on a few other websites getting information and reading up on the bike. I like coming back to this site; don't care much for the tone of some of the other sites. I still have the Speedmaster, and plan on keeping both for a while. I'll see down the road if one spends most of its time sitting, and make a decision then. Ride safe, Will Oh yeah, since I didn't post in the "hating the crotch rocket" thread earlier...let me just say this about the rockets  
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I totally agree with you...As a Speed four owner it can sometimes hard to decide what child you love more....I love both and could not part with them. I like to refer to my bikes as my personalities!
Ride on!
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I think the yellow/silver combo works very well for looks. Flat spot? Did the previous owner change the mapping? If not, then maybe a sensor is the culprit. Enjoy 
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Shes a beauti. I like the Triumph sportbikes. They have a unique look and sound.
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Looks good Will.I like the color combo too.Just behave yourself on that thing.  Charlie.
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Ah, Will, bless you for still being young and limber enough to ride that beauty. It just looks like powerful fun, plus, it's a nice bonus to go out and have to decide which one is today's ride 
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Very nice Will. I imagine that bad boy could shoot you across Carolina in a yellow blur. Mike
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Very nice Will. Now here's the million dollar question, "are you going to get a power ranger suit like Greg?"
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"are you going to get a power ranger suit like Greg?"
It's been difficult, but so far I've resisted that urge. 
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Very nice Will. Now here's the million dollar question, "are you going to get a power ranger suit like Greg?"
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Well if you do, looking at the above pic we already have a yellow ranger for our group so you can only choose black, blue, red and errr...light red.
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It's been difficult, but so far I've resisted that urge.
C'mon, you know you want to, all the cool kids are doing it.
I've been tempted to wear my cruiser gear on my Daytona (highway jacket and chaps) for the WTF looks but around 110-120 the wind really starts to 'snag' anything it can't flow over easily like the collar and open lapels on my highway jacket.
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Great looking bike.Got to test ride a new Speedtriple a couple of months ago.What a great bike.I even test rode the Thruxton.I can not handle being bent over on the Thruxton now,maybe 20 years ago I would have liked it.I did really like the Speedtriple,fun bike.Front tire should last a long time being it is so easy just to ride on the back.
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Very nice Will. Now here's the million dollar question, "are you going to get a power ranger suit like Greg?"
Do those things come with a built in powder dispenser?
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I've been tempted to wear my cruiser gear on my Daytona (highway jacket and chaps) for the WTF looks but around 110-120 the wind really starts to 'snag' anything it can't flow over easily ...
In that case Greg, have you considered Lycra ... wait, wait  ah, that's better 
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I've been tempted to wear my cruiser gear on my Daytona (highway jacket and chaps) for the WTF looks but around 110-120 the wind really starts to 'snag' anything it can't flow over easily ...
In that case Greg, have you considered Lycra ... wait, wait ah, that's better
It's not coming to me now, but there was a famous racer who set a record naked to cut down on resistance. I wonder if he wore a helmet? 
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how bout your track suit on you tba or sm??? knee pucks will come in handy!
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Nice bike, and quick! But unless you've got some great roads nearby where you can really ride it, I suspect you'll end up on the Speedmaster a lot more. I had an '03 Speedy, sold it for a Ducati ST4s in '05, and last year sold the Duc for another Speedy. I live near Chicago and the big Duc made no sense.
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I rode the Daytona to work for the first time yesterday, and had a few appointments in town. It wasn't too hot, low 90's yesterday, but I absolutely roasted on that bike in town. I guess it's a combination of the fairing and maybe it's just a warmer motor...it will probably be a nicer ride in the winter. I really stunk by the end of the day, and felt like I had worked out too. Speedmaster is an easier bike in town, but I can't wait to get the Daytona on some twisty mountain roads. It hauls a** when you have a little room to open it up!
Oh, and my daughter informed me that the yellow power ranger is a girl?? After watching the Transformers movie, my kids are calling the bike Bumblebee...I don't usually name bikes, but I kind of like that.
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Oh, and my daughter informed me that the yellow power ranger is a girl?? After watching the Transformers movie, my kids are calling the bike Bumblebee...I don't usually name bikes, but I kind of like that.
Will
I am sure that Greg will be thrilled.
Oh and by the way, just wanted to say congrats there Will on the new wheels. Slightly jealous/envious of you guys with a sports bike in the rotation. My body gave up on that riding style years ago but the head is still in it.
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Oh, and my daughter informed me that the yellow power ranger is a girl??
I swear I don't watch the show but I have picked up some knowledge just by observing pictures and catching stuff from TV ads (I did watch Voltron when I was a kid and this is pretty much a live-action adaptation). It depends on which series you're watching as to whether the yellow one is a boy/girl. There are separate Power Ranger teams that use different robots and the sexes of the team members can vary with the colors (except pink of course).
Oh, my bike gets pretty hot during the summer days as well but if you keep moving then it's OK. Traffic sucks no matter what you're riding but the heat does get directed up because of the fairing.
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Oh, and my daughter informed me that the yellow power ranger is a girl??
I swear I don't watch the show but I have picked up some knowledge just by observing pictures and catching stuff from TV ads (I did watch Voltron when I was a kid and this is pretty much a live-action adaptation). It depends on which series you're watching as to whether the yellow one is a boy/girl. There are separate Power Ranger teams that use different robots and the sexes of the team members can vary with the colors (except pink of course).
Oh, my bike gets pretty hot during the summer days as well but if you keep moving then it's OK. Traffic sucks no matter what you're riding but the heat does get directed up because of the fairing.
Well I'll probably get crucified here but I'm pretty sure the Ranger in the Yellow suit in the picture above ain't a grirl 
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Very nice Will. Now here's the million dollar question, "are you going to get a power ranger suit like Greg?"
that power ranger photo leaves me with a twisted
little image in my head that sort of reminds me
of a photo shop thing someone did around here
a couple of xmases ago with dancing elves
and moderator faces.
we know who we are...those of us with "other color
other bikes." a black rider, red rider and a new
blue rider come to mind...
hope you are diggin the bee, Will.
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