Rocket Info

Starting Point

$7995, 6660 miles, loaded, $1000 down, 3 years, less than 6%, recall(s) performed, multiple oil changes (early), from Gulf Coast Motorcycles in Ft. Meyers, Florida, found via another member of BonnevilleAmerica.com. Arrived in Helena October 4, 2011. Shipped via Allied Van Lines.

Factory 2007 Rocket III Brochure (PDF, 3.7MB)

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From 2007 Rocket III Classic Touring, posted by John Bedard on 10/05/2011 (22 items)

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Obligatory MacDonald Pass shot

The Rocket has landed!

Avon Cafe for breakfast with…

Better shot: both of baby’s new shoes have arrived.

Post-reset camera test, Rivco pullback risers for the Rocket. Thanks Eddy.

The Fedex lady came by…

Oh yes I did… Make all the geezer glide jokes you want…

Shiny!

Comfy!

Bugs and eyebrows…

Windvest installed. Key still accessible. Yay! No relocation kit needed. Yet.

Hello standard shifter, goodbye heel-toe shifter.

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Original Accessories

I’m not entirely sure which items are original to the touring edition of the Classic and which were added, but so far I’ve found:

• Fog lights (accessory) and fixing kit
• Highway bars with footpegs
• Footboards (standard)
• Heal-toe shifter FOR SALE
• Passenger footboards
• Leather saddlebags (standard)
• Sissybar and luggage rack (standard)
• Summer Roadster screen (standard, dealer replaced cracked full roadster screen) FOR SALE
• Chrome radiator shroud
• Chrome cam cover
• Chrome exhaust flange covers
• Touring seat (one piece driver/passenger) (standard) FOR SALE
• Triumph Teardrop mirrors (accessory)
• Accessory power port (left side)

Changes

Well, I didn’t really plan on doing a lot to this bike right away. I just wanted a few “comfort features.” I’m still not planning on doing anything to the engine anytime soon. So starting out, the crucial planned purchases for 2012 include:

1. Standard shift lever ($20) installed
   • Will sell heal-toe shifter once standard shifter is installed
2. Tires
   • Bridgestone Exedra Max rear (240/55-16) and G701 front (150/80-17), $286 from BikeBandit.com with my AMA discount, acquired
   • Will have mounted up at my dealership in Missoula (appt. 3/31)
3. Windvest Installed
   • New screen, 14×16″ clear  ($40, ebay)
   • Using newer/nicer 14″ bracket from the Americas
   • Will sell factory summer screen (high-speed helmet buffeting)
4. Eastern Beaver H4 relay kit with lo-beam cut out switch  acquired 
   • The switch will go in the factory fog light switch housing in the spot reserved for heated grips.

Performance items for some later date, maybe 2013:

• Triumph OffRoad (TOR) mufflers, A9608060 (looking for good deal on used), with Cat-delete, either Staintune or D&D preferred over Triumph
• GiPro w/ATRE (I’m not 100% sure I need this)
• K&N air filter ($65) (maybe triples on the side later)
• Power Commander 5 with AutoTune (I’m not 100% sure I need this until I make serious mods)
• OBD II VAG cable, Tune ECU and Power-Tripp map (free) acquired
• I will be uploading a custom map this year to better optimize what I have, but that’s all free

Other Accessories Installed:

• Throttlemeister cruise control, polished, heavy ($140, British-customs.com) , (left side screw stripped, will have dealer fix)
• Clear turn signal lenses (~$35, Newspeedmaster)
• Triumph Tank protector (installed) and kneepads ($85, MADSS) acquired–need it to warm up again outside to install kneepads 
• Factory Dual Tour seat with drivers backrest, used ($318 [$540 new])
• Headlight visors (ebay, $15)
• Kruzer Kaddy Cup holder, chrome (Amazon, $40)

Acquired Accessories:

