New to the rocket

[John987]

hi folks I'm new and in the market for a rocket , I'm wondering if there is any years to avoid or issues to look for when I am doing pre purchase checkout

 

[Mittzy]

Welcome mate from one of the Aussies.
Buy as later model as you can afford - most important updates were done by 2009 I think.

 

[Sportsman]

hi folks I'm new and in the market for a rocket , I'm wondering if there is any years to avoid or issues to look for when I am doing pre purchase checkout

Hello John I have a 2008 classic which has served me well.... welcome to the club..... Sportsman...

 

[n3716e]

Welcome from Indiana. A major consideration seems to be ABS or not. I am glad my Beast has ABS, but others do necessarily share my opinion regarding its value. But to each their own and it should be part of your evaluation.

 

[Wannbe]

Mittzy gave you the same advice I got before purchasing mine.
But be certain when you go to look at one you don't take your checkbook with you. After the first test ride there is normally a purchase inevitable.
Good hunting!

 

[Fingers]

Hi John ,welcome from Florida. As already said go with the latest model you can afford.Also lowest milage,are you looking for a Roadster or R3T.It would be helpful to others to know your location for future assistance.

 

[Jag]

If I were to buy another rocket it would be a 2009 classic, best look, floor boards, and up dated motor. IMHO
Oh yea welcome to the club.

 

[John987]

Hi John ,welcome from Florida. As already said go with the latest model you can afford.Also lowest milage,are you looking for a Roadster or R3T.It would be helpful to others to know your location for future assistance.

I am looking roadster , if I understand it correctly the touring has a cut in horsepower

 

[Jag]

Yes, but that can be fixed with a new tune using a 20$ cable and free tuning program called tune ecu. I have a R3T (touring) new cans and a tune. Runs like a raped ape!

 

[warp9.9]

Any model 08 which has a VIN number above 337294 should be safe and have the updated components in them already. And then of course all 09 models. I prefer the older ones for the ecu and the fact that triumph used a color other then Black