Recent content by tdogmason

  1. Purchasing an 05 R3, Have a Few ?

    That is a good idea fellas, I need to relax on looking for a problem and enjoy this monster. I have had a blast the past few days...... If I take it to a Triumph Dealer one day, I'll open up this thread and update. Thanks Tdog
  2. Purchasing an 05 R3, Have a Few ?

    Hell, The noise is exactly at 2000rmp, Through all the gears and in Nuetral wright when the needle hits 2000 the noise starts and then stops if you lower or higher rmp's. The noise doesn't change tone either, it is the same fluttering noise. Thanks for the info on the pipes also, I thought...
  3. Purchasing an 05 R3, Have a Few ?

    I am in Maryland Closest Dealer is one hour No other symptoms other than the noise, I just got back from a long ride and all throughout the ride, I could hear this noise exactly at 2000rmp, doesn't matter if you are in gear or clutch in and passing through 2000rmp it still makes it, if you...
  4. Purchasing an 05 R3, Have a Few ?

    Well, the worst that could happened, ended up happening. I purchased the bike yesterady and after warming it up today on a good 50 mile ride the bike started the Paint Can Rattle. This one is a bit different than others have posted and the sound clips in from other members is quiet different...
  5. Purchasing an 05 R3, Have a Few ?

    Thanks for the headsup, as far as the paint can rattle goes, I have read post on it, but is it model specific and is there a certain mileage that this tends to happen. This bike has close to 7k.
  6. Purchasing an 05 R3, Have a Few ?

    (UPDATE PLEASE READ) Purchased an 05 R3, Have a Few ? I have been a member for awhile now, and have been mostly reading, but now I am going to pick up my Brand Used R3 on Friday. The bike is mint with every add-on you could think of. I do have a few questions for the Long Timers Here. The...
  7. Look To Buy / Would like some Opinions

    Well I got a response from the owner and he gave me the vin# which I put into the Triumph Vin Decoder and it is true, it's an 06 with a silver engine. Makes me feel good about the owner. I xed out the last digits to protect this dudes VIN# but as you can see this is the print out from the...
  8. Look To Buy / Would like some Opinions

    I just sent the owner some question, so we will se what the response is. What would be a good price for a bike like this. He is asking 9900, but I'm not paying that amount. It kind of send red flags for me though if the owner doesn't even know what year the bike is......
  9. Look To Buy / Would like some Opinions

    I am glad I asked some questions and posted pictures. The owner says its an 06. I will email with some specific questions and I will let everyone know what the answers are. T
  10. Look To Buy / Would like some Opinions

    I'm not following, what do you mean it is an 05 or a 07 tourer. and the second paragraph really lost me...........
  11. Look To Buy / Would like some Opinions

    I'd say you are pretty lucky with 50k, and just those problems, any bike with 50k would experience problems. I have been reading alot of post and see that the Rocket has it's problems but I'm just looking for a good felling about the bike in general. Thanks for the post so far, and can't wait...
  12. Look To Buy / Would like some Opinions

    Hello Everyone, I am looking at a 06 R3, with 3k, Black and pretty much stock other than a backrest. I am excited to check out this forum, I have had plenty bikes but never a Triumph. I also know that Forums for specific bikes are the best thing since sliced bread. I do have a few questions...
Back
Top