I was crazy before I bought it.

[M00SEKNUCKLES]

Picked up my first R3 and it is a 09 R3T with 8500 miles. Home is currently Colorado.

My first motorcycle ever was a 08 Speed Triple (perfect for a beginner). When I walked into the dealership to sign all the paperwork for it, I saw an 09 R3T and I always wanted one ever since.

After life changing events I did a 4100 mile solo trip on my stock 22 speedmaster to Myrtle Beach for bike week. After that trip I decided that more trips like that need to happen, but not on the speedmaster.

So here we are....

 

[Sparky59]

Welcome to the Nuthouse......The others will be along shortly...

 

[rick danger]

Welcome from Connecticut.

 

[mo8414]

Looks like a nice bike

 

[M00SEKNUCKLES]

Looks like a nice bike

From what I was told, the guy traded it in because his height/inseam made it so he was on his tippy toes while at a stop. Understandably a good reason to hardly ride it, balancing 900 lbs.

 

[M00SEKNUCKLES]

Now I will ask if anyone has " a must do" upgrade list for these. I saw that I do need to be careful because the tourer parts are not always interchangeable with other R3 models of that year. Was a dirty diesel tech for years and want to get these "must do" upgrades done while winter is here. I will be taking it on a nice long ride come March. The Grand Canyon whole outer rim, Sedona and Zion parks are the destinations. When I took the Speedmaster on the 4100 mile trip, I averaged around 400-500 miles a day with no wind screen. I love long days in the saddle. So really looking for the things from the seasoned owners that made you think "oh I regret that i didnt do this sooner." Mods.

 

[Sparky59]

As I also own a Touring Rocket, I don't want you falling into the mis named downfall.... The bike you have pictured in the first post is a "Touring"
Its frame and electrical system is different than all other Rockets, ie: Standards, Classics, Tourer, Roadster.....The easiest way to clarify a Touring from all others is that a Touring has only 1 headlight.....and Hard bags from the factory....Welcome from the most laid back group of the Rocket lineup, along with the most comfortable if your 6' or taller...Norm