scootz
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 01:50 PM |
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I'm in Love (Motorbike Content!)
Moved into the Se7en scene many years ago cos my back just wouldn't allow me to keep on with my love of Sports-Bikes. I never 'got'
any other type of bike... especially cruisers.
Sat on one of these Rocket III's a while back and it felt super-comfy... but still, I didn't 'get' it... perhaps it's an
age-thing cos 4 years on, I'm slavering for one! Think I'll book a long test-ride with my local Triumph dealer once better weather allows
to see how my back holds up.
Anyway... although not a standard colour-scheme, if I got one, then it would be heading off to Bike-Paints in Cupar to get this done...
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[Edited on 6/1/10 by scootz]
It's Evolution Baby!
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fesycresy
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 01:53 PM |
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Nope still don't 'get' it.
When did you turn 60 ?
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scootz
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 01:54 PM |
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I was born an OAP!
It's Evolution Baby!
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paul the 6th
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 01:56 PM |
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"2294cc it’s the world’s largest capacity production motorcycle" - triumph.co.uk
and probably has more torque than loose women
http://www.triumph.co.uk/uk/Triumph_Rocket_III_Specifications.aspx
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scootz
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 02:07 PM |
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Been reading a bit about them and a decent air filter, exhaust and power-commander will see a rise to 170bhp and 215Nm.
Not the fastest bike by any means, but still good for sub 3 second 0-60's and Quarter-Mile times around the 10.5 second mark!
It's Evolution Baby!
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paul the 6th
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 02:08 PM |
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"don't be shy, whack a turbo on it!" 
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maximill666
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 02:09 PM |
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Nice 
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scootz
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 02:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by paul the 6th
"don't be shy, whack a turbo on it!"
Lol... I see TTS do a Supercharger kit for it! I'd be a bit wary of going down that route though as I'm sure Triumph could have got more
power from the engine quite easily, but I'm guessing they kept it where it is due to the limits of other components (shaft drive system, etc).
It's Evolution Baby!
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mookaloid
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 02:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
quote:
Originally posted by paul the 6th
"don't be shy, whack a turbo on it!"
Lol... I see TTS do a Supercharger kit for it! I'd be a bit wary of going down that route though as I'm sure Triumph could have got more
power from the engine quite easily, but I'm guessing they kept it where it is due to the limits of other components (shaft drive system, etc).
It's probably as fast as a bike of that syle needs to be - and then some 
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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jeffw
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 02:25 PM |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWItNukwxqM
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scootz
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 02:35 PM |
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It's Evolution Baby!
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franky
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 03:24 PM |
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makes me feel sick
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02GF74
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 03:35 PM |
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why not? do it before G Brown taxes all the money out yer purse.
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Humbug
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 04:00 PM |
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Doesn't do it for me I'm afraid...
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 04:13 PM |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvjOZV7i3lY
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scootz
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 05:54 PM |
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Coool... !
It's Evolution Baby!
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r1_pete
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 06:03 PM |
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Test rode one 18 months or so back, gave me back ache, couldn't shift my weight of my arse. On my sports bike I can shift it between arms, legs
and the afore mentioned.
Initially feels very heavy, but its low CoG so quite easy to handle, with big bars lots of leverage......
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Triton
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 06:49 PM |
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Fugly looking thing imho....bikes should have clip ons or renthal bars and rear sets not "village people style " two wheeled arm chairs
no matter how old you are.
My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.
www.tritonraceseats.com
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Triton
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 06:52 PM |
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Nice oil cooled GSXR with renthal bars and a mad loud exhaust or better still a screaming stroker........who wants to get old let alone feel old
riding a padded arm chair....
My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.
www.tritonraceseats.com
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maximill666
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 06:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Triton
Nice oil cooled GSXR with renthal bars and a mad loud exhaust or better still a screaming stroker........who wants to get old let alone feel old
riding a padded arm chair....
A Streetfighters man I presume?
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fesycresy
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 07:46 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Triton
Fugly looking thing imho....bikes should have clip ons or renthal bars and rear sets not "village people style " two wheeled arm chairs
no matter how old you are.
I couldn't put my finger on it, but that's it 'Village People'
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scootz
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 07:57 PM |
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Noooooooo... you're putting me off it!
Someone say something nice about it!
It's Evolution Baby!
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skodaman
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 08:06 PM |
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"Someone say something nice about it! "
The engine would make a wonderful donor for a locost.
If you can't cope with the riding position of a sports bike (I can't anymore either) how about something like a Suzuki Bandit?
Skodaman
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 08:17 PM |
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2.3l, 140bhp, is it a diesel?
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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scootz
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 08:31 PM |
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Never been a fan of the Bandit.. had forgotten all about bikes for a long time till I saw that pic and then inexplicable fell in love!
Another that caught my eye is the new V4 Aprilia Factory RSV... stunning, but not much use to me these days as I'd be knackered by the time I
reached the bottom of the drive
It's Evolution Baby!
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