Hi from Moscow, Russia

[Wrecka]

The closer I get to the dream, the more "good samaritans" appear. More BMS GS pics sent to my Whatsup, more tricky arguments.
For one: you will never be able to fit Russian (i.e. European) bolts and nuts to R3, because (!) they use a different thread. Like Harley does.
Yes, because Triumph is British. I am not much of a tech guy, but as I understand it is about UNF and metric systems. Which one does R3 belong to?

They say if some part gets loose while on a long trip, I will never be able to fix it fast using standard European bolts - will need to order them from the UK. WTF?

Take a big bag of zipties and a roll of 100MPH tape, that fixes everything........

 

[sonny]

Welcome from the big city of Henryetta Oklahoma. Home to no 74. (Some of us even throw a car tire on the back and call it good).

 

[TriumPhil]

... definitely not recommended if you want optimal, nimble handling in an urban riding environment, unless you value parking the bike on flat and level surfaces without using the kickstand more than your own personal safety, quick handling and optimal responsiveness!

 

[sonny]

 

[BigNorm]

Let's get him in the saddle of an R3 before we introduce him to the dark side.

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

Welcome from exotic Idaho. Definitely go with your soul and buy the Rocket Roadster. You will not regret it. You will regret not buying yourself one of them. It is a big special bike. It doesn't feel so big when you ride it. It can be ridden something close to like a sport bike. I have mine all dressed out and ride it like a sport bike. Go get it .. don't regret it.

 

[Old N' Grumpy]

Not much else to say that hasn't been said. Just get one and you will see. Welcome from Florida.

 

[Eric R.]

Mavreg, welcome to the forum. I am from a small town in central Massachusetts.
With all the news lately coming from Russia, I was just telling my wife the other day about how beautiful some of the Moscow architecture is that we see here on television. I was telling her that I would love to see it in person someday.
Small world!
Take care, Eric

 

[2012cliff]

I think most of the guys on this forum are ex harley riders. Some still own their harleys. The rocket 3 is the one they ride tho. The general public is impressed with harleys , but those of us who own rockets know a secret . Some of us have bought other bikes thinking they are moving on to something better.
It seems they regret selling their rockets and and come backinto the fold.

 

[Mavreg]

Yeah, Harley...good bike. Rocket must be very good.