Is the Rocket III for me? Hi from Canada!

Well done . I've got the same one . I went to the motocycle show yesterday at the nec in birmingham uk . I had a long talk to the technical bloke on the triumph stand about anything and everything . I said that I could never leave my bike to do10k miles between oil and filter service . He was saying they had done mileage tests up to 30 k plus on the same oil with very little signs of wear . He also said they are aware of previous teething issues and always tried to address them in the next model of bike . He was a genuine sort of bloke and put my concerns about reliability at rest . I just need some dry weather now . Good luck with your bike
 
Well I be dipped in $hit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have followed this entire thread in silent disbelief.
I thought this was a young articulate dweeb having us all on.
NEVER thought he'd come back after that thrashing similar to "Buy My Book".
NEVER EVER thought he would actually purchase a Rocket.
Real glad I was patient.
I got to see a ROCKETMAN be BORN!!!!!!!!!!!
Welcome Rico,
1olbull
 
Welcome aboard The Beast Express, she wont disappoint you. Great choice and enjoy the Psychos are us experience!
 

I agree. When I was considering the R3R I spent lots of time, hours, days, weeks, reading through all these posts. Lots of good info throughout this forum if you just take the time to filter through it all and find the answers that will help you decide on your own. I researched some of the other Triumph forums but found this one more helpful, and you know, what a great bunch of passionate, considerate, kind hearted, empathetic Rocket owners.

There is no crying in Biking, not if you own a Rocket anyway!
 

I bought my 2012 Roadster August 31st this year. I had looked at them and sat on them and thought about them for a few years but never rode one. I spent a lot of time researching this forum and was convinced I wanted the bike. I bought it used, very low mileage, one year left on the warranty, from a dealer 600 miles away. So my first experience was the ride home. I took two days and not the most direct route. Love the bike! I have never experienced anything like it. Power, handling...and ugly to one may be beautiful to another. It is definitely unique looking in the cruiser world. I've done some basic additions already and still waiting on the Corbin Beetle bags. Anyway. Welcome back. Buy the bike!