Baggers Magazine R3T Test

[ksquared]

I wish I would have known about the magazine article, the BX here in Kandahar had a couple of issues out on several of the "bagger" type magazines...I didn't pay much attention to them as they usually are pretty harley heavy and I passed on them.

Dennis

60 dtg Dubai
61 dtg London

158 dtg Dubai
159 dtg Home (Stallion and Triumph ordering/buying time)

Dennis: Do you have access to e-mail there? If so, PM me and I'll see to it that you get a copy of the article.

 

[PeteOZ]

No, they're talking about having to have popeye arms to hold the throttle for long durations. The R3T's throttle is stupid hard to hold for long periods of time. There's no excuse in it requiring that much effort (strength) to hold. There's no reason it couldn't have the same resistance as any other cruiser. Hop on the 2000 cc Kawasaki or Star (Yamaha). They're no different than any other cruiser; very easy to hold and maintain for long distances.

Maybe it's simply an individual physiological thing rather than a design issue Darryl. I came from 4 years on a Vulcan 2000 direct to the Touring, and I really haven't noticed any difference whatsoever in holding the throttle for long periods.....

Pete

 

[Tripps]

No, they're talking about having to have popeye arms to hold the throttle for long durations. The R3T's throttle is stupid hard to hold for long periods of time. There's no excuse in it requiring that much effort (strength) to hold. There's no reason it couldn't have the same resistance as any other cruiser. Hop on the 2000 cc Kawasaki or Star (Yamaha). They're no different than any other cruiser; very easy to hold and maintain for long distances.

I agree, especially for a touring bike. Part too strong throttle spring, part awkward bar angle, (2010 R3T), my only distance complaint on the whole bike. My Harley Dynaglide has a feather light throttle, very nice. My 78 CB750K, on the other hand, wants a pipe wrench on it to apply throttle, LOL. Brakeaway in the shopping cart.

 

[ballyono]

Dennis: Do you have access to e-mail there? If so, PM me and I'll see to it that you get a copy of the article.

Hello, If you can spare one for a poor Dutch Rocketeer I would be very thankfull.

Ballyono

2008 Rocket III Touring

 

[Bigfoot390]

I agree, especially for a touring bike. Part too strong throttle spring, part awkward bar angle,.

I agree about the angle of the bars being awkward. I am looking for suitable replacement handlebars that would not include the 1" up and 2" back riser solution which in my mind would not solve the angle issue.

I also found this on the web and hope I am not infringing on any copyright lays by referring everyone to the Baggesmag website where you can all read it for yourselves like everyone else can.

Test | Triumph Rocket III Touring - Hot Bike Baggers Magazine

 

[saboteur]

What are the touring bars like compared to the Standard? I might be a rarity, as my stock bars and seat actually fit me pretty good.

 

[ksquared]

Hello, If you can spare one for a poor Dutch Rocketeer I would be very thankfull.

Ballyono

2008 Rocket III Touring

Please PM me your e-mail address.

 

[Molinoman]

K, did you ever e-mail that to me...haven't received it yet?

Thanks,

Dennis

41 dtg Dubai
42 dtg London

139 dtg Dubai
140 dtg Home (Triumphs buying time)

 

[Molinoman]

K, nevermind, the link that Bigfoot390 provided appears to be the article. In addition on the last page there was another link provided for another review of it (the R3T)from January 2010 that was interesting as well.

Thanks...and in all fairness if they (Baggers Magazine) had offered an online version of a subscription (like I have with Cycle Magazine) I would have forked over the cash for it...unfortunately they only offered a hard copy version. In the "months ahead" they are supposed to do an article on the R3T with a stereo and top box installed plus the writer of the current magazine article in the link said that he is going to do a more in depth article on the trip itself so I may have to be on the look out for the issue whenever I go thru KAF.

Dennis

41 dtg Dubai
42 dtg London

139 dtg Dubai
140 dtg Home (Triumphs buying time)

 

[TriumPhil]

... I have the wrists and forearms of a sparrow and havent noticed this in 16,000 miles.

Sparrows have wrists and forearms in your area? You must be close to 3 Mile Island?