First Bad News for new Rocket: oil leaks

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

A salesman told me about the torques. He wasn’t specific. There’s an interesting video on here of two mechanics prepping a new Rocket from the crate. It’s in very fast motion. Not a trivial task.

Not trivial at all. BUT... not worth $995 either.

 

[dougl]

Not trivial at all. BUT... not worth $995 either.

I think BMW is charging me the same.

 

[Dr.D]

I paid $500 dealer prep to get from crate to riding. It really was some work and I’m sure close to five hours at least. They actually have to program the ECU after submitting the proper codes for that specific TFC. You could not have this shipped to your house and get it going yourself.

I’ve had some guys asking me for better pricing at my office. I simply hand them the dental drill and say it’s half off for the use if my tools and materials. No one goes for it.

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

You might want to leave the Bentley home so customers don't ask for a discount. My family Doctor drives and old 2002 Chevy pick up to his office.

 

[Dr.D]

You might want to leave the Bentley home so customers don't ask for a discount. My family Doctor drives and old 2002 Chevy pick up to his office.

I drive a Dodge 2500 truck most of the time. Sandy does not like to be seen in the car much because she is afraid of the "showiness" of the car.

 

[Kenneth67]

You could not have this shipped to your house and get it going yourself.

That would be tempting, but would it impact the warranty?

Assuming it arrives in a crate and you must fit the front wheel amongst other things. Not sure how you'd do the ECU job yourself?

 

[Dr.D]

That would be tempting, but would it impact the warranty?

Assuming it arrives in a crate and you must fit the front wheel amongst other things. Not sure how you'd do the ECU job yourself?

You could not activate the ECU. You must log into Triumph from an authorized dealer to receive the downloads that the bike needs to function.

 

[scot in exile]

I drive a Dodge 2500 truck most of the time. Sandy does not like to be seen in the car much because she is afraid of the "showiness" of the car.

You call yourself a Doctor and you spelled slowiness wrong eff what anyone thinks and if they say something just give them the middle finger.

 

[Dr.D]

You call yourself a Doctor and you spelled slowiness wrong eff what anyone thinks and if they say something just give them the middle finger.

I’m not always good at spelling but I can do dental stuff. I’m not afraid of displaying success.

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

You could not activate the ECU. You must log into Triumph from an authorized dealer to receive the downloads that the bike needs to function.

Triumph does this as part of their in transit anti-theft protocal ... or so they say.