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    For Sale Nice Classic R3 low miles . .

    Somebody here might be interested in this. Very low miles and some nice goodies. 2007 TRIUMPH ROCKET III CLASSIC
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    Nice R3T for sale . . .

    Worth a
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    Of biker whips and half chaps . . .

    I have always wanted a pair of nice half chaps and I ordered a pair from Chilhowee leather. Have not gotten them yet. I gave up on the equestrian style chaps, nothing in my size (19 in calves) but Chilhowee had them in my size. I do not understand this biker whip thing but the Harley dudes...
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    A thought on engine oil type . . .

    Guys, I did my first oil change and chose the Mobil I 15w50. Well . . . I did a hundred miles today and noticed a difference, a difference in the NEGATIVE. It indeed seemed a bit sluggish and once the engine even CUT OFF with the oil light coming on. I think I am going to switch to rotella...
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    Flabbergasting no start problem

    It about drove me nuts today. Every stop . . . fiddling with the clutch switch and actuating the key in the ignition many cycles to get it started. I can't figure out if it is the clutch switch or the ignition. I am about ready to take it to a "stealership" hauling it in and leaving it until...
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    Clutch switch causing no start?

    The only problems I have had thus far centers on that cheap looking switch on the clutch. This switch is loose from the housing and the shop manual offers no help regarding how this switch is secured in the housing. The fuel indication and miles remaining estimate are INOP. Hit a pothole...
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    Unusual clutch problem

    Cant figure this one out but it's at least not a bad problem, just weird. With every motorcycle I have ever ridden, after a while you learn exactly where the clutch takeup happens as you release the clutch and add power. Not so with my rocket. Things will work normally for 10 or 15 instances...
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    Odd start issue

    Nice afternoon for a ride. Rolled it out, put in the key making sure bike in neutral and no start. Engine systems light stayed on. Shut off key and referenced manual. No real information. Even in the repair manual, not much information on the engine systems light. Got on the forum and...
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    Crying the MPG blues . . .

    Guys, I did not buy my R3T for fuel mileage. I did not buy it for performance either. I bought it because it is the gosh darned most beautiful power cruiser on the market. I considered the Honda Valkyrie Rune but the R3T reigns. My 2011 is bone stock and I am learning more about it and...
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    Fuel indication failure

    I have been reading threads from several guys who have had problems with fuel indication. I guess I let mine run a little low and when I filled back up, the light went out but the indication showed zero. 50 miles later, still showing zero. Not sure where to start but I plan on disconnecting...
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    Clutch cable problem

    Folks, I feel like an idiot. I fabricated a pair of 2 inch riser extensions this weekend out of billet aluminum. While installing them today, I had an issue with the clutch cable so I thought I would loosen it up then reinstall and reset. I got the bars mounted ok but I simply can not manage...
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    Nice riding jacket option

    Hey guys, I work as a pilot and have to buy new shirts and paints annually so I come across good deals now and then. 15 years ago, they let us start wearing leather jackets as a winter uniform piece. Dang things too heavy and expensive so I stuck with the blazer. Now something better has come...
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    R3T first riding thoughts . . .

    I have hashed this one before here but still, what these Triumph engineers have done remains a great mystery to me. After rolling the first 200 miles on my (new to me) 2011 R3T, I am thinking of only two things that could be improved upon. 1) GEAR RATIOS. My old roadstar makes 100ft/lb of...
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    Thoughts on moving floorboard location

    I am going to try this because it would give me more legroom. My thoughts are that the Triumph engineers put them so far back to get them away from that radiator. It will help with legroom though to relocate them farther forward and lower. Do any of you ride with your feet far forward on the...
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    hauling a rocket via pickup?

    Planning to haul my bike back to SC and I wonder if anyone has advice on hauling it in the back of a pickup using ramps. My truck is a F250 7.3 so it will haul about anything. Just worried about getting it into and out of the bed.
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    New owner . . . FINALLY

    Folks, I am checking in to introduce myself again. Last year I conversed with some of y'all and really appreciated your responses and advice. I am the new owner of a 2011 R3 tour model, 6,500 miles so it is barely broken in. Bone stock I think. My current bike is a roadstar, since new in...
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    Radical R3 for sale on ebay

    You guys will appreciate the detail in this beast. I have never seen a rocket dressed like this. WOW. 2005 Triumph Rocket III | eBay
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    Anybody lowered floorboards?

    The R3 tour is a beauty, but a tad too crowded for me. If I could lower the floorboards a inch or so and perhaps more forward then get some kind of "Harley like" tall boy seat, THEN it just might fit me well. For such a beast of a bike, it felt small as far as fit goes. Harley's are the same...
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    Nice 08 R3 Tour for sale

    In Monks Corner, SC. I test rode it today and it is like showroom new. Can't put the deal together just now but I thought one of you here might want to check it out. Very nice. Nicest one I have seen in the two years I have been looking at them. Here is the CL listing. 2008 Triumph Rocket...
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    Looking at a nice 2008 R3 tour

    nicest one I have seen thus far but at $7500 it ought to be. Only 7500 miles, like new. Bone stock. Y'all have any advice as to what I should be looking for? I may buy this one if it is as advertised.
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