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  1. Chip

    Riding in Michigan

    Just wanted to brag about an early season ride. At least, a day trip. On the 4th of March my wife and I aired up the tires on my 08 Rocket Touring. I’ve got just under 70,000 miles on the bike with plans for many more. We went to Lake Michigan riding County and State roads. Great day. 300...
  2. Chip

    Rear axle 08 Touring

    I have lost my rear axle spacer. i have no idea where I put it. I have a spare front axle with both spacers. I have plenty of round stock but I need the length dimension. Help! Kinda in a pinch. Plans are a 4 day mini vacation for this Friday being the start.
  3. Chip

    News article on accidents

    Yesterday on the 6 o’clock news and the 11 o’clock news both led off with the number of motorcycle accidents in our region. The story went on to show that the number one cause was speed. The reporter clearly believed that’s riders were not riding safe. Not until the reporter explained the...
  4. Chip

    Seat numbers

    My pole barn and shop both have Rocket parts. Unfortunately I have a terrible list of what I have! During a clean up, I found I have 3 Rocket Touring seats. All three look the same. I have forgotten what the numbers signify. I have both the 1980 and the 1984 style seats. Question is which...
  5. Chip

    Engine color

    I’ve always heard that the grey or silver engines were only in the 04 and 05 years. yesterday I saw a 07 posted for sale with the light colored engine. When I questioned the guy he said it was a 07 purchased like that. Any ideas?
  6. Chip

    Rocket III pricing

    I been looking at my local postings for used gen.1 Rockets. Both the Touring models and the Cruiser models. The pricing seems to be about 25% to 40% higher than a year ago. Are other members seeing the same or am I nuts. Careful…
  7. Chip

    2005 Triumph Rocket Touring

    I follow EBay on a semi frequent basis. During Wednesday afternoon, I thought about buying a front fairing for my 2015 R3T. Looking on EBay under ”Triumph Rocket III“ I found a Touring model for sale. The mileage was average and the information section commented on the transmission slipping...
  8. Chip

    4 day ride

    Each year Jamie and I go on a Bike trip. Usually the vacation is for a week to ten days. This summer is different. The virus is still in our lives. Jamie is a critical care R.N. And cares for the really sick patients. The last year has really sucked in our home. So, this trip was...
  9. Chip

    Extra Battery

    My 2015 Rocket that I bought last fall came almost stock. A throttle lock was it. I put A RamAir on. During the removal of the stock air filter and Duct I got a idea. The chamber that used to hold the air filter could hold the size battery my ATV battery. The battery that came with the cycle...
  10. Chip

    Axle shaft. 2008

    Just a week or two back, we were discussing the values on bearings. Specifically what caused bearing failure and the importance of proper spacing and torque. Well I’m raising my hand! I have at least .125 play in my front tire with the tension on the axle reduced. I noticed that pushing...
  11. Chip

    Lowering seat

    A little help Please. I have a new R3T owner who contacted me. Sounds like a nice 2008 with low miles. Problem. He’s vertically challenged. I remember seeing articles on lowering the seat. I can’t find the threads. Help.
  12. Chip

    Trailer hitches...

    I own and ride a couple of Triumph Rocket III Touring models. When I purchased the first, a 2008 R3T I started to turn the cycle into a rolling Recliner. I enjoyed all the changes I put on her. The front is a full fairing with stereo and speakers. The rear is a King 2 tour pak. I looked for...
  13. Chip

    Finding Nice Bling

    I have another R3T to set up. My 2008 has all the changes that I will want. I’ve added the things that make a vacation bike for my wife and I. Setting up a second Rocket should be cheaper and easier. Well, at least I know not to make the same mistakes I did on the first one. I spent...
  14. Chip

    Engine warning light

    My 2015 Rocket 3 Touring is showing the Engine alarm light off and on. rpm has no effect. If the low oil alarm is on, the engine doesn’t knock or show any adverse signs. I bought the bike with 2400 miles on the odometer. I rode the bike 2,000 miles this year. If the alarm is on, I can turn...
  15. Chip

    Growing older

    I spent the day working on the exterior of my home. I pointed up a few grout spots on one of my fireplace chimneys. Kind of a pain in the a—. Then I got my backpack blower and climbed on the roof. A couple of the roof valleys had leaf debis . Once I blew off the roof, I took a break. I...
  16. Chip

    Getting older

    I spent the day working on the exterior of my home. I pointed up a few grout spots on one of my fireplace chimneys. Kind of a pain in the a—. Then I got my backpack blower and climbed on the roof. A couple of the roof valleys had leaf debis . Once I blew off the roof, I took a break. I...
  17. Chip

    Fuel Issue

    I've been riding in the hills of Tennessee for the last week. Being a Michigan 'flat lander" I enjoy every ride I take on paved roads in late October. I've enjoyed this last week riding on my 08 R3T. Jamie is with me with a old map giving backseat commands . On Monday we were heading to...
  18. Chip

    Rocket Captains

    I have enjoyed being a member of this R3owners. The postings are both entertaining and informative. We as a group, are clearly not all of the same thoughts and beliefs. The forum is ever changing. Lately I have been more involved in my families activities than the Forum. I have gotten on...
  19. Chip

    Changing rear tire.

    I'm changing my rear tire for the 6th time. This time I took off the gear side bolts to inspect the wear in the inboard side. Once I cleaned up the parts I found a bushing. I'm not sure were it goes. I thought it went between the gear and the drive unit. I'm not so sure now. The wheel seems...
  20. Chip

    Oil pressure gauge.

    I have a new (to me) 2015 R3T. This bike has just over 2000 miles on the odometer. When I start the engine the low oil light stays on for a few seconds, flickers then goes out. I would like to put a oil pressure gauge on the engine. Question: where can I tap in at?
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