nekidintahiti
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Tdragger, I bought a used 05 last year, is there an easy way I can tell if my TPS has been replaced?
Convince Me...?
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tdragger
Living Legend
Not that I am aware of short of removing it. The inside part that fits over the end of a rod and measures the angle of rotation is blue on the new part. When fitted all you see is the black case which is the same as the old part. In the old part, the inside is also black.
If you have TuneECU or Tuneboy, you can safely remove, inspect and reinstall the tps. There are instructions on this site.
TxRIIIRider
Living Legend
If we have to convince you, maybe you should look elsewhere. I've been in parts of this country on my Rocket where there wasn't any sign of civilzation other than the road I was on, so no matter what brand of anything you were driving or riding, if it broke down, you were screwed. I made it through just fine. My Rocket has 60K+ miles on it and I just rode it to work this morning.. 
I will say, every once in a while, I get the urge to sell it, mostly because sometimes I want more wind protection, but usually those thoughts come if I haven't had a chance to ride in a while. One good ride again convinces me to just stick with my Rocket.. It's paid off, and it's versatile enough to do almost any type of riding I prefer to do..
I will say, every once in a while, I get the urge to sell it, mostly because sometimes I want more wind protection, but usually those thoughts come if I haven't had a chance to ride in a while. One good ride again convinces me to just stick with my Rocket.. It's paid off, and it's versatile enough to do almost any type of riding I prefer to do..
Ygransom
Turbocharged
The way I decide if a bike I'm looking at is right for me is what I would do if it broke down on a trip. If I would just abandon it and go on than I don't buy it, if I would find a way to complete trip with it or get it home than I buy it.
I own enough appliances, don't need to ride one.
I own enough appliances, don't need to ride one.
Rocket Scientist
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I rode mine 2 up from Michigan to Phoenix AZ about 5300 miles. I also was in some areas where the only sign of man was the road ! I take care of the old the girl (the bike too). I've done most of the upgrades and carry a throttle position sensor and some tools with me. I agree that the chance of a breakdown is part of what makes it an adventure. You usually end up meeting some very helpful and nice people if you do break down. I was a little worried at 1st, but now I'd ride it anywhere.
dracul
Turbocharged
Another good tip for those of us on older models ('05 for me). I'll check this TPS out. By the time I'm done this bike will be nearly completely altered and augmented. Lots of desert in New Mexico as well!
gR3yWolf
Turbocharged
Mine's an '07 I bought new, maintained according to the service manual, had the "upgrade kit" installed at 5,000 miles...I now have 42,000 miles without incident, and will attend the Maggie Valley Salvo in May without thinking about it. Next year I plan on riding it cross country and then some, and by then she'll have close to 60,000 miles and I still won't be concerned...besides, whatever happens will all be part of the adventure.
Good luck and enjoy the ride.
Good luck and enjoy the ride.
gR3yWolf
Turbocharged
Yeah, I've been down your neck of the woods, riding from Leaky to Dallas took me through some EXTREMELY desolate roads. Also taught me the importance of paper maps, for when the GPS says, "Turn right ahead" except there's no Right, nor any filling stations in the last 100 miles..
Again....thanks for all of the feedback. It seems as though the two most common problems with the Rocket are the TPS and the ignition. I actually experienced the ignition problem a few months ago and had a local MC repair guy disassemble the ignition switch housing and re-solder the terminal that had come loose, and bike has been fine since.
My question is this....what can I expect the TPS replacement to cost me? Same for the ignition switch replacement?
I've got a road trip coming up in a couple of months and want to go ahead and get these possible problems taken care now before I experience them. Thanks!
My question is this....what can I expect the TPS replacement to cost me? Same for the ignition switch replacement?
I've got a road trip coming up in a couple of months and want to go ahead and get these possible problems taken care now before I experience them. Thanks!
tdragger
Living Legend
If you fit the headlight relays, you might be able to get some serviceable life from the ignition switch. If not, you are on borrowed time until it fails again. I bought a new ignition switch and swapped the key barrels so that I could use the existing key. This is not hard to do. A new ignition switch is in the $130-140 range. Note, the new switches have changed the harness connector so someone else may need to chime in on the work around for that part.
The tps is again around $130. If you have TuneECU or Tuneboy, it is very, very easy to replace. The stealer shouldn't charge you more than 1/2 hr to change it out, imho. If you are not experiencing any tps related issues at the moment, you may be able to get by on your trip. Normally the tps failure occurs over time so you could easily get to a dealer. The problem is whether the dealer would have the part in stock.
IMHO, your most important task is to address the ignition switch before your trip. It will fail suddenly as you have already learned.
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