Broke down R3T in New Jersey.

[UNCLE JESSE]

I know the feeling I had a 1500 intruder ignition switch melted, I was in Kingsport, Tennessee I got it started never shut it off for 240 miles till I was home took the switch apart it had melted inside shorter joints. New switch ordered had a heat shield from factory. I believe they figured out they had a problem with the heat it's probably an ignition switch with you to.

 

[dandiego]

Dang that dealer!

I just spoke with Triumph of Metuchen (AKA: Cross Country in New Jersey).

The "warranty" repair I had done about a week ago (that I paid a $500 deposit for) was just partially approved and paid. Triumph apparently only approved $199 of it. No good.

I asked why; the service manager (Charlie) didn't know but will get back to me.

I KNEW this would happen. When I was told to leave a deposit and "trust" them--that this was an approved warranty repair--I just KNEW something was amiss.

Of course I'll contest this and apply for breakdown damages as well. I'm out about $2K in hotels, repairs, wrecker bills and a U Haul. All due to a breakdown under warranty that they should be fixing with an apology to me.

Dang!

 

[McLefty617]

I know there are plenty of R3T's without problems, but I have to say that this thread and a few others have really spooked me about both the reliability of my 2009 R3T and the on road support I can expect if something goes wrong.

I moved to the R3T last August after years of Honda-only VFR's, ST1300's and a Valkyrie. New or used, near or far, I never gave a moment's thought to the idea that sometihng mechanical would go wrong out on the road.

Maybe I was naive, but it was simply incomceivable.

Now I've got a summer of long rides planned and am feeling less than confident about the bike. I'm not a patient guy. The first time it let me down on the road would be the last mile I ever rode it.

 

[RKTNMYPKT]

I know there are plenty of R3T's without problems, but I have to say that this thread and a few others have really spooked me about both the reliability of my 2009 R3T and the on road support I can expect if something goes wrong.

I moved to the R3T last August after years of Honda-only VFR's, ST1300's and a Valkyrie. New or used, near or far, I never gave a moment's thought to the idea that sometihng mechanical would go wrong out on the road.

Maybe I was naive, but it was simply incomceivable.

Now I've got a summer of long rides planned and am feeling less than confident about the bike. I'm not a patient guy. The first time it let me down on the road would be the last mile I ever rode it.

I know what you mean, my confidence in my 08 R3T is a bit shaken as well, However I must say after 3 years and (only) 18000 miles I have not had any problems with my Bike. (knock on wood) Reading about these problems does make me wish I'd have put out the extra cash for the 5 yr extended warranty that was offered at the time I bought it.

 

[dandiego]

I was fairly trouble free for the first 15K miles. Then there was the ignition failure, replaced under warranty (but it left me stranded).

Then at the 20K and 30K mile mark, came a fuel issue and these two breakdowns.

I agree that an extended warranty would bring peace of mind. But being stranded far from home just sucks royally.

I'll reserve my opinions on the bike and my future plans with my R3T until I get it back from the dealer. But it ain't lookin' too good for the Rocket (or Brit bikes in general).

I like RIDING motorcycles, not FIXING them...

I have a (growing) collection of photos of my R3T on the back of a wrecker when I should have photos of my bike in fun, far-off places. Not cool.

And if Triumph would step up and admit there are problems and just fix them without arguing, then I would feel better about riding and owning it. Instead, the dealers play games with "maybe it's under warranty...I just dunno."

I know what you mean, my confidence in my 08 R3T is a bit shaken as well, However I must say after 3 years and (only) 18000 miles I have not had any problems with my Bike. (knock on wood).

 

[GPMAZ]

The R3T is not significantly different mechanically than any of the Rocket models. The vast majority of R3s don't seem to have anywhere near the problems reported in this thread.

That said, if I was Dan I'd be very tempted to launch it through the dealership window, assuming it would start.

 

[dandiego]

You know how we are prone to parking our bikes near our hotel rooms so we can peek out and ensure they're safe while we travel?

Well, during this last ride I didn't look out even once. Down deep inside, I secretly HOPED that my bike would be gone in the morning so I could buy something dependable with the insurance money. I was just so dang fed up with the aggravation and HUGE expense of being stranded in the middle of nowhere (TWICE) on what was supposed to be a nice riding vacation.

Would I have ridden it thru the dealers front window? Sure, if it would have been in running condition...

Nuff said.

The R3T is not significantly different mechanically than any of the Rocket models. The vast majority of R3s don't seem to have anywhere near the problems reported in this thread.

That said, if I was Dan I'd be very tempted to launch it through the dealership window, assuming it would start.

 

[HellFire]

Well, It could always fall off the trailer on the way home ... I hear they don't bounce very well. LOL

 

[dandiego]

Don't tempt me, brother, don't tempt me!

I am likely putting it up for sale soon, so I want it to look as nice and purty as possible. maybe the next owner will fare better than I...

Well, It could always fall off the trailer on the way home ... I hear they don't bounce very well. LOL

 

[Air Force Mark]

Dan, you're a better man than me. That ***** would have caught fire in the lot you were lucky enough to find in Jersey/NYC.

Well, It could always fall off the trailer on the way home ... I hear they don't bounce very well. LOL

My buddy bought a golf cart and was trailering it home when his piss poor straps broke.
He said he looked in the mirror and saw it do three - 360 degree spins in the road before it HIT the ditch.
The rear end / motor was locked up when he tried to load it back up.
Sold for scrap.
It wasn't funny then, but I give him hell everytime he loads something now.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do and remember, it always works out.