Rocket X #493 - Reporting to the Forums :D

[140cubicinches]

Hurry up

 

[Blown3UR]

That's 5 hp without the sticker trust me

No way.. I'm a sucker for factory stickers haha.. I made a big deal and ordered one damaged dash sticker on my 1989 Landcruiser just to have a complete perfect set haha... I also tend to have a nice collection of land cruisers for the rocket to park next to

Mo,

Welcome from Oregon, USA. Another recent buyer of a R3R.

The pegs do have a nice feature, and that is replaceable scrapers. As far as the X version, it apparently really is a limited edition, although that description is placed on just about everything. I am guess. My tendency would be to keep it pretty stock.

I know what you mean about a good fit. I am 6'5" as well. I was only just moving out of the dealership lot on a 14 mile test ride loop along the river. I did not even make it to the first stop sign before I knew I was going to buy the bike. It sold itself, with no assistance from the salesman. My 2008 Goldwing had plenty of power, but I expect the Rocket might be described as having a massive excess of power. Much like the Goldwing, gears do not really mean that much. I am of the impression that fifth gear, for my type of riding is spot on for the torque curve. Fifty mph to eighty-five is more of a telepathic sort of a thing than any twist of the throttle. Getting the windshield fitted tomorrow, which will be nice, although I don't think it will add to the appearance.

Up and down the hills to our house is in the 32-34 mpg range. On the open road, I am seeing mid forties. I think the windshield will improve that a bit.

I wanted more legroom than the Goldwing. The Rocket with highway bars and adjustable pegs delivers that just fine.

Enjoy your "X". I pretty much like all the colors over the years. Yours has a pretty unique paint job. But I like the gloss black with red racing stripes.

Regards...

Be sure to post pics of your rocket with the windshield.. I think come winter season I will be getting a triumph windshield.. I agree with you on the gloss black with red stripes.. I actually think that's my favorite color and was debating between a preowned 2014 and the X but the price different was insignificant so I thought let me stick to the X.. The rocket has its drawbacks.. It is what it is but it comes with one heck of a character - second to none imo.

Hurry up

Already done sir

 

[Gregger]

Welcome to the site and congrats on the new Rocket X purchase. As far as I'm concerned, I like any rocket, modded, stock, custom, etc etc etc. I like pretty well all rides. Your Rocket is unique. Whatever you do to it, it will still be unique.

Oh, I think they make flat black TORs for the Rocket if you like the looks as is. They will give you a boost in performance and retain the stock looks. Get a tune from Hanso to boot it up also.

 

[MickyB]

And another

And another from Australia.

 

[Blown3UR]

Welcome!
I too am a Newbie to the R3 experience. I see you brought some of the "Adventurer" culture with you as well. (IE:TWO Ram-X mounts for a fully "Device" laden cockpit.)

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No worries! I'm still occasionally downshifting when there is no earthly or practical reason for it

A beautiful acquisition; enjoy!

Hahaha... Just noticed i did not reply to that... Good catch, i was actually suprized no one commented on this earlier... When i got the bike a freind looked at that and said; 'why didn't you just pick up a BMW GS.. Whats next side cases ...'

Rest assured this will be the only adventure style mod i do... Apart from the windshield and the rear sissy bar with a soft back .

I forgot to mention that when i went to pick up the rocket, i saw a new Thunderbird Storm and really liked the clear side indicators with black mounts, has anyone done something similar on the rocket? I am very tempted to look into this.

 

[Blown3UR]

Welcome to the site and congrats on the new Rocket X purchase. As far as I'm concerned, I like any rocket, modded, stock, custom, etc etc etc. I like pretty well all rides. Your Rocket is unique. Whatever you do to it, it will still be unique.

Oh, I think they make flat black TORs for the Rocket if you like the looks as is. They will give you a boost in performance and retain the stock looks. Get a tune from Hanso to boot it up also.

Would you have a link to that black TORs exhaust.. That would be the best of both worlds.

 

[garyclem]

Would you have a link to that black TORs exhaust.. That would be the best of both worlds.

I had the black tors installed before I took delivery...... look identical to stock except for the larger diameter outlet ..... and not too loud. There is a pic of the actual tors on my bike in the 'post a pic of your R3' thread

 

[Blown3UR]

I had the black tors installed before I took delivery...... look identical to stock except for the larger diameter outlet ..... and not too loud. There is a pic of the actual tors on my bike in the 'post a pic of your R3' thread

This could actually be a decent upgrade if the tors was made in black, along with the triumph cat bypass kit and the tune.. I'm very tempted to go full aftermarket by an taking my time with the decision as to not change the X's appearance

 

[cusso ken]

This could actually be a decent upgrade if the tors was made in black, along with the triumph cat bypass kit and the tune.. I'm very tempted to go full aftermarket by an taking my time with the decision as to not change the X's appearance

I may be wrong but I doubt TORS have cats in them my R3T ones don't.
Pssst Don't tell anyone

 

[140cubicinches]

I may be wrong but I doubt TORS have cats in them my R3T ones don't.
Pssst Don't tell anyone