Considering buying a Rocket

[Nat67]

Welcome from Dartmoor England !

 

[scot in exile]

My 2005 Rocket has 70000miles trouble free miles in fact my rocket is probably the most reliable bike that Triumph ever built, I would be more concerned about putting a fairing on a bike than buying a pre 2008 model

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

She looks good. Who makes that batwing fairing? Corbin?

Yes Corbin Fleetliner Fairing and Beetle Bags. I added the lights.

 

[Cdub843]

Yes Corbin Fleetliner Fairing and Beetle Bags. I added the lights.

Does the fairing experience an vibration at high speeds?
Are you satisfied with its wind protection?
There are a few different batwing fairings for the rocket and Corbin's looks the most suiting but I think it's the most expensive.

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

The fairing is rock solid. Yes it is expensive, but to me the quality, performance and styling that suits me make it worth it. I get adequate wind protection yet still get enough wind to enjoy it. The stock windshield is a curved low profile and only 6" high at the center. This summer for the trip to RAA XI in SD I added a new windshield from Long Ride Shields. It is 9" high and a bit more flat across the top and it provides a bit more protection from the helmet buffeting.

 

[TURBO200R4]

welcome from arizona

 

[Boog]

Hello Cdub and welcome from Virginia. Since you are currently riding a 12RT, the R3R may be a better fit as it's sitting position is closer to the BMW's. But don't write off the R3T just yet, It has much more power than the 12RT and can a heck of a lot of miles a day. 10-12 hours a days is no problem for me and the floor boards are a great thing to have. 2014 with 43K miles and lovin' every minute of the ride.

 

[lorich5]

Here is my 2006. Bought new August 2007. 40,000 miles now. No problems at all. Ride her like a touring bike and a sport bike.

She has been to ID, OR, WA, CA, NV, MT, UT, WY, CO, SD.


Back Yard, Oregon Raceway Park, Pikes Peak, Bonneville Salt Flats, Rocky Mountains, Teton Mountains

Idaho RR3 , I see 1 of your pictures all your lights are taped over. Did you take your bike to track course some where , what kind, how was it !

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

Yes I took it for a track day to Oregon Raceway Park. It was a blast. I learned how to ride the Rocket more like a sport bike. I now wear out my tires sidewall to sidewall.



Track Info & Map | Oregon Raceway Park

 

[Jac]

Welcome from Maryland.