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  1. Rocket65

    sportster

    Sometimes I ride with a guy that has an 883 sportster. I don't rub his nose in it all the time, but I can't help running off and leaving him some. He is getting a 1200 kit put in and also a screaming eagle air filter. I suspect his plan is to be able to run with the rocket. I still won't have...
  2. Rocket65

    Probably a waste of time

    About a year ago I cut the wires to the parking lights to lighten the load on the ignition switch. Might have reduced it by 5 or 10%. Probably a waste of time, but have not had ignition switch problems. Yet, anyway. Only took about 15 minutes to cut the white wires to the parking lights that...
  3. Rocket65

    Problems caused by the rider

    Before I retired, we all drove the same kind of truck. Nobody had any problems much except one guy that had some major issues. One day I rode with him and found out why. He was H--- on machinery. I wonder what percentage of issues are rider related. Things I see that make me cringe when I see...
  4. Rocket65

    Rocket reverse

    Who says Rockets don't have a reverse. Had to back out of a tight spot. Everybody has probably done it. Clamp the front brake, dive forward, jerk back on the handlebars while letting off the brake. Backs up 2 inches each time. People look at you like you are having a seizure.
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    idle speed

    I read on a thread that someone had the dealer raise their idle speed because it was too low at 800. Mine idles at only 600/650. Runs smooth and does not cut off. Is that too low?
  6. Rocket65

    Another joke

    Guy comes home from work,turns on the tv and says to his wife "Quick, get me a beer before it starts" She gets him one and in a few minutes he says "quick, one more before it starts" she gets him another one. He say, "one more, before it starts" She says "I'm not here to wait on you and bring...
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    Joke for today

    Guy finds a very old looking oil lamp washed up on the beach. He is rubbing the side to clean it and a jeannie pops out. He says he can have any wish he would like. Guy says "Ok, build me a bridge from California to Australia" Jeannie says "Man, I can't do that. You know how much material, labor...
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    Loaning out your Rocket

    Don't ya hate someone else riding your machine? One of my sons from Las Vegas came to town to visit. He used to have a Honda 954. So, off he goes on my Rocket. I can hear it screaming down the highway not too far from my house. Sounds like red line power shifts. I try not to snatch the...
  9. Rocket65

    Red Rocket

    I see lots of black rockets with red stripes. How would a red rocket look with black stripes? I know looks are a matter of opinion but I can't find a pic of one. Two wide black on the tank and two narrow black on the front and rear fenders.
  10. Rocket65

    Engine

    Painted my engine black last fall with VHT (very high temp) paint. Staying on very well so far. I guess I like it better than the silver.
  11. Rocket65

    spring cleaning

    I need to add on to my man cave.
  12. Rocket65

    Motorcycle driver's test

    When you first got your motorcycle license did you take the test on a Rocket or other large bike or take it on a small bike to make it easier?
  13. Rocket65

    Harley power

    A friend of mine traded his '09 Harley Ultra for a 2014. When we were riding together we weren't really racing (he had his wife on the back too) I could tell he was wide open by the exhaust sound and him ducking down behind the windshield. It was incredibly easy for me to come up behind him...
  14. Rocket65

    Exhaust

    I see some people tape wrapping their exhaust. Sometimes just the manifold area, sometimes the whole thing. What is the purpose of that?
  15. Rocket65

    Rocket speed / RPM

    Was noticing that my speed at 2000 rpm is about 43/44 mph in 4th and about 53/54 in 5th. What do you guys show at 6500 rpm in different gears with a stock bike?
  16. Rocket65

    .org forum (German)

    Lots of talk of Rocket problems. The German to English translation is literal, but you can still make out what they are saying. They have Rockets but are a bit insulting to English made products in some cases. (Maybe old WWII anger) Just reading on the forum where a guy is changing his valve...
  17. Rocket65

    Rocket III

    Why is a Rocket III called that? Never heard of a Rocket I or II
  18. Rocket65

    For Sale Red O5

    Red O5, upgraded timing assembly installed, valves adjusted. TORs exhaust, Windshield, saddlebags, passenger seat and backrest. Only 10k miles. Runs and looks like new. $6900. 803-240-9221 Columbia, S.C.
  19. Rocket65

    Jealous riders

    Sometimes ride with a couple of neighborhood guys. They like to try to make fun of the Rocket. They came by yesterday and said "drag that oversize pos out and let's go down the road" (all in fun) So we are cruising where there is no traffic and they are racing each other (Harley 883 sportster...
  20. Rocket65

    Minor Tune Question

    Have had my 05 only about 6 months. It runs perfect in every way except at low speed, low rpm. If I was cruising the neighborhood at, say 12 or 1300 rpm in second gear it will surge slightly. Have tried FI cleaner, since it only has 9800 miles. Thought maybe lots of sitting unused by the...
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