New 2.5L owner, things I hate about the motorcycle.

[Si3RBlack]

I'm planning all that for mine this year. I'm struggling with the exhaust though. What did you go with? Didyou have a custom one-off made?

 

[Gimlet]

I'm looking for a full system for mine as I want to replace the headers before I go for a remap - wich will be BHPUK at Burnley.

I was hoping the Paul Bryant system might be ready but he hasn't replied to messages so I'm guessing it isn't ready yet or he's busy or maybe away from the workshop.
Failing that I may look into a custom-made system.

 

[Si3RBlack]

I'm looking for a full system for mine as I want to replace the headers before I go for a remap - wich will be BHPUK at Burnley.

I was hoping the Paul Bryant system might be ready but he hasn't replied to messages so I'm guessing it isn't ready yet or he's busy or maybe away from the workshop.
Failing that I may look into a custom-made system.

I had my Rocket Remapped at BHP by Cal and his team. I am only on Horwich nr Bolton

 

[Si3RBlack]

I'm looking for a full system for mine as I want to replace the headers before I go for a remap - wich will be BHPUK at Burnley.

I was hoping the Paul Bryant system might be ready but he hasn't replied to messages so I'm guessing it isn't ready yet or he's busy or maybe away from the workshop.
Failing that I may look into a custom-made system.

Look at the Vandemon system from Australia/New Zealand. I think they are the only manufactuer that do a header and full system option for the Triumph Rocket 3R but it's silly silly money. Nearest stockist/dealer to us is Speedycom Performance in Derbyshire. Ask for Ian.

 

[steve59]

I miss my 06 R3. I appreciate the versatility of the old standard for touring and 2 up riding. This new model looks to be more specific in purpose dropping the touring and 2 up comfort in favor of style. A sweet bike for sure, but the 2500 looks like anything but an upgrade to the original.

 

[Gimlet]

Look at the Vandemon system from Australia/New Zealand. I think they are the only manufactuer that do a header and full system option for the Triumph Rocket 3R but it's silly silly money. Nearest stockist/dealer to us is Speedycom Performance in Derbyshire. Ask for Ian.

I did look at the Vandemon but I don't like the can and I don't believe the headers are any less restrictive than stock. If it was half the price it would be worth a punt but unless Paul Bryant cmes up with something soon I'll probably go with custom made.

 

[Bedifferent]

It is a great motorcycle, otherwise I would not have thrown ~28K USD on it. But not without its faults.

Things I strongly dislike about it:

- Inability to put on generic grips, there are so many better handlebar grips out there...
- Inability to put on floorboards, none are made for this model, GT and no floor board choices at all, shame, shame!
- Strange mix of allen/hex and torx bolts, I don't get it. How is that is superior to having a single type?
- I like the storm black, looks way better than prior silver models, but it still has too much silver displayed that cheapens it
- I truly hate the design for the BIG silver bolt heads, looks like a flower.. Silver. Same with the handlebar ends.. Not good for a sports bike or a cruiser to have such girly decoration. Who approved this ****?
- On a GT the boot heat shields are so small, they can catch laces easily. You'd want to put your leg down but the loop is stuck on the shield..
- The dash is terrible. Small font, can't see ****, too many numbers too close together, the frame of it feels cheap and too silver, again. Overengineered and over designed. You do know they have a normal rectangular display, and they put plastic dividers above to simulate, as if it is an array of smaller oddly shaped LCDs? OMG.
- The front mudflap from the rear wheel is too short, stuff always gets collected where the swing arm begins.
- I feel like the clutch is too stiff for a hydraulic one, could have been lighter
- The phone pocket under the seat is just needless. Who puts phones so far and hard to access?
- I don't get why the front turn signals are not reused to be also the running lights, like on most bikes nowadays...
- The rear brake (2025 model) is still lacking performance. Doesn't do a good job. There are heavier bikes with better rear brakes. I don't get the issue here. So many years trying to better it and it is still not optimal.
- The included tools on this bike from the side cover is just laughable. What you are going to do with it?
- The covers for coolant, oil, and gas are too plain. They made the bolts super fancy but left these covers plain as for a tractor. On a black storm the hugely silvery gas cap looks just out of place. Little thought went into most prominent feature.
- The gear shift pedal is too short. If you have a big size and riding in Harley style boots, it is troublesome to get under the shift lever, it is like you must ride in sneakers. The height is not adjustable. No other levers are for sale.

Picky, Picky, Picky! Are you absolutely sure you didn't miss anything?? OMG..why did you even buy the bike? Get rid of it! You never like everything about any bike. I prefer to ride and just enjoy it for what it is, and that's a lot!

 

[Gimlet]

Picky, Picky, Picky! Are you absolutely sure you didn't miss anything?? OMG..why did you even buy the bike? Get rid of it! You never like everything about any bike. I prefer to ride and just enjoy it for what it is, and that's a lot!

I'm guessing (only guessing, mind you) that the OP is a Harley rider who bought a Rocket because he thought it would essentially be a Harley but with a lot more power. It isn't. A Harley is a Harley and a Rocket 3 is a Rocket 3. Nothing wrong with either (I've owned both) but not the same thing so no point comparing.

 

[Dr.D]

I think it's best to focus on what you like about a bike. A negative attitude will ruin your enjoyment of the purchase.

On the other hand you can spend the money to correct all the perceived deficiencies and be completely satisfied. It's going to cost plenty.

 

[509GT]

It is a great motorcycle, otherwise I would not have thrown ~28K USD on it. But not without its faults.

Things I strongly dislike about it:

- Inability to put on generic grips, there are so many better handlebar grips out there...
- Inability to put on floorboards, none are made for this model, GT and no floor board choices at all, shame, shame!
- Strange mix of allen/hex and torx bolts, I don't get it. How is that is superior to having a single type?
- I like the storm black, looks way better than prior silver models, but it still has too much silver displayed that cheapens it
- I truly hate the design for the BIG silver bolt heads, looks like a flower.. Silver. Same with the handlebar ends.. Not good for a sports bike or a cruiser to have such girly decoration. Who approved this ****?
- On a GT the boot heat shields are so small, they can catch laces easily. You'd want to put your leg down but the loop is stuck on the shield..
- The dash is terrible. Small font, can't see ****, too many numbers too close together, the frame of it feels cheap and too silver, again. Overengineered and over designed. You do know they have a normal rectangular display, and they put plastic dividers above to simulate, as if it is an array of smaller oddly shaped LCDs? OMG.
- The front mudflap from the rear wheel is too short, stuff always gets collected where the swing arm begins.
- I feel like the clutch is too stiff for a hydraulic one, could have been lighter
- The phone pocket under the seat is just needless. Who puts phones so far and hard to access?
- I don't get why the front turn signals are not reused to be also the running lights, like on most bikes nowadays...
- The rear brake (2025 model) is still lacking performance. Doesn't do a good job. There are heavier bikes with better rear brakes. I don't get the issue here. So many years trying to better it and it is still not optimal.
- The included tools on this bike from the side cover is just laughable. What you are going to do with it?
- The covers for coolant, oil, and gas are too plain. They made the bolts super fancy but left these covers plain as for a tractor. On a black storm the hugely silvery gas cap looks just out of place. Little thought went into most prominent feature.
- The gear shift pedal is too short. If you have a big size and riding in Harley style boots, it is troublesome to get under the shift lever, it is like you must ride in sneakers. The height is not adjustable. No other levers are for sale.

Sounds like you should have bought a goldwing.