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    Missed My 05 Rocket

    Congrats, I had my 2011 Storm a year that I put over 12000 miles on it. Loved that bike and is still my favorite looking cruiser! I traded mine in for a used R3 after the 12k service. $1200 was too much compared to the R3 $550 every 20k so I did it. Today there isn't a Triumph in my garage, but...
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    I let my Rocket go

    I read about a lot of these type of problems on the KTM forum where the problems generally come down to 1 of 3 different things, owners pressing the starter button before the ecu completes the start up cycle, battery voltage is incorrect, too much juice or too little will put bike into limp...
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    Why are people selling their Rockets?

    I loved my 06 standard, a snap of the throttle and the bike felt like it would hop, With the luggage rack and side bags I could carry enough for a long weekend for my wife and myself. I traded it because the wind would curl around me and pound the hell out or her and shifting into firsy started...
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    I am an idiot.. A no start story

    finish the story, What did you have for dinner?
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    New 2.5L owner, things I hate about the motorcycle.

    I've used the foam grips that slide over stock and heat transfer is fine.
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    New 2.5L owner, things I hate about the motorcycle.

    I miss my 06 R3. I appreciate the versatility of the old standard for touring and 2 up riding. This new model looks to be more specific in purpose dropping the touring and 2 up comfort in favor of style. A sweet bike for sure, but the 2500 looks like anything but an upgrade to the original.
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    Roadster transmission problems sorted.... My a***!

    lots of info on this forum about the dreaded 2300cc tranny. I traded mine in with just over 20k because shifting into first sounded like a hammer hitting an anvil.
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    183.48mph, and it's getting faster...

    I love these threads, even if I'm just a fan anymore.
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    Rivco risers for 2015 roadster, where to buy them in US?

    I wonder if there's any risers out there compatible with the 2300?
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    New to this forum. Pre-Purchase question?

    remember the old cars with the gas tank behind the license plate? My first ride on my newly rebuilt bonnie, 67-69 era my eyes got stuck on a young ladies quarter moons hanging out of her shorts... wrecked the forks with 6 miles on the rebuild!!! Nope she didn't even notice me.
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    215hp street build

    It's great having your cake and eating it too. congrats!
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    New Guy

    My 06 had the black engine.
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    New Guy

    I think they went to black in 2004/5 either it's pre 05 or has a replacement engine
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    Fastest quarter mile 2.5L rocket

    well, the 3 bikes I used as an example are bone stock. Proper tires and using the methods guys on this thread are recommending might be enough for you with the map you flashed
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    Fastest quarter mile 2.5L rocket

    What you're doing is impressive in its own right! consider these journalists are all skilled riders on bikes much lighter than the R3 with a power to weight much better and these guys can't crack 10.
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