Would you buy a 2005 Rocket 3

[ghost]

I have a chance to buy a 2005 Rocket 3 with 22,000 miles for $6500. It has Triumph bags, windshield, backrest and luggage rack. Seems to be in good condition. I have been reading about the problems with the early rockets and wondered what the consensus of the group would be?
Thanks Frank

 

[Hipporider]

Well I bought one new.Back in 2005.No regrets.It had to be pulled apart around the same amount of klm as the one you speak of to fix some unknown noise.Triumph covered that 2 months out of warranty too! :Tip-Hat: Be prepared to have to instll the upgrade kit in the future maybe .Mine is 93000 klm mostly trouble free,but the cheap arse bearing in the Torsional Damper Shaft let go,so I have mine apart with hlp from a mate who knows machining. Just go for it, I say!

I have a chance to buy a 2005 Rocket 3 with 22,000 miles for $6500. It has Triumph bags, windshield, backrest and luggage rack. Seems to be in good condition. I have been reading about the problems with the early rockets and wondered what the consensus of the group would be?
Thanks Frank

 

[zimtuff]

I have a chance to buy a 2005 Rocket 3 with 22,000 miles for $6500. It has Triumph bags, windshield, backrest and luggage rack. Seems to be in good condition. I have been reading about the problems with the early rockets and wondered what the consensus of the group would be?
Thanks Frank

I wouldnt have a problem buying it ,but for a little bit more you could probably get an 07 or 08

 

[owl]

Mines a 2005 with many more miles than that - no problems other than the TPS that everyone suffers from sooner or later. No upgrades needed to it.

If it's a good deal I'd go for it.

 

[budman]

that's a good price, but offer him 5800 cash.......or 6.....and roll it down the road......if nothing has broke in 22,000, I say take a chance with it..

 

[pjsmithres]

Bought 05 Christmas 2011.
Great bike and no problems.
Price seems high for years and miles.
Bought 7500 miles for $7500 with every concievable option.

 

[xhdskip]

offer him $5,500. and go from there.
Not because it's unreliable,
but because that's a "fair" price for a 8 yr. old bike that runs and looks good.

 

[Blastedbones]

Has it had the tranny work already done? if not.. caveat emptor!!!!!

 

[ghost]

Has had no repairs. The owner said that it has been trouble free. The bike is in Denver and I am in Tucson AZ so I have not seen it.

 

[MsLizz]

I would prefer to get 2007 or newer. The whole issue with the output shaft bearing, I just wouldnt chance it. Yes its a good price, but only if you have no problems. I would spend a little more money and go for newer. It is probably worth it in the long run. Keep searching, take your time. The right bike will come along if this is not the one for you.