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- 2019 HD Breakout and 2022 R3 GT 221
I currently own both a 2019 HD Breakout and a 2019 HD Fatboy. Instead of spending $10k to upgrade to a Stage 4 kit, I put a deposit on a 2022 R3 GT 221 Model. After reading theses R3 forums I’m thinking I made a mistake. I live in a Chicago suburb with two Triumph dealers within 15-miles. Is it just because people with various problems are on these forums complaining about the R3 or are they unreliable. Does anyone ride a R3 without problems? I love the look and specs of the R3 but I don’t want a bike that’s going to spend most of the time in the shop. The 221 won’t be delivered until May 2022. Should I cancel the purchase and just stick with Harley?
Updated 5/27/22: After 1,600-miles I’m glad that I didn’t cancel the R3. So far, it’s been great and mostly problem free. A small crack (see below) developed on the bottom portion of the TFT screen and I have a claim into Triumph about it. I’m also waiting for a new left turn signal that had a factory defect (see below). Now when I go riding I prefer the R3 over my HD Breakout because of the increased power and torque.
Updated 5/27/22: After 1,600-miles I’m glad that I didn’t cancel the R3. So far, it’s been great and mostly problem free. A small crack (see below) developed on the bottom portion of the TFT screen and I have a claim into Triumph about it. I’m also waiting for a new left turn signal that had a factory defect (see below). Now when I go riding I prefer the R3 over my HD Breakout because of the increased power and torque.
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