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  1. DesertRat

    2005 R3 on BaT

    Ran across this 05 R3 for sale on BaT today; 2005 R3 for sale
  2. DesertRat

    Scrambler 400x

    I need an Enduro for my small Ranch, mostly Dirt and Gravel Roads and Trails. Anyone have a 400x? I'm 6'0" 250# and wonder if the 400X has enough power for what I'm going to be using it for. Btw, I found a new 2024 for $4300. Thoughts?
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    Women That Ride

    My Fav Heart Throb from my Youth. I've always been in pursuit of a beautiful Woman that Rides. Ann Margaret still rides a Lavander Colored Harley today at 80. God I hope I'm that good @ 80. God Bless Her!
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    2025 R3 Charging System Specs/Potential Issues

    1) Does anyone know how the Voltage Regulator circuit in the 2025 R3 Alternator is set to., (i.e. At what Battery Voltage is set to disconnect/limits the charging circuit to the Battery). 2) Has anyone determined the Parasitic Power Draw of the Bike's Electronic Systems, (when the Bike is...
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    How to Mine Gold....Really

    LMAO I saw the Sub-Forum Title on Mining Gold and thought is was about....Mining Gold.. :P I live in Northern ARIZONA and professional surveyors have said there's still 100 years of Gold in the land here. There are free community Gold minig clubs throughtout Arizona that actually own Gold...
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    Safety Gear

    In a former life I had to complete a Risk Management worksheet before a Boss would Ok my work Shenanigans.. Even with those precautions I've ended up in the Trauma Center 4 different times, (all from causes- outside of my control). When I was a 16 year old rider I also almost lost a finger...
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    Arizona Motorsports Park CLOSED

    Its with a heavy heart to see a local Motorsports Park permanently close. This private track would host both Motorcycle and Road Race Events and it took a lot of the Street Racers and put them on the Track. Luckily we have a few others but not have to commute 1-3 hrs now. This Track was just...
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    Garage Bike Dolly

    I've been looking at several different Bike Dollys that fit the R3 for the shop. Which ones would you recommend and which ones to avoid? Thanks DR
  9. DesertRat

    Arizona Motorsports Park Motorcycle Track Day

    If anyone will be in the Phoenix, AZ. area this Sunday April 13, 2025 there will be a Motorcycle Track Day. It is going to be held at the Arizona Motorsports Park, Litchfield Park, AZ. Arizona Motorsports Park Its free parking and free entry for spectators. Participants need to register by...
  10. DesertRat

    Does Anyone from Triumph OEM Engineering Follow this Forum

    Does Anyone from Triumph OEM Engineering Follow this Forum? I've seen on other OEM Vehicle Related Websites where the OEM Engineers or R&D Techs read web forums such as this. Its nice to be able post an "Ask the Triumph OEM Experts" technical questions and receive answers from Triumph. I've...
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    2025 Rocket 3 HP to Weight Ratio

    For those interested; The 2025 R3 Storm Weight to Horse Power Ratio, (using published factory specs) compared to a common U.S. V-8 powered Muscle Car. 2025 R3 Storm Weight - 317kg s 2.2 = 697.4 lbs HP = 180hp Formula HP /Weight = HP to Weight Ratio 180/697.4 = .258hp/lb Compared to a 2025...
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    U.K. Automotive Terms Translator

    While listening to numerous Triumph Techs explain service procedures I've had to enable the Closed Captioning so that it can translate British into Ameican..lol Here's one UK Automotive Technical Term I learned; British Term = American Translation Wot-a- boa-tal = Coolant...
  13. DesertRat

    Hello from Northern AZ.

    Been riding on and off of two wheels since the age of 14. More Trails and Dirt due to work and family. Been riding a Grocery Getter of a Z125 to back on the Pavement Decided to get back into a HP appropriate Bike for my Age and Weight. Wife keeps telling me I'm 2 years away from Social...
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