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  1. FR56

    Is fork dipping when front brakes applied at very slow speed normal?

  2. FR56

    Is fork dipping when front brakes applied at very slow speed normal?

    'Telescopic forks' are a very real peeve of mine. Right up there with anemic .50cent OEM horns on $15,000, 150+mph motorcycles. Equipping a 500+ pound motorcycle with Telescopic forks is like a modern Ferrari equipped with leaf-springs and solid rear axle. A GD Leading-link(Google-Greeves...
  3. FR56

    Third Rocket in 3 years!

    Just recently having to sell my much loved 2014 Rocket III Roadster I relate in several ways. In respect to engine, drivetrain, frame, and aesthetics I would eagerly buy another R3. But Triumph's continued following the herd with respect to the front suspension/steering would make me pause...
  4. FR56

    With a heavy heart I bid farewell.

    The "Cajon Pass" is a 15+ mile stretch of the I-15 Freeway between the low altitude Inland Empire of LA, Orange County, and Metropolitan San Bernardino to Victorville/Hesperia where the "395" meets I-15 at about 3500ft above sea level. The vistas are incredible, and doing it on an R3R can only...
  5. FR56

    With a heavy heart I bid farewell.

    Thank you 'joesmoe' for your continued hospitality, I gratefully will keep in touch with this forum. It has given me much information and entertainment in the last 2.5 years with Prudence. 'Scot in exile' Moving to California's High-Desert 4 years back, its "wide open roads", and near-by...
  6. FR56

    With a heavy heart I bid farewell.

    A non-injury accident that recently totaled my faithful Golf TDI:banghead:, as well as some upcoming, costly, and necessary front-end maintenance needed on the Rocket III:eek:; pushed the hand that necessitated selling my 'Prudence'.:( I'm sorely going to miss the feeling of being King S**t with...
  7. FR56

    With a heavy heart I bid farewell.

    A non-injury accident that recently totaled my faithful Golf TDI:banghead:, as well as some upcoming, costly, and necessary front-end maintenance needed on the Rocket III:eek:; pushed the hand that necessitated selling my 'Prudence'.:( I'm sorely going to miss the feeling of being King S**t with...
  8. FR56

    Rocket owners average age!

    61yo
  9. FR56

    Helmet Recommendation?

    I've worn a passel of helmets since I started riding in 1969-70. Back then a Bell Star cost $80, and a BMW R/75/5 cost around $1500.00. IMHO 'modulars' are a compromise and a testimonial to why KISS works even today in the 'age of information'. Even the brazenly pricey example's mechanisms...
  10. FR56

    TTS SUPERCHARGER STAGE 3 337 BHP/268 Ft/lb

    Remember; TOO much horsepower; is almost enough. :evil:
  11. FR56

    DO YOU OUTRIDE YOUR HEADLIGHTS?

    My question is; Who still relies on the stock P O S they call a horn on modern motorcycles?
  12. FR56

    Somewhat new to the R3T Lifestyle..

    Barndoor windshields tall and short create buffeting, and speed robbing, gas-guzzling resistance, and drag. I cured both with the 'Sport-shield'
  13. FR56

    Oil Drain Plug washers

    I've had washers remain oil tight for the life of motorcycles I've changed oil scores of times on. Currently, I have 'One', forward 'right' drain plug that occasionally spots while the other two re-used washers are oil tight. Maybe next oil change I'll splurge. :rolleyes:
  14. FR56

    Putting it away for the winter

    Pretty much the same for the entire southwest; compatriot. I personally FULLY empathize except for the "rain" part.
  15. FR56

    To Blip or Not To Blip??

    If the University of California Berkely is any indicator of "instructors".............
  16. FR56

    Some pretty cool Police Officers

    "What the police have degenerated into over my sixty years is truly frightening:eek:, as well as sad.:(" Perhaps you overlooked the timeline inferred? Your grandfather as well as your father mostly pre-date the "degeneration" of which I speak. Your progenitors and your quick pre-judgement of...
  17. FR56

    Some pretty cool Police Officers

    ! It's the very reason cops are distrusted as much as they are in America. If they can't jack you directly they'll find a way "passive-aggressively". I fully understand why Blacks hate and distrust the police as they do. I needed to call for an officer to my home about ten years ago. Instead...
  18. FR56

    Some pretty cool Police Officers

    What's a "stern letter" going to do? My landlord wants me out despite my having a doctor's prescription. Like I said; "passive aggressive".
  19. FR56

    Some pretty cool Police Officers

    Indeed a refreshing "police experience". I'm still dealing with the effects of a former deputy sheriff neighbor passive aggressively informing my landlord of my suspected use of Cannabis. That's the last time I lend a $250 cordless impact/drill to a cop needing tools for a tire rotation on his...
  20. FR56

    RocketGirl?

    I like your moxie; welcome to the forum. "Everything was fine until they installed the ******* wires" (Presumably said by Rudolf Diesel):banghead: :laugh:
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