A FEW QUESTIONS

[GPMAZ]

There are two windshields available from Triumph for the Touring. I believe they originally called the taller screen the Roadster screen although that may have changed with the introduction of the Roadster model. The tall screen is much taller, I had to take a couple of inches off the top in order to avoid having to look through it. I'm 6'2" for reference.

 

[TriumPhil]

Windshields in general offer more negatives than positives for me in general and my riding style more particularly. A Triumph Summer Shield came with my bike when I bought her, as did a color-matched flyscreen. I kept and use the flyscreen as a permanent bit 'o kit and I find it to be more than adequate in nearly all circumstances other than at prolonged runs over 120 mph or so.

 

[forklift]

That is good to know, normally I go 80-85 also so if the rocket is happy without to much vibrations at that speed I will be happy. The Boss Hoss is going about 100 mph at 3000 rpm. I haven't had a smaller bike for last 8 years and the rocket suits me well in the way it looks and feels. I'll keep the Boss Hoss too but sometimes I like to switch up.

You're one of the few people that can say when you went to a rocket you went back to a smaller bike.

 

[LAS VEGAS DAVE]

You're one of the few people that can say when you went to a rocket you went back to a smaller bike.

After riding a bike that weighed on the plus side of 1300 pounds for the last eight years the Rocket seems like a Ducati road racer.

 

[Boog]

I know what you mean about that heat Dave. I retired from NAS Fallon in '04 and traveled to Nellis at least once a quarter if not more. Sub zero temps in winter in the high desert and plus 100 in the summer; great for variety.
Don't push that healing hand to hard. I know that is a tough thing and there are a couple of doctors out there still ticked off at me for not following their advice. Still, riding in town is the toughest thing to do for that hand. Maybe a quick trip up to Alamo, grab a drink and then to Tonopah for ice cream and finally back home. You can exercise the bike without too much strain on the clutch hand...

 

[LAS VEGAS DAVE]

I know what you mean about that heat Dave. I retired from NAS Fallon in '04 and traveled to Nellis at least once a quarter if not more. Sub zero temps in winter in the high desert and plus 100 in the summer; great for variety.
Don't push that healing hand to hard. I know that is a tough thing and there are a couple of doctors out there still ticked off at me for not following their advice. Still, riding in town is the toughest thing to do for that hand. Maybe a quick trip up to Alamo, grab a drink and then to Tonopah for ice cream and finally back home. You can exercise the bike without too much strain on the clutch hand...

The problem is that when the bike is new it should be broken in by many stop and go rides and not any steady speeds. It would be easy if I could s get on the freeway and clock some miles but not really the best way to break it in. I think I'm just going to have to wait about another week and by then my hand should be better. I don't ride in the daytime at this time of year because of the heat and the sun. At least at night the sun is not beating down on me even if it is still 90 degrees. Here is a picture of my hand last week. This week it is a little better and yesterday and today I wore no bandages so the air is healing it up pretty quick. My fingers all move and they are strong enough to pull the clutch but still kind of painful. My girlfriend doesn't want me to ride but I think the exercise is good for the hand. I'm thinking of having the pictures of my hand put on napkins and selling them as diet supplements to keep people from being hungry.

 

[Wrecka]

$55 USD for some pud to rip off?
I'll pass.

Whats a PUD ?

 

[Rick Morris]

Dave, My humble advice is to sit it out until you heel. I have more than my share of broken bones and other injuries over the years. Let it heal. I pushed to get back on my moto cross bike too many times and I have suffered for it. When I was in my teens, twenties and thirties it never bothered me but today I feel every thing and it hurts. I cant hardly kick start my 4 strokes any more and I sold my Shovel because it was getting too hard to kick. My hands and feet have all had broken bones and my knees are junk. Mostly because I did not listen to my Dr and my physical therapist. The bike will be there for you when you are ready. You live in a warm climate so you wont miss anything.

 

[LAS VEGAS DAVE]

Dave, My humble advice is to sit it out until you heel. I have more than my share of broken bones and other injuries over the years. Let it heal. I pushed to get back on my moto cross bike too many times and I have suffered for it. When I was in my teens, twenties and thirties it never bothered me but today I feel every thing and it hurts. I cant hardly kick start my 4 strokes any more and I sold my Shovel because it was getting too hard to kick. My hands and feet have all had broken bones and my knees are junk. Mostly because I did not listen to my Dr and my physical therapist. The bike will be there for you when you are ready. You live in a warm climate so you wont miss anything.

Thanks Rick, I'M TRYING

 

[TriumPhil]

Whats a PUD ?

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