Lovin' Rockets I

[Big Dave]

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http://kiwirider.co.nz/rocket/

[EJK]

Enjoyed every second. Wheres the part II? I'm in tune...

[AD345]

You come across as positively giddy BD

I bet you're thinking about riding it right now

[tri boy]

Fix your fence:D

[Big Dave]

You come across as positively giddy BD

I bet you're thinking about riding it right now


Just got back in from the standard lap.

[Big Dave]

Fix your fence:D


It keeps the dog in - good enough.

[AD345]

Just got back in from the standard lap.

It must have been love at first sight.

[Big Dave]

It must have been love at first sight.

Fancied Rockets since they came out. I ran the first two in the country in- way back when. This would be the seventh one I have ridden. It actually fits me the best ergonomically of any motorcycle.

[toycollector10]

I love to see a man passionate about his ride and I don't care what the ride is. Nice work dude!! Have fun. TC.

[Motu]

Fancied Rockets since they came out. I ran the first two in the country in- way back when. This would be the seventh one I have ridden. It actually fits me the best ergonomically of any motorcycle.

You certainly looked at home and a good fit on it on Sunday...kinda of like how I feel on a 125 commuter bike.There are not many people the Rocket is built for,but you seem to be one of them.

[Robbo]

Great clip Dave. When's the ride vid comming up?
Cheers

[Big Dave]

Great clip Dave. When's the ride vid comming up?
Cheers

Cheers all,

I've got a bit of onboard uploaded. It's on the blog.

Just uploading a classics festival report currently and then I'll add a bit more - Rode it out there on Sunday as Motu mentioned.

[Big Dave]

You certainly looked at home and a good fit on it on Sunday...kinda of like how I feel on a 125 commuter bike.There are not many people the Rocket is built for,but you seem to be one of them.

That Honda Rune works pretty well for me too. But you wouldn't talk to me again.

[short-circuit]

Saw you on it at the Classics. Love them especially in BLACK. But FFS get some pipes on it - sounds like it's solar powered

[Big Dave]

Saw you on it at the Classics. Love them especially in BLACK. But FFS get some pipes on it - sounds like it's solar powered

Maybe when I finish my shift on it. Don't know the plan yet.
I don't mind the standard note actually. OK when spooled up.
Plus I live in high density and am a night owl.

The amps demo had aftermarket pipes on it and I didn't think it was a pleasant sound at all.
Maybe the genuine pipes are more civilised - will enquire.

[short-circuit]

Favourite bike from the TOMCC National rally in Upper Hutt last weekend.

ROCKET SEX

[3umph]

very nice :niceone:

[Big Dave]

Nice job.

They tell me the accessory pack has arrived for the long termer.

[short-circuit]

Hmmmm 2nd mortgage for the bike, 3rd mortgage for the mods wishlist.

Sure it'd be worth it if I survived the beating from the wife

[RentaTriumph]

Some more pics of the RIII at the recent TOMCC rally.

[MentalFacility]

Did you get a cold? Why are you breathing so hard?=)

Nice bike, but the 3 pipes... it just had to be a V6.

[Big Dave]

Did you get a cold? Why are you breathing so hard?=)
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I get like that every time I see it. We luffs hime more and mores.

I'm going to investigate a HD camera - one where the design doesn't mean breathing on the microphone if using the veiwfinder - shortly.

Problem with the micros - it's a tough little sony though, it's fallen off moving bikes and still works.

[Big Dave]

I've had the R3 back for a few days. Vege had it for the weekend. Been doing some nice lunchtime Auckland cruisings.

I'm enjoying chucking it around a bit now. 700km and starting to free up nicely.

Once you get the hang of the thing - maaaaamy.

[Gizzit]

Very nice looking bike Dave. I look forward to the next 'ride' episode! That thing must have amazing torque !! Pretty much get into top gear ... and stay there ...

[vifferman]

I'm going to investigate a HD camera - one where the design doesn't mean breathing on the microphone if using the veiwfinder - shortly.
There are Harley branded cameras as well?!?:confused:
I should've know, I spoze.

[Big Dave]

Only takes shiny pitchas.

[vifferman]

Only takes shiny pitchas.
A circular polarising filter'll fix that.

[Big Dave]

Very nice looking bike Dave. I look forward to the next 'ride' episode! That thing must have amazing torque !! Pretty much get into top gear ... and stay there ...


I find myself riding in third sometimes - that's what feels normal - but it will trundle along in traffic at 1,100rpm and still out-accelerate a car easily.

Haven't done any riding worth recording but i'll put some more pics up shortly.

