Transmission problems ??

[scot in exile]

Do not listen to what skip said, here is scientific proof that the red Rocket is the fastest and I dare anyone to dispute the evidence

 

[HellFire]

If you turn the 8 in 2008 sideways, you can see that the 2008 R3 is infinitely better.

 

[RonFromAZ]

Transmission

I complained about difficult shifting on my rocket 3 to my dealer, so they took it for a test ride. They said it was fine. The next week something in the transmission broke and left me stranded. It was under warranty, so they fixed it. I have a 2009 R3. I love it, but I don't like that transmission.

 

[Dennsell]

I complained about difficult shifting on my rocket 3 to my dealer, so they took it for a test ride. They said it was fine. The next week something in the transmission broke and left me stranded. It was under warranty, so they fixed it. I have a 2009 R3. I love it, but I don't like that transmission.

It gets better after 30k just keep the clutch cable adjustment at 3 to 5 mill at the clutch lever cable adjuster end.. its a big heavy clunky G Box to handle the torque output.

 

[TxRIIIRider]

My 2004 gas 70K+ miles and counting. If anything, the transmission shifts smoother than ever. I think it really started to get broke in about the 45K mile mark.

There were some 2nd gear issues here and there and Triumph stepped up to the plate on some that were 3 or more years out of warranty, but the forums sometimes make problems sound like they occur much more often than they really do.

I wouldn't hesitate to jump on my '04 Rocket right now and ride to anywhere. The biggest problem I worry about is having a tire issue. Not every Mom&Pop store carries a 240/50 or 55-16 rear tire.. But I've never had that problem on a trip either..

 

[xhdskip]

I complained about difficult shifting on my rocket 3 to my dealer, so they took it for a test ride. They said it was fine. The next week something in the transmission broke and left me stranded. It was under warranty, so they fixed it. I have a 2009 R3. I love it, but I don't like that transmission.

Ron,
Glad to have ya with us.
Ya get a chance to introduce yourself in the meet the members section
I'm sure everybody would want to welcome you to the site,
and see pictures of your scoot.

 

[TimR3]

I guess the question is are you buying new or used? If used...get a test ride to make sure to your satisfaction that this is the kind of bike you need/want.

If you are buying new, till you go in for the first service (at 500 miles...next service due at 10K other than tire changes) the shifting into first will be kind of clunky. Once they drain out the semi-synthetic oil and replace it with full synthetic (as required at the first service) the shifting will be a lot easier.

The transmission issues you may have read about mainly have happened in the past and have for the most part been resolved. A few of the members of this particular forum had that happen to them (some were even out of warranty by a little and a lot) and Triumph in most cases stepped up to the plate and took care of the problem and and even added better "parts" during the repair so that an almost new transmission was the result. The reason I mention this is that legally Triumph did not have to do this but in a pretty good PR move chose to fix the problem instead of letting it fester.

Good luck on your choice.

Dennis

18 dtg KAF
24 dtg Dubai
25 dtg Home
46 dtg London

2016 R3 and sounds like i have the same gearbox issues at 3000 miles, started at around 800 miles. Did the full synthetic oil change clunks in first gear. Noise and clunk in left foot peg all the time coming from transmission. Will be taking it in, hope Triump covers this. Just bought in January 2017 brand new.

 

[Rocket Scientist]

2016 R3 and sounds like i have the same gearbox issues at 3000 miles, started at around 800 miles. Did the full synthetic oil change clunks in first gear. Noise and clunk in left foot peg all the time coming from transmission. Will be taking it in, hope Triump covers this. Just bought in January 2017 brand new.

If they don't, I'd ride it through the front window of corporate headquarters on fire.