Rocket X #493 - Reporting to the Forums :D

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


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.


Already done sir
 
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.
 
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.
 

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