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    Alternative to Factory Panniers

    I made an extra support bracket. There are 2 unused holes in the top of the C-Bow and an unused threaded hole in the Rocket frame in-between the 2 that the existing C-Bow brackets use. Easier to show you some of pics:
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    Alternative to Factory Panniers

    I would be very wary of using the OEM brackets with a larger heavier bag. The OEM brackets are a beautiful piece of engineering but I would not trust them to hold any more weight than the 5kg Triumph specify. Even using the C-bow brackets I added another fixing for extra strength.
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    Alternative to Factory Panniers

    Here you go. I really don't like the look of the C-Bow brackets, but since I always ride with the panniers it's not a problem.
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    Alternative to Factory Panniers

    Great idea, I like the look, but those bags would not be big enough for me. I went with H&B C-bow Buffalo bags, plenty of room for a trip and I like the retro look.
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    Crash bars, engine guards, sliders Rocket 3 R/ GT

    Personally I would only fit aluminum bars to my R3. The reason being that, in the event on a crash at speed, substantial steel bars would likely result in serious damage to the engine block at the point that they are attached. The fixings are into aluminum. In my opinion these bars would only...
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    Crash bars, engine guards, sliders Rocket 3 R/ GT

    Thanks for posting the pics I think the bars actually enhance the look of the bike, glad you were able to get them fitted. I'm very tempted to get a set myself. Steve
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    Looking for seat 3GT

    Have you sat on a Corbin? they are rock hard. Maybe they work if you have a big butt but for a skinny runt like me they are not comfortable? Luckily I find the stock rider seat fine. I took the pillion seat off and added an inch of foam to the height and 2 inches to the width and got an...
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    Crash bars, engine guards, sliders Rocket 3 R/ GT

    It's so disappointing when that sort of thing happens. I ordered some rear crash bars for my Heritage soft tail from China and I had to file out the holes to get them to fit also the powder coating was not good. I am going to wait until the powder coating starts to fail and then have it redone...
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    Mounting / dismounting

    The reason I said stand on the right is that way you are getting your knee higher to start with and then you are sliding it downhill. But the system works on either side so I tend to stand on the "safe side" away from passing traffic. What I never do is stand on the pegs to mount any bike, it...
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    Mounting / dismounting

    OK, here's how I do it, and I too am rapidly approaching 70!! Stand on the right side facing slightly forward, straighten the bars and hold the right grip in right hand. Now bend left leg back and grab the ankle in left hand and lift your foot up above your knee. Then twist forward and lean in...
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    Passenger seat

    Still a work in progress but here they are. Bear in mind that the pillion seat is also 2 inches higher.
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    Passenger seat

    Unfortunately Triumph only played lip service to the passengers needs on the new Rocket despite offing a GT version. I changed my Thunderbird LT for the R3 GT and my wife hated the pillion setup. It has taken a lot of work to get the bike to the point that she finds it comfortable. Changes are...
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    TRIK Custom Motorcycle Parts rear fender

    There are quite a few on the market now. I have the Powerbronze one and it works really well but you do need to fix it using self-tapping screws. Some people have used glue or tape and have had problems with it catching on the tire.
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    TRIK Custom Motorcycle Parts rear fender

    Since the Trik fender is the same width as the tire it doesn't take anything away from it. And before you ask it does work to eliminate to crap that's sprayed everywhere with the stock set up. I have gone for the gloss black and I think it looks great. So each to his own! The attached pic is...
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    Luggage rack options

    That's great! and your solution looks way better and stronger than Corbins. Have you thought of doing a small production run and selling them, I'm sure there would be quite a few takers?
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