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    Help, no start

    Update: Thanks one and all for your helpful and kind responses, I explored everyones advice and that helped to eliminate and narrow down the possibilities. I got ahold of the lead Tech at my dealer and he walked me through some further checks. Here's what happened in case anyone repeats my...
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    Help, no start

    Hey All, Normally I wouldn't post such a question but am at a total loss. Went out to start the bike to gas it up for a trip tomorrow (150 miles) to the dealer for first service. Went through the following sequence. 1) ignition switch below tank ON 2) key fob on and light green 3) bike in...
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    WORKSHOP MANUALS NEW MODEL

    IDK, thanks so much for all the hard work you did in researching and making those resources available to all. Very kind and generous on your part, thanks brother.
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    RPM Surge on cold start and oil level

    Thank you.
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    No Booster Plug for the R3

    Thanks for the additional input Ruzzle. I've no clue as to even the most basic diagrams or inner workings of my R3 as there doesn't seem to be a reasonably accessible Service Manual for the bike that I can find. Since you don't only have to mount or plug the BP sensor between the AIS and the...
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    No Booster Plug for the R3

    For those who are unfamiliar the BoosterPlug is a small device that plugs into your AIS sensor in the intake system that tricks the bikes computer into fueling for colder air under throttle load adding more fuel for perceived denser air (check their website for the full engineering explanation)...
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    Does Triumph build Rocket 2020's in UK?

    All the discussion over where our bikes are built and given mine was apparently birthed in Thailand, I looked up a Triumph factory video on their build facilities in Thailand. I feel better, as I've personally toured factories for premium over the road diesel tractors (trucks) as well as the...
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    Does Triumph build Rocket 2020's in UK?

    The first two letters in my VIN are SM, and the decoder I used stated S is for United Kingdom and M is for Asia with the build location being Thailand. So, does this mean my R3 was built in Thailand at a Triumph factory by Thai workers trained in the UK, OR, built in the UK by British workers...
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    Does Triumph build Rocket 2020's in UK?

    About 5 years ago my dealer loaned me a Rocket III demo over the weekend while my BMW was being serviced. I liked it a lot but wasn't looking for that type of ride at the time. I'm almost 67 yo now and my ride preferences have changed. I've ridden the Super Duke but not the Super Enduro. Loved...
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    Does Triumph build Rocket 2020's in UK?

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    Aftermarket exhaust

    I kind of like the look of the stock exhaust, but consider the Cat a waste of space and excess weight. I agree a little more aggressive sound would be nice, but am not a fan of too loud exhaust, perhaps my over exposure to Harley exhaust mods where volume is confused with HP. Exhaust mods seldom...
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    RPM Surge on cold start and oil level

    Hi All, New here, bought my R3 GT 2 weeks ago with 12 miles on the odometer, 500 miles now. I've noticed the rpm's hunt or surge up and down on cold start up. Doesn't seem to happen at operating temp. Anyone else experience this?? On an unrelated side note, my bike was delivered (checked after...
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    Does Triumph build Rocket 2020's in UK?

    Just assumed my new GT was manufactured in England, however a VIN lookup reveals point of mfg in CHONBURI, THAILAND. So I guess my last truly British bike was my cherished and long sold Norton Commando. Just one of a long list of bikes I wished I'd retained but not being Jay Leno couldn't afford...
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