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    440 Progressive springs

    I have std spring rate in an 11.5" shock on my 440's, 5 mo old. I'm 215lbs and these are too soft...........interested?
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    big al

    Ouch is right.....but you do have a point.
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    All weather cover

    If you don't mind me asking, what's wrong with the Triumph cover?
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    Checking coolant level

    I'm not sure, interesting though. You've still created 2 additional points of weakness , meaning "t'ing" off 2 different specialty hoses. The smaller one shouldn't a prob, the larger may be an issue, not sure I'm going to have to think this one out. I'm hoping to get my R3 out of the shop...
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    Checking coolant level

    I think you hit the nail on the head. I don't think all Rocket coolant tanks are created equal. I've looked at other R3 tanks of same as well as different years and found that there is quite a bit of difference in opacity between them which would explain why not all R3 captains have...
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    Checking coolant level

    Went to the dealer today and looked at the Roadster on the floor.......med gray tank, just like my 05. Here's the kicker, had the 3 Triumph techs all of whom I consider good to very good ( 6-10 years experience each) check the coolant level on the Roadster on the show room floor. I have 3...
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    Checking coolant level

    I hadn't thought of that, water seeks it's own level kinda thing. I think I can get some heat resistant hard plastic tubing bent into a "C" shape, then use JB weld to affix.
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    Advice wanted on Short levers

    I have Pazzio levers on my Tiger 1050 but not the Rocket. I really like the Pazzios since they give me more leverage when using 2 fingers and are adjustable. I also find clutch control is enhanced when making quick tight turns at slower speeds. If you decide to go with the Pazzios, let us know...
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    Throttlemeister Heavy or Standard?

    I have the std on my 05. While I haven't tried the HVY, the standard does the job quite well with no noticable vibration.
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    Checking coolant level

    That works..easy peazy. The gears are turning in my head, I think they won't stop until I make the sight glass modification. This is absolutely ridiculous to think you have to go to these lengths to check coolant on the beast!
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    Checking coolant level

    I'll check it when I go to the dealership. The coolant tank color for the new Roadster if I'm not mistaken is white which contrasts nicely with the colored coolant . The older R3's , mine is an 05 (my 3rd) , have a gray colored coolant tank (not white) . I don't know if subsequent year...
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    Checking coolant level

    Even if i take the bearclaw off it's still difficult to see the level because of the angle of the neck to the tank. I'm going to contact my local dealer tomorrow to see if they have one laying around. My R3 is in the shop for an ignition problem, seems to be the switch and relay. If they...
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    Checking coolant level

    Hey all, am I the only one having trouble checking the coolant level? I'm having the darndest time checking the coolant level at the tank. I went to my dealer and they showed me how they do it without removing the bearclaw, even with the bearclaw removed I find it difficult to see thru the...
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    Check coolant level

    Is there an easy way to check the coolant level. Dealer showed me how they check coolant level by shining light close to the bottle about mid way up......no go, tank is gray in color and doesn't seem to show any contrast line for max and min. Is there an easy way to check? Dealer checked...
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    Ride a British Bike?????

    You go Yogi....sooner or later those frogs will get over it....hoy hoy hoy!
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