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:
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