Potential R3 Roadster 2015 owner

jellyroll

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I am new to this site and have not yet got a Triumph Rocket.

I’m looking at the Roadster 2015 model. I want to fit uprated mirrors, the larger cruiser style screen and the battery optimizer.

Can’t decide whether to fit the factory leather panniers. They seem rather big and I’m not going to do a lot of cruising. Expensive too at $AUS 1200+

Has anyone had any issues with the ABS model 2015 Triumph?

Would appreciate ideas from experienced owners.

Jelly Roll
 
Welcome from the big city of Henryetta Oklahoma. Home to no 74. (First bike with ABS and no problems at all after 18,000 miles)
 
Welcome from Florida USA, haven't heard of any problems with the abs.
 
1. Welcome.
2. You won't regret having the saddle bags and you don't have to have them on all the time. There's a couple of quick release options - you only have to ask.
3. You don't really need a screen on a Rocket,
4. You should consider buying your bike in Canberra and riding it home.
 
Welcome from Melbourne, i have the 2011 R3R with the Triumph leather saddle bags, they are great. I only put them on when required. They take about 10 minutes to remove if required, a bit of a pain but not too bad. The ABS is great, no issues at all.
 
 
New R3s don't seem to have any systemic problems, but I do see some random issues pop up now and then, kind of expected in any model or make.

No reason to not buy one as far as maintenance goes (except tires).
 
Finally had a test ride on 2015 Roadster a few weeks ago. Unbelievable torque and amazing handling for a 300+ kilogram machine.

I found the gear change position difficult to contend with being a lot further forward than my Yamaha 900. But apparently adjustable up/down.

Missed a few gears and found myself taking off in third at one stage. Engine had no problem with the load though.

I wonder if the lack of a screen would be an issue at speed.

My thoughts are to get Triumph crash bars and battery optimizer.

The factory panniers are far too expensive so I'll probably look at after-market saddle bags.

Now to await the depths of the Melbourne winter and sales hungry dealers. The price (about $AUS 22,490) is gradually softening around the country.
 
Welcome from Adelaide. I have the Sports screen (clear) and the larger Roadster screen. The Roadster screen is good for longer trips. The rest of the time I use the Sports screen. The riding position means you cop a lot of wind on your chest. It can get tiring. The Sports screen is quite small but stops the wind hitting your chest. Much better than not having a screen. It looks good too. The factory saddle bags sometimes come up second hand. I found mine on Gumtree. You have to be quick though.
 
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