I posted an intro thread back in the Fall and the response was remarkable. Seriously, you folks are amazingly welcoming and supportive and really had me second guessing my plan to sell. For posterity sake, that was here...
Joining at the end of an era
The Fall, Winter, and most of the Spring have passed and I'm comfortable with the decision. The bike deserves better than to sit idle and it's time for it to move on to another owner and have some new adventures.
Up for sale is my 2005 Rocket III with the factory red with gold flames paint job. I've owned it since new and have used it primarily as most folks would use a camper.
I've ridden it from NJ to Oregon, to Maine, to Key West, etc., all via the scenic routes and it's never let me down. The modifications I've made are primarily for comfort and convenience, but it does have Triumph offroad silencers, cat box delete, underseat K&N, and a Power-Tripp tune to bring it all together.
- The Corbin saddle stays comfortable for weeks on end for the rider and passenger.
- The ignition has been relocated off of the handlebars to stop the wires from pulling every time the bike turns.
- When I moved the ignition, I did it right and re-keyed the whole bike to match the new ignition switch.
- Kuryakyn ISO grips are comfy and easy to grip in all weather (rain, snow, hail, etc....been through it all)
- The toe/heel shifter makes finding neutral a breeze.
- The front brake cable brackets keep the lines from marring the paint.
- The Triumph fuel gauge works about as well as the factory low fuel light but it's still useful.
- Spark plugs are fresh from last Fall.
- And there are bags. Oh so many bags.
American Eagle Leatherworks bags all around. The 2006 equivalent of their current Denali saddlebags mounted on locking quick-release brackets along with 3 Jumbo Sport Packs with side pockets.
For those longer trips riding 2-up, I replaced the Sport Bags with the Kuryakyn GranTour bag and had space for cold & wet weather gear, tools, extra boots, and clothes for 2 people for a week without stopping for laundry. This version of the bag has an extending handle and rollers so it moves around like normal luggage when pulled off the bike. The backrest, rain cover, and all straps are included.
It's a great bike that needs nothing and is ready to ride. It's in very, very good condition but I can't say it's mint.
There's a small shallow scratch on the top of the tank and the front fender has seen some miles. I've included those spots in the photos below.
22,834 miles. Located in Howell, NJ.
I'm asking $7500 for the whole package.
The saddlebags and sport bags can come off the bike as one unit. Useful for motel stays and the like.
I cannot overstate just how big and useful this bag is.
Scratches:
The little guy
Full image album is available here:
Thanks for viewing my thread!
-Mike
