Getting a 2014 R3T

Cruzn6

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Waterbury, Connecticut

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1979 CBX,2013 Goldwing,2014 Roadster, 03 Springer

• Nov 16, 2013

• #11

RKTNMYPKT said:

I rode the R3T for 5 yrs and now have a Roadster, The R3T was a more comfortable and smoother ride, and if I must be completely honest the I havent really noticed a huge difference in power and acceleration between the two, perhaps because of the torque difference? ... I do like the raw look of the Roadster over the R3T however.

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I was considering doing the same thing assuming there was a real noticeable power difference in the Roadster. Guess I'll have to test ride it first, but I do love my R3T.......

 

Steel

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Cut Off, Louisiana USA

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2012 Roadster & 2006 Classic

• Nov 16, 2013

• #12

There is a power difference in the two, but the dyno gods have proven that the right tune will even the playing field. Ride what you like, get it tuned to where you're happy

 

TexCav

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• Nov 16, 2013

• #13

And she is home!

 

Steel

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2012 Roadster & 2006 Classic

• Nov 16, 2013

• #14

Congrats! That is a fine looking ride.

 

TexCav

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Cowtown, TX

• Nov 16, 2013

• #15

Steel said:

Congrats! That is a fine looking ride.

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Thanks! She is heavy, about a 100 pounds more than my Classic.

 

mr hunt

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Perth, WA

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• Nov 16, 2013

• #16

Congrats TexCav - I hope you get a few more miles out of this one!

 

Molinoman

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2017 Polaris Slingshot

• Nov 16, 2013

• #17

Congrats...looks just like mine for some reason...hope you enjoy many trouble free miles.

 

HansO

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08 Rocket III R.I.P now TEX Triumph Explorer

• Nov 17, 2013

• #18

Congrats and it is that nice colour combination as well

 

TexCav

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• Nov 17, 2013

• #19

One thing I have noticed is that I can't flat foot this one. I easily could on my classic. Not sure if its due to being new or the seat. The new seat is definitely wider and more padded than the one on my classic.

 

echoraven

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Brandon, FL

• Nov 20, 2013

• #20

TexCav said:

One thing I have noticed is that I can't flat foot this one. I easily could on my classic. Not sure if its due to being new or the seat. The new seat is definitely wider and more padded than the one on my classic.

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For mine I ended up replacing the rear suspension with Hagon Nitros HD (they have a regular version for the R3, but with the extra weight of the touring, a stiffer spring is needed) which lowered the beast an inch so I am able to flat foot it. It makes all the difference in the world for my enjoyment of this motorcycle. I was never much of a peg scraper so losing the bit of ground clearance wasn't an issue for me.