Triump vs Harley

[garyclem]

....... did a 450 klm round trip to Milthorpe today https://www.google.com.au/maps/plac...m2!3m1!1s0x6b11cc0af6c42c61:0x40609b490436740 ) via some back roads after crossing the Blue Mountains, in company with a very nice 07 Rocket, 2 x 105 Anniversary FatBoys, a Superglide , a Streetglide and a Yamaha V Star. The bloke on the 07 Rocket traded a Harley (on his Rocket) a few years back. He loves his Rocket and he asked me what could you ever replace a Rocket with ...... I just said that I just didn't know and that I was on my third Rocket after trying several (many) other bikes. BTW, all the Harley riders love their bikes too and they never missed a beat. The Yammie guy was very generous with his praise for both the Harleys and the Triumphs, I don't think he will keep his Yammie much longer.

 

[Rick Morris]

V-Max, V-Rod, fat Boys blah, blah blah, In my opinion The Rocket is the most versatile big cruiser on the market. And it is the most fun bike I have ever owned in my 40 plus years of riding. The question posed by garyclem's friend was; what do you replace a Rocket with? My Answer is Another Rocket.

 

[IMFASTTOO]

My brother in law and I went for about a 200 mile putt on Sunday. He rode my 1992 softail (the one with 130k on the clock) and I on the 2010 R3T. I have not been on the Harley since March 26, when I bought the Triumph. After about 60 miles we stopped for some water. When I came out of the shop, he was on the Triumph. Away we went. WOW. That old (little) bike needs some work! I am spoiled. I guess I'm gonna stay with these monsters for a long time. What a difference. There is no comparison. I love this new ride. You own the rode. Now I still love the Harley but **** these things are comfortable.

I'm actually thinking of selling my Rocket (in the classifieds at the moment) and getting a Harley. I love my Rocket, but I have no faith in my local service department. I really don't take it in there unless I can't figure the problem out, but when I do take it.. they aren't capable of resolving the problem either and I end up giving them hundreds of dollars for nothing and I'm tired of it. I've given them about $600 for labor over the past couple of years with no results. I'm hoping replacing the spark plug wires will resolve my problem.

There are 4 Harley dealers within an hour of my house, 1 of them 10 mins from where I work. All of them have competent service departments, and the one closest to my work is a really good bunch of people.

No Harley can touch a Rocket performance wise.. but hydraulic lifters reduce maintenance.. there are only 2 plug wires and they don't cost $190.00 and the dealer will have them in stock. There is 1 throttle body.. no synching.. Tires are much less expensive.. etc..

Im shocked at what the local HD dealer charges for routine service

 

[IMFASTTOO]

The problem with Harley is the heart of a motorcycle is the powerplant and they don't have anything that can compare to the ROCKET engine.

 

[1olbull]

I've got the bike the way I like it. I'm done.

Wish I could say that.
Having difficulty getting rid of the itch.

 

[1olbull]

@garyclem
Just my 2 cents worth but,
that there rack would sure look good if turned around.

 

[daytonageo]

The problem with Harley is the heart of a motorcycle is the powerplant and they don't have anything that can compare to the ROCKET engine.

True enough. But check out my 1965 XLCH and 1946 Knuck Bobber. I built both from crankpin up, and check out how the powerplants stand up. Not tons of power in either, but for looks and nostalgia, they are hard to beat. The 46 was a two for two show winner, and the XLCH got more attention than any bike I ever owned in my life. Sold em both for stupid money, and another XLCH is in my future. I just like em! Rocket is a different animal altogether.

 

[mexican]

True enough. But check out my 1965 XLCH and 1946 Knuck Bobber. I built both from crankpin up, and check out how the powerplants stand up. Not tons of power in either, but for looks and nostalgia, they are hard to beat. The 46 was a two for two show winner, and the XLCH got more attention than any bike I ever owned in my life. Sold em both for stupid money, and another XLCH is in my future. I just like em! Rocket is a different animal altogether.

Very nice machines,, not enough power> there are more things to a bike than just power, you did a very good job

 

[IMFASTTOO]

The problem with Harley is the heart of a motorcycle is the powerplant and they don't have anything that can compare to the ROCKET engine.

V-Max, V-Rod, fat Boys blah, blah blah, In my opinion The Rocket is the most versatile big cruiser on the market. And it is the most fun bike I have ever owned in my 40 plus years of riding. The question posed by garyclem's friend was; what do you replace a Rocket with? My Answer is Another Rocket.

Very nice machines,, not enough power> there are more things to a bike than just power, you did a very good job

HARLEY does a good job with paint and chrome and advertising that's for sure if that's all you want then its a good choice But looks like Indian is going for the same market and taking customers from Harley The local Harley salesman said his sales are down 50 percent

 

[Rocket Scientist]

True enough. But check out my 1965 XLCH and 1946 Knuck Bobber. I built both from crankpin up, and check out how the powerplants stand up. Not tons of power in either, but for looks and nostalgia, they are hard to beat. The 46 was a two for two show winner, and the XLCH got more attention than any bike I ever owned in my life. Sold em both for stupid money, and another XLCH is in my future. I just like em! Rocket is a different animal altogether.

That Knuck is gorgeous