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I am looking at updating the old 2005 Rocket III with one of the new 2012 Roadsters, but before I go plunk down the cash, I want to make sure it is truly an upgrade from the old bike.
I really like the new blacked out look and the mid-mount foot pegs would be a huge plus for comfort, but the old bike is fairly dialed in with most of the major issues fixed.
The following list is the stuff I am most concerned about. Are the new bikes better than the original? Or will I have to go through the process all over again with a new bike?
Clutch - weak original went out after 1500 mi
Cam chains - noisy as hell, but never failed
Fork springs - originals would bottom under braking after 200 mi.
Fork seals - eats fork seals every 2500 mi.
Vibration - 3200+ rpm buzzed thru the pegs and grips.
Shocks - anything would be better
Front brakes - constant bleeding and fluid changes
Driveline lash and whine - lots of slop and noise.
Fuel light - comes on with 3 gal left
Clunky shifting - I could live with this, but has it improved?
C'mon guys, talk me into buying a new bike!!!
I really like the new blacked out look and the mid-mount foot pegs would be a huge plus for comfort, but the old bike is fairly dialed in with most of the major issues fixed.
The following list is the stuff I am most concerned about. Are the new bikes better than the original? Or will I have to go through the process all over again with a new bike?
Clutch - weak original went out after 1500 mi
Cam chains - noisy as hell, but never failed
Fork springs - originals would bottom under braking after 200 mi.
Fork seals - eats fork seals every 2500 mi.
Vibration - 3200+ rpm buzzed thru the pegs and grips.
Shocks - anything would be better
Front brakes - constant bleeding and fluid changes
Driveline lash and whine - lots of slop and noise.
Fuel light - comes on with 3 gal left
Clunky shifting - I could live with this, but has it improved?
C'mon guys, talk me into buying a new bike!!!