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    Is fork dipping when front brakes applied at very slow speed normal?

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    Is fork dipping when front brakes applied at very slow speed normal?

    'Telescopic forks' are a very real peeve of mine. Right up there with anemic .50cent OEM horns on $15,000, 150+mph motorcycles. Equipping a 500+ pound motorcycle with Telescopic forks is like a modern Ferrari equipped with leaf-springs and solid rear axle. A GD Leading-link(Google-Greeves...
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    Third Rocket in 3 years!

    Just recently having to sell my much loved 2014 Rocket III Roadster I relate in several ways. In respect to engine, drivetrain, frame, and aesthetics I would eagerly buy another R3. But Triumph's continued following the herd with respect to the front suspension/steering would make me pause...
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    With a heavy heart I bid farewell.

    The "Cajon Pass" is a 15+ mile stretch of the I-15 Freeway between the low altitude Inland Empire of LA, Orange County, and Metropolitan San Bernardino to Victorville/Hesperia where the "395" meets I-15 at about 3500ft above sea level. The vistas are incredible, and doing it on an R3R can only...
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    With a heavy heart I bid farewell.

    Thank you 'joesmoe' for your continued hospitality, I gratefully will keep in touch with this forum. It has given me much information and entertainment in the last 2.5 years with Prudence. 'Scot in exile' Moving to California's High-Desert 4 years back, its "wide open roads", and near-by...
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    With a heavy heart I bid farewell.

    A non-injury accident that recently totaled my faithful Golf TDI:banghead:, as well as some upcoming, costly, and necessary front-end maintenance needed on the Rocket III:eek:; pushed the hand that necessitated selling my 'Prudence'.:( I'm sorely going to miss the feeling of being King S**t with...
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    With a heavy heart I bid farewell.

    A non-injury accident that recently totaled my faithful Golf TDI:banghead:, as well as some upcoming, costly, and necessary front-end maintenance needed on the Rocket III:eek:; pushed the hand that necessitated selling my 'Prudence'.:( I'm sorely going to miss the feeling of being King S**t with...
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    Rocket owners average age!

    61yo
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    Helmet Recommendation?

    I've worn a passel of helmets since I started riding in 1969-70. Back then a Bell Star cost $80, and a BMW R/75/5 cost around $1500.00. IMHO 'modulars' are a compromise and a testimonial to why KISS works even today in the 'age of information'. Even the brazenly pricey example's mechanisms...
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    TTS SUPERCHARGER STAGE 3 337 BHP/268 Ft/lb

    Remember; TOO much horsepower; is almost enough. :evil:
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    DO YOU OUTRIDE YOUR HEADLIGHTS?

    My question is; Who still relies on the stock P O S they call a horn on modern motorcycles?
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    Somewhat new to the R3T Lifestyle..

    Barndoor windshields tall and short create buffeting, and speed robbing, gas-guzzling resistance, and drag. I cured both with the 'Sport-shield'
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    Oil Drain Plug washers

    I've had washers remain oil tight for the life of motorcycles I've changed oil scores of times on. Currently, I have 'One', forward 'right' drain plug that occasionally spots while the other two re-used washers are oil tight. Maybe next oil change I'll splurge. :rolleyes:
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    Putting it away for the winter

    Pretty much the same for the entire southwest; compatriot. I personally FULLY empathize except for the "rain" part.
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    To Blip or Not To Blip??

    If the University of California Berkely is any indicator of "instructors".............
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