Hello everyone. Just joined the forum. Bought a 2006 Rocket a few weeks ago and I find myself experiencing what seem to be consistent issues with the bikes. In spite of those, the thing is growing on me. It’s nice to see such a supportive group here. Thanks to you all for doing what you do to support us new members.

I also enjoy riding a K1200 LT (BMW) and a Yammy FZ1. Three very different bikes, and all a lot of fun in their own ways.

Cheers
Welcome! Bring us your issues and troubles and wishes for mods. Supportive we are. Keep your wallet close we'll show you ways to drain from afar.:D:eek::roll:
 
Welcome to the family! Any photos of your new pride & joy? I also ride a HD V-Rod Muscle... variety is the spice of life! :thumbsup:
-MIG
Hey MIG, yes, I'll post some pics. I have the 2006 with the tribal theme on the fenders and tank. As I understand it, they only did that for 2006 and 2007, so I haven't seen any others out there like it. Come to think of it, we don't really see a lot of Rockets anyway, do we?

I have been thinking about trying to find a VROD SCR - also only built in the 2006 range. But that is supposed to be one of the best cornering Harley's out there. I've always like the VRODs in general. Never owned one though.

Cheers,

Greg
 
Welcome! Bring us your issues and troubles and wishes for mods. Supportive we are. Keep your wallet close we'll show you ways to drain from afar.:D:eek::roll:

Hmm. Yet another way to part ways with my money. Recall I have a BMW too. I'm not sure I need another way! Actually, I've discovered Triumph's willingness to take my money already with the keyswitch that has failed...and I have a jumpy transmission in second gear. Interestingly, the second gear slip seems to occur as the engine and oil get hotter. I'm wondering if a different viscosity oil would do anything. I know there are others who have had this issue, but I haven't read all the threads yet to see what solutions are out there.

I saw some people who have modified their ignition switches and they talked about having to cut the keyswitch mounting bracket out. That is a bit concerning. Mine was held in place with some special bolts, but just took a 4 mm socket (or was it 4.5 mm? - can't remember at the moment) and some patience. Anyway, a new Moto-Gadget keyless ignition is on its way as my first shot at resolving the ignition issue.

Since you offered, I'll ask: how is a guy supposed to know what aftermarket seat is right for his particular butt? Seems like a pretty high price to pay for some of these things without being sure that whatever I get is going to solve the issue. I do know that the stock seat I have is very hard on the tailbone after a short period of time.

I see that Triumph has a special going on their "Longhaul" seats for my bike, but that is a unit that combines the driver and passenger seats into one unit rather than the two separate seats that I currently have and I don't really know if it will be any better than what I currently have. I have also heard good things about the Russel Day-Long seat...at least that what I think it is, but I've never had either seat to personally test.

Sigh,

Greg
 
Welcome onto the Rocket forum from Queensland Australia, you better put the battery charger on those other two bikes, you won’t be them much now.
LOL - you have a point there. I have been choosing the Rocket for a lot of my rides lately, but my ignition just started shutting the bike down whenever I turn to the left, so that makes it easy to decide not to ride that one for a while.

I am very fortunate that each bike I have is a real pleasure to ride in its own way, but that Rocket torque sure is addicting!...Not to mention the exhaust sound.

Cheers,

Greg
 
Welcome from Spain.

Now then for the newbie pledge. Ready? - Ok!

Open your wallet - hold it out and say "Help Yourself".
Given it sounds as if your ignition switch is about to die - consider talking to @DEcosse - his keyless solution really does knock the Motogadget out of the park. For a start it is plug and play.
 
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