Rocket III Touring
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I've exchanged emails with Wayne at Tuneboy. He was going to try to get his hands on a stock R3T tune to see what they changed. That was a week or so back, haven't heard anything since.
I'm not aware of any exhaust upgrades other than the Triumph accessory slip on's. Since the bag mounts are part of the mufflers I suspect it may be awhile before many alternatives are available.
I'm not aware of any exhaust upgrades other than the Triumph accessory slip on's. Since the bag mounts are part of the mufflers I suspect it may be awhile before many alternatives are available.
Michel
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The engine of a T is the same than the classic or plain RIII.
Just exchange the tunes and youre good to go. Triumph however strongly recommends not to do so because of the rear tire not able to handle the power and high speed oscillation. Source: my dealer as of today...
Just exchange the tunes and youre good to go. Triumph however strongly recommends not to do so because of the rear tire not able to handle the power and high speed oscillation. Source: my dealer as of today...
The spec rear tire is a Bridgestone Exedra G853 H rated tire. Per Bridgestone's website the same tire is also available as Z rated tire. The front, also H rated has a comparable V rated tire available as well.
Both higher speed rated tires have tread widths about .3" narrower than the H rated tire.
From what I can find these are the only tires that match the size with a higher speed rating.
Both higher speed rated tires have tread widths about .3" narrower than the H rated tire.
From what I can find these are the only tires that match the size with a higher speed rating.
RocketEd
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Michel said:
Interesting. Must be the rubber compound of the tire, because that size tire handles more power just fine on sport bikes.
High speed oscillation? Maybe this is just a legal disclaimer in case you've fully loaded the bags and not adjusted the suspension accordingly. It seems odd that Triumph could end up with a less stable bike than the 140mph Standard after adding .5" to the wheelbase and 1.3" of trail.
RiderRocketman
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Different rubber is **** right. Sport tires are made for traction especially at an angle while the Touring's tires are made for longevity and comfort... touring. Even so, the heavy sport bikes can easily out muscle their tires' traction. The makers had to compromise for fair handling over absolute traction when designing the bikes.
The lower speed rated tires are the main reason they'll say don't change the tune to up the speed limit. The H rated tires will start wobbling easier at speeds over their rating, not to mention you can't trust they'll hold integrity for too long over their limits.
The lower speed rated tires are the main reason they'll say don't change the tune to up the speed limit. The H rated tires will start wobbling easier at speeds over their rating, not to mention you can't trust they'll hold integrity for too long over their limits.
Bluemarlin
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A year from now we will be seeing all kinds of mods! Its pretty exciting actually. 8)
RiderRocketman
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I'm willing to bet on the darkside. :twisted: 180 tires, even with touring compound ain't gonna last long on a 880 pound machine.
Michel
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"High speed oscillation? "
My dealer said that they went for training to Triumph when there they asked why the Touring has the lower HP and speed restriction.
Answer: they found serious high speed oscillation, apparently from the windshield (why not on a normal or classic???) and the slippin rear couldnt handle it especially when cornering and wet roads.
Just what they said, not my interpretation.
My dealer said that they went for training to Triumph when there they asked why the Touring has the lower HP and speed restriction.
Answer: they found serious high speed oscillation, apparently from the windshield (why not on a normal or classic???) and the slippin rear couldnt handle it especially when cornering and wet roads.
Just what they said, not my interpretation.
RiderRocketman
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Personally, I'd say it's more than the windshield giving the Touring less high speed stability. Just about everything was changed from the other models - frame, tires, steering geometry and overall frontal profile. I've seen videos of standard windshield mounted Rockets running up to the speedo limits with smooth ease.
The Touring was just designed to meet a totally different criteria than the original Rockets and high speed running was not part of the equation while I believe that was a consideration in the original Rocket design, which is why it came out with a 140 MPH speed limit and V rated tires.
The Touring was just designed to meet a totally different criteria than the original Rockets and high speed running was not part of the equation while I believe that was a consideration in the original Rocket design, which is why it came out with a 140 MPH speed limit and V rated tires.
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