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    Purchase advice request

    If your interested in another 05 classic, let me know,. Currently researching the chronic ignition switch replacement issue. About 12k miles, needs bags.
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    Noticed engine light on help with diagnostic

    Haven’t opened the manual yet, so if a decision tree is in there forgive me, wanted group input anyway. Last ride no issues, set a week, started it and saw orange engine light and shut off. So, my thoughts Check engine oil and radiator fluid levels. Assuming there is an error code, is there...
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    Damaged crankcase with pictures -- FIXED

    The last two times I trailered the rocket, I strapped ends of handlebars to bottom latch point and compressed front fork till tight and stable. Then, two straps to rear, compressing rear shock. Kick stand up as bike was supported by straps. Bike floated on trailer as suspension worked in...
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    I really need help, kind of an emergency

    Kill switch?
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    Seven motorcyclists are dead after colliding with a pickup truck in New Hampshire

    Speechless...with that long trailer they had no chance both lanes were blocked. Helmet, no helmet, full armor no chance....none. RIP Marines
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    Deer and other dumb animals

    Second the expect the unexpected. And, it’s not the first deer you see, it’s the second or third one.. like your mom told ya, get home before dark. Last one, nothing good happens after midnight.
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    Old Beemer

    Bmwblog.com, search for The 7 Best BMW Motorcycle (wish I could learn how to copy and paste on this tablet). Throw out 1 and 2, too ancient and too exclusive, 3 is my old bike.
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    Old Beemer

    Stopped reading at the picture. So, envy the present owner....
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    Old Beemer

    My 900 r/6, black with Windjammer farming, cb radio, side bags, top box. Sold as wife somehow got pregnant. Longest camping trip, went to Big Bend, far southwest Texas. Once there, removed windjammer, (two or four hose clamps on frame held it on), and bags, was like having two completely...
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    Speedometer quit, now repaired (with help from friends)

    One ride from Philadelphia to Minneapolis, going through toll booths in Chicago, was I ever riding highway at speed in water close to what you describe. As stable as that big boy is, crap if I had to panic stop I would still be sliding....yes I am older now. Don’t make that a habit please...
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    New Rocket owner and new to the forum.

    Welcome from Toledo Bend, north west Louisiana! Did you get owners manual? Do you know tire pressure, fluid intervals etc?
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    rear drive ...

    For your trip, what tools, emergency supplies are you taking? From watching TV, Top Gear, Grand Tour etc, not certain I could focus on the road and not the scenery.
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    Old Beemer

    Appreciate the post. My first road bike was 70 bmw 750/5 then a 74 r900/6.
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    Satisfaction

    My closest triumph dealer is also a HD dealership. Kind of interesting talking to those guys, either afraid of the bike or ignorant of every bike not HD. And **** don’t they spend money on stage kits trying to get faster....could buy two rockets for price they pay.
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    Fly Screen Question

    **** it, your post had me go to the Corbin website, you bastard...
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