First Bad News for new Rocket: oil leaks

[atlsrt44]

It is not the TFC. It is one of the other models. They have four at the dealer and one does leak , under pressure due to a hole in the casting. I’m sure that one will not sell right away. From what I’ve heard the dealer should discover a problem bike before it is delivered to a customer.

I’m not terribly worried, yet. I would expect Triumph to deal seriously if the premium line TFC was delivered leaking oil. They are quite proud $$$$ of this bike.

I wouldnt think they are immune as the engines are identical

 

[Dr.D]

I wouldnt think they are immune as the engines are identical

I hope you are wrong. Do doubt this problem will NOT be widespread.

 

[R3RM]

Yup I've just informed by email my Triumph dealer...

 

[warp9.9]

Hmmm I remember one of the bragging points to the weight reduction is that triumph finally made the move to cast their one engine blocks. All the model engine cases are the same. But I'm betting on more then one run. So this could be limited depending on how long and how many were in the casting campaign.

 

[R3RM]

my dealer already replied to me; he says that for the moment not such a problem with the six R3 he's delivered. He added that is to be followed long term and that maybe these owners were not lucky (?)

 

[IMFASTTOO]

I remember having a similar experience when I bought my 2006 Rocket and thought it had an oil leak - it turned out to be the cosmoline they coat the engines with in the factory to protect them during shipping.

YES I heard that so many times they should road test all the new bikes and have them cleaned up before they are sold

 

[Boog]

Heck if this polock had one I would trailer it down south so I could ride it.

Wait. I thought you were down south.

 

[Frosty Rider]

I have had mine out, no leaks so far, hopefully it stays that way

 

[IMFASTTOO]

I've had 3 first model year cars and they all had problems that were resolved in later years.
You'd think I would learn.
Maybe this time, I wait ;-)

Talked to # dealers I know and none of the new Rockets they received have had any leaks BUT they do have a coating that should be wiped off

 

[xrays]

No word on this from any of the lucky new owners on this site.

But then again, it seems like everyone I've read about here who now has one says the bike is just sitting because they're too busy to ride, it's raining, cold, dark, blah, blah, blah... WTF?

I've got 1006 miles on my GT as of this morning's ride to work - already changed out the break-in oil. No oil leak here.