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    Happy Thanks Giving

    Wishing all our American Captains and KIn a very happy and peaceful celebration.
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    Out of Interest

    A friend of my nephew is a professional detailer. He usually works on "nice" cars but ocassionally gets a bike in. Here's one he's just done
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    Seasons Greetings

    Just a note to wish all on this fantastic forum a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. Your contributions and posts make it addictive and a great source of not only Rocket but general knowledge. There really is no place like this. Have a blast and here’s hoping that all you on slower...
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    Who bought their Rocket from new and why did you choose it?

    We all know the Rocket is the best bike second to none - although we may have others for different reasons but what made you choose it? I'd been riding sports bikes for about 40 years. I fancied a change but didn't want to lose out on power or top end as many "cruisers" lose power about a ton...
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    Ride out

    It was a sunny 23C in the UK today where I live. I was waiting at a roundabout on a main motorway - in my ca but had been out on the bike, when about 15-18 bike bikes appeared from the right. I didn't spot the first one or two other than big cruisers then I saw a Rocket Roadster and another...
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    Any Rocket Captains in NJ?

    Good evening fellow Captains. I was wondering if any of you live near Somers Point NJ? If so would you PM me please? Many thanks Rick
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    Battery /Solenoid?

    Dear Captains, Re my late 2014 Roadster. I changed the oil just over a week ago. Went to fire the bike up afterwards and just got a firm click. As I hadn't fired up the Rocket for a couple of months (been working on and testing my old Bonnie) I wasn't too surprised. I put the battery on...
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    The Halfords Tin

    Picked mine up today. Yes it’s cute. I knew it would be small but was surprised at just how small. Can’t really think of anything to put in it. Teabags? Sweeties? Not much for a Rocket anyway. Maybe if it had a picture of the faster black Rocket on it, it would be more useful.
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    Happy new 2018

    To all of you that make this the best forum for anything: HAPPY NEW YEAR and may it be a healthy, happy and peaceful one
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    2 wheel celebration

    It's 47 years ago today that I set off on public roads on 2 wheels for the first time. Of course I had to see how fast it would go! Indicated 62mph IIRC. Things have changed a bit since then but still loving it and long may it continue :)
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    Rocket Day?

    Went out for a long overdue blast today. About 30 miles from home I saw 3 Rockets (Classics) riding towards me. We waved of course. Never had I seen 3 on the road together. About a mile further on I saw a Roadster coming towards me. That made 4. Drove on for another 10-15 miles and saw a...
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    Headlamp Fuse

    I've just changed my lights to LED and they look great. I wondered about putting a lower rated fuse in, say 5A to replace the 20A but I believe the stater solenoid is on the same circuit. Has anyone else thought about and addressed this?
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    LED headlights UK

    Hi fellow Rocketeers, I'm considering replacing my lights due to consistently good reports from those that have and wondered if you had any recommendations for a UK supplier as there are many to choose from on eBay. Also, anything to be wary of?
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    Triumph Partnering with Bajaj to Produce Mid-Sized Motorcycles

    Triumph and Bajaj Auto announced a new partnership to develop and produce mid-sized motorcycles, likely cruisers displacing less than 700cc. The arrangement is described as a “non-equity partnership”, meaning the two companies will be working together but there’s no financial investment going...
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    Just sharing

    As you are all like a global extended family I thought I would share that today is our 40th wedding anniversary. Where has that time gone? Thankfully lots of happy memories, two lovely children of whom I'm very proud and two adorable grandchildren and not forgetting the Rocket
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    TPS and ISCV

    Dear all, Is there a definitive how to guide on the above? I've searched and found several articles which all gave aspects of the procedure but not a how to. I've read the TuneECU guide which says follow the onscreen instructions for ISCV but is this after you've done TPS? The guide doesn't...
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    Question 2. Throttle Bodies

    How often do you find the bodies needs checking / balancing?
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    Question 1 RamAir and Bearclaw

    I noticed today when removing the bearclaw it had been compressing the outer foam on the RamAir filter. Double checked everything and the only way I could get it to all clear was to remove the centre rubber on the bearclaw where it hooks on the tank. Anyone had similar findings and if so how...
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    O2 Sensor

    Hi, I'm seeking opinions on the above. I'm running RamAir, Tors and DP Crossover. I have the O2 sensor turned off in software, removed and plugged following suggestions that if it is left in place and remmed out it gets fried. Questions are: Why is it necessary to remove / disconnect the...
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    Not sure where to post this but had to say...

    My daughter gave birth to our first grandson today. She already has a little girl but to have a boy as well is magic. Both doing well thankfully. Looks like he might be a Rocketeer (if they're still around then) as he weighed in at 9lbs 5oz :)
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