Crash bars, engine guards, sliders Rocket 3 R/ GT

[Journeyman]

It's great that you found them - but isn't there (where you found them) a possibility to get in touch with the owner of the bike?

I found online photos of what @Triumph Rocket 3 was talking about when he said....

Hi There. Night Kids Carbon parts for Triumph Rocket 3 GT has a lovely set on their demo bike but I have not been able to get a reply email from them so best of luck The crash bars are made in Mainland China that's all i could find out

here...... NightKids on Instagram: "TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 Carbonfiber.#triumphrocket3 #rocket3gt #rocket3r #triumphofficial #carbonfiber #nightkids #秀碳"

I contacted Night Kids Carbon
and asked where the bars were made and they just replied to say, "I don't know," so that leaves us hoping to stumble on them elsewhere.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Those crash bars look pretty clean on the Rocket. I'm not sure I would want them now after a few days of looking at them pros and cons. Like I said, the ones on my 05 broke at a very low speed fall and it snapped like a twig. I doubt I would have been hurt if I didn't have them it was so slow. It is nice looking though. Rockatansky does have a good point. Still on the fence.

 

[talkriver]

My mate advised me we could buy crash bars at AliExpress, though I'm not willing to buy now.
158.22€ 16% OFF|Waase Front stoßstange Motors chutz Frash Stunt Cage Crash Bar Rahmen Schieber Schutz für Triumph Rakete 3 gt 3gt 2020 2021 2022| | - AliExpress

 

[Journeyman]

My mate advised me we could buy crash bars at AliExpress, though I'm not willing to buy now.
158.22€ 16% OFF|Waase Front stoßstange Motors chutz Frash Stunt Cage Crash Bar Rahmen Schieber Schutz für Triumph Rakete 3 gt 3gt 2020 2021 2022| | - AliExpress

Definitely doesn't improve the look of the bike, but having just low-sided my R and narrowly escaping trashing the tank these might have been good to have (?).
I hope someone gets some of these and shares photos.

I can't find any web presence for the WAASE company other than sales on Amazon and AliExpress. Adding .com to that name leads to a security warning for that website on my browser before taking me there.

Guess It Was My Turn - went off today (crashed)!

Taking it easy, for once, and on a major, but curvy, highway and hit an oil spot in a turn this morning. Bam! I was sliding down the road before I even knew I was down. Lots of people stopped to help- there are good people in this world! Good thing I was in a left turn and slid off the right...

www.r3owners.net

 

[Triumph Rocket 3]

Definitely doesn't improve the look of the bike, but having just low-sided my R and narrowly escaping trashing the tank these might have been good to have (?).
I hope someone gets some of these and shares photos.

I can't find any web presence for the WAASE company other than sales on Amazon and AliExpress. Adding .com to that name leads to a security warning for that website on my browser before taking me there.

Guess It Was My Turn - went off today (crashed)!

Taking it easy, for once, and on a major, but curvy, highway and hit an oil spot in a turn this morning. Bam! I was sliding down the road before I even knew I was down. Lots of people stopped to help- there are good people in this world! Good thing I was in a left turn and slid off the right...

www.r3owners.net

Hi There Aliexpress.com have Crash Bars for Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2020/2022 models They are under the heading MOTORBIKE BUMPER ENGINE GUARD FRAME SLIDER PROTECTOR FOR TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 GT They are the same ones in the Night Kids Carbon photo as shown in this thread They cost $152 US I have a set coming for my Rocket 3 GT They are made in Mainland China out of high-grade Aluminium They come in Silver or Black Kind Regards Mark from New Zealand

 

[Dr.D]

I don’t understand where they mount? I used to want something like that but they gum up the look of the bike to a point I may just take my chances and put money into an account to restore a scraped up bike.

 

[Journeyman]

I agree with you Doc about the look. Crash bars on the 2.3s look a lot less out of place.
I came within a millimeter, literally, of trashing the tank-I just need a new badge.

Here's what you're in for if you need to replace the tank.... So, for me the potential cost is something to think about. Looking forward to seeing more photos from @Triumph Rocket 3

 

[Mighty Mouse]

That's what insurance is for. Even if the bike drops there is nothing saying the bars won't break off and do engine damage along with pegs, exhaust, bars, windshield and possibly grips. On my 05 they broke at around a 05 MPH fall on an asphalt rdwy right side. In my opinion the crash bars are good for a drop from a standstill. Some bars will bend but mine completely broke off at the impact area. It's false security but like I stated, at a stand still and you drop it they will/should hold up fine. I believe Journeyman's crash would have bent them down or broken the bars in half. It was a pretty hard impact. No disrespect but at $152.00 I'm thinking they may break and are more for esthetics. They do look decent though and as usual I could be wrong.

 

[Journeyman]

"Lots of ins and outs and what have you's, man

That's what insurance is for. Even if the bike drops there is nothing saying the bars won't break off and do engine damage along with pegs, exhaust, bars, windshield and possibly grips. On my 05 they broke at around a 05 MPH fall on an asphalt rdwy right side. In my opinion the crash bars are good for a drop from a standstill. Some bars will bend but mine completely broke off at the impact area. It's false security but like I stated, at a stand still and you drop it they will/should hold up fine. I believe Journeyman's crash would have bent them down or broken the bars in half. It was a pretty hard impact. No disrespect but at $152.00 I'm thinking they may break and are more for esthetics. They do look decent though and as usual I could be wrong.

Yes, you are wrong @Mighty Mouse - it's usually me that's wrong.

Then, there's also the issue someone brought up of the stress on the connection point at the motor that could create a lot of damage IF the bars are, in fact, strong. So, there's a lot to consider.... It's "a very complicated case, ... You know, a lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-you's and, uh, a lot of strands to keep in my head, man... a lot of strands in old Duder's head."

 

[Dr.D]

Look guys it’s only money. Use it now or your ole lady is going to waste it on home decor or her next man.