Hey y'all . . Was told to start a new thread so here goes

[Boog]

Hello @DodahMan and welcome again from Virginia. I have the 2014 R3T and it weighs right at 865 when I'm not on it. It handles just fine no matter the road and cruises perfectly smooth at 85 MPH indicated. It will easily handle the Tail of the Dragon at posted speed and a little bit over without crossing the line.
My biggest problems are finding a battery that will start the beast when the temps drop below 20F. That and keeping the lights from burning out... At 46K miles, this is still my #1 ride out of 27 others...

 

[DodahMan]

Hello @DodahMan and welcome again from Virginia. I have the 2014 R3T and it weighs right at 865 when I'm not on it. It handles just fine no matter the road and cruises perfectly smooth at 85 MPH indicated. It will easily handle the Tail of the Dragon at posted speed and a little bit over without crossing the line.
My biggest problems are finding a battery that will start the beast when the temps drop below 20F. That and keeping the lights from burning out... At 46K miles, this is still my #1 ride out of 27 others...

Thanks. As far as lighting goes, try what I did. I ordered an aftermarket "ebay special" cheap Chinese version of the "daymaker" led headlight. Wow, what a difference that made. Less amps and a lot more light. As long as the R3 lights are standard7in, I am sure you can get them to fit. This might be the battery you need.
Odyssey Batteries

 

[Boog]

DodahMan, it doesn't look like they have anything for the R3, only the Triumph 600. And none of their batteries have anywhere near the amps I currently have.

 

[BillyIndiana]

I have a 2015 R3T and love it. I just did 800 miles in the southern Indiana hills a couple weeks ago. Lots of aggressive curves. At the end of the day my legs felt like they had a workout as did my checks from the smile. I found that 3d gear on this bike rocks. 30 to 70 is no problem corner to corner. Was riding with T-Birds and Bonnies and had no issues keeping up. You do have to be a bit more aggressive with the throttle to lift her up out of the corner. Not for speed mind you but thrust. You do need to understand the friction zone at slow speeds. On the open road she just melts away the miles. She has great balance. Biggest thing I had to learn was not to lean her into a turn when coming to a stop sign or signal. She dips and get reallllll heavy real quick.

2013 you will have ABS so that is great.

 

[EasTexRIII]

She has great balance. Biggest thing I had to learn was not to lean her into a turn when coming to a stop sign or signal. She dips and get reallllll heavy real quick.

Progressive front spring swap my friend

 

[BillyIndiana]

Progressive front spring swap my friend

Thanks, I also want to get through these tires and get a 140 on the front.

 

[BigNorm]

+1 on cheap Chinese led lights boog.

 

[EasTexRIII]

+2

 

[hoopla]

Welcome Dodah, from Maine! The more you ride her the smaller she gets, don't forget to counter steer and she'll glide through the turns,

Hoopla

 

[Bernard Vinet]

R3T 1000lbs with fuel tank full. Enjoy the weight, you will be surprise how nibble it is!