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  1. rjsjota

    Hello R3 riders

    Hi Clyde, welcome to the forum from a fellow Clevelander.
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    Extra Battery

    I did the same on my 2015 Roadster using an Odyssey PC545 with heavy (unlabeled but about 6 gauge) lawn tractor cables. The battery sits on a foam cushion. I extended the stock 12 gauge battery charging wire to the Odyssey's positive terminal. This ensures both batteries receive the same...
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    Ran out of gas!

    My Roadster has 2.0 US gallons left when the yellow light comes on. It has 1.0 US gallon left when the miles to empty reads Zero. It's very consistent and I can rely on it. I carry a quart of gas for peace of mind, there's no way I can push it uphill...
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    Purchase advice request

    Hi frkmbolin, I am about to sell my 2015 RIII Roadster, bought new that year. Matte Black, white stripes. Hard bags (Caribou Storm 35L) on Hepco & Becker frames. Set up for a tall rider: custom tall heated Russell Day-Long saddle, adjustable/removable driver backrest, forward controls...
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    Oil tank draining

    Thanks @warp9.9 for posting pictures and explaining what to clean and check. My Roadster has 37k miles with the original drain plug O-ring. Before the last oil change I noticed the oil level was dropping about 1 inch overnight. At the last oil change (2k miles ago) I noticed the O-ring wasn't...
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    Best Tire Size for Handling

    I haven't read of any ABS problems with the rear Exedra Max combined with the Michelin Road 5 150/70 front, or any brand of 140/75 front. Rocket Captains using a 130/80 front DID HAVE issues.
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    Hoping for a better fit

    A lower seat? I'm 6-2 with long legs and I find that a higher seat is more comfortable than lower. A higher seat means less knee bend, lower knees in relation to your hips, and less pressure on the tail bone. The first pic is testing for comfort with a slab of foam on top of the stock seat...
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    Sidestand Extension

    ransan, the Rivco TR3-3013-2 Sidestand Pad arrived a week ago, and it is the right part for the 2015 R3R. The pad is chromed aluminum, in one piece, very nicely finished and a nice snug fit. It secures with a 1/4" x 28 tpi set screw and I used Blue Loctite. I think the chrome is way too...
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    Best Tire Size for Handling

    barbagris, I am also using the 150/70 Michelin Road 5 on the front - a great tire that I will use again. I can confirm that fitting a 200/60 to the rear of the R3R improves handling. The 200/60 rear doesn't resist leaning over like the 240 does. The first one I tried was a Bridgestone Exedra...
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    Sidestand Extension

    I tried to reach NewR3.com; sometimes it refused to connect, other times it bounced me to NewBonneville.com. I couldn't find availability of the Rivco pad there, or anywhere else on the interwebs for that matter. I searched Ebay US, Ebay UK, etc looking for something that could be made to work...
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    Sidestand Extension

    Thanks, scot in exile. Having been filled with confidence from your experience, I just ordered what seems to be the Rivco side stand foot from the Squaredeal website's clearance page. They are listing it at 9.99 UK pounds plus 20.00 pounds shipping/handling...
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    Cam cover gasket tear

    I wonder if failure to increase screw torque in small steps was my problem also. The gasket "crept" in one area, apparently stretching itself and eventually splitting. It stayed put in other areas. I wonder if lightly oiling the gasket would help it find its happy place... l
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    Cam cover gasket tear

    Both of my valve cover gaskets have split. I blame the material. Here's a pic of the second one after cleaning the area prior to applying black silicone RTV. To the left you can see where it had split before, sealed up the same way. Ugly for sure, but a silicone scab keeps the bike on the...
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    UK

    Hi M.J - I'm an Essex boy, born in Orsett, grew up in Grays. I'd like to meet up but distance is a problem, having moved to Ohio!
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    Tire mileage continued...

    1olbull, Michelin did talk about a GT version, but I don't know if it will be produced. I haven't seen one in this size. I'm happy with the standard version on the front of my R3R...10,000 miles and nowhere near worn out. tdragger, Even though the Rocket is heavy, we're talking about a front...
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    Tire mileage continued...

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    A little Lean Angle fun

    After some delay, here are pictures. They were taken in the parking lot at work, apologies for the road salt and dirt. Front tire: 150/70ZR17 Michelin Road 5. Rear tire: 200/60R16 Bridgestone Battlax BT020. Bridgestone BT020 data reports 200/60 installed width = 8.10in (206mm) on 6.00in...
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    Moto-Skiveez

    I use Moto-Skiveez when riding my vintage bike which has a crowned seat. They make a big difference. My R3R has a Russell Day Long, no need for padding, just seamless undershorts and I'm good all day.
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    A little Lean Angle fun

    Claviger, at the risk of hijacking this thread, I have to respond to your "200mm rear tire" comment. I LOVE the 200mm rear tire on my R3R. Bridgestone Battlax BT020 200/60R16, the second one I've fitted. The first one lasted 9,500 miles and the bike's handling stayed excellent to the end. So...
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    Forward controls, crash bars, stock pegs...

    Hi again germ79, here are the CRASH BAR pics. The welds have been waterproofed with rattle can automotive silver paint. I haven't worked out whether to powder coat black or silver, or just leave them as is. It is not a show bike, just a daily rider. I unintentionally tested the crash bars...
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