Pre-Purchase advise

[zacnotes]

Hello all - I am looking for a little experienced advice. I have had my eye on a Rocket III for many years, and am finally ready to pull the trigger - I am headed to possibly purchase a 2014 R3T this coming weekend, and have done gobs of research (drooling over pics online), but would like to hear from the collective mind about anything specific to the R3T that I should keep an eye out for when I go see the bike.
Thanks for any input!

 

[Tripps]

I've had mine for 12 years, I can't think of anything easily checked. Sometimes the transmission goes, I'm not sure if Triumph fixed the issue by 2014. Good maintenance records are a plus

 

[idk]

2014 should be solid. Just check the normal things when purchasing a bike.

 

[rocketbill]

Zac good luck, just got my 13 touring and love it.

 

[MIG]

No issues with my '14 R3T. She had 3 miles on her before the my test ride...and took her home.
-MIG

 

[Bernard Vinet]

Mine is a 2012 , second owner . Got it at 5000 km ,now have 70,000 km . Apart from normal maintenance no hiccups whatsoever . Only thing I find to be a pisser for mine it needs a new battery every 3 yrs . Minor hiccup . Other thing is I double maintenance schedule except oil change & filter . 10,000 km ( 6400 miles ) Amsoil 15/50 .

 

[Mike188]

Welcome to the forum, as others have said do your normal checks.

 

[zacnotes]

I picked up the bike today, the little bit i have ridden it so far is great! 500 mile ride home tomorrow. Thanks all for the recommendations!

 

[Forrest]

Zac congratulations! Send some pictures of your new gal!

 

[zacnotes]

I mis-typed, more like 1000 miles to home. Little better than halfway done so far today.