FNG from the Inland NW, USA

Bob R

Living Legend
Joined
Jul 30, 2012
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2,143
Location
Pahrump, NV
Ride
2013 R3T
Not wanting to give away my age, let's just say I have been riding for 46 years, 44 of those licensed. I have had more bikes than I can count, but have always had a soft spot in my heart for British bikes, from the 650 Bonneville I flat tracked one summer a long time ago to the the Norton 850 Commando I owned from new until just a few years ago, with a BSA or two thrown in there. Somewhere in there I lost my way and took the japanese sportbike road.

Well, now I am back.

I just picked up my 2013 Rocket 3 Touring and am whole again.

I look forward to getting to know the people here, and sharing our one great love, motorcycling, among other things.

bob
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So I guess you be from eastern, WA???
Wherever ya hail from . . . welcome to Rocket Wonderland, Earth.
I am relatively new myself, at a month, and can say the blokes here are great!

  • Trustworthy,
  • Loyal,
  • Helpful, (in spades)
  • Friendly, (in hearts)
  • Courteous, (not so much)
  • Kind, (in diamonds)
  • Obedient, (not really)
  • Cheerful, (in clubs after a few pints)
  • Thrifty,
  • Brave, (hell yes-they do ride Rockets)
  • Clean, (???)
  • Reverent, (well, 12 out of 13 ain't bad)
  • and light in the loafers.
No, no! Wait! That last one is only for those on "Red Rockets" !
 
Welcome from down under. Nice collection of bikes you've had there ........ except the Jap sporty route. WTF Anyway, good to see you've regained your senses.

For some reason people reckon black bikes are faster but in truth the only thing you can say about them is that they're common as muck.
 
Greetings from another aussie 'Maybe-old Bob' ... You'll find that Rockets should have a sticker on the tank (Warning Riding this motorcycle will destroy any chance of wanting any other motorcycle ever again)... which has to be a good thing if you've been riding Jappas
 
Slowing in your old age the Rocket Touring is a grand bike but no where as fast as a Jap sports bike(hp not torque)
A few years ago I was talking to a guy at a local bike haunt from Alabama he had a rocket and was claiming it was the fastest bike on the road I asked him if he was ***cen nuts or just drunk.
 
Welcome to the forum. You'll note that the Brits are still unique in their approach, and decidedly more reliable than bikes of yore.
 
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