Is THAT a Rocket?

[BillyIndiana]

So yesterday I rode in the Memorial Day Parade. It was the first public event I have taken the Rocket to.

I parked the bike and before I could get 2 steps away a guy comes up to me and says, "Is that a Rocket?" What could I say, Yup.

Next words out of his mouth,"That bike scares me." After looking over the entire bike he then takes me over to his 2012 T-Bird. Another nice bike. So now there were2 Triumphs in the ride. LOL

I went over to meet the group of Legion Riders and find out what we were doing. I was about 30 feet away. I was amazed at the amount of attention the Rocket got. I was just close enough to hear people saying;

What is that?
Is it a 6 cylinder?
How big is it?
I had no clue Triumph made a bike that big.

And my new friend was standing there answering every question with enthusiasm. I could not help but smile.

Here I was in a sea of Harley s. Some very nicely done and the Rocket was the bell of the ball.

 

[1olbull]

GOODONYA for participating!

 

[Rocket3Pilot]

I've actually had 2 Hardley riders explaining the virtues of the Triumph 6 cylinder to pedestrians that were looking my R3R over?

Pretty funny. I thought all Hardley drivers had to be mechanics but that was back in the 70's. Now it's just fashion.

 

[jthree]

I get asked if it's a 6 cylinder all the time. I actually say yes sometimes if I'm not in the mood to explain. I was at a party on Saturday and I guy comes up to me and says "Dave tells me your bike is 2300cc, that's not true is it?" Grin LOL

 

[Claviger]

It's one thing about the big girls, everywhere you go you draw attention. Just cruising around people stare hard, like I'm riding some blonde bombshell not a motorcycle.

Can't say it bothers me at all

My favorite is when muscle car guys or vettes or w/e are staring. I usually pick up the pace a bit to see if they'll play and once the road opens without traffic I answer their burning question.... No it's not s Harley, Yes it moves out!!

 

[TriumPhil]

The same has happened to me nearly every time I take the big girl out for some, uhh, exercise.

Admittedly, it never gets old.