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  1. Ross Noble's Sit Down Tour: Parrish's pub to Bournemouth

    Bike nut, enduro rider and comedian Ross Noble rode the 500,000th Triumph to roll out of the Hinckley factory on a tour of the UK in May. The six-day tour to commemorate half a million bikes being produced at the... More...
  2. Rocket touring hitch

    I am in the planning stage of getting a trailer hitch made for my R3T. I will be doing all the welding and taking measurments as I go along. After having a good look at the mounting points I am going to go with 1/4 inch 2 1/2 inch angle iron. It will look like this when I am done TRIUMPH ROCKET...
  3. Dutch Touring test

    In Holland we have a magazine called Promotor. They tested the Touring. For those interested ( translate it with Google): Webtest Triumph Rocket III Touring » Promotor Ballyono
  4. Ross Noble's Sit Down Tour: Pork pies and racetracks

    Comedian and bike enthusiast Ross Noble rode the 500,000th Triumph, a custom painted Speed Triple, on a tour of the UK in May to commemorate half a million bikes being produced at the Hinckley factory. The six-day tour was entirely... More...
  5. 2-up Touring Comfort?

    Hi to all. I'm new to the forum and I'm hoping to get some help. I've had my eye on the Tourer for a couple of years. I already own a Scrambler (solo riding) and a BMW K1200LT which my wife loves (comfort). I am considering trading the Scram for a 2012 Tourer and I would use it primarily...
  6. Dunlop Elite 3 Touring

    After 12,500 miles on the Avon it was time for a replacement. I could have put on another Avon but I installed the Dunlop Elite 3 Touring instead. It was only about $20 cheaper but it's a little higher rated especially in the wet traction area. It's only H rated so I'll have to remember to keep...
  7. Aussie wins The Tour De France

    Aussie Cadel Evans has won the Tour de France Aussie Aussie Aussie oie oie oie
  8. New Triumph Trophy 1200 tourer spied again

    Triumph's all-new 1200cc three-cylinder tourer has been spotted undergoing final endurance testing on the road in Spain just months ahead of its launch. This spy picture – which is shown in full in this week's MCN – shows just how... More...
  9. Triumph Factory Tour on SpeedMakers link...

    I missed the repeat of the Hinckley Triumph factory tour on Speedmakers Thursday night, but here is a link for the entire show on YouTube.... Dailymotion - Speedmakers _ Triumph Motorcycles - a Tech & Science video Very interesting show. Although focus is on the Thunderbird, all Triumphs...
  10. Bonhams to Sell the 500,000th Triumph Motorcycle After Its Tour of Britain with Ross

    Proceeds from Sale to Go to 'Riders for Health' Charity Bonhams are to sell Triumph Motorcycles' 500,000th production bike since 1990 after comedian and keen biker, Ross Noble, took it on a tour of Britain. The uniquely liveried Speed Triple is estimated to fetch £5,000-7,000 when it is...
  11. Ross Noble’s 'Sit Down Tour' – Day two

    TV funnyman Ross Noble is on a trip around the UK to commemorate 500,000 Triumphs made at the Hinckley factory. It's day two of Ross Noble's UK tour. Yesterday he made his way from Triumphs HQ in Hinckley, rode across... More...
  12. Ross Noble kicks off his Triumph 'Sit Down Tour'

    TV funnyman Ross Noble has begun his trip around the UK to commemorate 500,000 Triumphs made at the Hinckley factory. Riding a custom painted Speed Triple Ross set off from the Triumph factory in Hinckley this morning heading towards the... More...
  13. D&D exhausts for R3 tourer

    Anybody had any experience with these? They offer K&N filter and exhaust package. Reflash required from dealer. How is sound and performance? What about decel? Popping and such? Finally if all is well, where is best price? I have D&D on my Victory and they are top quality, but expensive.
  14. Triumph 'Sit Down Tour' - Ross Noble to ride round UK

    TV funnyman Ross Noble is riding around Britain on this special Speed Triple built to commemorate 500,000 Triumphs made at the Hinckley factory. The star's 'Sit Down Tour' starts from the Triumph factory and will take Noble through England, Scotland... More...
  15. Ross Noble goes 'on tour' to celebrate Triumph's 500,000th bike

    Ross Noble is touring Great Britain on Triumph's 500,000th production bike Ross Noble is touring Great Britain on Triumph's 500,000th production bike - a Speed Triple. The 'Sit Down Tour' will take in England, Scotland and Wales in seven days beginning on Tuesday, May 24. Ross's anniversary...
  16. tour at carptener racing

    Has ony one out there in internet land been successful installing a tune boy tune into a rocket tour? MINE HAS BEEN ATCARPTENER RACING SINCE OCT. FOR A 240 UPGRADE . 1 month to do the mech part on the engine the rest of the time is trying to get the ecm to accept the tune boy tune.Any help...
  17. Touring lights on a Roadster?

    Apologies if this has been covered already but if it had, I can't find it! On to my question. Has anyone fitted the 4.5 inch touring lights made for the R3T to a R3 Roadster? If so, how do they attach - to a set of front dresser bars? I just like the idea of having some extra illumination...
  18. Standard vs. Classic vs. Roadster vs. Tourer vs. Touring

    I'm pretty clear on what a "Touiring" Rocket II is. Ditto for a "Tourer". But can anybody point me to a concise comparison/contrast among the "Standard" versus a "Roadster" versus a "Classic" models? Thanks, CW
  19. '07 Tourer, or '09 Touring?

    I am torn. I have spotted two R3's for sale: a 2007 Tourer, and a 2009 Touring model. The 2007: costs less has stronger engine has wider rear tire has recalls outstanding (I don't know what kind) The 2009: Is newer Has dual exhaust (instead of 2 and 1 pipes) hard bags quick detach shield...
  20. Looking to buy an '07 Classic Tourer-any advice?

    I'm meeting a guy this week end to check out his 2007 Classic Tourer for sale. If all's well, I just might bring it home. The pics I've seen look good. It has low miles, and Beetle Bags instead of the soft ones. Engine is silver instead of black - does that mean anything? Most all the ones I...