I had a 2014 Rocket 3 Roadster. I planned on building it out but enjoyed my XDiavel S, which is better to ride most days, and sold it. When they came out with the refreshed 2020 I was really tempted but I thought I'd give it a few years to see how they held up. So far I've read of any major issues and the handling seems vastly improved over my 2014.
Today, I bought a 2022 R with very low miles. I plan to mod it and am trying to figure out the best way to spend the money. I don't want to piecemeal it and do a little here and there with no coherent plan. I set aside $5k to mod it, but I am looking for the best bang for the buck in the $3-5k range. I'd rather just skip to the end product and have it all built at once instead starting with a tune, then adding intake, exhaust, cams, etc. I am not opposed to going with forced induction either.
I don't want something really temperamental to ride, and I don't want to sacrifice rideability for top-end power. I have been out of the R3 ecosystem for years but previously was considering going with a Carpenter build. Not sure if that is the best route now. I also don't want a super loud bike so willing to sacrifice a bit of power to keep my hearing.
I would also consider spending more (an absolute max of 10k) if there was a lot more to be gained, but typically, you get diminishing returns. I also ride in very hot weather, so I need a tune that will tolerate 110F+ days and not miss a beat. I want something fast, reliable, and easy to maintain. I may do a lot of city riding or pick up and ride 500-1000 miles daily if I have time.
I don't have time to do the work myself, so I'd have to farm it out. I am working in Dallas for the foreseeable future, and the bike is here with me, so recommendations of a shop local to Texas would be a huge plus. While I am focused on motor mods, I am also open to suggestions in other areas if they are clearly weak there. I read through many of the threads (Kevin Frazier's being one of them) and need guidance on the best possible approaches for my budget.
I really appreciate any help for those of you have gone down this road.
Today, I bought a 2022 R with very low miles. I plan to mod it and am trying to figure out the best way to spend the money. I don't want to piecemeal it and do a little here and there with no coherent plan. I set aside $5k to mod it, but I am looking for the best bang for the buck in the $3-5k range. I'd rather just skip to the end product and have it all built at once instead starting with a tune, then adding intake, exhaust, cams, etc. I am not opposed to going with forced induction either.
I don't want something really temperamental to ride, and I don't want to sacrifice rideability for top-end power. I have been out of the R3 ecosystem for years but previously was considering going with a Carpenter build. Not sure if that is the best route now. I also don't want a super loud bike so willing to sacrifice a bit of power to keep my hearing.
I would also consider spending more (an absolute max of 10k) if there was a lot more to be gained, but typically, you get diminishing returns. I also ride in very hot weather, so I need a tune that will tolerate 110F+ days and not miss a beat. I want something fast, reliable, and easy to maintain. I may do a lot of city riding or pick up and ride 500-1000 miles daily if I have time.
I don't have time to do the work myself, so I'd have to farm it out. I am working in Dallas for the foreseeable future, and the bike is here with me, so recommendations of a shop local to Texas would be a huge plus. While I am focused on motor mods, I am also open to suggestions in other areas if they are clearly weak there. I read through many of the threads (Kevin Frazier's being one of them) and need guidance on the best possible approaches for my budget.
I really appreciate any help for those of you have gone down this road.
