First post: question about search for Rocket

[Gabe]

I would like to clear in saying that I never expect not to have problems but having to split the cases to repair a tranny is not the kind of work I enjoy. I do all my own work (because this what I did for a living)and just the thought of having to pull the engine and completely disassemble it is not what i would call a pleasant retirement pastime, not to mention the acquisition of any special tools to complete the job.
Good info, thanks guys...

 

[tails]

gabe,
just for the record my roadster had done just over 5000 miles,it ended up with triumph replacing the complete engine/gearbox with a bill i saw for £8500 English pound,
imagine if i did not have warranty with the dealer ?
they then said they would give me 1yrs warranty with the new engine no more,hows that for there belief in there workmanship ?

 

[Mike188]

Welcome from South Australia.
Get as late as you can as most of the common problems have been sorted, ABS so 2010 or later, I have a 2012 with 50k on it and zero problems so far............. touch wood, sometimes it is just the luck of the draw.

 

[tails]

gabe,
just for the record my roadster had done just over 5000 miles,it ended up with triumph replacing the complete engine/gearbox with a bill i saw for £8500 English pound,
imagine if i did not have warranty with the dealer ?
they then said they would give me 1yrs warranty with the new engine no more,hows that for there belief in there workmanship ?

can i just ad this,
if you use the bike for pottering about and touring etc,the box/engine might last,but to be honest i used it too its full so using it as a sports thrasher poss killed it.

 

[hoopla]

Welcome from Maine, many Rockets with no problems, treat it right, and it will probably be the best mc you have ever owned.

 

[cootertwo]

You can find older Rockets pretty cheap, but expect to have to do some maintenance work. I own a 2013, and 2, 2005's. The 2013 has needed nothing for over 25k miles. The 2 05's need tinkering now and then. If at all possible, I'd go for one of brand new ones that National Power Sports is selling, at ridiculous prices. You'd have a brand new unmolested Rocket, with a warranty should anything go bad.

 

[goncallf]

My advice is choose one with ABS, this means to pick up a 2010 or newer

 

[MIG]

My advice is choose one with ABS, this means to pick up a 2010 or newer

Concur...
-MIG

 

[Bondysbike]

Concur...
-MIG

45,000 across 3 rockets...no issues ...touch wood.

 

[tails]

you lucky man.