tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703070847384562870.post8349313087305641541..comments2024-02-01T14:09:19.966-05:00Comments on I Never Finish Anyth...: Bad, bad bike! (What my Triumph Rocket III Touring puts me through.)Dan Diegohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08607310510926688099noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703070847384562870.post-19514608735031553122017-07-03T11:05:27.377-04:002017-07-03T11:05:27.377-04:00Paul,
I'd suggest a battery tender/trickle ch...Paul,<br /><br />I'd suggest a battery tender/trickle charger if you don't already have one. <br /><br />I have 3 bikes and the batteries would all die if I didn't keep them on a battery tender. <br /><br />That and riding them as often as possible!<br /><br />Good luck!<br /><br />DanDan Diegohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08607310510926688099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703070847384562870.post-38887544662552955102017-07-03T04:54:54.964-04:002017-07-03T04:54:54.964-04:00iv been told by the garage i bought it from my roc...iv been told by the garage i bought it from my rocket battery has gone flat because i only ride it once a week and the alarm drains it so i need to disconect the alarm is this right paulbradyah@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12964217306795894660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703070847384562870.post-46731456842087262912015-12-18T21:57:28.421-05:002015-12-18T21:57:28.421-05:00I've seen red hot (glowing) exhausts and was t...I've seen red hot (glowing) exhausts and was told that it does happen. Perhaps you can ask the pros over at http://www.r3owners.netDan Diegohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08607310510926688099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703070847384562870.post-91332102814321671722015-12-18T21:26:52.628-05:002015-12-18T21:26:52.628-05:00Can any of you rocket lovers tell me if it normal ...Can any of you rocket lovers tell me if it normal for the exhaust to turn red.I have an 2008 r3. Thanks<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04409415704991115309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703070847384562870.post-74084469358024654642015-09-15T21:35:54.958-04:002015-09-15T21:35:54.958-04:00Your Rocket does love you! I have an 05
6k fuel pr...Your Rocket does love you! I have an 05<br />6k fuel pressure regulator<br />19 k dropped bolt from shift pawl into trans.<br />22k new trow out bearing and actuator ( maybe my bad )<br />31k new clutch assembly, new voltage regulator, and motor out again to replace grounded stator.<br /> I'm a Tech and do the work myself. This is a pain in the ass power plant to service!DR DAVEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13654533282861387237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703070847384562870.post-39266068684549783632013-10-23T22:28:29.157-04:002013-10-23T22:28:29.157-04:00Easy fix. Undo each bolt--there's probably a l...Easy fix. Undo each bolt--there's probably a loose one--and torque it back in with LocTite.<br /><br />Stuff shakes loose on these big ol' bikes! No worries.Dan Diegohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08607310510926688099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703070847384562870.post-13290489591788947182013-10-23T22:20:37.299-04:002013-10-23T22:20:37.299-04:00So, what happenened with the antifreeze? I have sl...So, what happenened with the antifreeze? I have slow drop leak somewhere and can't find the source, its coming from either end of the tube connecting the reservoir to radiator! BESTofUShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09591921809929156220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703070847384562870.post-44285548022507317472013-01-28T14:41:15.586-05:002013-01-28T14:41:15.586-05:00Loving your bike even though she treats you bad is...Loving your bike even though she treats you bad is very sweet of you, Dan. As a bike enthusiast, I have come to know that the lowly battery, believe it or not, is a very common cause of motorcycle breakdowns. Check them as often as you could, and recharge only when necessary.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.centennial-park.com/custompage.asp?pg=service" rel="nofollow">Clare Westby </a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13460343692634316150noreply@blogger.com