Hello to one and all,
Me, ex military, been riding bikes since age of 8 and never looked back. Ridden in most of Europe, Middle East and most of UK due to past job.
I had a bad crash ten years ago, not my fault, re built and more metal than metal mickey. I gave up for three years and then got back on again. Since then I have ridden Bandits, FJR's and a lovely Aprilia Tuono but I was struggling to get on due to the height.
I have been looking and test riding for the past few months and narrowed it down to four bikes. Then! This morning went to my local HD dealer and sat on a HD, no good as my head and heart was not getting a buzz. I then tried a Victory Vegas, lovely sound, nice bike, low down and quite comfortable.
I looked to my right and there it was, slid on and what a great seat, the weight felt fine and my mind has been made up. Yes a Triumph Rocket 3. I have previously test ridden all three but to have had the chance of trying all 3 at the same time has been great.
All I have to do is weight and find a good secondhand one. Also due to the lovely Scottish weather returning I will hold off until April 2024.
Anyway I better stop prattling on and boring you lucky people.
Me, ex military, been riding bikes since age of 8 and never looked back. Ridden in most of Europe, Middle East and most of UK due to past job.
I had a bad crash ten years ago, not my fault, re built and more metal than metal mickey. I gave up for three years and then got back on again. Since then I have ridden Bandits, FJR's and a lovely Aprilia Tuono but I was struggling to get on due to the height.
I have been looking and test riding for the past few months and narrowed it down to four bikes. Then! This morning went to my local HD dealer and sat on a HD, no good as my head and heart was not getting a buzz. I then tried a Victory Vegas, lovely sound, nice bike, low down and quite comfortable.
I looked to my right and there it was, slid on and what a great seat, the weight felt fine and my mind has been made up. Yes a Triumph Rocket 3. I have previously test ridden all three but to have had the chance of trying all 3 at the same time has been great.
All I have to do is weight and find a good secondhand one. Also due to the lovely Scottish weather returning I will hold off until April 2024.
Anyway I better stop prattling on and boring you lucky people.