First Bad News for new Rocket: oil leaks

[Kevin frazier]

Over here in NZ my On Road Costs will be $NZ795. This includes 6 months registration of $NZ262.(my choice as it will be winter here)
My first service is free and they will be putting the oil and filter of my choice in the bike...Amsoil 10W 40 synthetic and Amsoil oil filter....(quote...Maximum Protection Against Wear
The unique construction and full-synthetic media of Ea Motorcycle Oil Filters allow them to provide excellent performance in motorcycles and other powersports equipment. They are designed to last longer, remove smaller particles and offer less restriction than other filters. Ea Motorcycle Oil Filters provide filtering efficiency of 98.7 percent at 20 microns, delivering outstanding protection for motorcycles and other equipment...unquote).
Brad, the sales manager, was ok with the oil choice as it meets the standards required.
He is a good bugger as is the Parts and maintenance bloke, Graeme.
I asked if they would leave the unpacking to me or at least i can help and they agreed.I'm very happy with that.

The only oil that test as well or better than lucas in everything ive researched, my lucas 15w50 does great for me Rob said my engine looked ok inside i have 50 thousand miles, i see on here this forum uses everything and none of us hurt our beloved rockets from type of oil, pushing 10k is hard on all oils, and your registration fees good gracious boil the water, that is like 3 years worth round here, cant wait for your bike to come in im looking forward to your reports i know you will be on every nut and bolt.

 

[Tal]

My cobber who is the president of our chapter of the New Zealand Triumph Riders Club of New Zealand, brought his Rocket 'R' around yesterday. He just got it on Friday.(it's sunday morning here guys!).
We had a real good look around it and played with the screen and different settings etc. We were both disapointed in the oil cap and the water filler cap. Both are plastic, not lockable and are a pain to get back on properly...why, after spending so much attention to detail, did Triumph not put lockable caps on here?...if you get it wrong and twist to hard...guess what?
There are many great features on this bike of course...its very very quiet...needs some noise!..the rear wheel will be like removing a car wheel...unbolt and it comes off the side.
I have bought an infill seat for my GT...when it arrives.. and it dosnt fit his R...he has the sport seat...mine will be the touring...its a bit short. You have to make sure you get the right one if youre buying one.
Worzel did a 200km ride on friday afternoon after taking possession of it and only had enough gas for about 20k's left when he got back. Its abit thirsty at this early stage..in road mode..but should ease up a bit when it gets worn in we are thinking.
It's ticking all the boxes for Worzel..he has just stepped off a speed triple so its a bit different stance and sitting position but he feels he will get used to that pretty quickly..he keeps trying to put his feet back to the pedals..that sort of thing. He is looking forward to being able to give her a bit of stick!...He is a very smooth and quick rider so it will be fun when the two of us can ride together again.

 

[Frosty Rider]

the fuel mileage doesn't get much better after break in, i believe it is an 18l tank, and i did 250km and had half a litre left, a little bit of pushing it, but nothing hooligan worthy

 

[Kevin frazier]

the fuel mileage doesn't get much better after break in, i believe it is an 18l tank, and i did 250km and had half a litre left, a little bit of pushing it, but nothing hooligan worthy

36mpg pretty sweet for a rocket

 

[Frosty Rider]

36mpg pretty sweet for a rocket

it is pretty much the same as my rocket touring, but hey, i didn't buy either of them to be fuel efficient

 

[Dr.D]

I was getting 35 mpg when it was newer and it has gone up to around 40 mpg after 3500 miles. I bet I could get less if I pushed hard for the full tank. The bike has so much torque and the power is so linear that you end up not reving hard all day long. Dang smooth motor.

 

[phar2slo]

My cobber who is the president of our chapter of the New Zealand Triumph Riders Club of New Zealand, brought his Rocket 'R' around yesterday. He just got it on Friday.(it's sunday morning here guys!).
We had a real good look around it and played with the screen and different settings etc. We were both disapointed in the oil cap and the water filler cap. Both are plastic, not lockable and are a pain to get back on properly...why, after spending so much attention to detail, did Triumph not put lockable caps on here?...if you get it wrong and twist to hard...guess what?
There are many great features on this bike of course...its very very quiet...needs some noise!..the rear wheel will be like removing a car wheel...unbolt and it comes off the side.
I have bought an infill seat for my GT...when it arrives.. and it dosnt fit his R...he has the sport seat...mine will be the touring...its a bit short. You have to make sure you get the right one if youre buying one.
Worzel did a 200km ride on friday afternoon after taking possession of it and only had enough gas for about 20k's left when he got back. Its abit thirsty at this early stage..in road mode..but should ease up a bit when it gets worn in we are thinking.
It's ticking all the boxes for Worzel..he has just stepped off a speed triple so its a bit different stance and sitting position but he feels he will get used to that pretty quickly..he keeps trying to put his feet back to the pedals..that sort of thing. He is looking forward to being able to give her a bit of stick!...He is a very smooth and quick rider so it will be fun when the two of us can ride together again.

Any chance a bloke on an 06 can cruise along behind you two or is it limited to the new model only!!

 

[Tal]

of course m8...

 

[murr2k]

The bike leaves the factory 'ready to roll 'as it were. The code isnt put in to protect the motor from unwanted starting until it reaches the dealer. They finish assembly and put the code and tune in so that the customer has a 'Brand New' bike. Obviously the bike is started and run so checks are made to ensure everything is tickety boo. All bolts and fittings are torqued correctly and the bike is cleaned and ready for you.
To walk into the dealers and climb aboard and ride her out the door with zero miles on the clock is a never to be forgotten feeling.

They've been made aware of some that need a little more tightening.

 

[Mr Mike]

This post seems to have drifted away from engine oil leak .
This is real. Not somthing to wipe up.
Apparently Not to be plugged up.
I was just at my dealers and they have a 2020 Rocket in a bay with the engine sitting on the floor.