Recent content by zimtuff

  1. zimtuff

    Cam Cover Gasket

    When mine started leaking at 12000klms, the dealer said try tightening the screws, and sure enough, some of the ones near the leak were only finger tight. That lasted a fair while until it began making a mess at a 110000klms. Not long after that I had the valves adjusted and had it done labor...
  2. zimtuff

    Engine oil and filter

    I like long rides out into the WA goldfields and beyond. I think it needs a 15/50 in hot weather.
  3. zimtuff

    Changing out bars

    Ive heard you can add about 2 inches to the height of the bars. Even the bars on the Touring have slightly longer cables to cope with the swept back angle. I saw someone on a rocket ride with stock cables on some aftermarket bars, they looked awful and looked too tight for comfort. And they...
  4. zimtuff

    Stalling/ starting issue only when warm

    Maybe try spraying it with CRC etc before pulling it apart
  5. zimtuff

    Rocket III as a first bike?

    Im a bit late to the party, but I rode a few big bore single cylinder offroad bikes before the Rocket. I even passed my big bike lic on the rocket. It scared the hell out of me for a while. After nearly 14 years, it no longer scares me. But I always respect it. I wouldn't recommend it as a 1st...
  6. zimtuff

    Are Triumph Rockets reliable?

    I have an 08 standard model dressed up as a Classic. So far 2 detent springs, a water pump, a radiator hose, fork seals, a fuse for the radiator fan. And that's it in 12 years and 105000klms
  7. zimtuff

    Thunderbird

    It was when it was new. It could beat the pants off any HD except for the Vrod. A 104 ci was a big twin engine. in its day. In Australia, HD dealers were no longer allowed to have a Triumph dealership on the same premises because the Thunderbird was gouging HD sales. I hope it comes back, I...
  8. IMG_20201031_074412.jpg

    IMG_20201031_074412.jpg

    • zimtuff
    • Media item
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: General Album
  9. IMG_20201119_142347.jpg

    IMG_20201119_142347.jpg

    • zimtuff
    • Media item
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: General Album
  10. zimtuff

    Detent Spring R&R

    My dealer charged me 2 hours labour for both detent springs I broke. I supposedly got an upgraded spring and that broke also. Too Fast on the downshift is my problem I think.
  11. zimtuff

    New Thunderbird

    Ive found they usually ignore me if Im on the R3. One dealer is ok, he says he will sell me a new HD one day. I say when its 150/150 HP and Torque at the back wheel and suits my long legs. Im not pay $3k for forward controls
  12. zimtuff

    New Thunderbird

    The Thunderbird was faster than all the Harleys except for the vrod when it was released
  13. zimtuff

    Front tyre ..anomality ?

    It does to these nations LOL United States, Myanmar and Liberia
  14. zimtuff

    2020 Rocket3 0-60mph 2.7sec

    I think this model is somewhat safer than the old model because it responds to cornering without the fight. Its just much more agile and the brakes are better.
  15. zimtuff

    I got to ride an R for an hour

    1 hour is not long enough. But it gave me a taste. It was an R with the standard mid controls which was too cramped for me. The seat was also a bit small length wise. Im a long legged 6.2in But every thing else was great. The best 3 improvements over the old model is the steering, gear change...
See more
Back
Top