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    Reliability, buying decision

    Haven’t been here in a while, but thought I’d chime in. After years of dealing with multiple issues on my standard Rocket, I learned that Triumph can make warranty claims a very difficult process for their dealers. I experienced two dealers refuse to service my Rocket while it was under...
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    Broke down R3T in New Jersey.

    Yea, the new “K” bike is amazing. But it’s been in my garage for a week and it’s only seen about 100 miles (and most of those were after 9:00pm). Man, I gotta get out more often. It’s good to hear the guys at Rocket Motorcycles are working hard to get your bike back on the road. Let me know if...
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    Broke down R3T in New Jersey.

    Dan, I sold my R3T a couple of months ago but I hit an old “favorites” button and stumbled on this thread. What a nightmare. Glad to hear you made it home safe. Let me see if I have this right. An authorized Triumph dealer tried to charge you $700 for a repair despite the fact that your bike...
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    Road Glide faring

    Found it ... Checkout those headers. My guess is he was trying to keep the heat from cooking his knees.
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    Dan Diego's Asphalt Adventure w/Photos!

    Dude, great write up as usual. The Touring is one large lady for sure. At close to 900lbs, when she wants to dump you, it’s usually time to brace for impact. Getting thrown off your bike is always scary, but when you breach the center line, you’re in the kill zone. The desert roads out here...
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    San Diego roundtrip: 2-15-10

    We live in two wheeled heaven. But I guess where you want to ride depends on how much time you want to spend in the saddle and if you prefer tight twisties or long sweepers, mountains, beaches or deserts. Some of my favorites include a lunch ride to Idyllwild and looping back through Palm...
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    San Diego roundtrip: 2-15-10

    :gp:Excellent write up Dan. Few things can top the feeling of rolling into the garage after a long day’s ride. Of course, one of them is the day’s ride. I’ve lived in North County since I-395 was a rabbit trail so I’m familiar with most of the roads within a day’s reach of San Diego County...
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    Corbin Solo with driver backrest
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    Corbin Solo with driver backrest
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    New Triumph chrome for R3T

    I found photos. Clicky here for the instrument visor ... MCWEB Tried but couldn't get the photo for the Caliper Caps to link correctly.
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    Cams, need mo power

    Scowherd, I’ve never held the throttle wide open for over a minute. What difference does that make? But it sounds as if you and I are on the same page when it comes to bling. When I blow past the posers, I don’t want them saying “Yea it’s fast but it’s ugly”. I want them totally and completely...
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    Cams, need mo power

    Sorry Scowherd but he pegged you on that one. :kk: Stick, I can’t find much to agree with Flip in his last post. I don’t buy bikes with any concern about resale value. I pretty much expect to get hosed when I sell. And comparing a performance tuned R3T to a sport bike with bags seems a little...
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    Cams, need mo power

    Shtick, I’m with you … or at least I will be after you guinea pig them Lush cams. I tortured a Rocket Standard for a few years, but I now recline on a Rocket Touring. The fastest bike I every owned was a K1200S. I did 165mph on a desert stretch once and **** near pissed my pants. Speed ain’t my...
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    Dressed up Touring

    That’s a nice touring for sure Head. Yours looks much better equipped than mine for long road trips. I take restroom breaks every 150 miles or so. Clever idea you had though ... strapping a porta-potty to the back.:D I’m thinking of mounting an Ultra Glide fairing after the 09’ riding season...
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