It's on the display at Paeroa on Sunday. Plan to shoot some on the way down.

[Gizzit]

I find myself riding in third sometimes - that's what feels normal - but it will trundle along in traffic at 1,100rpm and still out-accelerate a car easily.

Haven't done any riding worth recording but i'll put some more pics up shortly.

It's on the display at Paeroa on Sunday. Plan to shoot some on the way down.

Third gear eh! It must have so much in reserve, especially around town ...

Most car drivers would have no idea about the bike cruising next to them ..... and it's potential !

Wish I was going down to Paeroa, ... but alas not this year. Enjoy the ride. I look forward to more pics. There are some good pics already posted above!
It sure is a beast !!

[MIXONE]

I love rockets too but alas would look like a pimple on a elephant's bum riding one.
Bet I could beat you on a bucket though!

[tri boy]

Have tried really, really hard to fit the whole Rocket gig into my view of Triumph, both past and present, but alas, something about them doesn't gel with me.
Could be their size, or cruiser status, or a number of other things, but the tank badge alone just doesn't sell the concept to me.
Obviously a great bike, and has a strong following, but, modern R's are to Triumph, are like drinking straws are similar to concrete. Can't make that connection.:scratch:
If it had, say Brough Superior, or even Rudge, on it's tank, then a glimmer would exist.
The big, luxury cruiser just doesn't seem right.

[240]

Yeah I do like the rockets mate i rode the rocket and the m109r zuki went for the zuki in the end for the sheer "darth vader batman "look (plus who could not like a HIGH TECH 1800cc vee twin):Punk::Punk: allthough in saying that the trumpy is one sweet ride glad your enjoying it.
(p.s i am keen to see the new 1600 twin trumpy it looks all good)

[Big Dave]

The big, luxury cruiser just doesn't seem right.

You need to hammer one out of a right hander and feel it push you down into the seat with the surge of the acceleration and see if you still thinks its a luxury cruiser.

[tri boy]

Not doubt they have a truck load of power/torque etc, and can give a dead man stirrings in his loins.
Thought a bit more about it last night, and sort of narrowed it down to the historic angle.
Kippers and a pot of tea would have been an acceptable feed to most of those that were astride bikes like Turners twins at the time of manufacture.
A simple, bare bones lifestyle that the every day Englishman would have got on with. Where as an ostentatious lifestyle was reserved for the royal/well to do class. (hence my Brough Superior comment).

Fast forward to the R3, and now ontentious-ness has hit the working class, and it looks/feels more like an Texas steak with a jumbo coke being slapped down in front of Wallace and Mildred. (which I'm sure they would of relished).
But just seems a bit over the top. MHO:cool:

[Big Dave]

But just seems a bit over the top. MHO:cool:

It's a bike that is ideal for a large man.

It fits me the best of any bike - ever. And I still make it look small - motu says like a 125.

If I was designing it I would make it slightly larger/taller.

[Eurodave]

It's a bike that is ideal for a large man.

It fits me the best of any bike - ever. And I still make it look small - motu says like a 125.

If I as designing it I would make it slightly larger/taller.

Man, I so hear ya, Im 6'3" & most bikes feel small to me
What other big bikes are out there for the 'physically enhanced' among us?

[Big Dave]

Man, I so hear ya, Im 6'3" & most bikes feel small to me
What other big bikes are out there for the 'physically enhanced' among us?


Concours 1400
FJR1300 is OK
Most of the ADV bikes
Tiger with optional tall seat
XB12X - (favourite)
Harley Softails and Road King
Victory Hammer, Vision
Goldwing, Rune
ST1300
Vstrom
Varadero
Boulevarde 90 and 109 series

That I have ridden lately. :cool:

[Eurodave]

Yeah, cheers for that :)
I have recently ridden a Valkyrie & found it OK
I often wonder about some of the physically large & long choppers that the likes of OCC et al build.......

[Big Dave]

It all becomes clear!
The details of the accessory pack are in.

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Every purchase of the Rocket III or Rocket III Classic will now come with over $5,000.00 worth of accessories for FREE!

These include the fantastic new Long Haul Touring Seat and Rider backrest as well as the Roadster Screen, Panniers and much more! This amazing deal is for a limited time only.
Accessories include, Leather Panniers, Roadster Screen, Oil Tank Embellisher, Chrome Side Panels, Oval Mirror Kit, Front End Fixing Kit, Long Haul Touring Seat and Rider Backrest.

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We’ll book it in to Auckland Motorcycles & Powersports and get some installing underway ASAP.