Another 1000 miles

Arkansas Rocket

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Well was out riding my Rocket today and my mileage turned over to 38000 miles. Really only problems with my 2006 SE have been the TPS and ignition switch. So pretty much trouble free 38000 miles.
 
My switch started to go at around 50000 miles and that is all, I am scared to sell my bike and buy a new one as mine is so reliable.
Triumph gave me free of charge the whole key kit, seat lock, petrol cap and switch and the bike was three years out of warranty, I had to install them myself which was no big deal.
 
My ignition switch went out at 65,000 miles. I had idle issues at 50,000 that were fixed by a new tune. The oil tank O rings also blew out at 65,000 miles, which I replaced myself. Dealer has replaced the fork seals twice.

Starting at about 60,000 have been blowing out starter relays about every 10k miles. I always carry a new one with me and I advise everyone else to also. Its an 11 dollar part, but you could spend hundreds of dollars and waste a LOT of time if you don't have one when you need it. (NAPA Echlin Part #AR170). The fickle clutch/kickstand ignition kill switches act up from time to time.......**** things! They are installed on the bike for safety but could leave you stranded out in the middle of nowhere......not very safe IMO.

No other problems after 90,000 miles. Well, except for the infamous paint can rattle which I have had off and on since about 10k, but actually, come to think of it, have not heard for a long time.
 

Wow 90,000 ! Mine just turned over 40,000. My engine seems noisier, nothing in particular. Especially noticeable when it's cold. Have any other higher mileage noticed this ?
 
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