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  1. rocketbill

    Change seating postion

    I love my 2013 rocket 3 touring but the seating position makes my back hurt. I find if I sit on the end of the passenger seat it feels perfect and no discomfort. Was thinking about Taking apart the seat and changing the foam and or somehow making a bench seat. I have not because I dont want it...
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    Back tire change

    Decided to try the shinko se890 journey back tire, I always get low mileage from back tires as in 4k or so. If i get 5 that is good. Tire change went reasonably well until putting it back on. The brake piece just would not fit in with the spacer. Thought maybe the tire was not fully seated in...
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    Final drive oil

    Changed my final drive oil today and then noticed it should be fully synthetic. I have been using kawasaki 80w-90 mc gear oil. Changed it when I bought this bike 3k miles ago. Should I go buy the synthetic? Should be 75w-90 I figured 80w-90 was close enough but it was not synthetic. I changed it...
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    Radiator leak

    Is it possible to have a leak from the right lower bolt that holds the chrome in place? I think that is where I have a small leak. pulled the screw out and rad fluid started coming out. On the up side if a rad shop cant fix my radiator then after market ones are 215 plus shipping on e bay (gpi...
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    2013 popping out of gear

    Bought a used 2013 r3 touring in august and have put 2,100 miles on it and am enjoying the bike. Today going to work it started popping out of gear. Made it home from work tonight but must of happened a dozen times. Parked in the garage now until I can get it into the shop. Bike has 34,400...
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    Painted front Rim

    My front rim on my r3t had corrosion and did not look good. I scrubbed it up but still was not happy so today I painted it. Not a perfect job but for elbow grease and a can of spray paint not bad. We will see how it holds up. Getting the brake rotors off was a pia. Had to use a torch to heat...
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    Making stock pipes louder

    Just a thought I have seen where people drill holes in the end of their pipes to get a little more volume. Possibly thinking about this. Cheap was to get a little more sound. Anyone done this? Bought my bike used and everything is stock. I Guess cons are if you dont like it too bad its already...
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    Decided to get a r3 touring

    I have had a few bikes, seems I like to flip them and then miss them and get another. It is expensive but thats what extras shifts are for i guess. I have had a 2005 standard which I wrecked and then a 2018 which had a output shaft leak that the shop charged 2k for which I did not like so I...
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    oil leak

    I guess i just joined the cam cover-head gasket leaking club. I bought my 2018 last year with a 123miles on it and it just turned over 5,000. I was wiping it down and found this oil seeping. Not the greatest picture but from what i can tell it is higher up probably on the cam cover. I was...
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    New Touring rocket 3

    How many people would like to see a new rocket 3 that is set up for 2 up touring. Wants: Hardbags, not some soft bags with zippers. Windscreen of modest size or a fairing that does not look like a Harley fairing. Seats for both driver and passenger that are comfortable so...
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    rivco centerstand

    Have been searching around and can anyone tell my why the centerstand from rivco is for only 2009 and older rockets. Could it or your bike be easily modified to fit this stand? I have a 2018 roadster. I was also liking the becker-tecknik lift but does not ship to the us. Has anyone been able to...
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    Getting the accessories on

    Today I was able to get my Madstad windscreen and lowers installed. Really like the quality of these. Best is when you don't want the screen or lowers the are quick detach. Also got the sissy bar on the bike. waiting for a backpad from Lamm as it did not come with one. and my old rocket...
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    Old member but newer rocket

    Have not been active on the forum for awhile, but have been missing a rocket. I had a 2005 but hit a deer and totaled it. Was able to pick up a very lightly used 2018 (123miles.) guy traded it in on a slingshot. I really missed the good looks, unique sound and torque. I am back and loving my new...
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    Thunderbird storm top speed in 1st, 2nd, 3rd.

    Out today and decided I would find out the top speed in 1st gear and after that I decided to do 2nd and 3rd also. First topped out at 50mph which I thought was pretty good for a cruiser (tall 1st for a cruiser). Second was 75 hit the rev limiter at 6,500. Third was 97. Not bad as it pulls well...
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    My new bike

    I found a good deal on a 2012 Thunderbird Storm and was able to pick it up this week. Had a 2005 rocket 3 before and really liked it but a deer ruined that for me. My wife gave me a pass to just go pick up a new rocket but I did not feel it would be the best financial decision. Here is my new...
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    Rocket 3 video

    Very cool, apologize if its been posted already!
  17. rocketbill

    Another Rocket in my future?

    I bought a Yamaha fjr this summer because I have always wanted to try a sport type bike but wanted the bags to carry my stuff to and from work and on trips. I have a problem finding myself switching bikes ever since I wrecked my Rocket 3 and am not satisfied. The fjr is fast, stops very quick...
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    My new bike Yamaha fjr 1300

    Owned a 2005 standard but it slid down the highway and was totaled after hitting a deer. After that I bought a Suzuki C109rt nice bike classic Harley looks but with a very good engine. Took a 1700 mile trip on it this summer but I nicknamed it the "pig". Same 150front and 240 back as the rocket...
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    Boss Hoss

    I decided this should be my next bike.:eek:BossHossConcepts Fire Breathing Supercharged Monster! - YouTube
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    Rocket owner again?

    I wrecked my rocket in sept., but now found it on a auction site in a town nearby. Price is low because i really slid it down the highway. Would have to get it approved with the wife but i might buy it back or at least try. Auction is dec. 4th. price is 600 bucks right now. Don't want to pay too...
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