The unobtainable R3R riders backrest dual seat combo - got it new!

Ishrub said:

Now I will get to find out for myself. Picked up a Triumph Rocket Classic/Roadster Touring Seat with adjustable backrest on Aussie ebay for Aust$380 with $30 postage from Brisbane (total US$312). Got the windshield a few weeks ago for a bargain Aust$100 that I will swap over with the clear sports screen come winter.

Remember bad taste runs in the family!

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We must be brothers !

Rocket Scientist said:

I hope your happy, I just pushed my R3 out to the road with the trash can cause' you said it was ugly

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Is it still there ???? I can always use spare parts

Fred
If your Rocket is still at the curb. You should tape a $100 bill to it and just maybe they will take the rocket too.

Now, to a real serious question........How is my awesome Kaw doing these days Haven't seen her in awhile.

joey fletcher said:

Fred
If your Rocket is still at the curb. You should tape a $100 bill to it and just maybe they will take the rocket too.

Now, to a real serious question........How is my awesome Kaw doing these days Haven't seen her in awhile.

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She's resting comfortably under her banky in the pole barn.

Ishrub said:

Found the solution to get a Triumph backrest/ dual seat combo for Rocket Roadster rider in Australia.

Backrest, Adjustable, Rider Kit.
Part Number: A9708160 US$170 + US$79.13 freight + Aussie$172 for Classic dual seat = Approx $530 Australian ( US $390)

JCS Motorcycles, Perth, Western Australia
Triumph Motorcycles Dealer in Perth | JCS Motorcycles

CLASSIC TOURING SEAT - ROCKET 3 | JCS Motorcycles

CLASSIC TOURING SEAT - ROCKET 3 A9708164 1 $171.78 Australian = US$127

CLASSIC TOURING SEAT - TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 A9708164


Designed with ultimate comfort and style in mind, this seat is the luxury choice for long distance touring. By allowing air flow to the Air Box, channel ducts under the seat ensure the impressive performance of the Rocket III is not compromised in any way
Does not include backrest! Does not fit Rocket 3 Touring.

Fits

• Rocket 3
• Rocket 3 Roadster
• Rocket 3 Classic

This store also has them for $172
Procycles, Hornsby, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Procycles - BMW, KTM, Suzuki, Triumph - Motorbike Store Sydney

Triumph Touring Seat Dual Part A9708164, Triumph Rocket III & R-III Classic Accessories, from Procycles Australia $172

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So this backrest bolts straight into the Triumph Touring seat

Yeah into the Classic Touring seat that fits early Std, Classic and 2010 on Roadsters. The 08 0nwards Touring model Rocket has its own version that does not fit the other models. I have yet to confirm if the backrests themselves are interchangeable as they both slot into a square hole in the seat itself.

NOTE the backrest was sold separately to the seat itself, and the backrest is no longer available. So you have to find one 2nd hand and the owners are very unlikely to split their seat and backrest. If you are lucky you may get one where the seat was damaged in a fall and backrest still OK.

I ended up getting a seat with backrest 2nd hand in perfect condition on ebay and you should expect to pay $300-450 but I have only seen 2 in the last 6 months.

If you have some skills your may even be able to fabricate a riders backrest stem and bracket to fit the square slot and fit a generic backrest from China for AUD$10-30 delivered I have posted elsewhere.

In Australia:
AUD$172 from JCS in Perth will ship anywhere in Australia for $10
CLASSIC TOURING SEAT - ROCKET 3 | JCS Motorcycles
and
Triumph Touring Seat Dual AUD$172 from Procycles Hornsby Motorcycles Sydney NSW with cheap or free post.
Can be fitted to Triumph Rocket III Classic and Roadster models
NOTE: The back rest (pictured) is sold separately. Please call or email for details.
U.K. distribution, approximate 3 week delivery time
Triumph Touring Seat Dual Part A9708164, Triumph Rocket III & R-III Classic Accessories, from Procycles Australia

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A9708158 This supposedly the part number for the Touring model Rocket and Thunderbird Longhaul seats is a very similar system.
https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj4vNCE79vNAhWIUZQKHViXDbkQFggiMAE&url=http://triumphparts.calmoto.com/p/Triumph_2014_Rocket-III/Adjustable-Rider-Backrest--Longhaul-Special-Edition-Only-gt-541308/43473908/A9708158.html&usg=AFQjCNHl5zFN7nMUS3VVfTjJXGlhQJlHsA



More google images here:
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The correct one for 'Rocket III Roadster' is here: A9708160 which also has the numbered wheel angle adjustment system as in photos of 'Touring Rocket III' version below
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More google images here:
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The photos below are supposedly of A9708158 This supposedly the part number for the Touring model Rocket and Thunderbird Longhaul seats is a very similar system.

U owe me
I have just been out in the rain under 5 degrees in my T-shirt and lifted the cover and took my seat off my Roadster.

The backrest mounts the same way as the Touring model with 4 bolts in the base and is identical to this image with adjustable height, fold forward upright, fold back cushion i.e. to form a 'T' side on and the base has the 6 position angle adjustment wheel as images above.


Longhaul Rider Backrest
Spring loaded and folds forward for easy passenger access.
Longhaul Rider Backrest from Triumph Cruiser Accessories 2011

cheers Ishrub thats the one im after..
Dont catch a cold now....