Hi, new to the r3

[torchie]

Hi,
Just joined the site. I am thinking of buying a Triumph Rocket. Just not sure that its the bike for me maybe I can fined out more here? I have heard some negative things about this bike but it draws me in like a magnet. (performance/looks). I do have 10 years of riding experience. Hope to learn about the bike and the users here.

Thanks
Torchie

 

[Mittzy]

G'day Torchie, Welcome from Down Under Mate...
When you buy one, try to buy 2008 and up. These have most bugs ironed out.
If you buy a 2014 model - you will not be able to change the ECU tune (for now at least).

 

[TOMCAT]

G'day and Welcome Torchie .. do you burn stuff if you've ridden a Rocket and you're still not sure if it's the right bike for you then perhaps it's not.

 

[CanberraR3]

I'll say g'day ....... and then bite my tongue. Good luck in your search.

 

[tfcrocketman3]

R3 love affair

Good day Torchie and welcome from the UK
Once you have taken the beast for a test ride, once bitten forever smitten!

Regards
Tfcrocketman3

 

[ewswartze]

Welcome from Ohio. Enjoy the ride if you dare.

 

[mr hunt]

Welcome Torchie - I assume you work in 'insurance'

Anyway.......ride it --> buy it, just like the rest of us

 

[kaivalagi]

Go and get a demo ride in and make your own mind up with some time on it, it's the only way to be sure............that you'll definitely buy one!

Anyway.......ride it --> buy it, just like the rest of us

I hear that....I'm getting withdrawals waiting for my new bike to be delivered to the dealership...

 

[torchie]

Thanks

Hi,
thanks for the replies. No I haven't ridden one yet. I going to see if I can hunt one up here in Pensacola this week. If there is any advice that you are willing to share I would be thankful.

Torchie

 

[1olbull]

torchie,
Welcome to the best forum to about all matters Triumph.
Short & sweet - many many years MC riding & 50 of them on the street.
If ya ain't able to sit astride a top notch sport bike anymore (age) or you just wish to be more comfy and carry a lot of "stuff", The Rocket is the ticket.

Had mine just over a year and am at 20,000 miles. NO PROBLEMS and I have forgotten my dealer's name! I sSure can't say that about my last few new (not Triumph) road motors. This R3R is most definitely a handful and not likely one for the inexperienced or timid rider.

Now, please tell us about your fire fettish . . .
Don't sell books - buy that sucker!
1olbull