Took my new R for a long ride today and had a couple of funny moments! Two older gents at the gas station thought it was really something! They asked how big the motor was and I said 2500cc's. The one fellow said and I quote," It must be a real rocket!!!" I almost fell over and told him it was a...
1 hour is not long enough. But it gave me a taste. It was an R with the standard mid controls which was too cramped for me. The seat was also a bit small length wise. Im a long legged 6.2in
But every thing else was great. The best 3 improvements over the old model is the steering, gear change...
Roads were dry, it was about 5c out and windy but for the first time in months it was dry so I had to take the Rocket out for a spin.
Have done a load of work to it over the winter - new Barrett clutch, Ramair, powder coat wheels, new bearings and tyres and a load of other "tidying" up jobs and...
Me and Wendy went out for a ride today the weather was nice we decided to go on the foothill parkway
We stop at a place call hillbillies restaurant the food was good
I just got this article in my Inbox and thought I would share with those who don't receive revzilla's news letter...
2020 Triumph Rocket 3 R and GT first ride review - RevZilla
-MIG
Need I say more.....
THE DREAM THAT MANY WILL NOT UNDERSTAND:
I bought a BIKE for a personal dream.
One day when I am very old and when I can not walk anymore, it will be in my garage as a trophy of my memories.
I met people who taught me something and have the same spirit and I met others that...
Gentleman,
There may be some debate about this, but as an Aussie considering visiting the U.S., what would be you consider to be the best bike area to ride/visit in the U.S?
Thoughts?
i installed the progressive front springs and while i was installing them i drilled and tapped the top cap for a Schrader valve. all went well i then put 20 lbs of air in it to bring the forks to the top. when i set on the bike it compresses just a little. the forks has held the air for about a...