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    Eastern Rally July 2026

    I read that a meteor created that formation. For those interested that haven't done the ride, it circles around the outside of the crater and then circles back down into the "bowl." I've only been twice, but didn't see any other bikes (hardly anyone, really). It's a very insulated community, as...
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    Eastern Rally July 2026

    Thank you, Warp- my memory ain't what it used to be. No wonder I couldn't find it online the way I renamed it :-). You, btw, are the person who first told me about God's Thumbprint! Beautiful ride and once you're in the "bowl" there is the added Amish element, which is cool. Devil's...
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    Eastern Rally July 2026

    Just throwing this out to put in the mix. Willville Bike Camp They have a few cabins and amble camping space, bonfire scene nightly. Very eclectic mix of bikes and riders. Google Maps 1hour 14 minutes to Back of the Dragon, but I'd take a longer less direct route...
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    Front Tire Choices

    Curious- what size tire is the Road 6 on the front of your 3R in combination with the rear? Are you running the Exedra Max on the rear, or something else?
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    Steering head and swingarm service

    My steering head bearings were loosened after I went down. I got the factory tool and snugged it back up, but it's probably time now to replace the bearings and I've been putting it off. I seem to remember someone on here having done the swing arm bearings, or maybe just contemplating it. Edit...
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    Triumph coolant not available

    That sure sounds right and makes sense, but I will say that my bike overheated once and after topping up the coolant (just low in the overflow) it hasn't overheated again in probably 5,000 miles. Probably just a coincidence though. I replaced mine with Zerex G-05 in the gold jugs is Hybrid OAT...
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    Front Tire Choices

    I believe the new official tire for the 2.5 Rockets is the Cruistec, was Avons. They used to promote Castrol with their bikes, them Mobil 1, and now.... I don't even know. These official brands are business relationships between various companies and Triumph. Not sure if you came to the 2.5...
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    Coolant Choices

    Primarily, availability. IF you can walk into a Triumph dealership and get coolant than that may be the best option. I dare you to try to get a single shim that fits everything from Bonneville's to Rockets from a dealership. They order everything- also why bikes sit in the shop for so long...
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    Coolant Temperature Sensor Mystery

    I haven't had another incident, so assuming it was the low coolant level only.
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    Eastern Rally July 2026

    Sr80, oh yeah... I remember that one. I don't think it was named on the map when I did it. It's a "fantastic ride!" if not for the gravel, potholes, lack of guardrails, sheer fatal drops to the right, steep mountain wall to the left, and single lanes around super tight twisties. An oncoming...
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    Eastern Rally July 2026

    Not familiar with the name, but fairly good chance I've ended up on it. Post a map route if you have one.
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    Eka's Pretty TuneEcu Maps

    Thanks for sharing this although, unfortunately, it's all way over my head. I'm sure that you've viewed and, no doubt, tried @Penner 's maps (who commented above). For the ECU uneducated among us, including me, how does your tune differ and WHY? Thanks
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    Eastern Rally July 2026

    Hey @Dr.D are you talking about Back of the Dragon? I wasn't sure about the "AMS" part (maybe a senior moment on my part). Back of the Dragon is in pretty good shape last time I was there, within the past eight weeks, and The Snake road quality is excellent! As always, as you well know, in our...
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    Front Tire Choices

    Are you considering the Road 6 reversed for your GT? On the Rocky Mountain ATV site they show the 150-70-17 as the closest fit for the 150-80-17 replacement. That's going to drop the front and you've already raised the rear with the Exedra Max (good choice!). Wondering if that might shorten...
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    Rebuilding motorcycle after timing chain skip 62K Km

    It could be completely different with the 2.5s (I'd like to know for when I get to where you are), but on the 2.3s you can replace the pistons going in from underneath. You may have already explained why not on the new bikes, and I missed it (my bad)...
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