I am in a turmoil and need therapy

duropart

.020 Over

Joined

Jun 29, 2013

Messages

22

Location

Manchester

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rocket touring

• Jan 9, 2014

• #1

Hi all , its been a while since I last posted anything but I have a problem. For the past few years I have been in a position to renew my bikes every 18 months or so and now I am thinking of another new machine, problem is I never buy the same bike twice. This is causing me to have nightmares because the rocket touring is by far the most powerful bike I have had in the cruiser/touring range . **** ! It seems I have just answered my own question , power is everything. Oh well its now either a new paint job or another bike . Decisions decisions.

 

Phil R

Turbocharged

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Mar 20, 2008

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502

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Kennewick, WA

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2008 Classic

• Jan 9, 2014

• #2

I suggest that you add some "go faster" and paint your beast.

 

albertaduke

former airline pilot without the big bucks

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kaleden

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2021 rocket3 GT

• Jan 9, 2014

• #3

I wish I had that kind of trauma

 

RocketandRollit

Can't be accurately measured

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459

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Metro Detroit

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2007 R3 Classic Ltd.

• Jan 9, 2014

• #4

Poor fellow. Chin up, you'll find some way to work through this.

 

Maelstrom

Supercharged

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May 31, 2013

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366

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Fort Worth

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2007 Rocket III Classic Tourer

• Jan 9, 2014

• #5

If you need therapy, get off the computer and get on the bike!

 

DaddyRabbit

Turbocharged

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May 5, 2011

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525

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Tryon, NC

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2006 Triumph Rocket III Classic

• Jan 9, 2014

• #6

I'm really struggling having sympathy for you!!!!!!!!!!!

 

ricochet

Rocket Captain

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757

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Toronto, Ontario

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2012 Rocket III Roadster

• Jan 9, 2014

• #7

Why not get a different type of bike to go with it, instead of replace it. Why not try a sport tourer, or maybe something like an adventure bike.. maybe a BMW GS? True they are not more powerful, but they have different abilities and places they can ride. A GS is a cool bike if you want to try riding on some dirt!

 

Vinkster

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May 22, 2010

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178

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Phoenix, AZ

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2010 R3R

• Jan 9, 2014

• #8

ricochet said:

Why not get a different type of bike to go with it, instead of replace it. Why not try a sport tourer, or maybe something like an adventure bike.. maybe a BMW GS? True they are not more powerful, but they have different abilities and places they can ride. A GS is a cool bike if you want to try riding on some dirt!

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That's my plan eventually. I would love to get a new Tiger Explorer XC and take some trips that I would not dare on the Rocket.

 

kaivalagi

Supercharged

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Aug 3, 2013

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330

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Norwich, UK

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Tiger Explorer (2015-White)/R3R (2013-Red Stripe)

• Jan 9, 2014

• #9

Spend some money on a super charger or turbo lol, it'll be like a whole new bike afterwards!

Or.....would you class the tourer as the same as the roadster? You could get a new roadster instead?

 

Dragoneye

.020 Over

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Mar 8, 2006

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17

• Jan 9, 2014

• #10

I know you, kaivalagi......buy a new bike (Ducati, MV Agusta) something faster than a Rocket. This way, you will still maintain a hugely fast cruiser yet have something "different" for your mood swings. (lol)