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    Detent spring failure

    It will, until it doesn't.
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    Detent spring failure

    Hi all. I am checking in here after being away for several years. I had a 2005 RIII and had the detent spring fail. Then, it was a known design weakness and I had the understanding that by the 2007 model year Triumph had redesigned (basically by adding a lock nut) and that this was no longer...
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    Any bike other than a Rocket...

    Got a California Touring. Excellent engine!
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    New rider

    I am near Bel Air, MD. Enjoy the RIIIT. One of them is on my "short list" for a "new bike.
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    Returning RIII owner(?)

    not available in RED CanberraR3, Yes, I am aware of the issue with the RED RIII. That is why I no longer own one..........
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    Returning RIII owner(?)

    Hello all, I owned an '05 Rocket III standard that I dressed up like an RIII Classic. I liked the bike while I owned it but found that the power was to intoxicating for me. It was only a matter of time before a huge $$ ticket or a really bad get-off. So, sold it in 2008. Since then, as...
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    Battery Minder quality

    I suggest, that if you got the BATTERY MINDER, that you plug in any time you are going to not run your bike for two days regardless of the temperatures. It not only keeps the charge up but also desulphanates the battery and keeps the plates clean and better able to accept a charge at all times...
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    In the bucket-Sturgis

    That is interseting............ I have not been going to the DelMarVa Bike Week since they lost their home (first at the campground and then at the race track). From what I saw on the web site it looked like a mish-mash of random stuff. Maybe, as you saw, that is an improvement. I'll have...
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    In the bucket-Sturgis

    I know what you mean. I have pretty much gotten over the desire to attend big rallys. They are great if you need (or want) to buy something, but aside from that I don't place much value in them anymore.
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    In the bucket-Sturgis

    crowds....... It does sound like it could be a fun time, but being as my trip was my first one on the bike out there, I wanted to enjoy the lack of crowds out west that are EVERYWHERE in my part of the country.
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    Is anyone looking for a R3T

    message........... Thanks for the e-mail message. A little to far away for me at this time, but posting the info you sent to me privately seems like it could help you to sell the bike............
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    Battery Minder quality

    Yes, I live in Bel Air. It is a little milder here than Western Maryland. It is also milder than North Dakota, but colder than Texas. My bikes live in an unheated garage during riding season. The temps in the garage typically run 10 to 15F above the outside temps. No, I do not ride when...
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    In the bucket-Sturgis

    sturgis I went in 2006 a month BEFORE the rally. I feel I made a good choice in NOT being there when all the unwashed masses showed up a month later. All the benefits of the area without all the ya-hoos............... Have fun, I am sure it will be something to remember.
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    Battery Minder quality

    battery minder I have used the small BATTERY MINDER( #12117 )that looks like a DC adapter for over ten years. I put one on every bike I own and have never had any battey issues. I replace batterys at five years just because. I have never had any loss of cranking power, or noticable...
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    Is anyone looking for a R3T

    three questions........... 1. Is your R3T still for sale? 2. WHERE are you located? 3. How much? Thanks!
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