r3

  1. Hello to all from Alaska/Yukon border, first time R3 owner.

    Just bought a 2014 touring model, last bike was a 1948 Panhead which was stolen. Looking forward to put miles on ne R3 touring.
  2. Hello R3 Owners from Missouri!

    Hello Rocketmen from Columbia, Missouri. I'm new to the site...looking to buy a Rocket III Touring. I currently own a 2011 Victory Hammer which is great for solo riding, but my g/f isn't comfortable on the back. I'm considering a 2009 thru 2012 R3T for budget reasons. I've ridden a 2011 R3R...
  3. R3R throttle grip change out any info ?

    I'm at Avon grips in Daytona and they say they can't change the grips on the throttle they have to remove tank and a whol bunch of stuff . I say that's BS ANYONE EVER DONE IT?
  4. Hello 2006 R3 owner

    Glad to have found this site and hope to enjoy conversation with all interested in R3's....
  5. R3R exhaust collector box, popping

    hello all Replaced my R3R exhaust with straight through end cans and straight through cross-over, plus in-box K&N, got it dyno'ed accordingly. F/A was set at 13.5. the performance and smooth running is perfect. The problem is popping on deceleration, its got to a point where I find it so...
  6. Good by R3T

    I know I will never be happy about this but I sold the bike today it receive a good home the sales guy that sold me my bike bought it we could not come to a number on a trade but he asked if he could ride it I said sure he came back and said whats your bottom dollar I told him he said sounds...
  7. Not an R3 question but looking for input re PCV and AT

    My surrogate son has a GSXR600 track bike, hotted up with Yoshimura exhaust, cams and K&N. It also had a PCV fitted to it. The bike was lacking compared to others. On a thought (probably a bad one) I took the Auto tune off my R3 and fitted it up to his bike (there was a connection for it in...
  8. Rode home my new R3 Touring

    168 miles of pure satisfaction to get home. no regrets at all with this. now to get 500 miles on it so i can change the oil. and i will have to figure out how to check the ECM for faults then as well.
  9. Can't wait to get my R3

    Just waiting for the dealer to assemble her. Flat black, 2015 Roadster. My 2nd Triumph, traded in my '09 Tiger 1050 on this Rocket and am looking forward to getting on the road. I also know that I want to do something like a power commander to help the stock tune, remove that restrictive intake...
  10. New to R3Owners not to Rocket III

    Been riding my 2005 RIII since 2009 and have visited this forum but never signed up. Figured it was time to do so. I am an Electronics Engineer dealing mostly with BLDC motors at a small company. I have 2 dogs and a wife who are all equally glad to see me come home. Came to motorcycle riding...
  11. AntiLaser Priority on an R3

    Anyone out there already installed one on their R3? I recent found out that Hawaii Cops exclusively use Laser detection, no radar, and the antilaser is not forbidden here on island. They make a motorcycle specific model. Wondering if anyone has done this up on an R3 yet, if so, how did you...
  12. R3r Foot peg lowering brackets?

    I have installed riders foot peg lowering brackets on a number of bikes to get more leg comfort and I would like the same thing for my 2012 R3r. Has anyone here used these and if so, who did you order them from? Thanks! Sam
  13. Towing Options for R3T

    I'm starting to tour for longer distances these days, and my wife is finally on board to travel via motorcycle. However, she has a strong tendency to bring a lot of crap with her, which is filling my tourpacks and saddlebags to the gills. I've started looking into towing with the R3T. What...
  14. Not my Cup of Tea..... R3R for sale on ebay

    Truimph rocket three $30,000 - - - Not Cheap - Brief description I reckon its ugly..... that's just me tho... Might give other some thoughts
  15. Need Help in finding and/or making a bullet fairing for my new R3R

    I found this pic on the internet and fell in love with the fairing. I was told it might be a modified FZR750 fairing that was cut, modified and painted black. If so does anyone have any advice on how to start a project like that. Also if I could find one that looked even more retro, like the...
  16. has anyone ever put our beloved monster R3 engine in another vehicle?

    I recently purchased a winter project and was going to ask if anyone has put the R3 engine in another frame (Triumph of course) I am considering my R3T as a donor to its older cousin a 71 Spitfire MkIV , (and getting a 2016 R3T) anyone know of anyone doing this?
  17. R3T is not shifting

    My 2010 R3T is not shifting gears ,It is stuck in first gear and I can not get it to go into neutral at all. It will go into neutral if the engine is not running. When I get it going I can start shifting thru 2,3,4,5 but not every time ,and slowing down and stopping it will not go into neutral...
  18. Anyone have the R3 just shut off while riding?

    Hello gentlemen. New R3T with less then 100 miles on it. Took the misses out for the first time and was driving some slightly hilly roads here in central Florida so I could do some downshifting to keep deceleration pressure up in the cylinders during break in. Was going 40-50, went to downshift...
  19. Rivco TR3010 Luggage Rack - WANTED

    Anyone have one of these I could buy? Apparently they are discontinued by Rivco.
  20. Floorboards for the rear on an R3R

    I'd like to put floorboards on the back for my wife. I wanted to get the Triumph floorboards (I guess they would be the ones for the touring model), but I can't seem to find out if they'll fit on the Roadster. If I have to go with aftermarket ones, what would you recommend? Thanks.