engine

  1. Check Engine light is on

    The check Engine light came on this morning while riding to work :( I'm sure it has something to do with the adjustments made by the dealer last weekend to adresse the stalling issue... It seemed like it was running ok though, but now I'm not sure if I should ride it or not. I have sent the...
  2. Another Check Engine Light ??

    Another Check Engine Light ?? (never mind ... is fixed) Installed a Stebel, used the supplied harness, now back together andI have check engine light./??? Had battery disconnected during the install. Any ideas??? bob
  3. Check Engine Light...

    (Posted on both the .com and .net sites) Hey Guys, I had to put my newly purchased Carpenter Rocket in the shop last Saturday because the check engine light decided it wanted to be my friend. My local Triumph shop is always behind and so my bike has sat there until yesterday before being...
  4. Engine died twice!

    So...Ive put about 500 miles on my new Roadster (1 mile odom. when purchased) and Ive had this crop up twice. The rpms will drop to about 600 when I'm rolling and engage the clutch to downshift. The 98% of time recover to normal, but I have had it deadstick on me twice. Normal idle seems to be...
  5. Rocket III engine life

    I am currently looking at a good deal on a 2005 Rocket with 38000 miles. What is the dependability and expected engine life for a Rocket III.:confused:
  6. general tech issue engine light r3t 2013

    I get an emergency phone call today while leaving Maggie valley great time couldn't find another rocket rider to save my life!!! family emergency down in fla. so me and the wife haul ass back to Chattanooga and 45 miles out check engine light comes on I pull over read the owner manual...
  7. Engine hunting

    At idle my R3T RPM is going up and down between 850 and 950 RPM, every 2-3 seconds. Is this normal? I was told by a mechanic friend that this is called "engine hunting" and is normal in hi powered engines. I have the triple K&N's , secondaries removed and full Jardine exhaust, O2 sensor...
  8. check engine light

    What a time for the check engine light to come on. Just had the 20,000 mile service done last week. I am prety sure it is nothing serious and just needs a reset. Rather than run down to Triumph Detroit I got an appointment with Classic Motorsports in Traverse City only about 30 miles away...
  9. Tips on cleaning engine block

    Hey guys looking for some tips on cleaning the grime off my engine block, or any tricks for cleaning any other parts of the bike.
  10. R3T Engine Oil?

    What is the best opinion on engine oil to use? I can't seem to find Mobil 1 4T Racing 15W50 anywhere around here.....My first oil change is coming up fast.....
  11. Help Please..Check Engine Light/No Gear Indicator

    Gents, I drive a 2010 Roadster. On the way to work this morning, my check engine light came on and I noticed my Gear indicator remains in first regardless of what gear I am in (other than neutral). The bike appears to run normal, and there isn't any difficulty in shifting gears. I checked the...
  12. Project Build Using a Rocket Engine

    Afternoon! I'm a newbie and desperately in need of some input from you old-timers regarding my project. http://www.r3owners.net/introduce-yourself/15046-new-member-project-builder.html#post187027 The finished weight of my trike should be around the same as the Rocket bike (the carbon...
  13. Engine Management Malfuction light

    Haven't cranked the Rocket in a while and tried firing it up today. EMM light cam on and the bike was running rough! :eek: Can some of you wrenches give me an idea what I'm in store for with this problem?
  14. Engine heat issues?

    Just a quick question regarding engine heat as I am new to the rocket 3 world... Are there any issues when riding with the heat off the manifold? I don't know as of yet but would like to find out before doing so the hard way. Still abit cool her in CO. Just curious. Thx
  15. Roadster Engine Noise

    Went to start my 2012 Roadster with 4500 miles and no mods this morning and it sounded like someone was hitting the side of the engine with a hammer. They just trucked it away to the dealer.
  16. Engine bars

    Has any one used these 38mm engine bars I found on the internet in the UK. They seem well made has any one an opinipn (silly question) Link Removed
  17. Heat from engine

    First warm day today , rode home from work in the traffic boy the heat comes up off the motor is this normal for a rocket in traffic?
  18. engine light, light smoke out of exhust, low idle

    I have a 2005 r3 w/ 11000mi. got it with 7000 early this year July. Always ran great. Been riding to work in Chicago about 40 miles away. The last few mornings Its been starting up rough with a low idol and a rich smell of fumes. I'd ride it to the first stop sign about .25 miles and it...
  19. Anyone have engine crash bars for sale ?

    Anyone have Rivco engine crash bars for sale ? I'm looking for Rivco engine crash bars that will fit my 05' R3 standard. Let me know what you have and how much you want. Thanks, Fred
  20. Silver Engine Powder Coat Problem

    Is anyone else having an issue with the powder coat on silver engines? Mine is bubbling and cracking all over the motor.. I have 3 pics below.. and another one that that is worse that I forgot to load, but the powder coat is cracked pretty good in it. This just started happening over the...