RoadVenture
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- Sep 18, 2007
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Hi ya'll. Dave here from the south (of the Mason-Dixon Line in Maryland). I recently totaled my '01 Venture and will be looking for a "new" bike soon. The Rocket III and the Stratoliner are on the short list.
I have done several demo rides on the Rocket III and liked it each time. Sure there were some issues with handlebar placement which could be fixed with some pullback risers but otherwise it fit me pretty well. I do some long rides (500+ miles/day) on a semiregular basis so comfort is a big issue for me. My two concerns, however, are engine heat and tire expense.
Has anyone found a way to put a more reasonable rear tire on the Rocket? Say, a 180 maybe?
Short of removing the catalytic converter is there anything that can be done about the heat issue?
I really DO NOT like the leather bags offered by Triumph. Is there any experience with alternative bags and or trunk for the Rocket?
I have done several demo rides on the Rocket III and liked it each time. Sure there were some issues with handlebar placement which could be fixed with some pullback risers but otherwise it fit me pretty well. I do some long rides (500+ miles/day) on a semiregular basis so comfort is a big issue for me. My two concerns, however, are engine heat and tire expense.
Has anyone found a way to put a more reasonable rear tire on the Rocket? Say, a 180 maybe?
Short of removing the catalytic converter is there anything that can be done about the heat issue?
I really DO NOT like the leather bags offered by Triumph. Is there any experience with alternative bags and or trunk for the Rocket?