AM DONE

[dandiego]

Electrical issues have plagued my R3T from Day 1. I documented my lamentations here.

Sure, Triumph eventually came through...but that’s not a consolation when you’re on the side of the road in BFE. Very frustrating so I completely understand the OP’s feelings.

But a Yami ain’t no Rocket, baby...

 

[3Katz]

Tired of the lame trouble shooting responses from both truimph and some folks on here. Lets get real here. The bike is a ****ing joke. OK if your a weekend rider and trailer at events but we are not a part of that crowd.

Yes for reasons that go well beyond common sense will keep the X. Call it a soft spot.

Interesting thread... So referring to the title: Are you done? Are you undone? Or were you never done?

 

[steve59]

K1600gtl. used one near me 4600 miles $12k check windy city triumph to see if it's still there.

 

[EasTexRIII]

Back to motorcycle stuff. Been reading up a lot on the Venture. Seems like they have had some issues with the 2018 model. Manufacturing problems with the heads. Might be why no 2019 models where offered in the states. Apparently the 2020 problems have no issues. Called the Shawnee dealership today and they approved my loan on a 2020 at $26,999 dollars rather quickly. No trade in or down payment required. Yes for reasons that go well beyond common sense will keep the X. Call it a soft spot. Really like the Venture for what it is. Kind of unique bike that is very functional and has no real market in the real world. Harley riders call it a cheap imitation. Indian riders say a poor mans Harley. Purest touring riders just snub there noses. I really kind of like the idea of a five year warranty with no mileage limitations. Boy is Yamaha stupid or what Gonna be a sweet ride during the winter. Heated grips that really work. Heated seat that really works. Even the passenger and backrest is heated. Like she is ever going to ride when it is cold. All the toys like traction control and different riding modes. Took a test ride last week and enjoyed it. Smooth. Not much on the top end but low end torque is impressive. Bikes suspension is beyond words. Even comes with a nice headlight system. Since on that subject the day-makers had nothing to due with my electrical problems. Riding the bike yearly might have though. Not waterproof. Guess Yamaha will find out if their bikes are waterproof or not

Yes Sonny, keep your X.
And as far as what you just said about all those bikes, the coolest muther f***er’s in the world always get something different than what everyone else in the hoi polloi does. That’s what brought us to the R3.
Get that Yami n be different baby!!

 

[Tripps]

And also, sadly, Rockets don't seem to have a lot of resale value. I loved the K1600 when I rode it, but it's really a 2 up bike, and my wife isn't interested in Touring, so my K1200 does a better job for one person. And for the few rides we do, she's happy on the Rocket.

 

[Charles Bozonier]

Am i the only one that never had a real problem with the rocket??
The one i sold was and still is so reliable that i would not hesitate to ride it across America, the X i can ride across the world
Good luck Sonny, whatever you decide to buy im sure you will be happy.

I haven't had a single, solitary issue. 2014, 5 years of riding. I do all the maintenance myself. Best motorcycle I have ever worked on. Fast as hell, sweet transmission. Perfect bike for me. Will never sell.

 

[sonny]

How many miles?

 

[sonny]

Interesting thread... So referring to the title: Are you done? Are you undone? Or were you never done?

I'll be done when i'm dead or when i can not longer ride. In the mean time will share experiences with motorcycles good or bad.

 

[mexican]

I haven't had a single, solitary issue. 2014, 5 years of riding. I do all the maintenance myself. Best motorcycle I have ever worked on. Fast as hell, sweet transmission. Perfect bike for me. Will never sell.

Great to hear!!

 

[mexican]

I'll be done when i'm dead or when i can not longer.

Same here!!