Vibration in 1st gear

[Mighty Mouse]

Had to post a side by side picture...

I must say your Rocket Touring is a beautiful bike. The black and white have the classic retro kind of look that I really like. It’s like a Speedmaster on steroids. To me the touring is the best looking Rocket and the only model of Rocket I haven’t owned. Very Nice

 

[Junior]

Thank you MM. I agree. It's got a classic stylishness kind of like some of the cool cars from the 50's.

 

[Steff]

Thank you MM. I agree. It's got a classic stylishness kind of like some of the cool cars from the 50's.

I might just get that paint job done on mine. Mine is black, so the base is there. I do agree; it really is nice, like an old jukebox. Memories of saner days where life was steady Don't see many about in the UK, either on the roads or the FB forums. I'll have to check for a good place to have it done. It will be about a £1000 I should think.

 

[OldBiker72]

1st gear and 2600 rpm should only be used when absolutely necessary, gonna need you ro send it up to 5000rpms as swiftly as possible, let it fly into 2nd gear repeating the process. A rocket was not built to feel a vibration in your butt at 2600rpm in 1st. Send it Doug! Ride that thang, and never again in 1st gear at 2600rpm youve been warned"

Today I was on the road... minding my own business... doing +- 100 mph. Out of the blue a Rocket came by at blistering speed... My first thought was it is Doug (Junior)!! He took Kevin's warning to heart! Ghmfff!

 

[rick danger]

I must say your Rocket Touring is a beautiful bike. The black and white have the classic retro kind of look that I really like. It’s like a Speedmaster on steroids. To me the touring is the best looking Rocket and the only model of Rocket I haven’t owned. Very Nice

I get a MG California vibe. Add some wide whites, and white sides on the seat, and ciao bella