Triumph Rocket III Saddle Bags

[SilvrT]

Was just poking around looking at pics of 2012 Rocket IIIs .... and boy those saddlebags look familiar ... seems I've seen the almost identical ones on 1999 - 2012 RSVs. ???? Could it be that Triumph is made of parts from other bikes?

 

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[RandyR]

I took a demo ride on one, and had the same thought.

[Jactana]

I was snooping around on Kijiji the other day and saw one of those bikes for sale in Hope, one with the leather bags and windshield. It had 8000 kms, and was on there for 8500.00. I was tempted to hook up my trailer and do a little trip over the Coq., however garage space is at a premium now that my trailer for the bike is almost finished. I test rode a Rocket III in Kelowna a couple of years ago, man that engine is a beast! Ron

[SilvrT]

I took a demo ride on one, and had the same thought.

 

Curious what your thoughts are about the demo ride.

[RandyR]

Curious what your thoughts are about the demo ride.

 

If I was a 400 lb football lineman, that would be the bike for me.

 

Actually it was rather easier to handle than I thought it would be, although the test ride was in a pack that didn't get over 60mph or push things very much. The ride was comfortable. Was able to turn it around in a smallish cul-de-sac easily.

 

low seat height helps to balance the weight when at a stop.

[friesman]

 

low seat height helps to balance the weight when at a stop.

 

 

THAT's the main thing Rick (SilvrT) wanted to know, whether he could touch the ground.....

 

Brian

[SilvrT]

THAT's the main thing Rick (SilvrT) wanted to know, whether he could touch the ground.....

 

Brian

 

ya ... I like to drag my fingernails while moving ... saves using a nailclipper!