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scot in exile
Living Legend
Welcome from sunny Fl, yep it is a hot bike 2300cc does produce a lot of heat, the 26" clearview is one windscreen (depends on how tall you are)
Ygransom
Turbocharged
I have to disagree with Scot about heat. Yes it is a big lump of a motor but I don't find the heat to be anymore than V-twins or some sport bikes. As to windscreen a lot depends on height and how you sit on bike. I'm 5-10 and am using the stock R3T screen. I look over it but get some buffeting on helmet. Use of lowers also affect buffeting.
CanberraR3
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Welcome to the forum; hope you find the right Rocket for you and buy it.
The Rocket IS a very hot bike - every time to go back to mine and there's a crowd standing round, someone will say "that's a hot bike" - so it must be true!
If you're talking temperature, well it's a big lump of metal containing 2300cc of explosions and a gallon or so of near boiling water, so yes, there's heat.
Windscreen? You'll get buffetting no matter which one you choose. Better off without one I reckon (except if there's lots of flying insects around). Zero turbulance on a bike? Not while it's moving.
The Rocket IS a very hot bike - every time to go back to mine and there's a crowd standing round, someone will say "that's a hot bike" - so it must be true!
If you're talking temperature, well it's a big lump of metal containing 2300cc of explosions and a gallon or so of near boiling water, so yes, there's heat.Windscreen? You'll get buffetting no matter which one you choose. Better off without one I reckon (except if there's lots of flying insects around). Zero turbulance on a bike? Not while it's moving.
UNCLE JESSE
Nitrous
I agree with Scott I put a special made 5 inch taller windshield on my rocket becalls of body size, I'll just look over the top of it and I run lowers I can wear my regular ball cap at 70 mph and it does not blow off with lowers but the drawback is in the city they are warm on a hot day because they do block quite a bit of air. They make a Banks air wing that is the best of both worlds will let more air in or take it away but a little rich for my blood take a look it might not be four yours pick you out a rocket and enjoy
NM ROCKET
Supercharged
Welcome from New Mexico.
ewswartze
Turbocharged
Welcome from Ohio. Good luck with your search
HansO
Not Taking Life Too Seriously
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WelcomeWelcome to the forum; hope you find the right Rocket for you and buy it.
The Rocket IS a very hot bike - every time to go back to mine and there's a crowd standing round, someone will say "that's a hot bike" - so it must be true!
Windscreen? You'll get buffetting no matter which one you choose. Better off without one I reckon (except if there's lots of flying insects around). Zero turbulance on a bike? Not while it's moving.
They only say your's is Hot when Mine not Sitting Next to It
I all seriousness though I have two screens for short stints like 1 1/2 to 2 hour rides I run a FlyScreen (Triumph Sport Screen) but for touring 7 to 10 hour days I use the lagre Triumph screen both of which bolt on to the same fitting kit so it is only a 4 bolt change over, Presonally I have only ever complained of heat when sitting in slow traffic while other bikes I have owned and ridden are a lot hotter due to fairings etc and as far as Hardleys are concerned they really chuck out the heat.... horrid slug also very hot, the Rockets will be a lot cooler on a trip
