Dutch Rocket X

[HansO]

I'm not a Bloody POM

 

[Ishrub]

Do not look narrowed - just mated to better bag support.

As @ozrider stated:
"Had a play with the EZ bracket as I wanted to use the OEM sadde bags and mount so did abit of cutting & welding.
They sit at the same height and only about 10mm further out from stock."

To fit the Easy Brackets with the OEM pannier support frames without cutting the frames the Easy Brackets would be completely on the inner (wheel) side of the pannier frames - that must be at least 0.5". Ii know mine stick out heaps. Easy to bring them in without any pannier support frames at all, but I like the chrome cages that fix to the frames and they do support the leather bags better.

 

[barbagris]

I'm not a Bloody POM

Not all of us can be that fortunate. Sorry!. Now you see if Willem Janszoon had realized the full potential of Marsupials it could all have been yours.

 

[hoopla]

Welcome Hennie from Maine, USA, sounds like you have good plans, I like to ride naked too, plan of taking the windshield off and bags off when not touring, love the wind in my face, but not for hours on end while touring, bugs and rain beg for a windshield.

Hoopla

 

[R3Rx118]

I have the OEM leather bags and was looking at either Ghost Brackets, or I guess they're called Edge brackets now, or the EZ brackets.
Seems like everyone is pretty happy with the easy brackets?
One question I had was are there any issues using EZ brackets with the triumph bags? But it appears there isn't.
-How are the actual locks on the brackets....good?
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How much further out do the bags sit, without the stock frames installed?
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And..., do they need the frames, or is it fine to install without the frames? Especially since they sit on them too.

 

[1olbull]

@R3Rx118
I have used Easy Brackets for 13 years on two different cruisers.
They are terific, better than the Ghost IMHO.
I recommend fabricating an aluminum plate (I used .050") to fit the inside of the bags for additional support and to keep the bags from tilting inward.

 

[R3Rx118]

@R3Rx118
I have used Easy Brackets for 13 years on two different cruisers.
They are terific, better than the Ghost IMHO.
I recommend fabricating an aluminum plate (I used .050") to fit the inside of the bags for additional support and to keep the bags from tilting inward.

Thanks 1olbull, i think Easy Brackets is the direction I'm gonna go. And I'll keep the plate idea in mind if needed. Easy enough to do.

I don't know if these come stock with the factory bags but mine have a 'plastic' or plexi type full sized backing plate, little less than maybe .125"-.100" I'd guess. So mounted the factory way the fasteners go through this plate. And they have a thin plastic type liner around the bag and lid. Again don't know if that's stock or was added to the bags by previous owner.

My consern mainly was so I need the original frame, especially if all that support stuff was added after.
And looking at the location of the front support, it looks too close to the edge of the bag for the ez brackets. I guess I could move the bags forward some but it starts to interfere with the passenger if you go to much. But I do ride solo most of the time anyway.

 

[R3Rx118]

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

Welcome from X118!! Kinda ended up with the X for the same reasons. Right time and right color. Plus I bought it used and it came with bags, touring seat, crashbars, sissybar/luggage rack. Saved me the time of doing it myself. And they were already blacked out.

 

[1olbull]

Thanks 1olbull, i think Easy Brackets is the direction I'm gonna go. And I'll keep the plate idea in mind if needed. Easy enough to do.

I don't know if these come stock with the factory bags but mine have a 'plastic' or plexi type full sized backing plate, little less than maybe .125"-.100" I'd guess. So mounted the factory way the fasteners go through this plate. And they have a thin plastic type liner around the bag and lid. Again don't know if that's stock or was added to the bags by previous owner.

My consternation mainly was so I need the original frame, especially if all that support stuff was added after.
And looking at the location of the front support, it looks too close to the edge of the bag for the ez brackets. I guess I could move the bags forward some but it starts to interfere with the passenger if you go to much. But I do ride solo most of the time anyway.

So sorry!
My motor has one seat only - Hooray for me and screw you!

 

[R3Rx118]

So sorry!
My motor has one seat only - Hooray for me and screw you!

Ha... I just picked up a solo seat. That's part of what got this going. Want to be able to remove the bags when not needed.