R3T Chrome Bling project by Ishrub

[Ishrub]

Damm, That is a very tall windshield......Is that really a Triumph shield?

Yep, that is their strangely named Special Edition 'Roadster' screen A2307498
larger than standard R3T 'Summer' screen T2307490.
Marketed with Special Edition Only was released with VIN up to 541308.
Sold as either just the blade A9708113 that will replace the 'Summer' screen with a lot of reassembly), I have seen them solo or with the usual complete QD mounts for easy swap overs.
I have another complete brand new one in the shed with the chromed QD mount hardware if anyone in colder climates is keen. I bought one from UK and another from NZ and got good shipping both times. Approx AU$150 (US$105) to ship to USA etc from here.

North West Motorcycles - ROCKET III TOURING 0 - Screen - 345601 >

Browse OEM Parts for Triumph ROCKET III TOURING 0 Screen - 345601 >

www.northwestmotorcycles.com.au

A9708113 - WINDSHIELD ROADSTER​

• Reference​

  34

• Part Number​

  A9708113

• Description​

  WINDSHIELD ROADSTER

• Notes​

  Special Edition Only > 541308

• Price​

  794.80

T2307490 - SCREEN ASSY SUMMER P​

• Reference​

  1

• Part Number​

  T2307490

• Description​

  SCREEN ASSY SUMMER P

• Notes​

  N/A to Special Edition

• Price​

  1283.90

A2307498 - SCREEN ASSY ROADSTER​

• Reference​

  2

• Part Number​

  A2307498

• Description​

  SCREEN ASSY ROADSTER

A9708113 - WINDSHIELD ROADSTER​

• Reference​

  1

• Part Number​

  A9708113

• Description​

  WINDSHIELD ROADSTER

• Notes​

  Polished Brackets, 22" wide 32" tall

• Price​

  794.80

North West Motorcycles - ROCKET III TOURING 0 - Screen > 345600

Browse OEM Parts for Triumph ROCKET III TOURING 0 Screen > 345600

www.northwestmotorcycles.com.au

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[Ishrub]

OK

My R3T repairable write-off I bought on eBay a 100 miles away sight unseen a few years ago at Mossvale in NSW is finally registered and back here with me. I have been sorting through my Bling store for every little dazzler I could find and more on the way.

I'm so slow and often have to refit everything twice to get it right or make a little bracket etc. So if I get one or two things done a day I'm happy.

The best thing is that pulling bits off and adding others allows you to really get familiar with your Rocket. The R3T is quite different to my Roadsters and I saw recently a review suggesting that only 3 parts were shared, the engine, rear tail light and front brake calipers.

 

[Ishrub]

All the essentials have been found now, plus a few accessories.

For the rest of optional accessories etc it is just a rummage in the backyard Tardis.:

So far:
Delivered prices Aussie $

Used parts

Tank $300 @Mittzy found one for me.
RHS Pannier case $641
Brake master Cylinder $79
MOULDING INFILL SIDE PANEL COVER LEFT RIGHT $39
Pipes free thanks @Kevin frazier freight $325

New parts:

T2352073-PG LHS Pannier painted base. Fitted the new and have the old one as spare.
T2352041-PG LHS Pannier Lid. Fitted the new and have the old one as spare.
T2352006 Pannier hinge
T2702000 Pannier reflector
A9758158 Chromeline Rider Foot boards $170 (a Triumph America /Thunderbird accessory)
T2700307 Rim headlight $173
4 x T2701019 Spring Clip, Headlight $40
3x Indicators lens $80
T2701012 - HEADLIGHT BOWL ASSY $171
T2202242 - COVER, AIRBOX, CHROMED $209
T2352070 - DRESSER BAR, PANNIER, LH $109
T2352075 - DRESSER BAR, PANNIER, RH $109
T2307221PG - SIDEPANEL, LH, PAINTED, JET BLACK $395
T2307224PG - SIDEPANEL, RH, PAINTED, JET BLACK $395
2x T3020003 - GROMMET. DIA 20X3X6.2 ID $8
2x T3203222 - BOLT, HHF, M6*1*12, SLV $7

