engine

  1. Engine guards/dresser bars

    So im looking for a set of dresser bars or engine guards...whatever you want to call them. the only ones I can find are the ones that are curved. I saw a picture of black ones that are less curved, on the top they are sharp and come to a "T"....I know that description sucks. Does anyone have...
  2. Torque of engine bolt

    Mounting the 50mm crash bars, need the torque setting for the large bolt that is on top of the engine, don't know what it's called. 10 inches long or so, goes from one side of the engine to the other, when I look it up in the manuel it says 'see text' can't find it in text. Thanks Hoopla
  3. Check Engine / Oil warnings came on

    Going out to check the new RamAir and the check engine and oil lamps are on. o_O Hummm? The bike has oil and it runs well. Any suggestions? Stalled my ride :(
  4. Engine guard install,, heeelp!!

    I started to install the engine guards or crash bars, left side went smooth, right side a big pain, there is a bolt that holds the engine but it just spins, looks like there is a nut behind it somewhere but cant see it, has anybody taken that bolt off and how??
  5. Frame swap info

    Does anyone know of any video likes that would show engine swap for 06 triumph rocket iii Or if there is a easy way to swap frames
  6. Engine Ice.. and other Coolants.

    Did you ever do so much studying on something really simple that you managed to confuse yourself to the point of bewilderment? That is kind of where I am at with replacing the coolant in my R3T. I read a little here and there and ordered a gallon of Engine Ice which came yesterday. Today I...
  7. Spanky Clean Engine

    This is just an off the wall question. Since old R3's like my 05 don't have the blacked out look, I was wondering what some of you use on your old rockets to keep the engine looking spanky clean?
  8. Engine cuts out if I move the handlebars

    Please help guys and gals I've a 2005 rocket 3 with 13000 miles on the clock, the bike is sitting on the side stand with the handlebars to the left, put the key in and start the engine ok get on the bike and turn the steering to the central position and the bike cuts out,the bike wont restart in...
  9. Fumoto engine oil drain plug...

    Just wanted to get your thoughts on the Fumoto engine oil drain plug. I was at my motorcycle dealer getting a tire valve stem changed when the mechanic showed me this bikes oil plug. I checked it out on the web fumotousa.com and it will definitely fit motorcycles.
  10. Engine light on after evap canister removal.

    Greetings all, new R3 Roadster owner and new member of this group. Followed instructions on here for evap canister removal to make room for Stebel horn. All went well until I fired bike up after and now have engine light on. Doesn't seem to be common based on threads I've followed. Has...
  11. Chrome to Black Engine Guards

    What is the best way to turn chrome guards black? is it best to strip the chrome off, has anyone done this.
  12. Carpenter Racing 210 or 240 engine modification? The best one?

    Would be interested to hear from anybody who has one of these modifications. Pro's and con's? Any negative issues? Thank you
  13. Engine Light

    I'm having a problem with my 2012 Rocket Roadster. Over the weekend I gave her a very good bath. Key note though, I used one of those garden gentle sprayers to wash the bike that spits the water out of it like a watering can used on plants. I did NOT fire up the old pressure washer to wash the...
  14. Engine Stand

    Hey guys, I have most of a complete engine that I'd like to put back together. I've done it before, but this time I want to actually suspend the engine so I can turn it over and whatnot. Is there a certain engine stand that works?
  15. engine filler cap

    anyone know if there,s such a thing as a lockable one you can fit/buy ??? thanks uk.
  16. Engine light on

    Ok just had new exhaust system put on road home 60km no engine light. Installed Ramair did 12+12 min recalibration and now engine light is on have riden for 50km and light still on any ideas anyone...
  17. Back torque limiter

    Is it possible to remove the back torque limiter without removing the engine from the frame because i have what appears to be a lot of backlash in my transmission. sounds like metallic knocking on open and shutting throttle.
  18. For Sale 05 rocket short block

    As some of you might remember, I had totaled my rocket just over 2.5 years ago. After finding out that the cause was a transmission lock up I decided to part it out. Many members here were the beneficiaries of that misfortune and I am down to the shortblock frame and front end minus the wheels...
  19. engine missing when accelerating hard

    just a note my 05 classic started bucking and or misfiring when I really get on it..otherwise it ran fine and idled normal...upon reading on the forum someone chimed in about the secondary coil wires on the coils,,,the small 14 gauge size wires with the female electrical connectors to be...
  20. Silver engine vs black

    Can anyone tell me what the difference between the silver and black engines are? I am curious as there has to be a reason they switched, and I am positive that it isn't just a paint color! Thanks