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  1. TurboFan

    For Sale wants to sell '05 R3

    I've been away from the forum for a long time. I am considering selling my 2005 R3 roadster and I wonder if I can sell it as is, or part it out. I can't really ride it any longer, secondary to a neuropathy in the legs that impairs my balance, and an advancing age that impairs my strength. I...
  2. TurboFan

    Fork oil Top off.

    I thought I better check that the fork oil wasn't getting low, so I opened the forks while they are still on the bike. I didn't want to replace seals or change the oil, just make sure I wasn't low. Triumph makes three special tools for this, but I didn't order them, and I thought I could get...
  3. TurboFan

    Breakaway throttle and Air horns.

    Just a quick note on both, no pics yet. I mentioned I had ordered the Breakaway throttle release. It came in the mail promptly and was packed like it should survive a space shot. Very nice in all respects. The instructions are longish. And I had to read them. Twice. But the install is...
  4. TurboFan

    PC III

    Some one knowledgeable will be along in a minute. My limited experience with the PC was with it hooked to the "O2" sensor eliminator from PC. (I use Tune Boy now.) The ECU is still controlling the Fuel Injection, but the mixture is being altered by the PC unit. The ECU will continue to try...
  5. TurboFan

    Ride it like you stole it break-in

    Mine was inadvertently broken in that way. I put the first 225 miles on it when it was believed to be a "press fleet" bike and I did not baby it. I was new to the R3 and did not do any wheelies or burnouts but I did miss THREE (3) separate turnoffs when I noticed that people were staring at...
  6. TurboFan

    Shoei, my new helmet

    I mentioned when I was at the 1/8 mile my Nolan had only DOT and no 2005 or better Snell. AHRA requires Snell. I was ready to buy this, so it was a no brainer to run over to the store and get one right away. All of the Arai helmets I have had (3) were older, so this is no way a fair...
  7. TurboFan

    Question on Spark Plugs

    When I bought the Rocket I vowed never to work on it, as I wrench a little on my old bikes and had no desire for another project bike. Now I need to pull some plugs and look at some things, so I went to the dealer and picked up a set of fresh plugs to have them in case. I was shocked that...
  8. TurboFan

    Honda owner thinking about a Rocket III Tourer

    I don't own any Honda's at the moment and I have never even ridden a VTX, but that won't stop me from offering a few observations. 1- No comparison Honda dealer network to Triumph. Most of the people on here travel past two or three good Honda dealers to get to the Triumph shop and I think...
  9. TurboFan

    Barely Idling

    Hi Templar, I don't know for sure about this idle thing, but last month I had the same thing, and it started just before I left for a trip. The dealer tried to fix it, claimed they were not sure what was wrong since my bike has exhaust, triple K&N's and tune boy, as well as the secondaries...
  10. TurboFan

    Urgent query re. R3 shocks

    Using Turbo's site.... Does anyone know if the rear shocks for the new R3T the same as the standard Rocket? If not what size are they? Thanks... Anddean (We have a blown seal here)
  11. TurboFan

    RIII Speedo playing funny games!

    No knowledge of this exact case, but lots of little gremlins occur when a small amount of corrosion causes a connection to begin to function as a diode. Pull each of the fuses one at a time and reconnect them. Only takes a second, they are under the seat on the riders left side. If you have...
  12. TurboFan

    Front Tire Round 1

    Britman the only reason I change my own tires on my T120 is that I don't have anyone willing to get that DIRTY! :lol: :lol: The rear tire on the '70 Bonnie is the dirtiest job that every existed. I can't imagine trying to change a modern tire with tire irons and curses. For sure you can't...
  13. TurboFan

    Tallest available sissy bar/backrest?

    Getting things ready for Americade, and looking at the backpack my kid thinks he will carry on the Ducati. I suspect I will be lashing it onto the RIII early in the trip. I used the low back rest from Triumph, (really the only one I've seen) with my T bag on the rear and his small back pack in...
  14. TurboFan

    Rivco products

    I have heard nothing but good about Rivco so I would start with a phone call to them!
  15. TurboFan

    Pirelli..Hope springs eternal

    This months 2 Wheel Tuner just arrived and mentions Pirelli just announced a 240 width tire for sport bikes. The only other option was the Metzeler ME880 for cruisers and choppers. (tell me about it) .."excellent for them, it simply was not made for a sportbike." Magazine goes on to say that...
  16. TurboFan

    Apparent Power Commander Failure

    I got my power commander as part of a package on a used demo bike. I have never previously tried to hook it up to my computer or anything. Now I have a problem with the engine and I tried to querry the PC3 and the software says, "not responding". Is there any sort of step like loading a...
  17. TurboFan

    Another idle problem

    I have the Jardines, power commander, no secondary plates, run 91 Octane, and have a resistor to ground out the ecu making it think it is in 4'th, but I have a switch and can return to regular gear selection. I have had various air intake setups most recently completely stock, (wanted the paper...
  18. TurboFan

    Help! convert foot pounds and Newton meters etc.

    OK, sorry to be remedial but I am still trying to figure out the Tune Boy/ Power commander etc. Spent a few minutes with a local Dyno guy and he claims rather disappointing numbers for stock R3 and so forth, etc etc. Are the Aussies talking the same horsepower? I know it sounds stupid but I'm...
  19. TurboFan

    Cover for the Rocket (any suggestions?)

    I have the stock Triumph one. It fits, looks OK and fits easily in its little bag. (Windshield, small sissy bar, bags) It was a gift so I don't know the price. No complaints.
  20. TurboFan

    Another License Plate Relocation

    I like it and the car tire looks sick on there.
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