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    Dedicated Motorcycle GPS

    I have been using a Garmin Zumo 660 since 2010. The mount and connections are solid, has a nice 3.5inch out for headphones, can also sync to Bluetooth headsets. Can connect to phone bluetooth and let you answer/make calls via the GPS unit as long as you have a Bluetooth set or an earphone and...
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    Anyone around SE QLD to help me with test riding a R3R?

    Just read your post about purchasing the bike; lucky bastard to get that deal :P The ride from Melb to Brissy is nice as well. I made that ride twice; once two up with the Mrs. First time we stopped at Mittagong and second time at Golburn. Good way to enjoy a new bike :)
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    Anyone around SE QLD to help me with test riding a R3R?

    **** that's a bargain!! Was that a private sale or dealer? He is asking for 14K for a 2013 R3R with 42,000km.
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    Anyone around SE QLD to help me with test riding a R3R?

    Agreed, those kms were constantly pestering me as well. I thought, if I get a Rocket, its going to be with me for quite a while. Might as well get a brand new one and take care of it and it will give me company without trouble for the long run. I don't see a bike that would replace a rocket...
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    Anyone around SE QLD to help me with test riding a R3R?

    He is still playing hard to get, and not showing much interest in coming down on the price. I told him, I could pay $5000 more from his ticketed price (or $6000 more from his asking) and get a brand new run out model with 0 kms and 2 years factory warranty. I had offered him $13,000 I am in no...
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    Just got my first Triumph

    Welcome :)
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    Anyone around SE QLD to help me with test riding a R3R?

    General question about the Rockets (not related to this bike), how common are steering head bearings to be worn out, or would it be adjustment mainly? I had to replace them ages back on a CBR250 and it cost me around $300 to fix some 5 years back including labour. What would be the main...
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    Anyone around SE QLD to help me with test riding a R3R?

    Thanks mate. I did take it out for a spin last weekend, but only the back roads, but didn't take my hands off. I was trying to see if the gearbox shifted to 4th and 5th fine on load. My zrx doesn't wobble, nor did my zx6, or any of the bikes I owned previously, unless it hit a pebble or hit a...
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    Anyone around SE QLD to help me with test riding a R3R?

    That's the one; is a 2013 manufacture though, first purchase was 2013 October I think. I will go there again this weekend, work in Brissy so couldn't go there over the week. Did you look at it before?
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    Anyone around SE QLD to help me with test riding a R3R?

    Oh crap! I had been planning for the test ride from last weekend. And I was following your trip on the RDU16 thread!! I should have started a thread here earlier, stupid me! :(
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    Anyone around SE QLD to help me with test riding a R3R?

    Hey Guys, I went to Ducati Gold Coast (Lawrence Drive, Neerang) this morning to test ride a R3R. Been out of the saddle for 3 years it felt bit odd and I guess I will need to spend some more time with it to get used to its handling. Apart from that, the bike felt and looked great! Am pretty...
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    Hello from Wisconsin!

    **** that's a sexy bike you've got there.
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    Thinking of owning a Rocket since 2004, have some newbie questions

    Thanks a lot for the warm welcome :) Thanks Mike, those prices look reasonable for a full header and can replacement. I will keep checking for second hand ones as well in here. I saw some videos with Jardine setups and they did sound great! Hey James! That one I linked earlier says it has the...
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    Thinking of owning a Rocket since 2004, have some newbie questions

    Rockets are tad bit expensive over here I think (along with almost every other thing :( ). AUD $20,000-$22,000 for a brand new one compared to I think USD $15,500 for you guys over there? Having said that, AUD $15,000 for an almost 8 year old bike with 45,000kms seem to be high IMO. I could be...
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    Thinking of owning a Rocket since 2004, have some newbie questions

    Thanks Fingers! I will look at those service records to verify proper care taken. Heya Boog. Spot on about the video games! In fact I work in the video games industry, only industry I have worked in, getting close to two decades now :) The Rex is a fun machine, and it has been quite comfortable...
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