Considering purchase of 2010 Roadster

[Gyrobob]

Hi,

I've always wanted this bike. The Roadster version is perfect for me because of the footpegs/controls being a few inches further back than with the other versions.

I will be looking at one tomorrow. It has about 8,000 miles on it,... and is advertised as being in near new condition. They always say that, right?

What are some things I should look for? Are there any common problems one of you more knowledgeable R3 types would check for? I know some versions of some makes and models often have a peculiar issue to verify,.. I'm just wondering if a 2010 Roadster would have any typical issues?

Thanks for any hints,

Bob

 

[TxRIIIRider]

Go for it.. 2010 should have the good throttle position sensor and any other issues resolved. I actually went kind of bike shopping this weekend since my '04 Rocket has 75K+ miles on it, but nothing else really gets me going. I put a few hundred miles on this weekend, and rode to work this morning.. You won't have the wind protection or the luggage that the FJR comes wiith.. but that's about it. You'll have at least 3 times the torque of the FJR, so hang on!..

 

[tdragger]

Agreed that most of the early issues have been ironed out by the 2010 model.

About the only thing that you may want to do immediately is to fit a headlight relay kit. The 2010 may not have had the Triumph fix applied to it as it came out in 2011.

The kit made by Eastern Beaver is a better solution than the Triumph one.

This will help you avoid burning out your ignition switch.

 

[STRIPES]

Hey Gyro,

My R3 Standard is officially going into the shop today to get the required machining and mounting for the SC to be installed. When it is done and dialed in, I will be selling my 2011 that I bought new last summer. It has 10K miles on it.

STRIPES

 

[xhdskip]

First off Welcome to the site,
and I'll go ahead and welcome you into the RIII family
because IF you take a test ride, you'll be getting it.
Nothing else compares to the ride, the rush,
or the uniqueness (is that even a word) of an R3.
Go for it, then as Triumph is famous for saying,
GO YOUR OWN WAY....
Again, welcome to the forum.

 

[Gyrobob]

xhdskip said, "First off Welcome to the site,
and I'll go ahead and welcome you into the RIII family
because IF you take a test ride, you'll be getting it.
Nothing else compares to the ride, the rush,
or the uniqueness (is that even a word) of an R3.
Go for it, then as Triumph is famous for saying,
GO YOUR OWN WAY....
Again, welcome to the forum. "

Thanks much for the welcome.

I go to Daytona most years, and twice I have tested a Rocket III. Also, there used to be a Triumph dealer here in Newnan,... I went for a ride on a Rocket and a Thruxton there as well. I have not yet tested a Roadster, though.

I'll have to mount some sort of bags, even if they are soft bags, because I will be using it once or twice weekly for commuting once I sell the FJR. I always carry a rainsuit, visors, etc., and I like to put the helmet in a bag as well so I don't have to carry it around.

Looks like a great forum.

 

[Gyrobob]

So, it seems like there is nothing in particular I should be wary about when I go check out this Roadster, eh?

 

[Mittzy]

Go for it Mate, I have the same bike and LOVE IT, best toy I have ever owned

Oh and welcome from Brisbane Australia.

 

[jerbarb]

Might want to take a look into this re. the ignition switch:

Not sure if this is what everyone is talking about....new to Triumph...but I'm taking my 2011 Roadster in Tuesday for this service bulletin repair: Service Bulletin 421 Headlamp relay. Under background it says: "We have identified that the ignition switch may malfunction on the above model due to the electrical current passing through it while the headlamps are on. To reduce the current passing through the switch, dealers are requested to add a headlamp relay and fly lead assembly." The bulletin gives the VIN range as: 322159 to 482858.

 

[TxRIIIRider]

Well, it's a bike like any other bike, except bigger. Look for signs of abuse, bald rear tire, etc.. Any obvious problems such as leaks.. but, really it should be a great bike. There is the recall previously stated... See if you can test ride it. The transmissions can be a bit clunky compared to your FJR, but any more than that might need to be questioned. Mne has 75Ka miles on it and the only internal work Ive needed was ro replace the clutch plates recently. She is running like a top, and I would get on mine tomorrow and ride to anywhere. But alas, I get to ride, but only to work...

So, it seems like there is nothing in particular I should be wary about when I go check out this Roadster, eh?