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    Mechanical Questions for a 2005 rocket 111

    From what I have been reading over the years it seems like the 2nd gear problem comes from too many red line shifts into second gear. By the time you get to 3rd the speed is up and the pressure is less on the 3rd gear set. The upgraded gear would no doubt take more punishment. I read that the...
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    blacked out engine??

    The engine is black on my '05. Well, yeah I painted it.
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    sportster

    Sometimes I ride with a guy that has an 883 sportster. I don't rub his nose in it all the time, but I can't help running off and leaving him some. He is getting a 1200 kit put in and also a screaming eagle air filter. I suspect his plan is to be able to run with the rocket. I still won't have...
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    Hey 1olBull

    That's funny. Lots of older dudes riding Rockets. Or maybe it is just cruiser style bikes in general. Young guys like sportbikes it seems.
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    StreetRocket ... haven't seen this before...

    Never cared for a sportbike tail on a Rocket.
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    What exhaust is this?

    Is it a Zard?
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    Blast Off with the Rocket III

    Not sure I get that test. Is this a 2014 test of a 2006 model? Yeah, at the end it shows it is a 2014 test ride. I would say though, that it is basically a true and fair report of a 2006 model. Nothing negative really. Shocks a little stiff, blah blah.
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    Checking out Triumph's Triple...

    They should be able to afford a motorcycle. They obviously have deep pockets.
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    An observation on oil

    Mine is running and shifting well on Castrol 20w50. 5k on it so far. Will change to Mobil next time to see if it can get better yet.
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    Loving my new bike!!

    Don't get too sportbikie. Pavement doesn't taste very good.
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    Hi, my name is Dave...

    Wow, great post! I loved my 99 Valkyrie also. I still think the F-4 is the most wicked looking airplane of them all. Desert storm vet also, but no illness from it. You know how it is in the chairforce. We were in air conditioned tents in Saudi.
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    General question about Triumph

    Yes, I would say that if you are looking at buying a 2014 Roadster you will find that it is a very good motorcycle. Also, a bit of a bargain when you compare the price of what you get for your money. Like Tex said, the only drawback might be a shortage of dealer networks. If the peg and...
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    Cam chain tensioner check

    Since it is a '13, I wouldn't mess with it. Just have the dealer fix it under warranty.
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    transmission noise!!

    It would be tempting to either ask the dealer what he would give in trade in "as is" or just call the insurance company. "Sorry State Farm, I parked it right there. I don't how it fell over that cliff"
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    Another mileage milestone

    I think posts like this make us all feel good about going the distance (especially with an earlier model) with only minor problems. Thanks The engine is probably good for over 200k miles but there can be worries about transmission, output bearing and final drive issues.
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