Every boys dream - their own Rocket

[rocket1964]

Hi all

Pick up a 2009 Rocket Classic tomorrow, one owner, 1900 miles, 15 months warranty left. The bike is minted. The only issue was the handlebar grips looked a bit worn and frayed. The dealer who i have dealt with for years and trust is going to replace them. I think the previous owner must have had quite a grip.

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Anything I should know or watch out for.

 

[tdragger]

I like that blood and bone color. Looks great in the sun.

Enjoy your new toy.

Depending on the type of riding that you do will direct the recommendations your way.

 

[jerry a]

yes you will need a good grip on them also

 

[xhdskip]

yep,
hang on.
you'll know why the grips are worn pretty quick.
Good luck and congradulations..

 

[snuffcityrider]

Be very, very carefull....you got the fastest colorsWelcome to the site.

 

[rocket1964]

Well what can I say, a fantastic bike, amazing. My partner loved the back, it is fast but it is also capable of be very civilized.

I thought I was going to miss my VTX1300, especially the V-Twin sound but the rocket has its on unique sound.

Well chuffed.


I did mention on the technical section that at low speeds i sometimes hear a sound almost like i am scraping the pegs but i'am not, its fainter than that.

Its not the rattle sound that was the doom of death, this bike is a 2009 with under 2000 miles. I don't even think it is an engine sound.

I will figure ut out and i am not worried about it, I still have 14 months warranty and the bike is running really well, just curious if anyone might know what it is. It is maybe just a Triumph like sound. My partner thought it was in the driveshaft side area.

My dealer is going to organise a trip to the Hinkly factory, always wanted to see it. Now I am a Triumph man i feel duty bound to visit. Its only a few hundred miles from where I live.

 

[scot in exile]

Another Fifer we are taking over this site, congrats on the new(kinda) bike i have had mine five years now and it has been a great bike.
Born and raised in Glenrothes left for the States after the 84-85 miners strike come back every wee while

 

[Molinoman]

Welcome to the site from Afghanistan. You have a great idea of the trip to Hinckley. I am going on R&R in August and on the way back I am trying to get a couple of days in London and I may try to squeeze in a trip there.

Ride safe.

Dennis

 

[rocket1964]

Thanks for the replies, i think i might have gotten to the bottom of the noise, there was a screw missing from the driveshaft side exhaust shield. I pointed it out when i bought it and the dealer is ordering a replacement, also new grips and a plastic clip for the mudguard. Going to put a temp screw in, i think this is vibrating at low speeds.

 

[Molinoman]

I hope that get's rid of the noise for you. Just found out that there are no factory tours in Hinckley till maybe October...so I guess that little outing is out.

Dennis

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