Dutch Rocket X

[HennieN]

Hi There,

Greetings from the Netherlands.
Just joined here.
I have a 2015 Rocket X. Which is a Roadster which comes standard with O.a. '8 Ball Customs' painting. It is the anniversary model for 10 Years Rocket III

To get the grip on the big bike, i did a race course with it. Very nice to be on the track, trowing around the 400 kg bike
Luckily I am almost 2 m' tall, 6ft 5, which makes the bike very easy to handle.

I am a freelance project manager.

I ride about 7000 km a year. Most for fun. Sometimes to my project location.
So a new set of tires is needed every spring. Now the third set is mounted. The newly designed Metzelers. Would be nice if these would last bit longer... I spent more money on tires then on fuel...
But they have great grip. And that's what i like most.

When handled well i think that this Rocket drives as easy as a Vespa. And when preferred/wanted as a YZR
Believe in it, ride safe and go for it.

And why an X? It came just in time. It was exactly like right. Almost completely black.
Had almost all the modifications I wanted to have the III Roadster I nearly bought.

I did try some HD models. But I am not used to two cylinder low rpm. And the Nightrod is just too small for me. Hurts in my back after half an hour drive.

Know I have a decent bike. Which fits to my size and the way I drive. Perfect.



Added some extras. Oa. the standard triumph Panniers/Leather bags. I am now looking for something to make these bages removable. Does someone has any experience with the Viking Quick Disconnect System in regard to the standard Triumph Pannier/ Leather bags
I do not wish to lose the bags at 200km+

Disconnect system: Quick Disconnect System for Triumph

Leather bags: Triumph Rocket III - Classic - Roadster motorcycle parts for Leather Panniers | Triumph Motorcycles | triumph-select-model-part | Triumph Parts | Triumph Clothing | Triumph Accessories

 

[Boog]

Hello HennieN and welcome from Virginia. Nice write up.

 

[EasTexRIII]

Hello Hennie! Welcome from East Texas
I like these:

EASY BRACKETS TRIUMPH SPEEDMASTER/AMERICA/ROCKET III SADDLEBAG MOUNTING SYSTEM | eBay

 

[Scorp]

Greetings from Australia, have fun Hennie, hmmm, that's what my Mother is called, short version of Hendrikje.

 

[sonny]

Welcome from the big city of Henryetta Oklahoma. Home to no. 74. ( I had to sign a waiver when I bought my Rocket X. No bags or windshield allowed) Kidding of course. What Number?

 

[HennieN]

Thanks you All.

I did check the mount. Looks good.

And being the short version of Hendrikje is not likely. Being 6ft 5
But indeed it is often short for Hendrik ( = my grandfather)

Drive save and enjoy

Hennie

 

[HennieN]

Welcome from the big city of Henryetta Oklahoma. Home to no. 74. ( I had to sign a waiver when I bought my Rocket X. No bags or windshield allowed) Kidding of course. What Number?

Hi Sonny,

Mine is no. 131. In the Netherlands they did not show the weaver.

I like to ride 'a naked bike', as little on it as possible. The small windshield was included. At first wanted to remove it. But it comes in handy driving at higher speeds at the German Autobahn. Where there are no speed limits

A big windshield is anyhow to small for me. So besides the visual aspect, it would be useless and will never be mounted.

The bags are needed as the bike belongs to my company. And I need to be able to take my laptop with me.
But I am looking for the disconnect mount to get them of easily when going for a ride.
The 'backseat' and luggage rack are removable.

So I do like to have it as clean as possible.

For me this is the bike I will ride for the next decade. I think.

Regards

Hennie

 

[motolink]

Welcome to the forum from Queensland Australia.

 

[Fingers]

Welcome from Florida,Hennie

 

[Blackthou]

Welcome to the forum HennieN from the UK. SOunds like a great bike and you're enjoying it. Long may it continue.