buying pre-2010 Rockets
Hey Danvitt, I am on my fourth and favorite rocket ,2006 classic, had previously bought an 08 standard new, it would pop out of 2nd,had an 08 touring 0 issues, just couldn't get comfortable on it. This 06 has 13000 miles and is a lot better than the one I bought new.
 
Danvitt...
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Aside from the abs and riding position, do you notice much difference riding the newer model?
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I've added TORs to the '11 but don't feel a huge difference in performance over the '06. I do prefer the more upright position of the Roadster personally, but the '06 position is nicer for longer rides (and some taller folks might prefer it for daily riding too). The ABS was the biggest deciding factor for me.

I've not sat on one of the newer Touring models, so not sure how the '06 compares in riding position to those, but suspect it's somewhere between the Touring and a Roadster- hopefully someone will chime in who knows for certain. The '06 is definitely not stretched out like many of the Harley bikes I see.

I like that both the '06 and '11 Roadster can go from a touring setup and back very easily. When not road tripping my Roadster is stripped down and sports a single seat, but quickly converts to a touring design with accessories when needed.

Btw, I just ran the Roadster from western NC to Baton Rouge, LA (~780 miles) and back. I did the return trip in one day and can say that the Roadster was more comfortable than the 2013 BMW R1200RT I had before I got the Rockets.

Spend the time to find which model suits you and I guarantee you'll be very happy with your Rocket 3. It's a fantastic machine.
 

Thanks for that information. All part of being a newb to the Rocket world.... still, I don't know good from bad and or right from wrong. But thanks to info from you and other members here, I'm learning
 
Journeyman28778 said:
I like that both the '06 and '11 Roadster can go from a touring setup and back very easily. When not road tripping my Roadster is stripped down and sports a single seat, but quickly converts to a touring design with accessories when needed.
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This is why I chose it as well. If I were single I'd probably have a sports bike but since I'm not, I'm not allowed. Wife says she don't want her butt sticking up in the air! I found this one and I'm thinking finally! they made a cruiser with some performance! So I'll be happy and hopefully she will too if the roadster is comfortable enough. I tried to offer her her own bike but she not interested. Glad to hear longer trips can be comfortable. Won't have the option of trying out different models but whatever the case, I'll make it work.
 


There ya go! Whatever you end up with, just make it fit you
 

For what it's worth, my wife prefers the ride on back of the Rocket (Corbin seat) over the R1200RT. Speaking of sport bikes, I had a speed triple and sold it before the inevitable. The R3 is just as much fun but is happy cruising responsibly as well. I really enjoy the fact that most people, including other riders, don't know about this bike and completely surprised to see a "cruiser" move like that. Get the "floor board" foot pegs for your wife. They are more comfortable and help shield heat from the exhaust. Try to resist the urge to show off the special attributes of this particular cruiser to your wife and she'll support your decision.
 
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