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    Soft luggage

    ...2 years plus 2 years of extended warranty. If, however, you bought the bags separately, they come with the warranty of an accessory, which is just *one* year (at least here in Europe). I was lucky to get a set of new and improved bags almost for free (a service fee of 50€ applies for the...
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    Rear luggage worth the money ?

    ...- if the adventure is calling you. If it isn't, even the best touring bike will not help. You want more comfort and more space for all the stuff you absolutely *must* take with you? And you can't be bothered with putting covers over your panniers before it rains? Get a grip and buy yourself a...
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    Peak Horsepower

    Got to understand the difference between torque and power: When you get hit, torque is how hard you get smashed. Horsepower is that you did not see the fist coming.
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    Looking for feedback on Triumphs Sport Panniers

    The original bags are pretty mediocre, to say the least. After raising the issue, my dealer reluctantly supplied me with the improved outer covers and inner bags from Triumph. Dealer: "Did you really experience any issues with the waterproofness of the bags?" Me: "Not yet, but do you want me...
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    Exhaust arrow of the TFC for the R3 motorcycle

    I think you have to take a very critical look at what Triumph wants to make you believe are differences between TFC and stock. Making substantial and physical changes between both models - like a different exhaust/emission system - would have resulted in two separate and expensive homologation...
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    2020 Rocket 3R Hot Engine.....

    As they say, there are two areas of your body that stay toasty on a Rocket: Your left and your right ball.
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    Long distance on the R model

    I am (on a good day) 1.86m / 6.1ft tall.
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    Long distance on the R model

    Just returning from a tour to the French Alps. We had five days to cover around 1.800km on backroads from Germany via Italy to France and back. I was a little concerned about doing long days in the saddle with the R, as a the wind pressure on the shoulders is quite noticeable at higher speeds...
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    Reason for Getting the R3

    Never tried to rationalize what is an emotional decision in the first place. Why the Rocket? It made my heart rate go up when I first saw it. Still does, anytime I ride it.
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    Tell Dealer Bike is Tuned?

    I just added a sticker near the ODB port that says „Do not overwrite map without prior consultation with owner“
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    Interesting "what's it like?" rider report 2021 Rocket R3

    Thank you for sharing. I glanced through a couple of his articles/rants and could not stop reading. This guy writes from my heart.
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    Free unrestricted maps for Rocket R GT and TFC now online

    Same here, "reset adaptation" does not appear on the menu. Just let the bike idle for 15 minutes. Adaptations will re-adjust during your riding anyway.
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    Interesting "what's it like?" rider report 2021 Rocket R3

    He initially named the vid "living with a Rocket" and renamed it later, after some guys (myself included) pointed out that he is actually not living with a Rocket as he does not own one (ok, I am guilty for being anal in this respect). This is the guy who had initially ordered a Rocket and...
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    Free unrestricted maps for Rocket R GT and TFC now online

    Yep. The process of writing the maps seems to draw quite some power, so leave the bike connected to a proper charger and remove the headlight fuse. That should do it.
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    What Jacket do you wear with the R3?

    Lewis Leathers Dominator. How could you not wear leather on a Rocket? ;)
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    Free unrestricted maps for Rocket R GT and TFC now online

    I am running TuneECU 5.2.40 from the TuneECU.fr site. I think the news is that you have to register your bike upon connection (once), so an internet connection is needed to allow TuneECU to communicate with the TuneECU licence database. It appears you can register up to five different bikes...
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    Free unrestricted maps for Rocket R GT and TFC now online

    My pleasure, thank you for providing the map. Better to run into the rev limiter on short straights between hairpins than taking risks, I would say.
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    Free unrestricted maps for Rocket R GT and TFC now online

    Ditto for the European bike.
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    Rear luggage worth the money ?

    I do not take issue with the fact that the OEM soft bags are not waterproof. Many aftermarket bags aren't and are supplied with waterproof inner liners for that reason. What I am slightly miffed about is the approach Triumph is taking towards customer service: "Bags are leaking - why don't we...
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    Rear luggage worth the money ?

    It actually comes in one pack that contains four items: Two outer covers and the two inner liners.
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