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  1. HD2Rocket3

    Not a Rocket, but..

    It's not a Rocket but I thought I'd show you my new bike, to go along with the Drifter I got a couple of weeks back. Fun little bike, looking forward to a road trip somewhere once I get the break-in done. 2012 Suzuki VStrom 650 Adventure ABS. Now I need to find a 150 something so I can be back...
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    Farewell Rocketeers!

    Well it was fun while it lasted but the R3 is no more. At least it's no more with me. I appreciate all the help and advice and the opportunity to hang out at R6 this spring. Good luck to all and happy Rocketing!
  3. HD2Rocket3

    Rattle Tinkle 2

    I took it (rode it) to another shop today in Winchester that works on Triumphs, used to have a Triumph franchise. First guess was maybe something wrong with the final drive, put it up on the rack and drained it, that looked normal. Finally started it, put it in gear (with the rear wheel up...
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    Leak Amidships

    The last day or so I have had the "Rattley, Tinkley" thread going and I have no idea if it's related to this leak or not. But anyway, Monday morning is when I first started hearing something and usually as I was beginning to accelerate in each gear, seems more pronounced in the upper gears. I...
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    Rattley, Tinkley Sound

    I usually ride to work with earplugs in (about 30 miles each way). This morning I rode to work without earplugs and for the first time I have heard a sound that I haven't heard before. Not sure how to describe it other than definitely metallic. I have had a hard time trying to identify exactly...
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    Anyone Know What the Heck This is For?

    I have had my R3 for a year, and today is the first time I have ever noticed this wire under the throttle on the handlebar. It isn't connected to anything and I can't see anything within reach of it that it is connected to / or should be connected to it. Anyone know what it's for??
  7. HD2Rocket3

    This Doesn't Have Much to Do With Rockets, But...

    First granddaughter!! 4:45 this morning :D 8 lbs 9 oz, 19 1/2" long. No name so far
  8. HD2Rocket3

    Being Seen

    There was a horrific crash in Northern VA over the weekend. Someone made a left turn in front of two HD's, killing the driver of one and seriously injuring two others. After my little incident Memorial Day weekend I have been trying to think of ways to make myself more visable. I would like...
  9. HD2Rocket3

    Back on the Road

    Six weeks and $7000 later I am back on the road. Clinton Cycles did a good job and it looks as good as new. Better since the saddle bags are new :) While it was there I had them to put on front and rear tip over bars and dresser bars around the saddle bags. It needs a good bath but it felt...
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    Driving Me Crazy!!

    I got the "final" estimate on my R3C at $6600, insurance agreed and the parts were ordered. The parts came in today, and although the Triumph parts catalog shows the read fender assembly with the light on it, when it came, there was no light on it. The dealer called Triumph and they told him...
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    If You Had $2000 To Spend

    If you had $2000 to spend on your R3, assuming you weren't fixing anything broken, what would you buy for it?
  12. HD2Rocket3

    Once It's Fixed, Then What??

    I got the estimate on my '07 R3 Classic today from the Triumph dealer in MD where the repairs are going to be made. The initial estimate from Geico was $3300, the dealer says it's $5200 and it sounds like Geico will make good on it. The major components that are being replaced are the saddle...
  13. HD2Rocket3

    Rear Ended

    My wife and I were sitting at a red light today and got rear ended, thankfully at a pretty slow speed. She went off the side and just got a scrape and a nice headache. The bike landed on me and my legs and hands are pretty banged up. Sure was a sad sight to see my beloved Rocket laying on its...
  14. HD2Rocket3

    Gas Cap Lock

    Has anyone else had any problems with their gas cap lock? I have an '07 Classic. The last few times I've filled up I've had to jiggle the key to get it to go in the gas cap, it works fine in the ignition. So far so good, but I can just see me in Maggie Valley next weekend using a canopener to...
  15. HD2Rocket3

    Rear Shock Pre-Load

    I have the original rear shocks on my '07 Classic and they are still on factory setting "1" on the pre-load adjustment. Has anyone adjusted the pre-load to a higher setting, the manual says with a passenger adjust to 2 and passenger and luggage to 5. I was wondering if you have adjusted the...
  16. HD2Rocket3

    Torque Wrench?

    I just got my Rivco "tip-over bars" which are basically just bolt-on so I should be able to do it myself. Unfortunately I don't have the tools or facilities to do a lot of stuff. Or know-how for that matter. Anyway, I need a torque wrench to put it on and was hoping someone could recommend one...
  17. HD2Rocket3

    I Couldn't Rent a Triumph, So...

    Sunday was our 30th anniversary so rather than take a cruise or something we decided to go to Arizona and see the Grand Canyon, spring training, and rent a motorcycle and take a couple of days to ride around Arizona and enjoy some warm weather and take a break from this endless VA winter. We...
  18. HD2Rocket3

    I Have Never Had This Problem on a Rocket

    Kansas House Approves Bill Allowing Motorcycles to Run Red Lights - FoxNews.com# :)
  19. HD2Rocket3

    Has Anyone Switched Out Handlebars?

    I have been thinking about getting the Rivco risers, it feels like I have to lean a tad too for forward and after a while it gets to my back inside my right shoudler blade. Rivco advertises that you can keep the orginal lines with some "minor re-routing". What does that mean?? Has anyone...
  20. HD2Rocket3

    10,000 Mile Service

    I would be interested to know what others are paying for their 10,000 miles service. I have been shopping around and found a dealer who will do it for $475 if the valves don't need adjusted and $595 if they do - if I bring it in before March 1. Labor, parts, oil change, etc. He told me that he...
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