Contemplating an R3

[charlie farley]

2008 onwards, there are some things can be done to help electrical issues just about all help can be found here , most dealers know jack s..t about fixing them cos the computer says yes or no ,not what if, mine is 2008 and has had its niggles (wot vehicle dont) if your mechanical and electrical minded you'll have no problem,
just my view and as for chrome lots of it I like shinny things polish polish polish . My view other views are available and I'm sure you will get them

 

[CanberraR3]

There are no guarantees. It's a machine, and 10 year old one at that. Says it all really. If you're worried about it having issues, buy a newer one. If you're worried about a Rocket being too powerful for you, maybe go for something smaller.

 

[TOMCAT]

Three things in life you shouldn't skimp on I reckon .. motorcycles , tattoos .. and nice gifts for your girl

 

[Boog]

Hello freecrowder and welcome from VA. Since you are an engineer, buy the bike and I bet any issues that come up can be handled by your own wrenches.

 

[Evil Mitch]

Three things in life you shouldn't skimp on I reckon .. motorcycles , tattoos .. and nice gifts for your girl

i agree on the first 2

 

[Evil Mitch]

2009 onwards mate issues solved. and as for power the R3 will decimate the VTX .

 

[Freecrowder]

2009 onwards mate issues solved. and as for power the R3 will decimate the VTX .

OK is it correct from some other post that a parts kit is available to fix the problems of the 2005 model year?

 

[Rocket Scientist]

OK is it correct from some other post that a parts kit is available to fix the problems of the 2005 model year?

Not sure if they are still available. They were last summer for about $210.00 from bikebandit. I heard the supply was going to run out at some point. The kit is right from Triumph and contains probably $2000.00 worth of goodies.

 

[cusso ken]

Not sure if they are still available. They were last summer for about $210.00 from bikebandit. I heard the supply was going to run out at some point. The kit is right from Triumph and contains probably $2000.00 worth of goodies.

Just thinking(that's dangerous) would it be a good idea to spend the money to get the spares at a bargain price for a later model like my 2011 Touring " just in case" or would I end up with a lot of stuff to go with all the other JIC spares I have accumulated in the shed for everything I have owned

 

[steve59]

The update kit is a bargain but the labor is going to set you back an estimated 26 hrs and from my research right around $3500.00 and that's a healthy down stroke on a new bike.