Cup Holder

Nogrey said:

I use one of these. I've had it for 5 years, used it on several bikes. No tools required and believe it or not, tough as nails. Fits a multitude of cups. I've never seen one that is as flexible and easy as this one is to use. Stays where you put it, and best of all, it's about $7.
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I have one of those and you are right they work well.

Wow cup holder's, What will they think of next.

Well I have to ask the question. Are you people actually drinking something while you're riding down the road? If so, and assuming most folks here are smart enough to wear full face helmets, how do you do it? I would always get something to drink when I stop for gas, either buy something, or something I carried in my saddlebags or tank bag. Living in the desert I always carried water.

I'm sorry but the idea of a cup holder on a Triumph motorcycle makes as much sense as a trailer hitch on a Ferrari. Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should.

A cup of coffee at 80 miles a hour sounds interesting and wet.

GPMAZ said:

Well I have to ask the question. Are you people actually drinking something while you're riding down the road? If so, and assuming most folks here are smart enough to wear full face helmets, how do you do it? I would always get something to drink when I stop for gas, either buy something, or something I carried in my saddlebags or tank bag. Living in the desert I always carried water.

I'm sorry but the idea of a cup holder on a Triumph motorcycle makes as much sense as a trailer hitch on a Ferrari. Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should.

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I have a cool German thing I used to wear but since this bike is lacking speakers AND cup holders I wear the full face that has the speakers in it and also answers the phone. I can lock the front portion of my full face up so it's like a 3/4. With the Madstad on the Harley I could cruise 90mph and enjoy a hot cup of coffee. I'm not sure if this is happening with the little 19" screen or not. I'll have to see how it works out. Right now the top of my helmet is killing bugs so I don't think I'll get coffee in my face. I don't think I'll be drinking anything 80+ until I get a bigger windshield. I'm starting to like this cute little windshield that came with the bike. I'm not blasted in the chest which is nice. Someone posted that drilling a hole in the screen might reduce some head buffeting. I might try that out.

Cruising on a Harley at 90 miles per hour? That would be like riding a giant vibrator.

sonny said:

Cruising on a Harley at 90 miles per hour? That would be like riding a giant vibrator.

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It's pretty nice actually. That 6 speed makes it easy. I liked the Harley. I like the Rocket even better. I just have to make it my own like I did the Harley. You know. Seat, Bars, backrest, cup holder, taller windshield, mirrors. So far I'm living without the tour pack but I'll probably add a cig lighter or two to charge things.

I think this discussion brings out a basic divergence in rider types. Do you view motorcycling as a sport, a lifestyle, or way of commuting/touring? I've always been much more concerned with chicken strips than I have with accessories. I tend to view straight roads as an evil thing needed to connect curves. The only thing I've ever mounted on my handlebars was a radar detector. Oh, and occasionally a GPS.

I think many here come from the Harley world and have always ridden cruiser type motorcycles. Prior to the R3T I never owned a cruiser. I liked the R3T as it provided a comfortable ride, something my age seemed to require. I chose it for the engine, and was willing to sacrifice handling for torque. And for quite a few years, it was quite satisfying. At the end of the day though, I got bored. The idea of 'it handles great for its size' while true, doesn't negate its size. While many capable riders can hustle a Rocket through the turns, it can't be considered flickable.

I say all I guess to explain my curiosity about things like cup holders and cigarette lighters. Not trying to be judgemental, just hard to relate I guess.

I own a Harley 2010 Fatboy that is heavily modified. Even with the 6 speed transmission the vibration is a killer above 80 miles per hour. Rode the **** thing yesterday to work and really appreciate the Rocket X even more. I have rode the Harley maybe three times since Oct. One of the guys in the front office owns a 103 Harley and started to talk turkey about how fast it was. So at break we had a friendly race. He was very disappointed. Have it set up with fueling cams which are basically a med range boost but it still is no where near the comfort of the Rocket. I have been giving you a bad time big norm but it is all just in fun. I am kind of a basic essentials type. Both bikes are set up with sissy bars and racks. I have a tour master bag which fits nicely to the racks and use that for my daily commute to Tulsa (118 miles a day) Back in the day I did own a Goldwing but did not care much for it. Was not my cup of tea but the bike was handy when it came to going grocery shopping.

GPMAZ said:

I think this discussion brings out a basic divergence in rider types. Do you view motorcycling as a sport, a lifestyle, or way of commuting/touring? I've always been much more concerned with chicken strips than I have with accessories. I tend to view straight roads as an evil thing needed to connect curves. The only thing I've ever mounted on my handlebars was a radar detector. Oh, and occasionally a GPS.

I think many here come from the Harley world and have always ridden cruiser type motorcycles. Prior to the R3T I never owned a cruiser. I liked the R3T as it provided a comfortable ride, something my age seemed to require. I chose it for the engine, and was willing to sacrifice handling for torque. And for quite a few years, it was quite satisfying. At the end of the day though, I got bored. The idea of 'it handles great for its size' while true, doesn't negate its size. While many capable riders can hustle a Rocket through the turns, it can't be considered flickable.

I say all I guess to explain my curiosity about things like cup holders and cigarette lighters. Not trying to be judgemental, just hard to relate I guess.

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I totally get it Harry where I've never raced motorcycles I can understand from a performance stand point someone would wonder why the hell would he do that to his bike? I love the pure power of this bike. I was looking at putting more than what I paid for the Rocket into the Harley just to make it have the power this bike does. It is possible but it is also extremely expensive. I'm not sure if you can make a Harley Touring bike handle as well as the rocket so there is that. I remember coasting through the corners more than on the Rocket. The rocket almost asks you to twist the throttle through the turns. I am so happy Triumph made this bike. It has the power I crave with the aesthetics I desire. My wife told me that this bike is way more sexy than the Road Glide was. All I can say is that I love to ride and I love motorcycles. Some of my riding buddies think I'm nuts for selling the Harley but they don't get bikes like I do. To them Having the bike is more important than how it handles. The Harley is the ultimate social symbol and the be all for them. I won't stomp on that since it is what floats their boat. Riding to me is an experience. Captain Jack Sparrow in Disney's "Pirates of the Carabean" movie described his ship like I feel for my motorcycle: It's freedom. On that bike I am me in my purest form. It can take me wherever I want to go. Adventure waits. I have had more compliments on this bike than I ever did on my Harley. People secretly tell me of the bikes they have liked other than "The Motor Company's" like its some kind of secret sin to like any other bike other than a Harley. I love talking about bikes. I don't care about the brand. I don't often understand what a lot of the café racers are but I understand the young man's enthusiasm when he talks about it. I do joke about them sounding like mosquitos flying by and then laugh as they are hiding from the sand storm behind there little 1" shield as I'm laid back with my feet on the highway bars behind the behemoth of a shield that I have. I still tilt my glass at them because I respect what they have been through to get to where we are at the end and a lot of times I get a smile in return. Riding is like air. It helps me clear my head and leave my responsibilities behind momentarily. I love improving my riding skill. I'll go to a vacant parking lot and practice until I can ride tight circles and figure 8s. I love saying yes when someone asks in amazement, "Is that a car tire?" I don't have one on the Rocket yet but I will. The best thing I ever did on the Harley was to put a 205/60/16 Yokohama on the back. It's ok if you don't understand. I get it. You don't have to. I really feel that the old saying Ride to live, live to ride applies to me. There are a few who understand and they are always welcome to sit and have a beer with me wherever I find them. I don't care if you drink either. I'll have one for you. Love and kisses. NORM