New ROCKET!

[PolarisJay13]

Hi... I just signed up today. I just bought a Rocket the other day... I had a 1999 Honda Superhawk the last 4 years and put 20K on the old girl. Last year I demoed a Rocket III at Americade in Lake George, NY and fell in love with... Needless to say, I just bought one. 2005 with 6K on it. I spent a good amount of time on this forum last night reading all the problems and tips you guys all have. Do any of you have anything I should look out for immediately? I noticed there was a factory recall on the ECU for the low idle stall. I was thinking about calling a dealer to see if this got taken care of already. Anything else? I am up for performance tips as well.

 

[budman]

..yes..look out for the cars in front of you....because you'll be coming up on them a lot faster than you think..

 

[Pig9r]

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the purchase.

 

[snuffcityrider]

Welcome and enjoy your new Rocket!

 

[tdragger]

Welcome and enjoy the new ride. With 6k on the bike you should either already have a brand new rear tire or you will be buying one soon. Seriously consider the Darkside if you need the change.

 

[Paul Hyland]

Dragger if you keep pushing the dark side I am going to start calling you Sith dragger and I havn't forgot the rear light bar been getting home late from work.

by the way welcome Polaris.

 

[PianoMan]

Captain Status Approved

I also have an 05 and never had an idle problem. I'd only worry about it if it starts acting up. Glad you've joined us and post often along with a couple of pictures of the beast!

 

[Baggage1]

Did your 05 have anything non stock that you know of? Depending on your size, shocks would be recommended for lighter captains to smooth the bumps. I keep forgetting about your abbreviated ridding season up there . Welcome and stick around we like to jest a bit as well as josh some.

 

[Sidecar Flip]

Welcome aboard. My thoughts are 'if it idles fine don't fool with it'. I've heard that the new tune from Triumph actually causes other problems. I never put it in. It's fine the way it is.

Performance wise, it beats the hell out of my KLR. That's good enough for me.

 

[bkrbil]

Welcome, and good luck with your new ride!