No 'good will' repair for 2008 R3

[Rick Morris]

Spawn, Troy beat me to it but double, triple check it isn't the rocker cover gasket. Common issue with this bike and a quicke and easy fix. I also agree with Claviger, an older low mile bike needs to be ridden. You know get the engine hot and cold type of thing. Gaskets and o rings go bad sitting around just as much as being overused. I would clean the oil and ride the hell out of it. Don't be surprised if the oil leak goes away. Maybe spend a Saturday morning with a pot of coffee and a torque wrench and retighten head bolts. But double check it isn't the valve cover gasket leaking.

Now for the best part. That 2008 Rocket with a little oil leak is a better bike than a $45,000.00 CVO Tour Glide with a antiquated half a$$ed liquid cooled V-Twin any day of the week. And Faster. Brag Away Spawn, Brag Away.

 

[Navigator]

I just don't expect ANYTHING to be leaking after only 6690 miles. I guess I should only expect that from Japanese bikes. I have been on Hondas for the last 7 years. Its OK though. Im NOT bitter. I still LOVE the bike. Im still FASTER than ANY of the guys I ride with and they still HATE me because of it!

Just the time factor with condensation, not being run, possibly freezing cycles, etc will do more damage than riding it. Far more.

The only thing worse than buying a bike with high mileage is buying a bike with exceptionally low mileage in my experience and opinion. There are those rare owners who keep their bikes maintained even when they don’t really ride them, but most just park it and let it rot. It’s sad

Bike lives matter!!!

I agree with you and Tripps, which is the reason why I was somewhat reluctant to buy my 09T with 6200 miles on it. It had not been ridden for about two years due to the owner's illness but he started it up about once a month-better than letting it sit-and ran it until the fan came on to burn out the condensation in the crank case. Still, I'm watching the valve cover and head gaskets very carefully for any sign of weeping.

On the positive side I've known guys who bought very low mileage, older bikes and haven't had any issues. My 07 Nomad was one of them. I bought it at 9 years old with 9200 miles on it, had a complete service with all fluids changed, and headed to British Columbia. I've got about 16k on it now with thankfully no issues.

 

[Spawn]

Reading through all the comments has really given me a new perspective. I am the third owner. The second owner bought it from his friend the original owner because it was too much bike for him. Neither of them appears to have ridden it much. You guys are right. Its never good for vehicles to sit unused or underused for long periods. I know this. I was just seduced by a low milage bike I guess. Like I said earlier in the thread, I still love the bike and plan on riding it until the engine quits!

 

[Claviger]

The good news is bringing a bike back is been sitting for a long time it usually just a matter of some seals in a little bit of basic Maintenance

 

[scot in exile]

Everyone on here is very polite and good mannered except me so how much did you get the bike for?

 

[scot in exile]

Now that you've started, don't let it be the last.

Should make it clear I consider an Englishman anyone South of Manchester anyone North is okay in my books

 

[sonny]

So I got my R3 back in January second hand from another dealer. After taking it to Triumph for a going over it was discovered that I had oil "weeping" from the head gasket. After consulting with some Triumph service techs and some teeth gnashing it was suggested that I submit a request for a "Goodwill Repair". Well the word came back today and its official: Triumph will not perform a Goodwill repair on my 2008 R3. Its just too far out of warranty. Not surprising considering the bike is 10 years old. I mean you can't keep supporting bikes indefinitely. It is however disappointing. I'm going to have a hard time singing the praises of Triumph to the Harley fanatics I ride with when I have oil running down my crankcase. Maybe its blessing in disguise. Having no warranty or support from the manufacturer frees me up to do whatever. Carpenter Racing perhaps...?

Never or desired to be political correct or mild manner. So here we go. You bought a 2008 and the year now is 2018? But your you *****ing and complain about a simple repair that can be done with simple tools and yet you take it to a dealer? Find way to many holes in these to go any further.

 

[Grumpy Ole Codger]

Should make it clear I consider an Englishman anyone South of Manchester anyone North is okay in my books

How wonderfully tribal...lol

 

[idk]

Reading through all the comments has really given me a new perspective. I am the third owner. The second owner bought it from his friend the original owner because it was too much bike for him. Neither of them appears to have ridden it much. You guys are right. Its never good for vehicles to sit unused or underused for long periods. I know this. I was just seduced by a low milage bike I guess. Like I said earlier in the thread, I still love the bike and plan on riding it until the engine quits!

That's going to be a long time. Mine had over 130,000 miles on it when I sold it. Now, with stock engine, but different air filters and pipes, it still has 167 horsies at the back wheel.

 

[sonny]

Long live the Rocket. Anything is is second best and small "Compared to what'