Tripps
Retired superhero
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- Florida and NY
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- R3T,Sprintona,K1200GT, Blackbird,r/65 hack
LOL, me too.
LOL, me too.
bonecarver
Supercharged
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- Hilton, New York
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- 2011 R3T- Jardines / RamAir / PCV/AT
Welcome to the site. Just buy it; you'll love it. Even a Touring.
HEEEYYYY!!!
Whada mean EVEN A TOURING??!!
I guess at this point some one would have to prove to me that that their roadster is faster then my touring.... cause I am not sure I would take their word on it anymore.....
CanberraR3
Living Legend
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- Triumphs, but no Rocket just now.
Oh did I say that? What I meant was..................
Is that the time??? Later.
What I meant was..................Is that the time??? Later.
firestetz
.020 Over
From the overwhelming responses I'm sure I'm going to get one, I'm even more anxious waiting to go test ride one now but I'm still going to have to hold out buying one till the beginning of the year(have to pay the wife's van off first. oh and tickets I already have trouble with those good thing I know a few
Dennsell
Top Fuel
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- Bonnie T 100, unfortunately not Rocket lll Country
slidderhd
Turbocharged
You'll love it. Harley's are overpopulated here in North Alabama as well. I get lots of looks and questions. That gives me the chance to tell them about where joy really comes from.
Mittzy
The Hooligan - Just Doing Stuff
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- 2020 TFC #385, 2014 R3 Roadster 230hp (BRUTUS)
Hi Firestetz,
I thought i would take one for a test ride too, I rode a 2005 Classic and got a right woody over it!!!!!. Then I rode the R3R, That was it I was Hooked and bought a new one sight unseen for a good price. Aint ever looked back.
Oh Welcome to the site dude!!!!
I thought i would take one for a test ride too, I rode a 2005 Classic and got a right woody over it!!!!!
. Then I rode the R3R, That was it I was Hooked and bought a new one sight unseen for a good price. Aint ever looked back.Oh Welcome to the site dude!!!!
droche
Standard Bore
I agree with most everything everyone said here. I bought one of the first Rockets made and my situation is somewhat unique in that I seem to have a driveshaft spline problem which some, but not every owner has had. Just make sure that the driveshaft spline is lubed with Honda moly 60 or another similar lube at every tire change.
If you plan on driving long distances, buy a touring seat with gel. I have driven my Rocket more than 700 miles in one day and the standard seat won't cut it for that kind of driving. Same if you have a passenger. The standard pilion seat is just a little old pad and the wife only lasted 50 miles on it. The touring seat takes care of that. I would also highly recommend a backrest for the passenger. Of course they now make a touring model so if you bought one of those, the seat would not be an issue.
Others here have mentioned the power. Be careful with throttle movements the first few miles until you get used to it. A little "blip" of the throttle goes a long way on this machine. Also when you downshift the first few miles, go easy. The first mile I drove mine I had to downshift for heavy traffic and the rear wheel almost locked up on me when I let the clutch out a little too fast.
Overall, considering its size, it is a very friendly machine. It is relatively nimble in city traffic and stable at high speeds. I have had mine up to 130mph and didn't notice any shakes or vibes until around 120. I have driven it at 110mph for about 30 miles and was very comfortable. I don't recommend doing that; this was on an isolated 4 lane highway in Canada but it just demonstrates the abilities and characteristics of the machine.
The early advertisements for this bike said that it was friendly but needs to be respected. I have found that to be very true.
If you plan on driving long distances, buy a touring seat with gel. I have driven my Rocket more than 700 miles in one day and the standard seat won't cut it for that kind of driving. Same if you have a passenger. The standard pilion seat is just a little old pad and the wife only lasted 50 miles on it. The touring seat takes care of that. I would also highly recommend a backrest for the passenger. Of course they now make a touring model so if you bought one of those, the seat would not be an issue.
Others here have mentioned the power. Be careful with throttle movements the first few miles until you get used to it. A little "blip" of the throttle goes a long way on this machine. Also when you downshift the first few miles, go easy. The first mile I drove mine I had to downshift for heavy traffic and the rear wheel almost locked up on me when I let the clutch out a little too fast.
Overall, considering its size, it is a very friendly machine. It is relatively nimble in city traffic and stable at high speeds. I have had mine up to 130mph and didn't notice any shakes or vibes until around 120. I have driven it at 110mph for about 30 miles and was very comfortable. I don't recommend doing that; this was on an isolated 4 lane highway in Canada but it just demonstrates the abilities and characteristics of the machine.
The early advertisements for this bike said that it was friendly but needs to be respected. I have found that to be very true.
I never even test drove it. I was hooked after reading about the development info I got in 03'. Wanted the 1st one in Fl. Longs story short I didn't get one until 06' but I'm not giving it up for anything out there yet. Got 70K on the model, still grinning
Limbuck
.020 Over
I have 2010 R3T with no close dealer and no Rockets around. Be prepared to get a lot of "that's a Triumph?". It's big, heavy, powerful, reliable, beautiful and a great value. The only problem I've had is with fluctuating gas mileage. I found out that you MUST keep the Harley's cleaned out of the exhaust. Once done, and done regularly, gas mileage is OK. Get your Rocket...
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