Will triumph developed the roadster any further

[CanberraR3]

As I said, it's a misconception. Not saying it's easy until you've mastered it but all it takes is a little practice, not specials skills.

 

[TOMCAT]

But if you did have 'special skills' .. 'big balls' .. 'badass attitude' and the right 'attire ' ... it would be easier , right ??

 

[CanberraR3]

But if you did have 'special skills' .. 'big balls' .. 'badass attitude' and the right 'attire ' ... it would be easier , right ??

You know, I read that somewhere.

 

[cootertwo]

I dunno ??? While my Rocket is in the shop, I'm riding my 2004 Kawasaki ZRX 1200r. WHAT a difference. I'm actually appreciating the Kaw even more, coming off the Rocket. The Kaw is soooooo light !!!! And the hp/torque numbers ain't all that far from the Rocket either !!! But I do miss the comfort of my Rocket, while still having the get-up-and go at the twist of the wrist. PS, this pic was minus a beard and long hair ! Also notice how SMALL the Kaw is !

 

[Lickety Split]

Hey cooter didn't you have some drive train problems on your 2014 r3r at around the 7500 mile mark? If so , what happen with all that.

 

[cootertwo]

Still in the shop. They had ordered another final drive, was supposed to be in this week. I asked and offered to pay the labor, for them to pull the swing arm, to have a look see, as I don't see how the final drive can/could cause the vibration I was experiencing. I had the original final drive replaced on warranty, at around 2000 miles. Something ain't right. My "GUESS" is something in the drive shaft section, is causing the vibration, and wearing out the bearings in the final drives. If they just put in another (3rd) final drive, and it takes a dump, I might have to ask Triumph for a new motorcycle !!!!!!!! PITA for sure! 7000 miles, and second time in for warranty work...........................

 

[kaivalagi]

LOL I had some sports bike riders come flying past me like I was holding them up a few weeks back,so as we entered the twisty's I started opening up the throttle.
The guys on the sports bikes kept trying to pull away,but every time they looked in their mirror all they could see was a huge motorcycle.
I don't consider myself a highly skilled rider but there is a lot of sports bike riders out there who ride bikes that are way beyond their capabilities.

Yep, riding a thorough bred sports bike to it's fullest needs real talent and in all reality is best left off the streets, I don't pretend to have any such skills and quickly found other bike types to suit me and the conditions I ride in better anyway.... The gang I tend to do ride outs with are seasoned all year around riders for the most part but don't take silly risks (much)...they're a good bunch to learn to ride with and to take criticism. Even those that I know I better riders than I am have a hard time getting any distance from me, that's got to say something about the Rocket really, and this is in the twisties in the UK.

I told them yesterday they all need to go and have a demo ride on a rocket at some point, even if the bike doesn't interest them they need to experience it

 

[andysbro]

Hi ,I was curious to know where you saw this.Was it in a statement from the factory?

My local dealer in uk had said they are phasing the tourer out in Europe to make room for Tbird and my dealer also told me that triumph developed the bike to have that life span of 25yrs . But he a salesman and out to sell bikes. But triumph put a lot into developing this bike so let's see how it goes. It's got the bragging rights to been the biggest production engine in the world.

 

[zimtuff]

My local dealer in uk had said they are phasing the tourer out in Europe to make room for Tbird and my dealer also told me that triumph developed the bike to have that life span of 25yrs . But he a salesman and out to sell bikes. But triumph put a lot into developing this bike so let's see how it goes. It's got the bragging rights to been the biggest production engine in the world.

I hope so. I think the Touring had a lot of potential but it was never fully exploited.

 

[andysbro]

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I hope so. I think the Touring had a lot of potential but it was never fully exploited.

right there, the tourer is a bit heavy on the fuel,no good for uk market as £7.00 gallon over here. And lacked the power compared to the roadster.