Rocket 3 Upgrades - Queensland, Australia

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Rocket 3 GT 2020
Hi all, I'm Rob, back on a bike after 10 years without... feels like coming home. Last bike was a 2008 ZX-14R I purchased new... this time I wanted a cruiser... and found a 2020 Rocket 3 GT with 513km on it... the original owner had injuries that prevented him from riding it pretty much straight away, but he kept it in the garage for years before letting it go... I'm riding around Brisbane area, based northern suburbs, loving the mountain roads...

From stock, I have swapped out the exhaust for a Werkes competition slip on, altered the suspension per old mates Col & Zig as they inform us all of their wisdom (thanks guys!)... put in a DNA air filter and had a custom tune... went not bad... picture of dyno output attached... but here is the vid of the bike on the dyno from the tuner:


What I am wanting some advice on, is:

1. Headlights - want to upgrade. Out of all the options I have found here, and around, they are all unable to deliver to my location... which is pretty much Brisbane, Australia... has anyone in Australia got any recommendations regarding a headlight upgrade?

2. Seat - Been looking at the Corin seats - ~US$1000. Anyone have any experience with them able to give a testimony?

3. Suspension - After watching Col and Zig, I adjusted the settings to my weight @82kg - FR 2 1/4 turns out ; FL 2 7/8 turns out ; Rear compression 14 clicks out... and it is a lot nicer... but I would never have known how to do that... not something I have a feel of I'm afraid, at least, without advice... But moving on regarding the suspension... as I noticed an improvement in road feel with a little tweak, has anyone swapped out their suspension for something upgraded which made a world of difference? Would love to hear some testimonies... it is so hard considering to do it without first trying it...

4. Windshield - first bike I have had sitting so upright, the sitting position cops a fair bit on a windy day. Anyone swapped out stock for a larger front windshield - something that bolts straight on?

5. Any recommendations other than the above before I start looking for more power?

6. What are the options for next stage power upgrade? Would love to hear what people have done, and what output they are getting!
 

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Hi all, I'm Rob, back on a bike after 10 years without... feels like coming home. Last bike was a 2008 ZX-14R I purchased new... this time I wanted a cruiser... and found a 2020 Rocket 3 GT with 513km on it... the original owner had injuries that prevented him from riding it pretty much straight away, but he kept it in the garage for years before letting it go... I'm riding around Brisbane area, based northern suburbs, loving the mountain roads...

From stock, I have swapped out the ehaust for a Werkes competition slip on, altered the suspension per old mates Col & Zig as they inform us all of their wisdom (thanks guys!)... put in a DNA air filter and had a custom tune... went not bad... picture of dyno output attached... but here is the vid of the bike on the dyno from the tuner:


What I am wanting some advice on, is:

1. Headlights - want to upgrade. Out of all the options I have found here, and around, they are all unable to deliver to my location... which is pretty much Brisbane, Australia... has anyone in Australia got any recommendations regarding a headlight upgrade?

2. Seat - Been looking at the Corin seats - ~US$1000. Anyone have any experience with them able to give a testimony?

3. Suspension - After watching Col and Zig, I adjusted the settings to my weight @82kg - FR 2 1/4 turns out ; FL 2 7/8 turns out ; Rear compression 14 clicks out... and it is a lot nicer... but I would never have known how to do that... not something I have a feel of I'm afraid, at least, without advice... But moving on regarding the suspension... as I noticed an improvement in road feel with a little tweak, has anyone swapped out their suspension for something upgraded which made a world of difference? Would love to hear some testimonies... it is so hard considering to do it without first trying it...

4. Any recommendations other than the above before I start looking for more power?

5. What are the options for next stage power upgrade? Would love to hear what people have done, and what output they are getting!
I moved back the U.K. 25 years ago, I was a member of the Brisbane Wanderers MCC. I loved riding the Glass House Mountains, fabulous rides around there.
 
Hi all, I'm Rob, back on a bike after 10 years without... feels like coming home. Last bike was a 2008 ZX-14R I purchased new... this time I wanted a cruiser... and found a 2020 Rocket 3 GT with 513km on it... the original owner had injuries that prevented him from riding it pretty much straight away, but he kept it in the garage for years before letting it go... I'm riding around Brisbane area, based northern suburbs, loving the mountain roads...

From stock, I have swapped out the exhaust for a Werkes competition slip on, altered the suspension per old mates Col & Zig as they inform us all of their wisdom (thanks guys!)... put in a DNA air filter and had a custom tune... went not bad... picture of dyno output attached... but here is the vid of the bike on the dyno from the tuner:


What I am wanting some advice on, is:

1. Headlights - want to upgrade. Out of all the options I have found here, and around, they are all unable to deliver to my location... which is pretty much Brisbane, Australia... has anyone in Australia got any recommendations regarding a headlight upgrade?

2. Seat - Been looking at the Corin seats - ~US$1000. Anyone have any experience with them able to give a testimony?

3. Suspension - After watching Col and Zig, I adjusted the settings to my weight @82kg - FR 2 1/4 turns out ; FL 2 7/8 turns out ; Rear compression 14 clicks out... and it is a lot nicer... but I would never have known how to do that... not something I have a feel of I'm afraid, at least, without advice... But moving on regarding the suspension... as I noticed an improvement in road feel with a little tweak, has anyone swapped out their suspension for something upgraded which made a world of difference? Would love to hear some testimonies... it is so hard considering to do it without first trying it...

