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  1. Rockets hitting the smokeys

    I don't usually head south on the bike that early 'springwise' as ole man winter can throw a surprise snowstorm our way but I'll keep it mind and let Craig know as well.
  2. News panniers Triumph 25 l

    I 'll try not to waste my breath here as I have previously commented on related topics that these panniers are total crapola.. They leak and the zippers 'catch'. Howsomever, having said thatI found the solution for extended trips.. there are outdoor waterproof camping/kayaking bags I purchased...
  3. Cleaning/polishing the exhaust

    does he hire out? :)
  4. Cleaning/polishing the exhaust

    Or just adopt my motto which is best summed up as " I bought my bike to ride, not to shine". Wifey says I'm not 'bike worthy' because of it..but what the hell does she know! :)
  5. 10000 Miles

    Brakes? This thing has brakes! Now ya tell me!
  6. 10000 Miles

    Almost 8K. I did a 2600 mile round trip to Farragut TN in June including riding around the area with Craig H. Put a new tire on at 5K which is about all I get. I think the problem has something to do with my wrist heh heh. David
  7. Same Ole Story.. Nuthin' Ever Changes

    Kreskin, Carnack..I know it started with a "kuh" sound. Thanks for the correction. My addled senior brain ain't in overdrive any more :)
  8. Same Ole Story.. Nuthin' Ever Changes

    In 2004 when I bought the original R III I participated in several Rocket forums and during that year we all decided to have the first 'Salvo'(hint- a gathering of Rockets) which was held in the summer of 2005 up here in the Adirondack Mtns of Upstate NY. During that weekend of laughs, crazy...
  9. To ATGATT or not to ATGATT - and to what extent

    Yea Mel but you do keep la pistola on the right hip for extra protection :)!
  10. Forward controls R3 GT

    Ofcourse it depends on how you set up the shifter itself as there are several positions. In any event, I had the original RIII in 2004 for 16 years and was quite comfortable without back issues (no windscreen, just a fly). I found that the new R3 GT position was such that my lower back was...
  11. Russell Day Long Seat

    Appreciate the feedback.
  12. Russell Day Long Seat

    I'm scheduled for a mid-February RUssell build..already sent my stock seat. Ilike what you did here. It looks like the pillion is raised up considerably higher than the rider seat. How does the pillion work with the Triumph sissy bar/tail rack that I have mounter on the bike. I assume you have...
  13. Tire Care during Winter Storage

    Put a cuppla small carpet remnents under both tires, takes the 'flat tire' issue out of the discussion.
  14. Rear luggage worth the money ?

    Years ago I made 1/4 inch thick plexiglass 'platform' for the ol '04 Rocket III tail rack. I was able to transfer it over to the new R3 GT rack.It's held on with velcro straps and I've had enormous (grossly overweight) luggage bags on it ( ahem the wifey you know just have to have all those...
  15. Total Miles so far

    4500 no probs
  16. Recall for 2020 Rocket 3 Rear Brake

    Rear brakes? I don't need no stinking rear brakes :)!
  17. Rear luggage worth the money ?

    Thanks for the tip. I just scanned and emailed the Triumph memo to my dealer. They will look into it.
  18. Rear luggage worth the money ?

    Oh let me add a 4th crapola factor- the so-called 'rain covers'you speak of.. Ahem...they cover most of the panniers EXCEPT for the inside of the panniers.. you know, the tire side which is like a fire hose throwing water into the panniers. No I'm sorry my friend, these suck big time. On the...
  19. Rear luggage worth the money ?

    The bags are complete CRAPOLA.. they are 1) small, 2) not water proof and 3) the zippers get stuck frequently. Unless you live in Arizona the first good rain storm you ride in your belongings are soaked. Wait until some after market outfit retrofits hard waterproof bags.
  20. Update on tire wear on the 2020 Rocket

    Well, I had a chance for a cuppla days to ride with the dentist here and we were both rough on the tires in the curves. The worst I ever recorded was 3600 miles to the white strip in the middle of my rear tire on the ol 2300 Big Red--two factors at play- 1) my riding style (I use the...
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