Kendan
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So I've had my R3T for a few days now. Yup, love it. Getting a thumbs up from a guy in his new Bentley was a bit of a plus. Haha. But just a few comments, questions about it.
First, octane requirement. When the salesman was doing the delivery checklist with me, one item on the list was advising to use premium (92+ octane). He just shook his head and wasn't sure why it was on the list. The manual states to use 91 RON, and believe the rough calculation is 87-88 octane. My previous 1700 Kawasaki advised premium, but i believe this was due to it running somewhat lean from the factory. Same situation here? Or do most of you just run 87? At the moment I am just doing 89 mid-grade for that happy medium.
Second. I find the windshield a bit short. Its fine for the city, but think I will want a bigger/taller one for the highway. Triumph wants around $700 for theirs. Ouch. Any suggestions?
Third. Oil. Nope, not wanting to start another infamous oil thread. I had purchased some 10w40 Redline Synthetic oil for my Kawasaki, but since it got traded in, i kept it for the Triumph. Manual recommends a full synthetic (first bike ever) and from what I've read its a true Group 5 synthetic, some say as good as it gets, better than Amsoil, yadda yadda yadda. But my question is, anyone use it and have negative results? On a side note the manual mentioned (recommended?) a Castrol Racing synthetic. I've always thought that using a racing oil isn't a good choice for daily rider with 5,000km+ change intervals? Hmmm, interesting choice by Triumph.
Fourth. I like to be seen, and was thinking about getting a Back Off Brake modulator that will make the rear signal lights as running/brake/signal lights. Seems like the bulbs used are a little uncommon, but anyone know of the part number for a red bulb? Or is there a LED version that will drop in?
Fifth. The brakes are not linked, correct? Oddly I find that the back brake has more bite than the front ones. I was getting a feel for the brakes and found I needed a bit more effort on the front ones. On my Kawasaki which had linked brakes, for a normal stop I really just needed to pull the front lever with one finger. Maybe the Triumphs just need to get worked in a bit more. Bike still stops just fine really.
And lastly, this is just out of pure curiosity. Triumphs website advertises the power ratings as 106PS @ 6000rpm and 203nm @ 2500. The manual shows 106ps @ 5400 and 206nm @ 2000rpm. Which is correct? Like i said, purely curious. Realistically Triumph can simply just list the Torque as PLENTY @ 1000+ rpm, and I'd be fine with that. i just like knowing numbers is all.
So yup, loving the Rocket. Initially found neutral a bit hard to find, but seems to be getting a bit better now. Have to admit I miss the positive neutral finder in my Kawasaki. And if you made it this far, here's a high five and thanks for reading!!
Safe riding.
First, octane requirement. When the salesman was doing the delivery checklist with me, one item on the list was advising to use premium (92+ octane). He just shook his head and wasn't sure why it was on the list. The manual states to use 91 RON, and believe the rough calculation is 87-88 octane. My previous 1700 Kawasaki advised premium, but i believe this was due to it running somewhat lean from the factory. Same situation here? Or do most of you just run 87? At the moment I am just doing 89 mid-grade for that happy medium.
Second. I find the windshield a bit short. Its fine for the city, but think I will want a bigger/taller one for the highway. Triumph wants around $700 for theirs. Ouch. Any suggestions?
Third. Oil. Nope, not wanting to start another infamous oil thread. I had purchased some 10w40 Redline Synthetic oil for my Kawasaki, but since it got traded in, i kept it for the Triumph. Manual recommends a full synthetic (first bike ever) and from what I've read its a true Group 5 synthetic, some say as good as it gets, better than Amsoil, yadda yadda yadda. But my question is, anyone use it and have negative results? On a side note the manual mentioned (recommended?) a Castrol Racing synthetic. I've always thought that using a racing oil isn't a good choice for daily rider with 5,000km+ change intervals? Hmmm, interesting choice by Triumph.
Fourth. I like to be seen, and was thinking about getting a Back Off Brake modulator that will make the rear signal lights as running/brake/signal lights. Seems like the bulbs used are a little uncommon, but anyone know of the part number for a red bulb? Or is there a LED version that will drop in?
Fifth. The brakes are not linked, correct? Oddly I find that the back brake has more bite than the front ones. I was getting a feel for the brakes and found I needed a bit more effort on the front ones. On my Kawasaki which had linked brakes, for a normal stop I really just needed to pull the front lever with one finger. Maybe the Triumphs just need to get worked in a bit more. Bike still stops just fine really.
And lastly, this is just out of pure curiosity. Triumphs website advertises the power ratings as 106PS @ 6000rpm and 203nm @ 2500. The manual shows 106ps @ 5400 and 206nm @ 2000rpm. Which is correct? Like i said, purely curious. Realistically Triumph can simply just list the Torque as PLENTY @ 1000+ rpm, and I'd be fine with that. i just like knowing numbers is all.
So yup, loving the Rocket. Initially found neutral a bit hard to find, but seems to be getting a bit better now. Have to admit I miss the positive neutral finder in my Kawasaki. And if you made it this far, here's a high five and thanks for reading!!
Safe riding.