New guy hunter for a Rocket

[cootertwo]

NICE!

 

[1olbull]

Now please add the year, model & your location under your avatar so we all can better respond to you.

 

[eLLWOODgLEN]

Now please add the year, model & your location under your avatar so we all can better respond to you.

Updates as suggested

 

[Grumpy Ole Codger]

SWEET....

 

[RacerX74]

I'm 6'2" and around 200 lbs. Yes it is a "fat" tank, but it is a BIG motorcycle. The tank turned me off, when the Rocket first came out. Reminded me of the ugly Boss Hoss tanks. However, after watching numerous videos on you tube, I bought my first Rocket Roadster in 2013. Called my local dealer, got an out the door price, went to credit union and got certified check, and got a ride to the dealer where I handed them the check, and said "where is it". Never test rode or even looked at it first. They probably thought I was nuts. On the ride home, I very quickly forgot about looks, peg positions, etc. etc. The BIG grin had me catching bugs all the way home! I now own 3 Rockets, and luv em all.

I think the moral to this story is don't get to caught up in the details ....ride one then judge it on how wide your school boy grin is. how long it lasts and how many days or weeks it takes for you to stop thinking about doing it again .....then go buy it as don't think buying a near 2 1/2 litre motorcycle is a sensible thing to do anyway

 

[Grumpy Ole Codger]

Why test ride it? Last July on a Wednesday I was on site awaiting access permission to go to the top of a 22 storey block of flats to change over the DC power system for Vodafone. Sat for a total of 8 hours just waiting, but boredom set in quickly, and I started Googling bikes. I’d only been sat there for 2 hours and I had already arranged p/x for an XVS1300 and bought the R111, delivery arranged for the Friday! Made sure the wife was at work first though...

 

[Chip]

Hey Cooter...that big "Fat" tank looks like a gals ass when your'e sitting on the seat looking at it....if you use your imagination that is....

Wow! Tap you DO have a vivid imagination. My R3T has a big, wide gas tank. That's ALL I see.....

 

[eLLWOODgLEN]

Hello again,

This past March I went down on my Rocket, luckily I walked away with a light scrape on my lower back and a sore neck but no injuries.

Insurance totaled it out and I moved on. I repainted my 80’ Yamaha xs400 and rebuilt my 82’ Yamaha Seca and sold them both.

I’m once again looking for another Rocket to enjoy. There is an 07’ standard not far from me that caught my eye and I hope to join the Rocket world again soon. Here is the carnage of my beautiful roadster and my other bikes I’ve sold.

 

[Grumpy Ole Codger]

Ouch! I suppose, in hindsight, the reason most guys fit the front/rear crash bars is to prevent that sort of damage occurring. Glad to hear that you are alright bar a couple of scrapes. Mind you, you need the scars to be able to embellish the stories a little when telling the tale. Any more details/photos of the 07' you are looking at? Or should you wait for the new R3 to be released??

 

[eLLWOODgLEN]

I’m likely letting the new one to be released or confirmed so I can get a used bike for less. I’m not looking to finance a new bike again. “Near me” is a loose term of a 6hr drive away. It’s an 07’ standard with silver engine and floor boards. Ad says 31k miles and it’s been posted for a few months. It has a short GP m4 eBay style can for the muffler.

Everything else near me is either a practically new Roadster with brand new level prices or Tourings with 60k miles.