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  1. Markx

    Mounting pegs on the dresser bars question

    Should I use a rubber gasket or bicycle innertube piece under the clamp. It seems like just bolting those things right on the chrome bars would surely scratch them up or at least I probably would. Just getting the bike back on the road after a year (leg surgery), haven't been on here in awhile...
  2. Markx

    Need recommendations for second motorcyle to replace ST1300

    I have a Yamaha FZ1, super light, upright and super quick. It feels like riding a 10 speed bicycle after riding the Rocket, a bicycle with Ferrari power.
  3. Markx

    Dresser bar installation question

    This is probably very easy but I am nervous about loosening the engine mount bolt to install the bars. Should the motor be supported if the nuts are taken off? Of course I would do one at a time. I know that the torque on the bolt should be 60nm, but what if you are off a little on that. My...
  4. Markx

    Radiator Filler Cap Removal/Rocket 3

    What size wrench to remove it, I have tried everything I own and nothing fits
  5. Markx

    Touring Footboards on Roadster

    Triumphstore.com, they seem to have replacement parts or floorboards for classic and standards, don't know if they are cheaper than my local stealer though
  6. Markx

    Life is good on the rocket X

    Have a 2013 R3R, zero problems. Only thing that has happened is I left the key on, drained the battery and ended up having to take it somewhere to get it charged. My little Battery Tender couldn't get it done. Was at my daughter's house so no big deal. No bulbs not working, shifts fine, runs...
  7. Markx

    Need infor on the Maggie Valley gathering, where is it?

    I must be looking in all the wrong places, I cannot find an itinerary, such as, what, where, when are we eating. When is the initial meet and greet. Going to ride in from Knoxville late Friday or more than likely early Sat morning. I know where to go but when and what is happening. Really...
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    Big bike, cramped riding position, need info

    That is a good point Idaho, I noticed the Roadster touring seat looks like there is less of a kickup and it looks like it occurs further back on the seat. I also could use a little more height in the seat to ease the bend in the legs though, I will look into Corbin to see if a back and up is...
  9. Markx

    What Octane fuel do you run?

    The gas station near my home sells 87 or 100% 91 (no ethanol), no midgrade. I choose the no ethanol gas. My old VTX ran poorly on premium gas, it had more pop to it with lower octane. I cannot tell much difference it the Rocket between premium and midgrade, maybe I just need more seat time to...
  10. Markx

    Touring Footboards on Roadster

    I am definitely interested in doing this swap, I have concluded that this bike is only good for short rides with the pegs under me like this, more uncomfortable than my sport bike in some ways. One thing I am not sure of is the Roadster seat vs the Touring, change to Touring floorboards, and...
  11. Markx

    Big bike, cramped riding position, need info

    Found a site called Hermy's Triumph where you can buy oem parts. It looks like you can buy boards and rails for the Touring or Classic off the site. I think you could get all the parts needed for less than $1000, probably a lot less. Would need different brake pedal and a few other things...
  12. Markx

    Big bike, cramped riding position, need info

    For a big bike the Roadster feels very cramped on long rides. I am long legged and I end up sitting on the upswept portion of the seat. Something has got to give. It seems a peg forward kit is not being considered by Triumph. Maybe an aftermarket seat would help. Called Triumph tech help...
  13. Markx

    What do you wear when it's hot riding your rocket ?

    I live in the mountainous portion of Tennessee, so what you get is lots of rain and heat which equals big time humidity. I wear t-shirts and shorts occasionally but jeans and hiking boots most of the time. It is just to hot to wear full gear mid summer and actually enjoy the ride. That is...
  14. Markx

    Rocket owners average age!

    55
  15. Markx

    Just purchased backrest and rack, instructions anywhere?

    Pompano Beach, FL
  16. Markx

    Just purchased backrest and rack, instructions anywhere?

    Just purchased these from Pure Triumph, a lot more parts than I anticipated, VTX oem backrest was more straight forward. Is there a step by step instruction somewhere? I just don't want to screw it up, I am capable of doing so. Local Triumph dealer told me these parts were considered obsolete...
  17. Markx

    ABS light staying on after dead battery?

    Thanks, I will attempt to be patient
  18. Markx

    ABS light staying on after dead battery?

    I did it to myself, pulled into my daughter's driveway all stoked, first time out on the bike for a couple of months due to the cold and I left the key on. Went back out a few hours later to make my dramatic departure and it was stone cold dead. Pulled the battery got a ride back to the house...
  19. Markx

    Myers Triumph Asheville closing

    I bought a leftover R3R 2013 from them in November, felt the price was decent not a great deal but ok. But they refused to discount any accessories after I had signed the papers because they said they sold it to me so cheap. Kind of ticked me off. I swore to not utilize them anymore and to...
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