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    Not a Rocket, but..

    It's a '99, has about 8700 miles. It does have the black forks, light bar etc. All stock except for a Corbin solo seat. Got a bunch of other stuff to put on it but I probablt won't. It's not a real burner, but I think you may be trying to compare it to an R3. Nothing is fast compared to it. :D
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    Not a Rocket, but..

    It's not a Rocket but I thought I'd show you my new bike, to go along with the Drifter I got a couple of weeks back. Fun little bike, looking forward to a road trip somewhere once I get the break-in done. 2012 Suzuki VStrom 650 Adventure ABS. Now I need to find a 150 something so I can be back...
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    Farewell Rocketeers!

    Checking In Hi Guys, Just checking in and wishing everyone a safe riding season. After attempting to get my R3 fixed after the accident last May, I got a V-Rod, it was a fun bike, but the wife took one look at it and said no way, the back seat is about postage stamp size. So I sold it the...
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    Farewell Rocketeers!

    dang...BUSTED :o
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    Farewell Rocketeers!

    Hey guys! Just got a little tired of the lack of Triumph support, dealer network, etc. I did a little horse trading and got a V-Rod. Notice I didn't say Harley, Harley guys don't think it's a Harley anyway :) I didn't disappear, other than the fact I got on it yesterday morning and just now...
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    Farewell Rocketeers!

    Well it was fun while it lasted but the R3 is no more. At least it's no more with me. I appreciate all the help and advice and the opportunity to hang out at R6 this spring. Good luck to all and happy Rocketing!
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    Removing/replacing rear wheel warning!

    Not sure why Triumph can't sell individual parts without selling an entire assembly. I was hearing noises in mine and took it to the shop and they opened up the driveshaft housing and the driveshaft was rusty and dry as could be. Along with a new driveshaft and U-joint, they needed to order the...
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    Raa vii

    If the bike's running
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    Warning - Viking Bags

    I sent Viking a little love note :) I'm on a roll lately anyway, with American Home Shield, Sears, A&E, possibly Triumph and GEICO. It's been a fun summer :soapbox:
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    general common breakdown/breakin issues question

    Rusty Driveshaft I finally got my R3 opened up this past weekend, at first thinking it is has a loose flywheel. When they took the driveshaft housing off and opened it up, the driveshaft looked like it had been laying out in the rain for about a year, just a rusted hunk of junk, and not an...
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    Rattle Tinkle 2

    I took it (rode it) to another shop today in Winchester that works on Triumphs, used to have a Triumph franchise. First guess was maybe something wrong with the final drive, put it up on the rack and drained it, that looked normal. Finally started it, put it in gear (with the rear wheel up...
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    Rattley, Tinkley Sound

    Nope, I can sit and rev it all I want and nary a noise. It usually happens under acceleration at the beginning of each upshift. And for the record I'm 54, so my nuts are well seasoned :D
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    Leak Amidships

    I looked again and I guess that second tube is an overflow of some sort too, I don't see what the loose end could attach to. The leak on the ground has pretty much dried up so I guess it was gas except it was black and oily looking. What little residue on the ground that is left is black...
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    Rattley, Tinkley Sound

    Now it has a leak. I have no idea if that's related to the noise
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    Leak Amidships

    The last day or so I have had the "Rattley, Tinkley" thread going and I have no idea if it's related to this leak or not. But anyway, Monday morning is when I first started hearing something and usually as I was beginning to accelerate in each gear, seems more pronounced in the upper gears. I...
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