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    I have a rocket 3 touring 2011

    First thing I would do is remove the emissions (canister behind left side cover), remove the associated tubing and plug the tits on the throttle bodies. Route a line from the overflow valve to mother earth so when fuel gets spit overboard it goes back to where it came from. Welcome to the...
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    Anybody at sturgis???

    This is why i stay away from large events these days. https://www.kotatv.com/2026/08/10/one-motorcyclist-killed-seven-injured-black-hills-crashes/ https://www.kotatv.com/2026/08/10/sioux-falls-woman-killed-head-on-motorcycle-crash-near-sturgis/...
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    Anybody at sturgis???

    I was there in 1975 on a brand new Norton 850 Commando MKIII with the extra weight the electric (non) starter gave me. ;) I have watched it evolve over the years and if I were to visit the area you can bet it would be anytime other than when the Rally is going on. I just can't do things like...
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    Scored a not yet installed Jack-Be-Quick!

    I have one mounted on my bike for years. It is a great piece of metal that stays there and out of the way until needed. bob
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    Saga of the water pump

    Well, they didn't lie, the water pump arrived as they said it would. I will be safe from water pump issues now! It is kind of pretty though! 😲 😂 bob
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    Saga of the water pump

    It won't be gold plated but if I decide to sell it whoever buys it will think it is gold plated at the least, maybe solid gold!!! ;) bob
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    Saga of the water pump

    Back in March of 2025 I ordered a water pump through Adept PowerSports because there seemed to be a rash of water pump failures and knowing how scarce they are I decided to order one in order to ward off the bad water pump gremlins. I let it ride on auto pilot (backorder status) and promptly...
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    Ram air tune ecu

    It has been about 12-13 years since I played with Tune ECU or talked about derestricting tunes etc but wasn't the consensus back then the bikes came from the factory running lean, not to mention the Touring being tuned way down? One of the first things I did to mine was drop in the derestricting...
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    What does this circle with lightning bolt do? 05 rocket

    You are thinking small, install a pair at least!!!! 🤔 bob
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    Luggage rack WITHOUT passenger backrest??

    Leave them there/reuse them, they aren't that big and aren't in the way. https://www.r3owners.net/threads/finally-got-the-64-dollar-trunk-mounted.26330/ bob
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    Coolant Choices

    I use Evans Waterless Coolant. It works as advertised. bob
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    Solo seat project

    With the different contours on the gas tanks have you looked at how the Roadster seat fits on the Touring. If it looks all right at the tank the rest might be easy enough to fab up. Different plate and mounting points. You may be able to source them from a dealer. secondary parts or fab them up...
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    For Sale R3T accessories for sale - some are impossible to find

    NM, I read the ad. ;) bob
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    Need information, A measuring tape, some time, and the 2004-2009 Rocket III. (Added photos of cats!)

    I do titties (and guns) you do cats! :laugh: bob
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    New member 2010 Touring

    Welcome, Barnett Clutches for the cables. Measure what you need and have them made. Service is pretty quick. Backrest, you may as well be trying to buy a jar of unicorn farts, you may have better luck. bob
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