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  1. JLeather

    Bought my first Triumph ever... an '07 Rocket 3 with 100k on it and charging issues!

    Detent spring replaced. The one I removed actually fit around the shaft better (and I tried the new one all 4 ways) but since I don't know how old it was I figured the new spring was better than the old anyway. Not pictured is the fact that I also got the swingarm and bevel box back on...
  2. JLeather

    Bought my first Triumph ever... an '07 Rocket 3 with 100k on it and charging issues!

    EDIT - Yes it appears this engine was updated at some point to the newer clutch parts. It has the ball-bearing pressure plate and the last version of the lifter. It's engine number 330XXX so it definitely wasn't born with this clutch. Someone must have taken good care of this thing at one time.
  3. JLeather

    Bought my first Triumph ever... an '07 Rocket 3 with 100k on it and charging issues!

    Took the front cover off. I'm no expert, but I'd say this bike had a clutch not too long ago. The clutch plates are mint, and measure 3.80-3.81 at various random spots. The lifter arm also looks almost brand new. No signs of impending failure. Is this the updated clutch lifter...
  4. JLeather

    Transmission Woes

    Come on in, the water's fine!
  5. JLeather

    Bought my first Triumph ever... an '07 Rocket 3 with 100k on it and charging issues!

    Also I'm convinced this motor has been out at least once before, though I'm not sure why. Probably unsurprising at 100k miles. Maybe it had a trans update done? I found some markings like an "H" next to the cover screw where the hose guide goes and there was loctite on things like the engine...
  6. JLeather

    Bought my first Triumph ever... an '07 Rocket 3 with 100k on it and charging issues!

    Yeah, I was also a little uncomfortable getting to the 120 Nm torque on the rotor bolt, but I figured that one was pretty critical. I was so glad when it finally clicked :) I don't usually have a real manual at hand when making repairs like this, but I figured I'd try to make all the "correct"...
  7. JLeather

    Bought my first Triumph ever... an '07 Rocket 3 with 100k on it and charging issues!

    Two steps forward, one step back. Got the stator in and the cover back on tonight. Got the frame in position and all the engine bolts lightly threaded in place. I need an adapter to be able to put a 1/2" socket on my 1/4" torque wrench to properly torque the 14mm hex "engine adjusters"...
  8. JLeather

    Bought my first Triumph ever... an '07 Rocket 3 with 100k on it and charging issues!

    Is it possible to inspect the condition of the trans while I'm taking covers off? I'll be pulling the front cover to check the clutch and replace the detent spring later this week, and I'll be dropping the sump for cleaning as well. Wasn't sure if you could sneak a borescope in to the trans...
  9. JLeather

    Bought my first Triumph ever... an '07 Rocket 3 with 100k on it and charging issues!

    Yep. Threaded and pointed it on the lathe, then cut a 1 1/16" hex on the back with the mill. Worked like a charm. Props to Paul for posting that CAD drawing above.
  10. JLeather

    Bought my first Triumph ever... an '07 Rocket 3 with 100k on it and charging issues!

    Well, that was unnecessarily difficult. I'd love to meet the guy that decided that the stator needed to be in the middle of the bike... I removed the oil pressure switch, both floorboards, the header (it was blocking one stator cover bolt), the swingarm, the tank (to get to the oil pressure...
  11. JLeather

    Bought my first Triumph ever... an '07 Rocket 3 with 100k on it and charging issues!

    Lol, what can I say, I make poor decisions regarding motorcycles!
  12. JLeather

    Bought my first Triumph ever... an '07 Rocket 3 with 100k on it and charging issues!

    Also I've ordered a new stator from Rick's and a SH847AA "super kit" from roadstercycle (taking no chances on counterfeits). I've got a tool that I think will fit the swingarm bolts and I'm making a rotor puller. Also, given it's a high-miles bike with no maintenance history (though it appears...
  13. JLeather

    Bought my first Triumph ever... an '07 Rocket 3 with 100k on it and charging issues!

    It has begun... Fluids drained, radiator, back wheel, exhaust, and final drive off so far. I haven't found any threads detailing the "frame lift" method in terms of what must come off. I've seen people say the front fender and wheel must be removed, but it looks like there's a good bit of...
  14. JLeather

    OH SHYTE!!!!!.....

    I guess since they can't leak oil anymore they gotta leak smoke?
  15. JLeather

    Want to Buy Corbin seat or single seat with backrest

    I'm interested in this seat if the OP is no longer looking.
  16. JLeather

    Bought my first Triumph ever... an '07 Rocket 3 with 100k on it and charging issues!

    Lol, currently all the "related threads" are about buying a R3 and not fixing one :) I have read through Prestaged's thread where he lifted the rear of the bike. I'm also accumulating a list of "shoulds" in addition to the stator (clutch lifter, detent spring, drop the sump and clean the...
  17. JLeather

    Bought my first Triumph ever... an '07 Rocket 3 with 100k on it and charging issues!

    Was it in fact a bad stator on that one as well?
  18. JLeather

    Bought my first Triumph ever... an '07 Rocket 3 with 100k on it and charging issues!

    Only thing I need to check is trace the stator wire all the way to the engine and make sure it hasn't chafed through somewhere? It's weird, the guy told me that when it failed he was about an hour from home. Bike wouldn't start, but he got a push start and rode it that whole hour home so it...
  19. JLeather

    Bought my first Triumph ever... an '07 Rocket 3 with 100k on it and charging issues!

    Thanks all for the encouragement, and especially the link to the service manual. Unfortunately the bike fails all the checks for the stator. Fuse #11 is fine, all three stator legs measure continuity to ground (0.5 ohms) and none of the stator pins is making the requisite 15-25v while the bike...
  20. JLeather

    Bought my first Triumph ever... an '07 Rocket 3 with 100k on it and charging issues!

    Like the title says. Last night I'm browsing FB Marketplace trolling for deals on bikes (because there aren't enough projects in my garage already) and I spot an '07 Triumph Rocket 3 Classic with 100k miles and "needs a stator" for $2500. Probably a terrible idea, but long story short it's in...
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