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  1. A new bike: not really - just new tires and front suspension

    Big shoutout to @cr0ft for recommending the Avon Cobra front and rear with wide white walls (only got the white wall on the front), and to @barbagris who recommended the Race Tech cartridge emulator with new springs and oil in the front forks. I had to ride 63 miles to Pasadena, MD. Kenny of...
  2. Another bike for Lupe's garage!

    Flying Motorcycles May Hit The Skies By Next Year - finance - att.net
  3. New Bike

    I bought a 2012 R3R yesterday from a triumph dealer in Greenville SC I will dust off my Motorcycle Trailer today and pick it up Tuesday they are closed Sun and Mon . I came an hour before closing yesterday Saturday and took my first ride on a rocket 3 roadster what a blast, It took me another...
  4. It's not your bike until.......

    during the past week as I've been removing busted parts off the bike for installation of replacements, I've been reminded of what I believe to be a universal truth. whether it's a car or motorcycle, it's not really yours until you've wrenched on it. to make it truly yours, you must put your...
  5. Daytona trying to hang with Rocket on Angeles Crest Highway

    It takes a minute to roll. Can you spot me the R3T? The filmer is on a Triumph Daytona 675. Another of the group ride I actually met an Indian and FJR rider that said he is on this form while on a short break. Nice guy.
  6. Introduction

    Hi I am a newbie owner of a 2008 R3 Classic. I live in Yorkshire, England. I also have a BMW K1300s 30th Anniversary model. I have recently retired and have just finished a restoration of a 1982 Honda FT500 Ascot for a friend. Bought the R3 to encourage my wife to go pillion - she considers the...
  7. Went down with the bike yesterday....

    Plenty of close calls over 3+ decades of riding but first time putting a bike and me on the ground. 2 lane highway, doing about 45-50, lifted jeep in front of me slams on his brakes 'cause the guy in front of him did the same, smacked into the lower portion of rear bumper and hit the ground...
  8. Need some Newbie Help! Bike won't start!

    Hey Guys, Hope you'll getting some riding in... we've had great weather...but summers almost over. Anyways... so today I pulled my roadster out of the garage..... decided it needed a washing. So I washed the rocket. Then pulled the moto back into the garage. But a few hours later, I wanted...
  9. How to Identify bike model from VIN Number in UK

    Good Morning one and all, Bought my Rocket a couple of weeks ago and I'm trying to determine which model it is. It's was first registered in 2007 with a VIN number of SMTTLC10356260250 and engine number 261247. Registration plate has been changed to R23 SCB so no info there. V5 only states its...
  10. Wrenching is easy when the bike is this *****in

    biker Santa spotting by Charles Bozonier posted Dec 22, 2016 at 7:34 AM
  11. Grumpy Ole Codger saying Hi to all...

    Hi All, just bought my first R111. New to forums so this will probably be a very short intro. Bike is a real beauty. Bike is second hand, previous owner had from new and just completed a nuts and bolts rebuild. Respray, new shocks, new springs, new seat, Zard shorty - I just LOVE this exhaust -...
  12. Flat track racing: Shayna Texter loves a bike with a bite

    In today's WSJ: Shayna Texter
  13. Bike Bandit BLOG: Large motorcycles are a dying segment

    Large motorcycle registrations down; HD hit hardest; millennials just not that in to motorcycles
  14. New bike

    Just picked up an 08 classic 5,000 miles though it would look good with my 09 touring maybe they will mate and have baby rockets
  15. Boy's first bike!!

    My 11 yr old found this little Honda in the woods by our house. I wish him the best of luck!
  16. Little Debun bike meet

    Today we descended on a little Devon seaside town in aid of air ambulance . Over 1000 bikes took part in the ride out !
  17. Big Bike racing.

    Is there anyone who races rockets on a road course? It would be fun to watch these bikes go all out in some curves.
  18. Looking for a new bike, steer me in the right direction please:)

    Requirements; I must be able to touch the ground. must have hydraulic valves. must look good; must have power; must be able to handle a passenger. must have great lights; hope is not too much to ask:D
  19. For Sale Bike lift

    selling for a friend for $100 local pickup Brisbane
  20. Just found my old fella bike

    Yes please, anyone have info on this kit?? I love it, and the colour just woks