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  1. Akita Man

    Clutch Question During Break-in

    After my 600 mile break in service, I noticed a chirping or squeaking noise when the clutch was engaged especially in 1st gear. Also in Neutral at idle there seemed to be more clutch noise that would stop when the clutch lever was pulled. I wonder if the different oil used in the initial oil...
  2. Akita Man

    1000 Miles in just under 48 hrs on my Rocket X

    I took the opportunity to travel from Milwaukee to Louisville, KY to a work related construction expo on my 2015 Rocket X. I put all my gear in a back pack that also acted as a backrest. This is my 2nd Rocket. The first being a 2007 Standard. I was amazed at the comfort this bike offered...
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    I'm Taking this incident as a "Glass half full" issue.

    Last evening I rolled the Rocket X out for an early evening spin (only 400 miles on her in the last 2 weeks). I Cranked her over once and dead! Checked the fuses. Upon inspecting the battery I noticed the ground side of the battery cable completely broke. Based on the level of corrosion in...
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    Any tuners you would recommend in Upper MidWest

    I will be adding the Tors this week and will consider Ramair or short term KN under seat...who is a component tuner in WI, IL, IA, area?
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    2015 Rocket Roadsters ("X")

    My previous (2007) Rocket III STD. had less HP and TQ according to Triumph than does my 2015 X or any current Roadster for that matter. Not sure what was done to gain the additional #'s but my question is this: I read that the previously limited 1st-3rd gears is no longer on current models...
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    New Helmet on the near horizion

    My last helmet was a Adv style helmet that saw much use while I owned a BMW Adventure. The visor on the helmet works not so well with a rocket that has fly screen. I will not change my set up...I love the look too much... Thinking of going retro old school an open face style...what lids are...
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    The X gets its first upgrade

    Liscense plate and directional relocate kit and blacked out directionals. Next week...exhaust.
  8. Akita Man

    Old new guy or New Old guy...

    Hello Again! I just brought home last night my new RX!. I owned a 2007 R3 Standard and loved it...finances and family constraints forced the sale in 2010. I looked at and rode new Indian Dark Horse...but when I saw the Rocket X...it was all done for me. I have to say the improvements since...
  9. Akita Man

    Factory Dual Tour Seat

    Does this seat mount with the key lock as does the stock 2 piece seat. Or does it mount like the Corbin?
  10. Akita Man

    Rivco Engine Guard Mounts

    Has anyone tried to mount one of these (Rivco Engine Guard Mount) to the factory foot peg rails/mounts on a std Rocket at the foremost area of the rail where it is perpendicular to the engine (in front of the foot brake and shifter)? It would be a neat and tidy way to install a highway peg...
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    Fly Screen Mod???

    I love the look of my "naked rocket" with just the fly screen. I notice that at 70mph. The wind blast is all but gone from my chin on down. I believe this is due to the shape and height of the fly screen. If one were to cut a piece of thin gauge stainless sheet (thin enough to form to the...
  12. Akita Man

    Triumph Passanger Seat Differences

    Which seat is the largest seating area for the passanger on a standard Rocket III. The Gel seperate passanger seat or classic style gel seat or plain classic style seat. I purchased a used corbin rumble seat and am not happy with a seating area of the passanger area. I like to ride with the...
  13. Akita Man

    Handle bar question

    In a former life I was an Indian Motorcycle dealer (2000-2003). What I found to be a great selling feature of the Chief especially was the interior routed wires through the handle bar. It provided a super clean look...only brake, throttle and clutch cables are visable. All but the custom...
  14. Akita Man

    Winter upgrades?

    Guys, I've done a fair amount of reading on this site. I have a 07 Std. Purchased it new in Sept 09. I immediately installed Jardines and the dealer remapped with the pipes installed. Minor backfiring...some due to exhaust leak that I fixed...the remainder I barely notice. I love the...
  15. Akita Man

    Corbin Seats

    I am still using the under seat air filter. I will be installing a Corbin Rumble seat. Aftermarket seat pans (including Corbin) do not have the nifty air intakes built in...is this an issue. I am considering going to triple K&N's under the bear claw...how difficult is this project?
  16. Akita Man

    Foot pegs on a Std. Rocket

    Many of us Rocketeers gravitate towards this bike not only because of it's size but ours as well. I love the fit of this bike but at 6'4" The stock pegs are a little cramped. I am considering adding the engine bars and highway pegs to stretch out on highway jaunts. I looked at the mounting...
  17. Akita Man

    Stock passanger seat question

    So I've only been the proud owner of a new R3 standard for about a week now. Man am I having a blast. I took delvery at the dealer and the rear seat was not installed. They showed it on the floor this way and omitted the re-install of it when I picked it up. I have now picked it up and just...
  18. Akita Man

    Looking for a Corbin Rumble Seat

    I've found a couple old posts in which the item has sold. Anyone not happy with their Corbin purchase? It is for a 2007 Rocket Std. - Mulberry
  19. Akita Man

    Rivco rider floor boards

    Has anyone tried these? Do they offer similar clearance to pegs? Do they seem high quality? Man...since the delivery of my R3 I am wearing this site out! Great info here...thanks guys!
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    Seat question.

    Just took delivery of my R3 std on Friday. I did Jardines and Fly Screen right away...man is this bike a blast to ride. I've test rode them before but extended rides really highlight the abilities of this bike. I was going to buy a 09 Vmax...glad I did not. At 6'4" the Rocket fits like a...
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