Molinoman
Living Legend
The dealer meeting in the UK is happening Sunday and Monday (July 21-22).
Dennis
Dennis
09 r3?
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Sidecar Flip
Living Legend
Tea and crumpets I presume?
I just can't warm up to the single headlight. The twin lights are a R3 signature.
Of course I'll never buy one. My Classic is all I need or want......Well, maybe an MV 4+4.
I just can't warm up to the single headlight. The twin lights are a R3 signature.
Of course I'll never buy one. My Classic is all I need or want......Well, maybe an MV 4+4.
Pig9r
Living Legend
I don't know if the standard throttle bodies would work with the Touring. The stepper motors and other sensors may not plug into the wiring harness. MAP and TPS sensors may be different, injectors may be different and if I remember correctly my dealer said the throttle bodies for the standard Rocket are $1800, injectors are $150 a piece, so you'd be into it $2 to $3K before it's all said and done unless you could find salvage parts. Then you have the whole issue of figuring out fueling and ignition maps.
GPMAZ someone has to take one for the team, order up the parts, take some pics of the swap to post and let us know if it works or not.
GPMAZ someone has to take one for the team, order up the parts, take some pics of the swap to post and let us know if it works or not.
I don't know if the standard throttle bodies would work with the Touring. The stepper motors and other sensors may not plug into the wiring harness. MAP and TPS sensors may be different, injectors may be different and if I remember correctly my dealer said the throttle bodies for the standard Rocket are $1800, injectors are $150 a piece, so you'd be into it $2 to $3K before it's all said and done unless you could find salvage parts. Then you have the whole issue of figuring out fueling and ignition maps.
GPMAZ someone has to take one for the team, order up the parts, take some pics of the swap to post and let us know if it works or not.
**** I miss carburetors!!
Pig9r, no problem, just PM me that Gold Card number and I'll charge up the camera.....
BlueStreak
.040 Over
Ok, another question...on the R3 scene, what do people think of the two tone classic verses the monotone?
boogerdave
Nitrous
You mean there is other colors than Black and Chrome??
Pig9r
Living Legend
It really boils down to do you want footboards or pegs or standard handlebars or more pulled back handlebars and a bigger seat.
BlueStreak
.040 Over
You mean there is other colors than Black and Chrome??
Black and chrome is definitely my favorite, but my local dealer doesnt have that in and wont be getting it any time soon. He's offered a classic at the same price of the R3.
Is that a pretty decent deal? I do like the classic, little more comfortable, and I will regularly be riding to work, about 40 miles one way. Just not too sure about the 2 tone...never had that scheme before...seems a little "grandpa ish" if you know what I mean, lol. No offense to anyone who has a two tone! They look great!
boogerdave
Nitrous
I almost bought a classic because I like all the goodies that went with it . . . I ended up putting them on anyway. But I wanted the Black bike with Blacked out engine so I didnt buy the classic. The do (or at least did . .) make one that is kind of a cream color and black. I liked that one. All in all the comfort of the bigger seat, backrest, floorboards, and windshield are great.
Molinoman
Living Legend
Boogerdave, I believe it is the R3 Tourer you are referring to. It had a lot of goodies as you mentioned but had the silver (gray, grey?) engine, I had to have the black engine as well, which is why I cancelled that one and opted for the classic. I like my Classic in two tone, nothing old about it unless it would have come in white sidewalls...then I'd have had to put on different tires.
Dennis
Dennis
