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Introduction: The term "Streetfighter" appears to have been originally coined by two drag racers, Odgie and Lil' Mark, whilst they worked at BSH (Back Street Heroes magazine) in the early 1990s. They applied the term to motorcycles which were modified to enhance their performance and handling, as opposed to the custom scene which preferred style over outright ability. The term has since been diluted somewhat, and is now regularly applied to any bike with motocross style handlebars, no fairings or other typical customizations. In recent years, the term has also come to be applied to motorcycles manufactured without fairings in this style, usually based on the same engine/frame combination as an equivalent fully-faired motorcycle in the manufacturer's product line-up. Currently, Race Replicas like the Suzuki GSX-R Series and the Honda CBR series, that have been damaged in accidents or through hooliganism are generally the starting basis for a Streetfighter. The GSX-R 750 was initially often favored, due to its light weight and flexible engine. A side effect of the use of the [1980]'s GSX-R was the retention of the dual headlights in the subsequent streetfighter, and most Streetfighters stay based on Japanese machines. Streetfighters are associated with riders who usually exhibits a gross general neglect of traffic regulations.

My Triumph Daytona 1200 Streetfighter

Engine Mods: Triumph Daytona 1200cc engine Top end rebuild by the Bladon Brothers Gas flowed and polished cylinder head with re-cut valve seats GKN high silicone cylinder liners Blue Printed Engine Martek radiator and oil cooler Accel ignition advancer and coils 39 mm Keihein flat slide carbs Yoshimura 4 into 1 exhaust Nitrous oxide system

Chasis Mods: Stock Triumph frame loop Spondon subframe Spondon Gull arm in double alloy tube Spondon rear set footrests and linkages Spondon alloy tank with grand prix style filler cap Rear Brembo mini calliper White Power upside down forks in Martek Triple Clamps Spondon front discs with six pot callipers Renthal fat bars in Spondon risers Wraith headlight fairing Carbon fibre dash with multi function digital display Repositioned ignition switch

I wanted a Streetfighter, but wanted something different. This bike is based on a 4 Cylinder Triumph Daytona 1200 using the engine and standard frame loop, although the rear subframe has been removed and replaced by Spondon. My intension is to make a decent British Streetfighter. Update: 18 Feb 2008 I have now added standard coils to get the engine up and running. Standard but rejetted carbs have also now been fitted to easy starting and running while the chasis and electrics are sorted. I rode the bike for the first time and found a couple of thing, and a list of jobs that need doing: The engine is very difficult to start, but once running sounds very sweet. A slight water leek from one hose, this will need to be replaced. The forks hit the petrol tank, drastically limiting the turning circle. This will need to be modified. The bike feels very nose heavy. This is possibly down to the length and geometry, old tyres and over long/hard re shock. This will probably be more difficult to solve. The electrics still need a lot of work. The fairing will need to be replaced at some time. The back light has a clear whit lens, which will either need red bulbs or be replace by an LED light.

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