Just wrote off my bike so looking for a replacement. Ive always admired the Rocket and they are affordable. Any one got one, what are the issues with them . Ive always ridden japenese and have no ambition to own a harley , these seem like the ultimate bad arse cruiser
mokaubach,
Jan 7, 4:23am
Assume you mean he new generation Rocket 3. Great bikes, deceptively agile, especially if you take the time to send it to Robert Taylor and have Ohlins shocks fitted, twice the bike then. Mine has delivered 18,000 Kms trouble free. Piss all over a HOG in every way.
kwaka5,
Jan 7, 5:13am
Mate has one and just loves it. Has a bit of an hunger for front tyres by all accounts but he absolutely loves it. Take one for a ride and see for yourself. They bloody heavy off the stand. Haven't had a ride myself so can't comment there.
the-saint1,
Jan 7, 7:28am
I rode one yesterday, very heavy but loads of torque and good brakes. I have always had sports bikes so what would I know about cruisers eh!
Interesting on the above posts re reliable, mate has one and just wants to set fire to it, it spends more time in the shop than in his garage, gearbox, electrical issues, rear diff, boy is it a torquey thing though.
nzdoug,
Jan 7, 11:20am
Wouldn't mind trying that nuclear spaghetti sauce.
meathead_timaru,
Jan 7, 11:58am
So what differential does it compensate for!
cassina1,
Jan 7, 12:01pm
The Triumph 1200 Explorer has had good reviews and would be a better handler too. I have yet to ride it myself though but a year ago I bought a Honda Transalp and love the more flexable handling they offer compaired to road bikes.
fryan1962,
Jan 7, 4:49pm
Truimph are a much different bike to the older ones, I have a Tiger
kingfisher21,
Jan 7, 5:03pm
Nobody likes a smart ass.
pebbles61,
Jan 7, 5:31pm
I'd go for the Thruxton or Bonneville _b
alimac1,
Jan 7, 5:35pm
Personally for me, a Speed Triple
pebbles61,
Jan 7, 5:37pm
Good choice too, or the Street Triple, but thanks to cpt knob sack Nick Smith, it'd makes more sense to go for the Speed now.
kazbanz,
Jan 7, 5:44pm
Funny thing is I was at the testing station yakkin to a guy who has one of the 2009 twins and he says its just stunning to ride. He rides with a guy who has a rocket3and has had one as a loaner whilst his was being serviced. His feedback was that it is one heavy beast.You need to be wide awake at the lights and in the wet its hard yakka keeping it under control due to the agricultuaral 5 speed box. Being heavy its really hard work in the dirt as well.
the_chooky,
Jan 7, 5:59pm
Is it true that the rocket 3shares the same perkins engine as a Massey Fergeson.!
trogedon,
Jan 7, 6:10pm
Ha! Wouldn't get that bike promo from other counties.
meathead_timaru,
Jan 7, 7:21pm
My Mum likes me.
shortee2,
Jan 7, 7:35pm
.lol
granada,
Jan 7, 11:14pm
Crack up. havnt been able to reply as working too hard.Organised a few rides with the local Triumph dealership for next week. Still waiting for my insurance payment to come through. Will make an unbiased decision if there is such a thing after the test ride.
howie69,
Jan 8, 5:54am
Best way to approach it. Ride different bikes and buy the one that suits. Have heard good and bad about the new Trumpies, but mostly good. I used to ride Bonnies in the old days but now ride a big block, suits my style of riding, and am just part way up the south island heading to Nelson then back home NI. Any bikes a good one if you like it and it doesnt give trouble. Happy riding.
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