New guy hunter for a Rocket

[Grumpy Ole Codger]

Congratulations!! Wish they were that cheap in the UK

 

[cootertwo]

That is a very good price! You did well! Be prepared for sore face muscles, from the big grin that won't go away!

 

[smokit2]

Hi there,
This is my intro/question thread.

A bit about me. Name is Glen, I’m 28 and currently transitioning from theenlisted Marine Corps to commissioned in the Navy. I have been riding motorcycles for 4 almost 5 years now. 1st motorcycle was a 2013 Scrambler with all dealer installed performancemods, I traded it in 1 month later for a 2012 Speed Triple R. I rode that with a gp can and tune and put 20k miles on it until it was stolen and totaled out. I took the ins money and paid some bills and bought an 82 Yamaha xj650rj to restore but as life goes... I want a bike to ride now!!

I test rode a 2016 Roadster and the peg position felt awkward compared to my Speedie and my knees touched the tank and bear claw (6’4” 220lb 34” measured inseam) so I passed. Also didn’t want the negative equity of a new bike.

I’m still hunting for a Rocket and have been looking at the classics. I have read the yearly differences but I’m looking for some clarity.

Here are my questions:
Will a classic have more leg room than the roadster? What if o change it to pegs?

By why year did Triumph fix the transmission issue?

Looking at an 07 Classic, any known issues to be aware of?

Thanks for the time, I’m looking forward to riding a rocket within the year.

Almost the same size. My 05 classic was a fantast fit and trouble free for 40k. If i could find it, I would take it back in a heart beat. But I'll keep the R3T just cause...

 

[Y62]

Welcome and thankyou for your service. My son is a marine in Sweden and I´m airforce I ride a 2008 Rocket.

 

[MIG]

Placed the deposit on a 2016 Rocket III Roadster today. It’s a brand new leftover Black with red stripes. Going to pick it up at the end of January. Hopefully I get a nice weekend to make the 258 mile ride. Managed an out the door price of $13,250.

Thank you all for the input. I’m stoked to have a ridable motorcycle in my possession soon!! Definitely can’t wait to do some riding this year.

Good to hear you found the beast for you... and that's a good price. Where are you riding from? I went the touring route and then tweaked and made her my own. ...as I'm sure you will enjoy doing.

Welcome from Barksdale AFB, Louisiana... and WELCOME to the "Dark Side". I enlisted back in '87 and crossed over in '96... One nice change over the years is my HYT restarted on my OTS grad date... so 31 years and counting in a couple weeks...
-MIG

 

[hoopla]

Welcome and congrats from Maine. I purchased a 2116 roadster this past spring, love it. I'm nearly 6-3 and 225 lbs, added half inch longer than stock rear shocks and bolstered the seat another inch and I find the position on the pegs to be quite nice,

Hoopla

 

[eLLWOODgLEN]

Update: looking to pickup my new Rocket next weekend. Hopefully the weather cooperates and makes the 258 mile maiden voyage enjoyable.

 

[BillyIndiana]

Congratz and welcome to the League of Captains

 

[1olbull]

WELCOME to ya, from WA State!
You have chosen well!
Enjoy your new ride.

 

[eLLWOODgLEN]

Picked up the Rocket on Sat.

Most importantly; a huge grateful thanks to my awesome wife. She rode with me 4 hours to the dealer and drove back alone with me following on my bike.

I’ve put 500 miles on it already and need to do the initial service.

My mind is cranking away at how to change this thing up since I never did it to my Speed Triple. This one will be different.

And Pics!

Your basic stock Roadster