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I am seeing just that. Much the same on the R3 forum I go on. Lot of Aussies there. Thanks all.

I am looking at the picture tutorials and YouTube videos and they tell me a lot. The bike looks to be a great Tourer. I will see if I can get a test ride in.

That would be welcomed, the anti head knocking.

ROLL TIDE. By the Grace of God I was born in Montgomery.

Casettes . I just got rid of boxes of casettes because they were so outdated. How easy or difficult are owner at home oil changes? I have already read about changing the plugs in the forums. I will look at the owners manual for intervals. The Rocket is easy with a front mounted oil filter and a bit more difficult to lift because of the engine style but user friendly in the end. I like to wrench as much stuff as I can because I like it and I work a lot cheaper than the dealer labor rates . How difficult is it to remove the exterior furnishings to do a deep clean ? I ride in all conditions and on roads covered with filth and need to clean underneath the bags etc. Also, the Triumph wheels are cast and have a clear coat on them that is less than serviceable and pits. Yamaha ?

Yes sir, I know. The reference was to the Rocket at 2300/140ci. I have a Utopia on my Rocket and love it.

Thats great. My back likes the sound of that. Are the drivers backrests adjustable at all? Trailer hitches are on some that I see and I would be interested in how they pull one. At 2300 cc's and 140 HP there are no "power" issues, just comfort and vibration.

OK, fair enough. Thats also good to know. Thanks.

I am currently on a beast and looking to tame down a bit as I age. Now riding more two up than solo. I am not enthusiastic about V Twins but the V 4 is intrigueing. I see a few lightly used 2007 models and one in particular is resonating with me as it has 18,XXX miles and is the Royal Venture in black/blue (Galaxy). The Rocket III I ride is stout and pleasurable for me but two up is lacking in creature comforts. I am attaching a pic (I hope) of the current ride. I am a Dark Side rider on the Rocket but probably not on a Venture (no preaching) because the Metz tires cost too much and the 225-55/16 Riken Raptor rides really well when run with a Dunlop 404 front. I am 56 with the aches and pains associated with 40 years in the construction industry and of average height and weight, not really. I'll be reading the Tech sections and other info articles here and will pay particular attention to 07 riders posting to this entry. That said, THANKS in advance.[ATTACH]73682[/ATTACH]