Finally bought a Rocket. She's still at the dealership but I'll fly up and get her soon!

1Steve said:

I've loved the Rockets since the first time I saw a Red/Chrome on back in ~2008. I always wanted a Touring and now that they've stopped making those I figured I should get one while they were still around.
Today I bought a 2015 with 7529 miles and I can't wait to fly up to Spokane and drive her back down to Phoenix.

I definitely need a throttle lock for the trip so if you guys have recommendations for which one works best I'd appreciate it!

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1Steve said:

Since pulling the trigger on it I'm finding it hard to get any work done. I'm already grinning while shopping for parts and planning the trip to get her. I'm guessing the 1300 mile drive home will be quite the bonding experience.

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1Steve said:

I haven't seen this one before. I was leaning toward the Atlas but it does not disengage by the brake. I think you can roll the throttle down but I'm still inclined to have one that shuts off if you have to quickly hit the brakes.

How difficult was it to install?

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TURBO200R4 said:

Payson and north above the rim really nice
There is going to be a get together
Too Broke for Sturges next month near Flagstaff at mormon lake.

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WildBill said:

BrakeAway is the best I've encountered. Love it on my '13 Touring. Did you buy the bike at the Triumph dealership in Spokane?

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1Steve said:

I'm leaning toward the Brakeaway. I bought it from Empire Cycle in Spokane.

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1K9 said:

The wrist rest helps. The BrakeAway works. Worth the extra $$ and the installation hassle.

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RobWhi said:

The rocket works so good with just a throttle lock as the torque of the engine speed varies very little
Saying that I rode a Indian a while back and it had a electronic cruise and I really liked it so I am going to
put a electronic cruise on. I will probably do my own with either a system of a ex customer of ours that we use to make
cruise controls wiring harnesses for. Or I will do my own and add it to a raspberry Pi interface I am building which will have
CarPlay , Nav system that actually works in outback Australia and helmet interface with Handle bar controls .
Hey don't need to update my Bike I will be able to update or add features as I see fit

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1Steve said:

My buddy just bought a Goldwing and I rode it for a bit and the cruise is great. The seating position also reduced my hand numbers but was tight for my stiff hips.

I’m hoping the Rocket Diane vibrate the hand to death either

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