4. Windshield - first bike I have had sitting so upright, the sitting position cops a fair bit on a windy day. Anyone swapped out stock for a larger front windshield - something that bolts straight on?

5. Any recommendations other than the above before I start looking for more power?

6. What are the options for next stage power upgrade? Would love to hear what people have done, and what output they are getting!
I'm getting a custom seat from this place at the end of September. Not sure if its practical in Oz though. Day-Long - Motorcycle Seats - Russell Cycle Products I got a Vandemon manifold I have to go pick up from getting Ceracoated next week. And if the country of Italy comes back from vacation, maybe I can get the slip on I ordered. I'm tall, so is my windshield set up. I have a 22" 7 Jurock shield in medium smoke, brand new never installed that I'll probably be selling. Maybe when I recover financially from all this I'll look at a shock upgrade. I'm just worried about spending a bunch of money for little benefit. I was thinking of a Carpenter 240, but they say they cant do the new gen. bikes like they could the first. I put in a DNA filter and AIS block off plates yesterday. The block off plates reduced the decel popping by maybe half. I was hoping completely, but no such luck. Made a good difference though.
 
I'm getting a custom seat from this place at the end of September. Not sure if its practical in Oz though. Day-Long - Motorcycle Seats - Russell Cycle Products I got a Vandemon manifold I have to go pick up from getting Ceracoated next week. And if the country of Italy comes back from vacation, maybe I can get the slip on I ordered. I'm tall, so is my windshield set up. I have a 22" 7 Jurock shield in medium smoke, brand new never installed that I'll probably be selling. Maybe when I recover financially from all this I'll look at a shock upgrade. I'm just worried about spending a bunch of money for little benefit. I was thinking of a Carpenter 240, but they say they cant do the new gen. bikes like they could the first. I put in a DNA filter and AIS block off plates yesterday. The block off plates reduced the decel popping by maybe half. I was hoping completely, but no such luck. Made a good difference though.
great info, thanks... those seats look fantastic... if I was going to get one, I'd just buy another OEM seat and get it delivered there I reckon... something to think about...
 
Hi all, I'm Rob, back on a bike after 10 years without... feels like coming home. Last bike was a 2008 ZX-14R I purchased new... this time I wanted a cruiser... and found a 2020 Rocket 3 GT with 513km on it... the original owner had injuries that prevented him from riding it pretty much straight away, but he kept it in the garage for years before letting it go... I'm riding around Brisbane area, based northern suburbs, loving the mountain roads...

From stock, I have swapped out the exhaust for a Werkes competition slip on, altered the suspension per old mates Col & Zig as they inform us all of their wisdom (thanks guys!)... put in a DNA air filter and had a custom tune... went not bad... picture of dyno output attached... but here is the vid of the bike on the dyno from the tuner:


What I am wanting some advice on, is:

1. Headlights - want to upgrade. Out of all the options I have found here, and around, they are all unable to deliver to my location... which is pretty much Brisbane, Australia... has anyone in Australia got any recommendations regarding a headlight upgrade?

Can you share about the ones you were considering, but not available to you, for those of us possibly in the delivery zone. The new generation bikes have better lights than previous, but still room for improvement.

2. Seat - Been looking at the Corin seats - ~US$1000. Anyone have any experience with them able to give a testimony?

3. Suspension - After watching Col and Zig, I adjusted the settings to my weight @82kg - FR 2 1/4 turns out ; FL 2 7/8 turns out ; Rear compression 14 clicks out... and it is a lot nicer... but I would never have known how to do that... not something I have a feel of I'm afraid, at least, without advice... But moving on regarding the suspension... as I noticed an improvement in road feel with a little tweak, has anyone swapped out their suspension for something upgraded which made a world of difference? Would love to hear some testimonies... it is so hard considering to do it without first trying it...
Check with @Nashvegas who recently upgraded rear suspension
4. Windshield - first bike I have had sitting so upright, the sitting position cops a fair bit on a windy day. Anyone swapped out stock for a larger front windshield - something that bolts straight on?

I have a Madstad. I love the mounting bracket which allows you to adjust the height and angle and leave it on with my stock sporty screen too in the summer. The Madstad is great in the winter, but pretty fuggly looking. Still, I'd rather ride than look cool

5. Any recommendations other than the above before I start looking for more power?

6. What are the options for next stage power upgrade? Would love to hear what people have done, and what output they are getting!
 
Can you share about the ones you were considering, but not available to you, for those of us possibly in the delivery zone. The new generation bikes have better lights than previous, but still room for improvement.

Check with @Nashvegas who recently upgraded rear suspension


I have a Madstad. I love the mounting bracket which allows you to adjust the height and angle and leave it on with my stock sporty screen too in the summer. The Madstad is great in the winter, but pretty fuggly looking. Still, I'd rather ride than look cool
Awesome info, thankyou... . the site I was referring to about being outside the delivery zone:



None of the above links, or any of the products are available in Australia... but, I found similar globes available in Australia since posting - another branded LED bulb replacement on Amazon, actually quite a bit cheaper than the above link...

Sinoparcel Upgraded H4/9003 LED High Beam and Low Beam Headlight Bulb,20000LM/Set 6500K White with cooling fan 400% Brighter Replacement for Halogen, Pack of 2​


I have 2 sets of these babies on order for AU$100 (AU$$50 each)... 20,000 lumen a set.

 
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