Hello from Missouri !


Pretty close stories and I never was a VRCC member. I wish I could have kept my Valkyrie as well, but I'm afraid it's only one bike at a time for me (the wife's the problem). I had my Valkyrie the longest as well. The guys I ride with are a mixed bag of riders...several Harley's but we also have Indians, Victory's, Yamaha's, Ducati's, a Valkyrie, Kawasaki's and then there is me now with the Rocket. I'm not sure what they think about that (they can't get past the engine) but I wanted to "Bedifferent". They find the bike to be interesting to say the least and I think several are drooling to take it for a ride because of the shear size and performance. Funny you should mention Street Glide as I was all set to buy a new Street Glide Special. I rode it 3 times and was ready to sign the papers and back out. I couldn't get past the rubber mounted engine and the ride. The Harley Softails are a much better riding bike in my opinion. No blubber in that ride. Anyway, I'm the only one around with a Rocket and I like it that way! It's a work in progress. Here are a couple pictures. Not as fancy as "Idaho Red" but it's me.

 

Pretty sharp looking ride there Idaho Red. Gotta love the Roadster. How Cool is that! I agree, better take the checkbook.
 

You da Mate, Cusso!
I spent my 60th B-Day on my motor.
Did the famous Beartooth Pass - twice!
Twas a religious experience I shall not forget.
Be 69 next B-Day and figure to spend that one "in the saddle" backwards!
 


They changed the first valve adjustment to 20,000 miles. They found that at 10,000 they did not need any adjustment.
 
By the way, welcome to the forum from Northern Michigan. Love my R3T, especially on long trips. It is a 2013 with over 40,000 miles on her so far.
 
That is a beautiful bike, I love the color! I'm looking forward to test riding the rocket. I wonder how it will feel in comparison to my Valkyrie tourer that I rode for 10 years. When I switched to my Harley Ultra Classic 5 years ago it took some getting use to. I had to change the bars and seat to make it fit me. According to the seat height specs on the Rocket I should be able to flat foot it. I did test ride the Thunderbird back in 2010 before I bought my Ultra. I liked the Thunderbird but ended up getting the Harley because the dealership is only a couple miles from my house. The closest Triumph dealers are 76 & 100 miles from my house. My Harley has been a good bike but I think I may want to try a Triumph in the near future. I love the forums where a person can learn so much about the different bikes.
 
vanguard138 said:
By the way, welcome to the forum from Northern Michigan. Love my R3T, especially on long trips. It is a 2013 with over 40,000 miles on her so far.
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OMG....Get off that thing and let the motor cool down. Do you only stop for a tire change under the yellow flag? Lol
 
Welcome from Colorado. I know one thing at 63 and after owing several Harleys I would not ever own another. Your buddies will be breaking there banks headed to the Harley store for more HP to even come close to keeping up with you. I for one was tired of walking in to the Harley shop and being told I need to do the big bore kits and cam upgrades. When you pay 20K for a bike it should already have the HP to pull out and pass someone without hoping like hell it doesn't come apart when you downshift it 2 gears to pass. Just my 2 cents worth
 


I am 5-7 and had my R3T lowered about an inch to be flat footed. I also put the Long Haul seat on for more comfort.
 
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