Eric R.
Supercharged
Hi guys, I am currently riding a Kawasaki vn1700 Nomad that I bought new in 2010. I have had my eye on the R3T for some time now.
I have also owned two Valkyries' and a GL 1800 Wing.
I am not a huge v-twin fan as the Nomad has been my first one.
I would like to ask a few questions here and would be happy to see if I could learn a thing or two.
Should I have any concerns about the cable actuated clutch? All the bikes that I've mentioned have had hydraulically actuated clutches.
How top heavy is it? My Nomad is very top heavy compared to all of my flat six bikes that I have owned.
I want to sit in a more upright position like my previous bikes. The Nomad is the typical feel forward style.
Is the Rocket kind of upright? I'm six feet tall and weigh about 230 lbs, and ride solo.
Are their any differences in the most recent years, say between '14-16 other than color?
I definitely want ABS.
How are they as far as overall reliability? I've never owned a Triumph. Do they leak oil?
I've got three dealers within one hour of my home, but none have any tourers this time of the year. I can't even go and sit on one anywhere around me. When I call these guys, they don't even seem interested in talking about them.
I would want a larger shield for the cooler weather, and a set of highway pegs, but not much else.
Thanks for any help, Eric
I have also owned two Valkyries' and a GL 1800 Wing.
I am not a huge v-twin fan as the Nomad has been my first one.
I would like to ask a few questions here and would be happy to see if I could learn a thing or two.
Should I have any concerns about the cable actuated clutch? All the bikes that I've mentioned have had hydraulically actuated clutches.
How top heavy is it? My Nomad is very top heavy compared to all of my flat six bikes that I have owned.
I want to sit in a more upright position like my previous bikes. The Nomad is the typical feel forward style.
Is the Rocket kind of upright? I'm six feet tall and weigh about 230 lbs, and ride solo.
Are their any differences in the most recent years, say between '14-16 other than color?
I definitely want ABS.
How are they as far as overall reliability? I've never owned a Triumph. Do they leak oil?
I've got three dealers within one hour of my home, but none have any tourers this time of the year. I can't even go and sit on one anywhere around me. When I call these guys, they don't even seem interested in talking about them.
I would want a larger shield for the cooler weather, and a set of highway pegs, but not much else.
Thanks for any help, Eric