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  1. aussiebikerdave

    My adventures in a custom exhaust

    A lot of work going on there, I like it however I just removed the whole apparatus and fitted an SC Project system that came off my Speed Triple. It shed 10.1kg off the weight of the bike.
  2. aussiebikerdave

    Rear suspension

    Probably correct because the suspension seems to operate best further into its stroke than at the bottom of its stroke, even though this may seem counter productive.
  3. aussiebikerdave

    Rear suspension

    RHP With respect we are talking about the 2020 Rocket here which has no rear suspension similarities to the early R III so any comment between the two is irrelevant.
  4. aussiebikerdave

    Rear suspension

    If the new R3R has an Archilles heel, IMO, it is the rear suspension. If find that unless the road surface is smooth it is hard, even life threatening to unleash its full power in the lower gears! Furthermore the harshness of the rear end is always the limiting factor in trying to maintain a...
  5. aussiebikerdave

    PowerBronze Windscreen

    If you wanted to use the black mounts from the GT oem screen to gain extra height and more upright stance, you will need to drill new holes (which is not the end of the world) but, if you decide to do this, use masking tape either side where you want to drill, use a blunt drill (you can blunt...
  6. aussiebikerdave

    Riding Without Windshield

    I have the small GT screen fitted to my “R” and IMO doesn’t detract from the (bare bones) look but to me, it looks the goods and makes the bike look complete especially with the GT passenger backrest fitted as well. The tall Powerbronze screen (ordered) will only be used for the occasional long...
  7. aussiebikerdave

    Riding Without Windshield

    When it was necessary to talk to me about life girls and sex my dad said never do it because you’ll end up living a life of misery and orders. Like where’ve you been, take your shoes off when you come inside, don’t do this don’t do that! Like normal, I never listened. I wish life was as simple...
  8. aussiebikerdave

    Riding Without Windshield

    I have the Powerbronze larger screen on order, due in a week. This is 475mm tall so I’ll replace the stock GT screen I currently have with the Powerbronze for longer trips. I found the bare Rocket 3R too tiring to ride on the highway so fitted the GT screen which allows highway riding to a more...
  9. aussiebikerdave

    Triumph is in trouble

    Sonny, I’m not so sure about your claim that the new model is not selling well. In Australia the new Rocket came to the market in February just before the onset of the lockdowns of covid19. This of course derailed sales of everything except dunny paper, sanitiser and face masks but I am told the...
  10. aussiebikerdave

    Prodigal son returns!

    Thanks all for your welcome messages. In case anyone wondered, the rear "mudguard" (fender, if you will) is a stock item from a 765 Street Triple.
  11. aussiebikerdave

    Prodigal son returns!

    G'day IRR, I am currently making enquiries re a PCV and dyno tune to maximize the pipe but can report this: 1. 10.1 KG weight saving (diff between stock and SC Project pipe) 2. Many more ponies got out the gate according to 'seat of the pants' dyno test. 3. Expecting a few more ponies when the...
  12. aussiebikerdave

    Prodigal son returns!

    Mad Dog, that old canvas bag purchased from an Army Surplus store decades ago gets used when there are no other options for carting a bit of gear on ma bike! I even used to take my little Maltese Terrier, Billy Boy, in that bag. With his head poking out and his ears pinned back in the breeze he...
  13. aussiebikerdave

    Prodigal son returns!

    Hahaha, no such luck, you can't keep a good man down Ruzzle!
  14. aussiebikerdave

    Prodigal son returns!

    I’ve gotta confess that years of eating out of the pig trough are now over. I’ve bought a new R3R so it’s time to return and see who of the original crew are still here partaking of the good things the forum offers. I was active during the years 2004 to maybe around 2010 so a lot of water has...
  15. aussiebikerdave

    Davo reporting for duty!

    Gidday all, I feel like I need to reintroduce meself after an absence of many many years! Anyways, a super quick summary: I purchased a fast black R3 back on Oct 2004, in fact out of the first batch of 8 units out dealer received. This black beauty served me faithfully for nearly four years and...
  16. aussiebikerdave

    MotorCyclist Mag for April....

    I have read some stuff on the scrambler which basically describes it as an underpowered feel good but not-much-good-for-anything type bike that might snare one or two owners with the promise of nostagia. Hardly inspirational compared to the gushing paise that the jewel like D675 has envoked ever...
  17. aussiebikerdave

    Triumph Daytona 675 WINS...

    Tomo, don't know if you know but old RocketlessTodd has just picked up his D675 to keep his Rocket and antique Guzzi company. He's 6 foot something so you should be able to ride. Hey wouldn't it be funny... an old farts club all riding D675's!!! And yep, that is a great picture. Sorry Jamie...
  18. aussiebikerdave

    How do 2 Harleys look to a Rocket III rider?

    Tomo, was that Warrensburg NY or some other Warrensburg?
  19. aussiebikerdave

    Triumph Daytona 675 WINS...

    Almeira Jamie, where did you get your info on the big bike comparison at Almeira? Our local mag AMCN normally features it over two issues every year and I was expecting the first report to appear in the last issue which hit the newstands last Wednesday. Have you got a website you can direct me...
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