• License plate cleanup bracket ($70 29, ebay),  (install more involved than expected–low priority)
• Rivco pull-back risers ($148, Fast Eddy)
• Hagon Nitro Shocks, silver billet bits, HD spring rates, half-inch shorter than stock (R3owners.net group buy with Power-Tripp.com, about 20% off)
• Progressive fork springs with custom spacers ($89 and $20, respectively, Power-Tripp.com) will have dealership install

Want List:

• Eastern Beaver accessory fuse box, 8 position, for wiring up:
• headlight relays
• future tankbag power
• future horn relay harness
• future Powerlet accessory socket
• battery tender harness
• Flipmeister wire clamps (4)
• Flipmeister brake line clamps (2)
• King of Fleece waterproof seatcover
• Stebel Air Horn, chrome
• Eastern Beaver horn relay kit
• Factory clock and gas gauge ($200 ea, probably MADSS if not used)
• SW-Motech Engage tank bag with electric quick release tank ring and GPS mount

Parts For Sale

• Triumph Summer Windshield, no hardware or fixing kit
• Triumph Heel-Toe Shifter, including shouldered bolt and bushing, normally comes with the factory footboard kit
• 2007 Classic Touring 2-up seat

GENERAL INFORMATION
Manufacturer		Triumph
Model Year		2007
Model		Rocket III Classic (touring edition)
VIN Number		*********J290576
Price		$7,995.00
Color		Two-tone Pacific Blue / New England White
DIMENSIONS
Length		98.4 in. (2,500 mm)
Height		45.9 in. (1,165 mm)
Width		38.2 in. (970 mm) handlebars
Weight		704 lbs. (320 kg)
Wheelbase		66.7 in. (1,695 mm)
Seat Height		29.1 in. (740 mm)
ENGINE
Engine		Liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
Horsepower		142 ps (140 bhp) @ 6,000 rpm
Displacement		2294 cc
Bore x Stroke		101.6 x 94.3 mm
Torque		200 Nm (147 ft. lbs.) @ 2,500 rpm
Compression Ratio		8.7:1
Fuel System		Multi-point sequential electronic fuel injection
Fuel Capacity		6.3 gal. (24 l)
Ignition		Digital, inductive type, via electronic engine management system
Clutch		Wet, multi-plate
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission		5-speed
Final Drive		Shaft
BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Brakes		Front: Twin 320 mm floating discs, 4-piston calipers Rear: Single 316 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Tires		Front: 150/80 R 17 Rear: 240/50 R 16
OPERATIONAL
Frame		Tubular steel, twin spine
Suspension		Front: 43 mm upside down forks Rear: Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
Rake		32°
Trail		152 mm
Top Speed		140.3 mph (electronically limited, not tested yet)

 

Maintenance (Consumables)

• Last Battery: Original (have a spare in stock, still dry)
• Last Tires: Original
• Front: Original (Bridgestone G701 (150/80-17) acquired, to be mounted Spring 2012)
• Rear: Original  (Bridgestone Exedra Max (240/55-16) acquired, to be mounted Spring 2012)
• Engine/Transmission/Final drive
• Last Oil/Filter Change: Approximately 5500, I think
• Last valve adjustment: Original
• Front Brakes
• Last front brake pads: Original (squeaky)
• Last front brake rotors: Original
• Last fluid change: Original
• Rear Brake
• Last rear brake pads: Original
• Last rear brake rotor: Original
• Last fluid change: Original
• Last fork oil change: Original

Dealership Maintenance

• Spring 2012 (planned), Mike Tingley’s, Missoula, MT, mileage: ______
• Install/balance new tires front and back
• Install progressive fork springs and custom spacers
• Fix squealing front brakes

Current State of Tune

• Air Filter(s): Stock
• Exhaust: Stock
• Catalytic Converter: Stock
• EFI Map: Stock
• Secondaries: Stock
• Other Add-ons: None
• MPG: 30s

Mileage

• At Delivery 10/4/2011: 6,660
• End of 2011: 7392