Recent content by mrmcgoo

  1. Welcome!!!

    The reason I wrote that description of my experience wasn't to slam the motorcycle. It was to share my experience . Perhaps mine was made on a Friday. I'm truly glad for the most part everyone seems to have good experiences with this bike. My business affords me the facility and equipment to...

  2. Build Quality

    Yes I do like the power. I very much do like accelerating. I am a tall guy and very much enjoy the seating handlebar and foot board positions. I am replacing it with a supercharged Valkyrie. Similar performance values. Yes I do check things out before I buy them. I'm not slamming the bike. Just...

  3. Build Quality

    I have had my Rocket 111 for two years. I have found the build quality to be all over the map. Chrome covered plastic mirrors and rad shroud. Stainless exhaust but no protection from galling on the hardware. At 47000 km blow by and several oil leaks. Valve adjustment once a year. Tire size and...

  4. Welcome!!!

    I have had my Rocket for two years. I am a hands on guy. One of the most notable observations I have made about this motorcycle is the irregular placement of good and poor quality components in this bikes construction. Chrome covered plastic for the mirrors and rad shroud. Hefty gauge steel on...

  5. Light front end

    Thanks for the replies.I have replaced the tires with Metzler tires. It does this with me in a tuck as well. I will check the steering head. I live out here in the prairies and pick the the places I go fast. Its happy speed is 140 kph and that's about 90 mph. But it seems a shame that this much...

  6. Light front end

    When exceeding 220 kpr the front end of the bike feels light. Thats about 135mph. I looked to see if there was a way to lower front end by sliding the forks up. A bike this heavy should be more stable at these speeds. If anyone else has had this issue and solved it I am curious to hear the...
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