New member introduction

[MarkABZ]

Hi All,
I've been riding bikes for a long time; like many, with the usual breaks in between. I finally decided to buy a Triumph having tried many other brands over the years.

My days of thinking I was Barry Sheene are long gone (shows my age), but I still enjoy a bit of fun, and this is why I was tempted by the Rocket 3. I was at the point of buying another Harley, when I watched a YouTube video from Glasgow Triumph, and that was it, i had to try it out. I like the lazy, on tap power (torque), but the Rocket combined that with the sharper handling, brakes and power like nothing I have tried before...I loved it.

I am looking forward to spending more time on the bike, adding bits and pieces to it...as you do, and reading / sharing all of the stories that we encounter.

Regards the additions, I have only added a rack to it. I recently purchased an Evotech Sat Nav mount (yet to be attached), and getting ready for my first service. So, I'm not sure if I'll be getting the quick shifter and panniers fitted yet. I have ready many negatives about the panniers (although not sure if the 2024 versions are any better).

I do think the panniers offer the best of both worlds, neat when on, and equally neat when off the bike. As an alternative, I have been looking at the Kreiga US and Rollback bags as an alternative, but they are only good if I am not carrying a passenger.

I'll look through your site for some hints and tips. I did like the look of the full mudguard by a company call "Trik", but that is another expense, and as I've only seen one bike with it installed, not sure about how effective it is.

 

[TURBO200R4]

Welcome from Tucson Arizona Usa

 

[Starmanut]

Welcome from Utah, USA!

 

[Jagster]

Welcome from Derbyshire UK
Very good intro

 

[atomsplitter]

Greetings from sunny North Texas. If by "quick shifter" you mean a Triumph Shift Assist, I have one on my Speed Triple and it makes rowing thru the gear box a real pleasure.

Here's the verbiage from my manual about it:
Triumph Shift Assist (TSA) triggers a momentary engine torque change to allow gears to engage, without closure of the throttle or operation of the clutch. This feature works for both upshifts and down-shifts of gear. The clutch must be used for stopping and pulling away. Triumph Shift Assist will not operate if the clutch is applied or if an up-shift is attempted by mistake when in 6th gear. It is necessary to use a positive pedal force to make sure there is a smooth gear shift.

 

[MarkABZ]

Thanks for the positive feedback about the Shift Assist. It’s always better to get the personal input, rather than what the manufacturer wants to hype up.

The text from the manual however, is also useful to understand the benefits.

 

[MarkABZ]

Thanks for the positive feedback about the Shift Assist. It’s always better to get the personal input, rather than what the manufacturer wants to hype up.

The text from the manual however, is also useful to understand the benefits.

 

[Jagster]

Thanks for the positive feedback about the Shift Assist. It’s always better to get the personal input, rather than what the manufacturer wants to hype up.

The text from the manual however, is also useful to understand the benefits.

I have Shift Assist on my Rocket3 and my view on it is that it certainly does work, but personally, I can take it or leave it, because the stock gear change is slick and quick, so I think for riding on the road, the shift assist is a bit redundant except for the odd race from the lights.
It would be excellent on the drag strip however.

 

[MarkABZ]

I have Shift Assist on my Rocket3 and my view on it is that it certainly does work, but personally, I can take it or leave it, because the stock gear change is slick and quick, so I think for riding on the road, the shift assist is a bit redundant except for the odd race from the lights.
It would be excellent on the drag strip however.

Thanks Jagster, that's where I'm at, at the moment. I've been using a clutch since 1981, so more second nature now...and it's not like it's a heavy clutch action,

Maybe I'll try a bike that's got one fitted first.

Thanks again

 

[Taz]

Welcome, but who the hell is Barry Sheene? Barry who? The wanker who spent most of his career sniffing Kenny Robert's exhaust? Anyway, welcome to the forum!

If you even know how to spell Barry Sheene, it is required by law to get the quickshifter (or whatever Triumph calls it).

Enjoy the new ride. When you bet bored of the wimpy power, get a tune to unlock it.