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  1. Tips on cleaning engine block

    Hey guys looking for some tips on cleaning the grime off my engine block, or any tricks for cleaning any other parts of the bike.
  2. Bushwhacker

    R3T Engine Oil?

    What is the best opinion on engine oil to use? I can't seem to find Mobil 1 4T Racing 15W50 anywhere around here.....My first oil change is coming up fast.....
  3. Georgia Boy

    Help Please..Check Engine Light/No Gear Indicator

    Gents, I drive a 2010 Roadster. On the way to work this morning, my check engine light came on and I noticed my Gear indicator remains in first regardless of what gear I am in (other than neutral). The bike appears to run normal, and there isn't any difficulty in shifting gears. I checked the...

  4. Project Build Using a Rocket Engine

    Afternoon! I'm a newbie and desperately in need of some input from you old-timers regarding my project. http://www.r3owners.net/introduce-yourself/15046-new-member-project-builder.html#post187027 The finished weight of my trike should be around the same as the Rocket bike (the carbon...
  5. DaddyRabbit

    Engine Management Malfuction light

    Haven't cranked the Rocket in a while and tried firing it up today. EMM light cam on and the bike was running rough! :eek: Can some of you wrenches give me an idea what I'm in store for with this problem?
  6. 2013r3roadster

    Engine heat issues?

    Just a quick question regarding engine heat as I am new to the rocket 3 world... Are there any issues when riding with the heat off the manifold? I don't know as of yet but would like to find out before doing so the hard way. Still abit cool her in CO. Just curious. Thx

  7. Roadster Engine Noise

    Went to start my 2012 Roadster with 4500 miles and no mods this morning and it sounded like someone was hitting the side of the engine with a hammer. They just trucked it away to the dealer.
  8. Paul Jacobs

    Engine bars

    Has any one used these 38mm engine bars I found on the internet in the UK. They seem well made has any one an opinipn (silly question) Link Removed
  9. dave64

    Heat from engine

    First warm day today , rode home from work in the traffic boy the heat comes up off the motor is this normal for a rocket in traffic?

  10. engine light, light smoke out of exhust, low idle

    I have a 2005 r3 w/ 11000mi. got it with 7000 early this year July. Always ran great. Been riding to work in Chicago about 40 miles away. The last few mornings Its been starting up rough with a low idol and a rich smell of fumes. I'd ride it to the first stop sign about .25 miles and it...
  11. Rocket Scientist

    Anyone have engine crash bars for sale ?

    Anyone have Rivco engine crash bars for sale ? I'm looking for Rivco engine crash bars that will fit my 05' R3 standard. Let me know what you have and how much you want. Thanks, Fred
  12. TxRIIIRider

    Silver Engine Powder Coat Problem

    Is anyone else having an issue with the powder coat on silver engines? Mine is bubbling and cracking all over the motor.. I have 3 pics below.. and another one that that is worse that I forgot to load, but the powder coat is cracked pretty good in it. This just started happening over the...
  13. Engine Powdercoat Problem

    Engine Powdercoat Problem

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  14. Engine Powdercoat Problem

    Engine Powdercoat Problem

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  15. Engine Powdercoat Problem

    Engine Powdercoat Problem

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  16. johnreeder

    Engine whine at idle to about 1500 RPM

    I own two Rockets. One is an 05 standard and the other is an 08 Touring model. Of course they basically have the same engine but, my 08 seems to have a louder balance shaft whine (at least I think that's what's causing it). Is there an adjustment for this? I used to ride Kawasakis and the...
  17. lionel

    Engine Dying

    Did about 150 miles yesterday. The engine stalled when slowing down at the lights. For rest of day found I was keeping the revs up to stop it stalling every time I had to slow right down in traffic. A couple of times had to pull in the clutch and hit the starter button. 09 Classic...
  18. rumbler05

    Engine up date mods

    I have a 2005 Rocket .This is a replacement for my first 2005 rockert that had 4months of ownership and about 3000 mile on it. . The original bike had a roaring sound when the clutch was engauged.Eventually triumph just gave me areplacement after my lawyer filled some papers in their direction...
  19. chevy400

    Sand in engine, help!

    Am wondering if anyone on the East Coast can help me. Some arsehole put sand in my oil tank & I've blown the engine. I was only doing about 40 km/h at the time but still made a death rattle of a noise when it stopped. I'm trying to find a mechanic who's good with the Rocket 3 & is looking for a...

  20. Engine runs great at low ambient temp but runs pretty rough at high ambient temp

    Engine runs good at ambient temp around 60-70F but at higher 90F ambient temps engine runs pretty rough,seems like its running lean.Has stock exhaust,K&N filter,use 93 Oct gas,I am able to connect through TuneEcu but when I try to download the production 20048 hexfile, an error pops up"Invalid"...
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