Rocket Woo Feckin Hoo

Discussion in 'America, Speedmaster & Rocket' started by dilligaf, Aug 6, 2019.

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  1. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    My motto is ”Life’s short, buy the damn bike!“
     
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  2. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    My other motto, or rationalization maybe, when it comes to buying bikes is “Hey, at least it’s not an airplane or a boat!” :p;)
     
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  3. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    Now I’m starting to understand why you need a new bike with so much power, Dilli! ;)
     
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  4. Kenbro

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    I’ve had the airplanes, but, just can’t bring myself to get a 7 day wonder they call a boat!
    Regards,Ken.
     
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  5. SleepyOwl

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    Whats the old quote? If it floats fucks or flys then rent it by the hour :)
     
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  6. Old phart phred

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    #126 Old phart phred, Oct 30, 2019
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    Rule #1 never add up the price of fun, that goes for everything.
     
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  7. SleepyOwl

    SleepyOwl Crème de la Crème

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    At the Avon Roadrider launch. Got the new Rocket on show. Great to sit on. It didn’t feel too heavy. Can’t wait for delivery

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  9. SleepyOwl

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    Gone for 1st March to get the new reg and it fits in with my retirement plans to be able to afford it!
    As with most bikes it looks so much better in person.
     
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  10. Rspete

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    I cant wait to see it, hopefully I'll get to sit on one at the bike show this month.
    If it looks better in person i may pee myself :joy: it looks fantastic in your photo's.
     
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  11. SleepyOwl

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    Got the PR Director from Triumph here. Going to try and corner him later.
    The Rocket has Avon Chrome as OE fitment
     
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  12. stollydriver

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    How tall are you ?- as these bikes seem smaller than previous models.
     
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  13. SleepyOwl

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  14. SleepyOwl

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    I’m 5’10. No problem with feet flat on ground. Have 32 inch inseam. Seat is cut nicely at front so easy to get feet down
     
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  15. dilligaf

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    Two different seat heights for the two different models
    Can’t remember which is the tallest though the R or the GT:confused:
    Not much in it though :)
     
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  16. SleepyOwl

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    I think I’m going to change to the R from the GT and then add a few bits.
    Red looks awesome but I bet the black is stunning too.
     
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  17. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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  18. SleepyOwl

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    Having had longer to sit on it with someone holding it upright I found it is quite a stretch to the handlebars which was not comfortable for me. I don’t know if it was my huge “Crown Jewels” package getting in the way :D or the size of the tank.
    I’m 5’10 with average build and found it a stretch. The GT has swept back bars so should be more comfortable.
     
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  19. Sandi T

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    I'm thinking it looks pretty darned good in the photos!
     
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  20. Don the Don

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    That is one very good looking bike enjoy, it certainly looks a leg spreader.
     
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