What Do I NEED To Know About?

[1olbull]

Steve, quit giving advice and get busy figuring out how you can make Maggie Valley in June.

Now to stay on topic. @AdvenJack my 2013 was bought new and I love the big ugly beast. So far she has been pretty much bulletproof. (Knock on wood) with the excpetion of its uncanny ability to find nails, screws and staples to get stuck in the tires. Just pulled the 5th one out last weekend. 3 in the rear and 2 in the front. Transmissions have been an issue on SOME bikes, but as previously stated not all of them.

I say go for it and then look for the thread Maggie Valley in June 2019 and sign up for the rally.

Good folks, good rides, good vittles. Not much wrong with that

Afraid Maggie Valley is a no-go for me.
Just too far away requiring too many days away from my bid'ness at a busy time period.
Easy for youse close by - Not so easy to cross the country when considering the time and $$$ necessary for lodging.
Why we have a RAA East and a RAA West, which hasn't kicked off yet.

 

[Bernard Vinet]

Hi To All,

I'm brand new to this forum, and I'm contemplating very seriously
the purchase of a R III after yesterday's spectacular first ride! Are
there a collection of issues that are showing themselves in numbers
that I MUST know about? Obviously I'm referring to repeating issues
such as the ignition switch troubles that I'm starting to read about,
that I believe are mostly associated with 2009 and earlier models.
What I rode yesterday is for sale:
year 2010 / 16,500 miles / twin headlights / nice windshield / stiff
leather rectangular saddle bags (non-locking if I recall / engine pro-
tection bars with folding highway pegs / the ask is $6,500. I'm giv-
ing it serious consideration.

Thank you all in advance,

Go for it. Seems to be a good deal. Its 1/3 the price of a new one which means that you can get twice the amount you paid in repairs before you regret it.

 

[1olbull]

2013 for abs on the R3T you decrepit old fart
Sorry forgot the smiley face

I am indeed decrepit and old.
I am currently on the slide into home base, used up and yelling what a ride!!!
When I can no longer ride motor, I'll likely be at home plate!
Thanx for the exact year.
I wasn't positive - why I gave a range, which was correct, no?

 

[Starmanut]

Hi To All,

I'm brand new to this forum, and I'm contemplating very seriously
the purchase of a R III after yesterday's spectacular first ride! Are
there a collection of issues that are showing themselves in numbers
that I MUST know about? Obviously I'm referring to repeating issues
such as the ignition switch troubles that I'm starting to read about,
that I believe are mostly associated with 2009 and earlier models.
What I rode yesterday is for sale:
year 2010 / 16,500 miles / twin headlights / nice windshield / stiff
leather rectangular saddle bags (non-locking if I recall / engine pro-
tection bars with folding highway pegs / the ask is $6,500. I'm giv-
ing it serious consideration.

Thank you all in advance,

Welcome. Sounds like a nice deal to me, too. I paid $7500 for a 2010 Touring with about 20.000 miles.
And obviously you have been riding for a bit. No one in their right mind would let you test ride a Rocket otherwise. huh? What have you been riding?
And if you do get, be sure to post a pic!

 

[BillB]

I am indeed decrepit and old.
I am currently on the slide into home base, used up and yelling what a ride!!!
When I can no longer ride motor, I'll likely be at home plate!
Thanx for the exact year.
I wasn't positive - why I gave a range, which was correct, no?

Absolutely brudda! Wish you could make it. My little brother came up with a bottle of that ozzie rum that we were talking about. Was planning on bringing that up for the show.

 

[1olbull]

Absolutely brudda! Wish you could make it. My little brother came up with a bottle of that ozzie rum that we were talking about. Was planning on bringing that up for the show.

Not a rum man, but always willing to jump in for a try . . .
Would you re-post the name of it?
Currently I've been on a Michter's spree. It has surpassed my old #1, Bulleit and #2 Gentleman Jack.

 

[AdvenJack]

All the information and encouragement is truly appreciated!!!
{Bike under consideration below.}

 

[Dr.D]

Go for it. The R3 is solid performing machine with now more problems than any other except rear tire wear.

 

[AdvenJack]

Are there differences between the engines of the Touring Model and the Roadster in a given year?

 

[barbagris]

Are there differences between the engines of the Touring Model and the Roadster in a given year?

Not really. They are different on paper - but it's possible to make a T perform like a R and visa versa with little bother. It's basically a different fuel map in the ECU.

Note : the 2010 Roadster should have had a Free Headlamp Relay factory upgrade fitted. 2011 onwards have them stock. But it's worth asking as that is a Triumph dealer.