Running total Au$3050 (US$2070)

Luxuries:
Chrome Adaptive LED headlight $240

A9938095 Foglights $413
A9738067 Chrome headlight visor
A9758082 / T2040539 Classic Rocket III handle bars $160
T2049235 Black extra length risers (This is a Speedmastoner Thudnerbird Storm part) and fits with change to Classic bars, no cable adjustment required. These are available in a Chrome versi too but I had thes Black ones in the shed.
A9638024 Chrome metal billet handlebar clamp
A9730221 Chrome metal licence plate mount
A9638032 Chrome Oval Drilled stem mirrors $180

A9708113 Roadster extra tall see through factory screen with chrome Quick Release (QR) fittings ( I have another of these if anyone wants one.)

A9708156 Boulevarde QR Chrome flyscreen $150

A9701251 Quick release Summer screen with hardware (These are from Triumph America EFI accessory fits exactly just need smaller bobbins at bottom which I have. I have a couple of these New Old Stock complete screens if someone else wants one

A9528007 Studded leather screen bag $50
A9520018 Studded leather tank bib $45
A9528009 Studded leather Sissy bar bag
Custom made metal lined leather topcase - off my Roadster luggage handmade by a previous owner. $300

Mustang Solo Riders and Pillion seats with studs and conchos
...sets the rider a half inch lower and almost 1" further back than the stock position.
The wide 17" bucket and the 12" passenger seat provide long-term riding support.

A9700209 Longhaul Touring Dual seat $200
A9708158 Longhaul Riders backrest $350

A9708159 Longhaul Pillion backpad $100
A9758067 Quick Release (QR) Sissy bar $200
A9758075 Rear fender trim covers
A9758068 Chrome rear rack

A9738114 Chrome metal fender Spears
A9758099 Chrome Front Engine Dresser Bars
A9750523 Chromeline Highway pegs
A9758148 Chromeline Large Brake lever foot rubber (a Triumph Thunderbird Storm accessory)
A9718018 Chromeline Gear shifter rubber is actually a small brake rubber forced (a Triumph Thunderbird Storm accessory)
A9718014 Chromeline Rider footboard rubbers (a Triumph America accessory)
A9718016 Chromeline Passenger footboard rubbers (a Triumph America accessory)
A9738077 Chrome metal Passenger footboard covers

A9738069 Chrome metal Front Brake Master Cyl cover
A9738158 Chrome metal front hand levers
A9730642 Chromed metal front brake piston covers (a Triumph Thunderbird accessory)
A9738001 Chromed metal Oil Tank embellisher

A9758115 Chrome Pannier guard rails PANNIER GUARD RAILS (on their way thanks to @Sparky59 )

A9738066 Chromed metal Side Panel protectors

A9738065 Pannier Embellisher Skirt kit

A9608090 Triumph TORs muffler cans
High flow crossover pipe
RIVCO Chrome sidestand footcover $20
Progressive NOS 440 rear shocks $250
Progressive Front Fork Springs Rate: 40 lbs/in-65 lbs/in (11-1144) $200
Race Tech Gold Valve Cartridge Fork Emulator FEGV S4101 77-2132 FEGV-S4101 $250

1950's Wolseley hubcap fender tip/flap
DEcosses keyless ignition

 

[Ishrub]

Getting there...still heaps to do.

A9708113 Roadster extra tall see through factory screen with chrome Quick Release (QR) fittings ( I have another of these if anyone wants one.)

T2049235 Black extra length risers (This is a Speedmaster Thunderbird Storm part) and fits with change to Rocket III Classic bars, no cable adjustment required. I just undid hand control mounts removed LHS rubber grip and slid old R3T bars out and slid new Classic ones in after swapping out the old short stock 1" risers. The use of the A9638024 Chrome metal billet handlebar clamp made alignment a breeze. Much easier than I though it would be!

