motorcycle

  1. Protonhound

    Motorcycle Lift?

    I had been looking at J&S Jacks in WI a couple of years ago thinking about getting a good motorcycle jack for my current bike and then forgot about it for a while. Now I'm at it again however the company does no longer exist. There are around 60 complaints with the BBB about being charged and...
  2. Journeyman

    The great British motorcycle scam

    Norton Motorcycles was once one of the most prestigious brands in motorsport. So how did it become the vehicle for a multimillion pound pension fraud that has left investors penniless? https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2023/jul/24/the-great-british-motorcycle-scam-part-one-podcast
  3. Jabbo

    When is the best time to sell/trade-in a motorcycle?

    I have a 2022 Black Rocket 3 R with 45,000 miles on it. I’m averaging 35,000 miles per year. The bike has been trouble free and I am not lusting after anything new. Because of the mileage, I have started to think about the lifespan of the bike and its value when/if I decide to trade it in for...
  4. stingray

    TRIK Custom Motorcycle Parts rear fender

    Got the matte dark gray rear fender to see if it helps keep things cleaner and dry. Shipping from trikstore.uk was fast and all the hardware was included. It took less than an hour to fit and finish. I'd like to think an Exedra Max would fit.
  5. Journeyman

    Harbor Freight recalls 42,000 motorcycle lifts

    Just FYI - I sold mine a couple of years ago. Hope that ole' boy is OK. https://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls/harbor-freight-recalls-42000-motorcycle-lifts-041323.html
  6. 2020 Rocket 3 R Passenger Pegs Fall Down

    I removed my stock passenger pegs and upon re-installing them, they fall down when I make semi-sharp corners. They have been properly tightened. I did notice two very small ball bearings (the size of a pen tip), but have not found anywhere associated with the pegs for them to fit. The way they...
  7. buddazero

    Clutch Freeplay, Riding the Clutch, Maintaining & Adjusting the Clutch

    Hello everyone 🖐 Below is my personal experience about motorcycle riding for the past 5 years, and my learning journey with the rocket. My questions are highlighted in bold, and if anyone can answer them, please do so, as I am still learning. I've been riding my Rocket 3 Roadster 2018 for 4...
  8. Journeyman

    Into The Future - Tesla Motorcycle

    https://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/future-back-tesla-model-m-concept-looks-uncomfortable-delorean
  9. stingray

    Old motorcycle trading cards

    Most kids collected baseball cards growing up. But back in the late 60's and into the 70's I would spend my change on motorcycle trading cards. A stick of bubble gum and a few cards of bikes. I happened to run across an old card file while cleaning out and thought I'd share. Some of the glue...
  10. Kevin frazier

    Motorcycle revival

    Loretta lynns place this weekend. lets ride https://motorcyclesandmusic.com/
  11. buddazero

    Rear Footpeg extenders

    Hello, Are there any rear footpeg extenders for the Rocket 3 Roadster 2018? I tired buying a set and adapters and they ended up being the wrong size. I have a saddle bags and the bags cover up the rear pegs right at the tip. So I need to bring them forwards a few inches.
  12. needforspeed150

    Just a older guy with a new a love of Motorcycle and cars.

    69 on April 14. Have had a love for motorcycles and cars since I was a kid. Through the years on motorcycles I have had mostly Harley's of one kind or another. When the new Rocket 3 came out I was in love. Lots of investigation and trying to decide if I could manage the price tag and finally...
  13. Wadejesu

    Motorcycle Consumer News

    Just received a letter stating that my last issue was my last issue, the company has been dissolved. Cycle mags are dropping like flies. Only one left is CycleWorld. What a shame. Also Autoweek bit the dust. who would of thought.
  14. Tripps

    Motorcycle hit and run

    Man hunts down alleged hit-and-run driver after wife killed
  15. Darkside Debunked by YouTube Motorcycle Messiah

    It's official, Ryan has spoken to the masses and declared the Darkside deadly and put his own life in jeopardy to prove that it is an evil thing to do. Finally, a definitive end-all experiment backed by seemingly knowledgeable scientific facts to single handedly end the debate and declare the...
  16. Ishrub

    Anyone seen movie '1917', about Motorcycle despatch riders in WWI

    https://www.historyextra.com/period/first-world-war/real-history-trench-runners-ww1-messengers-1917-what-like/?utm_source=Twitter referral&utm_medium=t.co&utm_campaign=Bitly The real trench runners of WW1 Sam Mendes’s blockbuster film 1917 follows two young British Army messengers in an...
  17. Navigator

    Battery powered heated motorcycle gloves

    I bought a pair of Snow Deer gloves a few weeks ago after a friend showed me his. They retail for about $150, which he paid, but I bought mine on Amazon for $130 on a Black Friday sale. As more become available I thought forum members might be interested in my impression of these gloves...
  18. Idaho Red Rocket 3

    Craigslist Charging to Post Motorcycle, Cars and Trucks

    My Craigslist post for my 1998 Thunderbird Sport has expired. I went to re-post it an found Craigslist is now charging $5 to post for 30 days. That should kill craigslist soon.
  19. Joesmoe

    Motorcycle safety fact sheet - NHTSA Aug 2019 w/2017 data

    Bunch of data contained in ten pages: Overview In 2017: • There were 5,172 motorcyclists killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes – a decrease of 3 percent from the 5,337 motorcyclists killed in 2016. • Two-wheeled motorcycles accounted for 91 percent of all motorcycles in fatal crashes. •...
  20. Starmanut

    Utah's top 5 motorcycle rides | KSL.com

    This was in the news yesterday. I have some riding to do!! Utah's top 5 motorcycle rides Original article was in 2017, but still applicable. Harrison Eurosports is the place I sat on my first Rocket III. The only dealer in North Utah (that I know of) that is an authorized Triumph Dealer...
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