I need help, I really am starting to hate my new Rocket GT

[Happy]

Hello Rocket lovers..... I do count myself in with you all and have recently purchased my new Rocket 3 GT. It is actually my 4th Rocket overall having owned the touring model, the base model, the R model, and now the GT model. The bike is beautiful, there is nothing more to say about that. But I am mad as hell at a couple of things that hopefully I can get some help on. I use my bike everyday for about an hour trip to work and and hour back. I absolutely love riding and do so in all weather albeit rain or sunshine, hot or cold. Riding is the only vise I have and I wouldn't give it up for the world. My gripes about the new Rocket. What the hell it Triumph calling the GT a touring model but not make a decent windshield for the bike. Let's be for real, there is no adequate windshield on the market for this thing. I have bought 3 different ones so far and all prove grossly inadequate. What a **** show the windshield thing is and it makes no **** sense. If anyone knows of one please help me, I desperately need one. Fork wind deflectors would be great to but I can't find those neither. The seat on this thing is probably the worst seat in motorcycling. Who the hell designed this **** thing. To do any real distance riding, your ass aint doing it on this thing with that tailbone killer cushion on it. I had to put in a corbin just to ride the thing. Lastly these foot pegs, HOLY **** what a mess. I removed the forward controls and put in mid controls, but your feet are still too forward and your ass takes all the bumps of the road. Throw the sport mode of driving out the window cause every bump you feel right into your kidneys. Why wouldn't Triumph just put the pegs a little further back so you can get your weight up off your ass when you see a bump coming. Again, who the hell designed this thing. How can you fall so short on such a beautiful machine. You can't even put on an engine gaurd or highway pegs to stretch your legs on those long rides. I have had my GT now for 4 months and I have tried to get myself to like it but I just can't get comfortable on it no matter how hard I try. My last rocket, and R model with the touring seat and back rest, engine gaurd with highway pegs and a great windshield was the most comfortable bike, and I really mean that, I have ever ridden. Even better than the Harley Heritage I have owned before. I could literally sleep in that seat it was so comfortable. Unfortunately a kid in a truck took that bike from me. If anyone has any ideas short of spending another few thousand dollars on some R&D foot pegs, highway pegs and a custom manufactured windshield I would be so appreciative. I am thinking of just selling it and taking the loss I am so upset with this bike. Thanks for the listen and sorry so negative. It just brakes my heart I can't get into this bike I dreamed of owning since the TFC model came out. Take care and Ride long.......

 

[stollydriver]

Kind of agree - I had a 2015 X Roadster - it was more comfortable, only parted due to spares availability

 

[Tripps]

I dispute one point, the K1200GT has the worst seat of any motorcycle. My buddy Guzzi Dan flew to Little Rock, Arkansas and rode it back to Buffalo for me, the guy I bought it off said he's going to hate the seat, when he arrived, the first words out of his mouth were " I hate this seat", he had a motel towel duct taped to it, lol. A Corbin fixed it, a Corbin also fixed my Sprint, second worst seat ever. Can't help you with the rest.

 

[Boog]

Hello @Happy, I do not know who designed your Rocket but the in-house designer for the 2004 R3 was John Mockett. I hope that is helpful ;-)

I have written to Triumph with many of your questions, maybe not in the same emotion, but still, i get it. The GT is more akin to an ST, Triumph goofed it up there.

I have also asked when the new R3T would come out and the last two years I only get the answer that one is not yet planned. So, no cruiser R3 for now, just this Speed Triple on steroids (Triumph's words, not mine."

Corbin does have a fairing for the new bikes but you asked for something that won't break your bank so i guess that may not be the answer.

Don't sell your bike just yet...

 

[kipper]

Can't help wi your GT, hope you find a solution that don't cost you a fortune . An got to tell you Tripps that the worst seat on a bike has got to be on harleys 05 street rod model, 70 miles an you can hardly walk when you get off .

 

[Mighty Mouse]

I think weight and height are a contributing factor concerning the seat. My seat at 5'9" and now 180 lbs is perfect for long rides. I have zero problems with it. The GT is by no means a touring bike and it's criminal for Triumph to call it that. It's an R model with forward controls, hand warmers, panniers bought separately and a tiny windshield. My thoughts were they made the GT for the younger, sportier crowd in mind maybe not realizing old f**** like some of us enjoy a 'sport touring' type bike. After buying one I realized quick it ain't a touring anything bike. It's an upright sport bike with a few "touring" comforts. After somewhat bad mouthing my GT it fits 'my' needs perfectly for over night trips and local adventures. I enjoy riding it and still get amazed at the power. I have a Powerbronze windshield and it does very little but I'm use to it. I understand your frustration but like I said, the GT is not a touring bike but it works for me and hopefully you also. Cheers.

 

[Mikethebear]

Thank you everyone for your replies. I really appreciate it. I'm glad I'm not going crazy cause I thought I was...lol... hopefully triumph comes out with some parts to fix this situation...

 

[Mikethebear]

I think weight and height are a contributing factor concerning the seat. My seat at 5'9" and now 180 lbs is perfect for long rides. I have zero problems with it. The GT is by no means a touring bike and it's criminal for Triumph to call it that. It's an R model with forward controls, hand warmers, panniers bought separately and a tiny windshield. My thoughts were they made the GT for the younger, sportier crowd in mind maybe not realizing old f**** like some of us enjoy a 'sport touring' type bike. After buying one I realized quick it ain't a touring anything bike. It's an upright sport bike with a few "touring" comforts. After somewhat bad mouthing my GT it fits 'my' needs perfectly for over night trips and local adventures. I enjoy riding it and still get amazed at the power. I have a Powerbronze windshield and it does very little but I'm use to it. I understand your frustration but like I said, the GT is not a touring bike but it works for me and hopefully you also. Cheers.

How do you like that power bronze windshield, mine moves all over the place... thanks.....

 

[Tal]

Seems strange to me...this bike is probably the most comfortable bike i have ridden!. I am wondering if you have adjusted your rebound since purchasing the bike?..When it leaves the assembly line the rebound is set on the bottom setting which would certainly cause shocks up the spine when hitting bumps. There is a Youtube video setting the suspension if you look. The seat on the GT is very comfortable for me and i do have lower back issues. The flyscreen is just that...its not built to be a tourer...If you need a tourer then maybe go back to the Henry Dickensen.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

How do you like that power bronze windshield, mine moves all over the place... thanks.....

I broke a grommet spacer from over tightening or possibly the bouncing it does at higher speeds and replaced it. I believe Maurice has it down and can tell you about the spacers as his are metal on his PowerBronze I believe. I'm use to it and at high speeds I get beat up but not as bad as with the OEM screen so I guess it is what it is. It looks decent and works fine so I'll keep it until something better comes out.