CORRECTION - THE CLUTCH CABLE IS TOO TIGHT AND NEEDS TO BE RE-ROUTED BEHIND THE TRIPLE TREE!

These are available in a Chrome version too but I had these Black ones in the shed.

My custom made metal lined leather topbox I bought years ago from the maker who had it on his won Roadster.
I've since blinged it of course but I have removed the two extra fuel tanks I had fitted to it once in a previous flight of fancy!
The laser cut UK made RIII Owners Club badges I found somewhere just filled the previous holes perfectly and help the unlined lid stay in shape.

A9758148 Chromeline Large Brake lever foot rubber (a Triumph Thunderbird Storm accessory)
A9718014 Chromeline Rider footboard rubbers (a Triumph America accessory)

A9718016 Chromeline Passenger footboard rubbers (a Triumph America accessory)

 

[Ishrub]

Chinese knock Chrome Adaptive LED headlight
A9708156 Boulevarde QR Chrome flyscreen with T2049235 Black Thunderbird risers fitted

The stock plastic chrome tank badges that came with it were bubbling from chemical exposure so I de-badged and removed them.
I had some new stock Triumph R3T plastic chrome stick-on ones in the shed but prefer the look and feel of real metal Bonneville ones which appear to match the tank curve fine.
I'll leave it de-badged for now but will look into it.
This is not the actual placement I just whacked the old one back on randomly to hold the metal one up for photo.
The metal one comes with a rubber base mount that should glue to the tank OK and hopefully 3M hook and loop will hold the metal badge to the rubber with glued in chrome mushroom headed screw heads to fill hole

I will have to see if 3M extrA STRONG HOOK AND LOOP WILL HOLD THE METAL WEIGHT. And find some short or cutdown chrome screws to fill the holes.

My old 'Flying W' cutdown Wolseley 4/44 hubcap by the British Motor Corporation in 1953-56. Seems to fit under the Triumph chrome plate holder after making a couple of brackets.

I'll have to see if I can find my old Wolseley radiator mascot I had mounted on my 1st Roadster.'s front fender. The base is curved and fits the fender great.

My chrome rocket is too big for the fender I think.

A9701251 Quick release Summer screen with hardware (These are from Triumph America EFI accessory fits exactly just need thinner bobbins at bottom which I have in the shed.
I have a couple of these New Old Stock complete screens if someone else wants one

The forced on A9718018 Thunderbird Small Chromeline brake rubber.

 

[Ishrub]

A few more bits of chrome bling added (which my camera flash hates) to pannier case lids and sidecovers. I also concho-ed and badged up my leather top case and Devilled up my screen bag with a 1950's m/cycle fender mascot of the Devil thumbing his nose.

Still to do:
Fit:
Progressive fork springs and Race Tech emulators. .....I will leave to the Suspension Smith expert in Canberra
Pannier rails
Oxford heated grips
Garmin Zumo 595
Front crash bars
Chromeline H'way pegs
Progressive 440 rear shocks
Fog lamps
TORS and cross pipe

 

[TURBO200R4]

Hey guy I have a stainless steel kitchen sink that can be polished up for the back lol

 

[Jag]

Should get some front crash bars! They do offer some level of protection!

 

[Ishrub]

Got the Oxford Hot Grips fitted tonight. Very easy and as I got them used in perfect nick for just Au$50 they already had the Rocket III cable throttle inset fitted.

Then I fitted the Mustang studded 2 part seat to check it out.

And the first performance item.....I'm gonna RIP UP THE STREETS NOW WITH A REAL K&N insert filter I found in the shed....... Whoopee!

 

[Ishrub]

Hey guy I have a stainless steel kitchen sink that can be polished up for the back lol

Got a photo and a postage quote?
But you'd have to get it chromed first of course.

With all my low down torque it will fit in the trailer.
Thanks for reminding me....I forgot about the three different Rocket III towbars I have are down there in the garage to check which one fits.
Stacked to the right with the carton of TORs against the old man's chook poo pellets
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