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    Realistic Fuel Mileage?

    2023 GT. At 16,700mi, rural west, running avg on computer is 38.1mpg. About 41-42mpg cruising at 80mph. City, no idea…. Dash usually says 170mi +/- 10 range with a full tank. There are certainly stretches were can go 100mi+ without a gas station, so only on oft traveled routes do i go below 1/2...
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    Wind Buffing on GT

    Am 5’8” and the clear medium powerbronze screen is really effective, a bit adjustable too, without looking silly/large. IMO.
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    Ixil exhaust installed

    Cool. Like everything bike - it’s personal. Panniers an issue for me here, *BUT* to judge by the few sound profiles have heard online, really, really like the sound. Would sure like to hear one in person. Idle and WOT. Clip a video some time, please!
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    Triumph Panniers

    Granted I didn’t do it personally. But. When i lost/replaced a panier/new mismatched lockset, my dealer svc desk guy showed me that the cyclinder is a simple deal, which he disassembled on the desk, re-arranged the dogs, and voila’, it was matched to my original key. Might be worth inquiring...
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    Exhaust options

    Spend fair bit of time with a Werkes + db killers under me while cruising at 80mph. Big triple sounds like a cross between a swarm of angry bees and the crackling roar of a space rocket aflight. Such a huge engine, I’d like the exhaust pitch a bit lower, if could. Still, I find it charming.
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    Wunderkind Turn Signal Instalation

    Same. Prefer the curved side-plate look, BUT, yet to find a factory/clean-looking aftermarket turn signal solution that is viable with the pannier bags mounted. For now, swapped in the motoism lights in factory locations (similar to the wunderkinds).
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    Triumph Rocket 3 Sidecar Kit Brings Retro Art Deco Style

    Always wanted to try a sidecar. But on the Rocket… imagining the terror any passenger of mine might experience. Even the dog. Don’t think I’ve the restraint necessary? Hm. A Bonnie may be wiser choice, here.
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    What are your thoughts on the OEM headlight STYLE?

    Am open to seeing new ideas for the headlights, but I really like the existing headlight design. I wonder what others envision? Maybe it is a better idea - I haven’t seen it. Like the rest of the bike, the existing big round lights are a balance between elegant machine and outsized brute...
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    Corbin Gunfighter Seat

    Been there. An expensive and protracted season-long been there. I like the seat overall. It’s still not what I ordered, reflected plainly on the receipt, but it’s close. Believe four returns to make “right”? Customer service management was atrocious.
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    New Rocket reliability

    Yeah, ridiculous as it is, they replaced the while assy, as cannot get the seal be itself. They comp’d it, so i didn’t complain. In a not-funny twist, am standing roadside with an inop bike this moment as the clutch lever pivot pin fell out. This is 600mi after shop replaced the clutch master...
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    First Triumph

    Cool. And the charger will work fine.
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    Motoism Mini Unions, Front & Rear Turn Signals.

    In case anyone is contemplating these, it’s a simple job; a little time consuming. Really like the tidy, streamlined look and glad to be rid of the bulky oem turn signals. As I understand it, only the single flash units (not the 3-way’s) are compatible. You don’t need an adapter harness. I...
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    Lube the splines...

    “Misplaced.” You know how a tool or screw, what have you, you set it down and POOF! disappears? Had backups thankfully. It’ll show up… it’s here somewhere….
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    Lube the splines...

    Thanks, Journeyman and all who contributed - post proved really helpful. Pulled the driveshaft over weekend, 11.6k mi, both ends dry as a bone. Used the 65% moly Loctite paste. 3 of 4 studs backed out. Had fresh new studs on hand and used orange permatex on the coarse ends, blue on fine ends...
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    New Rocket reliability

    Don’t know for certain. Shop said “has to be replaced,” and they covered it, so was a minor inconvenience and no big decision. On the one hand, it’s just a dust boot. On the other hand, it’s the piston actuating your motorcycle’s clutch. I’ve no idea how long it would take...
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