Grief about owning a British bike?

[BillyIndiana]

Well, heck...that explains a lot! I was a bit confused by the captain references! Haha!

This bike scares a lot of bikers. It takes a special rider to climb on board this bike.

This bike will test your riding skills in many ways, but the rewards are many. At speed they are a dream. Slow speed maneuvering takes skills you can cheat on lesser bikes.

Things you must understand.

Front brake is for power and rear is for control.
Friction zone (google it if you are not familiar with it)
She will dip in turns so counter steering is a must
power out of turns will lift her up.

These skill apply to all bikes, but the Rocket demands you master them.
It is about attitude and the understanding that it is a partnership between you and the bike. She loves to dance.

 

[BigNorm]

Good choice and who gives a flyingf**k what other people think anyone who degrades a fellow rider over what they ride should be raped by a pack of mongrel dogs with uncut nails and rabies.

I think you be holding back Scott.

 

[BillyIndiana]

I think you be holding back Scott.

Maybe is suffering from limp wrist?

 

[Rick McC.]

Back in the day, and even earlier, British bikes have always been accepted by most groups of Americans. When I rode my Norton to Sturgis in 1975 I spent a lot of time hanging out with a 1% organization and was accepted quite well even though I was riding British iron. It was the guys on Japanese and other to a lesser extent the Italian bikes that were derided by the small group I hung out with.

Besides, do we really care what other people think about our ride? I figure if you have the disposable income and really like the way overpriced American iron then go for it, it you want a quality bike at a reasonable price, look elsewhere.

The fact there are still so few Triumphs (relatively speaking) in the US makes you more of a visionary and leader among bikers, rather than being looked down on.

bob

This has been my experience as well.

 

[barbagris]

e raped by a pack of mongrel dogs with uncut nails and rabies.

Ah yes - the traditional Scottish welcome.

 

[Danvitt]

Wow, why does everyone who looks at Indians end up with this bike? A month ago I was dead set on getting an Indian. I had seen the rocket in a video and dismissed it because I just assumed I couldn't afford it until an Ebay listing caught my eye. I first chose Indian because they are nice and I didn't want to follow the crowd. Still one day might get a chief if I can ever afford it. But first I need something to satisfy my need for speed. The scout was just too small. Then I saw the size and performance of this thing and I was hooked. I don't see how anyone can look at this thing and just not be in awe. My bike is still in Minnesota somewhere on it's way down to me, but I have already experienced what some of these other guys are talking about when I tell my friends what I bought. First they are astonished that there is another choice besides HD, then when they ask about the engine their jaw drops and I have to repeat with a big grin "yes, i said 2300CC" It's my bet anyone who wants to give grief are a bit jealous that they spent twice as much for half the performance.

 

[Simon Fioretti]

I can only comment on my own experiences but like a lot of you I started out with Japanese cruiser went through a few big nakeds (Z1000,B-King) then decided to settle on a big cruiser, love the sound of Harley I don’t think there is anything like it but the bank account didn’t agree! That’s a lie, I couldn’t justify the amount of motorcycle you get for the price.
Knew nothing about the rockets til i saw one in the flesh saw the price and that was it.
The thing that most surprised me was the respect I got especially from the Harley riders.
But you do a little digging if you’re not familiar as I was and you will see the rich and long history that Triumph has and it makes sense.

 

[Nat67]

Is Triumph cool ? Steve McQueen certainly thought so ! From the outside looking in to Merican biking culture , there are the home grown marques , and then there is Triumph , I mean hell , even the Fonz rode one !

 

[germ79]

Wow, why does everyone who looks at Indians end up with this bike? A month ago I was dead set on getting an Indian. I had seen the rocket in a video and dismissed it because I just assumed I couldn't afford it until an Ebay listing caught my eye. I first chose Indian because they are nice and I didn't want to follow the crowd. Still one day might get a chief if I can ever afford it. But first I need something to satisfy my need for speed. The scout was just too small. Then I saw the size and performance of this thing and I was hooked. I don't see how anyone can look at this thing and just not be in awe. My bike is still in Minnesota somewhere on it's way down to me, but I have already experienced what some of these other guys are talking about when I tell my friends what I bought. First they are astonished that there is another choice besides HD, then when they ask about the engine their jaw drops and I have to repeat with a big grin "yes, i said 2300CC" It's my bet anyone who wants to give grief are a bit jealous that they spent twice as much for half the performance.

That's funny - my story EXACTLY!

You didn't buy that one from Moon Motorsports in Monticello, MN, did you? I've had my eye on that one, too!

Going to look at/hopefully pick up mine today. Can't wait!

 

[Boog]

Grief? Not really from anyone I ride or work with. However, when it doesn't start I catch a lot of crap from my non-riding co-workers; today is one of those days...