Thoughts on Triumph Rocket 111
 

If you guys have been following my meanderings ,
Thanx !
What is the Borg of thought on the BIG Triumph?
Good, bad? reliability , Support for any problems?
Does it go though a turn? Or does it have to be herded and counter steered through a turn like a H.D.?
thanx!
PS - I looked at the Duc, but I see no way to make it a two up machine .

What Duc? You can't be talking about the Diavel.

Ok all the pix i looked at shows a single seat program

a lot of ducati's have two up seats. mine does.

I cannot speak to the rocket. I am racing a 675 Daytona, and my dealer has been great. Triumph North America really has its act together. Any parts I have ordered are in my hands in a few days at most.

Ok found some two seat ones.
I do not believe my G.F wants to sit like that for say 500 miles
thanx

new girlfriend?

Rocket 3 is a BIG. BIKE.

Never ridden one, but standing next to one that was the only thing I thought.

I like big bikes. So the transition i think would be OK
And nynor why do you ask? whats the point here?

Thanx!

i was suggesting that a girlfriend that doesn't like riding on a ducati may need replacing. all in jest, sir. carry on. :)

OH , HA, LOL. Sorry. My fault.
No she is a good gal, somehow that looks like a pretty high perch on a ducati.
Thanx

it is a high perch. i've met folks that have toured much of the nation on multistradas.

check this out: CanyonChasers Motorcycle Sport Touring

i've met some of these folks and they are really good peeps.

Saw a girl on the back of a sportsbike... her head was completely above the person in front of her... great for her visibility but didn't look all that comfortable.

I may be wrong but it seems like afterburn is looking for a cruiser not a sport bike.
YMMV

a true sportbike is not comfortable, IMO, for long rides. my buddy's 749 is simply brutal to ride for long distances.

however, the sport touring bikes are said to be fairly comfortable. i wouldn't know, because i've never ridden one, but that is what i've heard from those that do ride them long distances.

If it was just me , Yes a Ducati would be a option. However I have to settle for the middle of compromise and mediocrity .
Two up long distance is what it is.

well, let us know what you get and how you like it. i, for one, am interested.

I am going to take one for a long test drive and see how it compares to what i am used to.
I will post what i find.

Bikes to take a ride on.

Triumph Rocket III, make sure your holding on when you crack the throttle the bike may wanna come out from under you.


Moto Guzzi 1400 California Special with or without bags looks promising.

California 1400 Custom

Thanx!

what is it about motoguzzi.... i love those bikes.

Winter is a great time to buy a bike. (here)
I will look into what ever you guys think I should. A real sporty"( comfortable ) " two up" is whats needed !

I ride with a guy that has the big Rocket.....He's a big guy (350 lbs) and not a good rider, so I think he'd be happy with anything big and heavy. He's had it about 5 years and seems to be trouble free except the exhaust rusted out and fell apart.....I can call him and get more info if you wish?

get a BMW sport touring bike and thank me later for suggesting it.

Recently bought a water cooled GSA. The bike just does everything really well. Corners, two-up, Power, brakes, etc. Just a thought.

George: Here is all the info he emailed me. I can PM you his phone number if you want more:

My is an 2008 Rocket 3 Touring. Mileage is roughly 30 to 35, depending on how aggressive you ride. Handles real well. Had only one issue with a dirty sensor that was making it run poorly.

I've had a few bikes in my days...had 15 at one time in CA. Some were grey market bikes.
If the universe compelled me to have and keep only one bike it would be the '99 BMW R1100S Sport Tourer that presently sits in one of my garages here at the house.
It does everything damn well. Power (acres of torque - I added Staintune), balanced handling (I added the Ohllins), excellent braking (I added SS lines), eats asphalt at over 100 mph all day long and then idles like a kitten.
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Edit: BTW, these bikes can be had for nominal $$$. A pity...a wonderful rig.
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http://forums.pelicanparts.com/r1100s-bikes-parts-sale/
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BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum - Pelican Parts Forums
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Not mine but same color. With touring set-up.

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Couldn't resist...........
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I am not sure, can't be treated, genetic thing, your mother had a bad calzone when she was pregnant maybe. I think I have it too.

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