Pre 2010 rockets

[Murphy21]

Hi guys, I'm looking at buying my first rocket 3, its a 2005 with 27k on the clocks, bike look the business and really fancy buying it but I've been warned off by someone saying not to buy one built before 2010 due to issues, some of which are fairly major, is this true? And should I not buy a 2005 bike? Thanks, Dave

 

[warp9.9]

I agree 09 was the first year for the updated transmission. And the last year of the classic models with two toned colors.

 

[Murphy21]

I agree 09 was the first year for the updated transmission. And the last year of the classic models with two toned colors.

So your advice is I shouldn't buy the 2005 bike and look for a newer model?

 

[Kim Turner]

Hi guys, I'm looking at buying my first rocket 3, its a 2005 with 27k on the clocks, bike look the business and really fancy buying it but I've been warned off by someone saying not to buy one built before 2010 due to issues, some of which are fairly major, is this true? And should I not buy a 2005 bike? Thanks, Dave

I have a 2007 Classic with a cat delete, TORS, Eastern Beaver ignition switch conversion and a remap. Only had some stalling problems with it, but cured with some Redline fuel cleaner. Don't have too many miles on it though. Apart from the stalling all ok.

 

[Kevin frazier]

price would determine to me whether to purchase or not.

 

[Murphy21]

price would determine to me whether to purchase or not.

2005 with 27k and €7k

 

[TURBO200R4]

the problem with the early sometimes they popped out of 2nd
the problem with the later sometimes it loses the clip on the trans and grinds the gears to pieces (might even lock the gears)
for the right price i would go with early if u have the money i would go with the latest especially with abs

 

[Kevin frazier]

2005 with 27k and €7k

That would be too much for me regardless if thats normal price where i lived. thats based on bike is stock and never opened up.

 

[Kim Turner]

That would be too much for me regardless if thats normal price where i lived. thats based on bike is stock and never opened up.

7K is a lot of money for a 2005?

 

[Tripps]

7K is a lot of money for a 2005?

7000 Euro is $8,127 US. I'd put a US value on that as 5500, plus or minus 500