I'm 79 and have owned 28 bikes....all brands and all with the highest performance for the time. My current 2022 R3 GT is unquestionably the best of them all. The fact is that I just sold my 2018 Ducati X Diavel with Termignoni exhausts because all I was riding was the R3! Never will I get another bike with a chain, without a double sided swingarm, and without a quick shifter and traction/wheelie control, ABS brakes and the rest of the electronics. The bike is also an extremely comfortable and stable ride with more than adequate power. Fabulous looks as well. It even handles like a bike half the weight! Just a great machine!!
@seigliere1 Жыл бұрын
I am 65 and can’t agree more with you. Just love it, everything is just great but would be just fantastic with a rear gear I think!
@stephenhedge248925 күн бұрын
All of us (over) 60's are just loving the Rocket 3GT/R's. (I'm 64 & on my second 3GT). Comfort, Torque, Handling, Looks & some modern Tech - what more could you want?! It's "British" too & I'm from the UK so a patriotic purchase. Keep riding & keep smilng! 😊😎
@white_devil73 Жыл бұрын
This is going to be my next bike. I'm a die-hard Harley guy, but the Rocket 3 GT has officially won me over.
@ccrider3435 Жыл бұрын
The best thing about getting rid of my Harley is: the dog now has the back of the pick-up all to himself. 🙄
@millenialmemoirs Жыл бұрын
I live my Harley but plan to buy one of these in the next year or two.
@liambarber70108 ай бұрын
Same here, absolutely love my Harley. Was going to get a sportster s but this bike is just the whole package that Harley could never deliver
@ilikelampshades64 ай бұрын
Once you leave Harley you won't appreciate what you've been missing out on. HDs are like bikes from the 1960s.
@white_devil734 ай бұрын
@ilikelampshades6 oh, I'm keeping my Harley. I'm just buying another bike.
@AGRIV8TD19639 ай бұрын
Hey Dood! Nice ride, great choice of bike. I've been riding 56 years, and 4 years ago I bought a 2016 Triumph Rocket III roadster, brand new. I have highly modified, and highly customized it to the tune of $25,000+. I had Carpenter Racing build the engine up, and rebuild the trans & clutch to full race. It has 260hp & 190ft/lbs torque at the rear wheel on 89 octane straight gas. It will make any man giggle. It has forward controls & 18" apehanger handlebars plus a ton of other mods. All murdered out. I wish I could post a pic of my B-E-A-Utiful Beastie. My only problem is I go through grinding bolts on the pegs like crazy. I've thought of tire letters, but I go through tires every 3000 miles, and these Damn tires are crazy expensive. Stay Safe!!!
@RodneyFogIam Жыл бұрын
Love the end result, very tastefully done ❤
@celsoescobar9630 Жыл бұрын
I'm 69 and just got a 2019 HD FXDR but I'm already waiting for some not-very-used Rocket 3 GT to show up on sale here in Rio de Janeiro !
@theotherrobzombie2 ай бұрын
Good looking bike and very tasteful mods! Those tire letters remind me of the old school 60's/70's muscle cars. I just put a deposit on the '25 Rocket 3 GT Evel Knievel edition. I'm beyond excited to get this bike once it comes out. The Competition Werekes is going to be my first mod.
@silversoozookee28392 жыл бұрын
That last pic In front of fountain opposite the capitol Definitely good one
@RubyLahna-f6hАй бұрын
Those tires look amazing on the rocket 3
@mikewood60716 ай бұрын
Those raised white letters on the tires change the look completely Waaaay cool!!!!
@ekspatriat3 ай бұрын
A new set every (frequent) tyre-change???
@normasnockers323 Жыл бұрын
totally dribbly, the exact bike of our dreams, well done, perfect
@kevincraig82572 жыл бұрын
the controls and the panniers perfect in my opinion
@stephenhedge248925 күн бұрын
Thanks for video. 1. A bit more info on the Bluetooth module & integrated Sat Nav would be welcome. 2. I'd like to remove the whole rear fender, & plate hanger assy with a side mounted one but cannot find a good, stylish, after market one (that retains the indicators) without looking tacky. I would prefer a wider hugger on the rear wheel, though, as in the UK we do ride in the wet & the amount of muck that get thrown up from the rear tyre is awful! We barely get 3 continuous days of sun here! 😒 I'm 64 & on my second Rocket 3GT with rear mounted pegs which was the best choice for me, too.
@robertlaing20615 ай бұрын
Looks great! Thank you for sharing your experience!
@andrewkellicutt32222 жыл бұрын
I ride a 15 harley-davidson v-rod muscle bagger but have to admit I'm finding the Rocket III very interesting
@josephramieri2256 Жыл бұрын
Actually... not even close in terms of performance, quality of build and electronic sophistication.
@jimanders9971 Жыл бұрын
My buds vrod does not come close to the Rocket in anything as far as I can tell. Power especially.
@Dotherightthing832 Жыл бұрын
Very good video Mate.
@PaintballShyguy10 ай бұрын
This will be my next bike. I had a VTX1800F for awhile but lost everything to a fire. This bike might make things a little better once I'm on my feet again.
@ccrider3435 Жыл бұрын
Nice as can be. I'd be too afraid to leave this out on the street!!! Ride safe bro!
@johnbeardsley73602 жыл бұрын
well done video, super cool bike, nice mods
@rodrigofabregas7756 Жыл бұрын
Nice upgrades!...thank you for sharing!
@rasmusf56157 ай бұрын
back in Febuary i finally bought my self a Rocket 3 GT 2021. i have done most of these mods since i agree with you and love the looks. one think i also did was get alot of the shiney small parts Powder coated in a semi gloss black. and man that really did alot. now im waiting on trying to get a diffrent exhaust but they are very expansive since none i have found are made in the EU so import taxes would bring the Comp Werkes to around 2k. but im going between Werkes and Ixill
@LeonardoCostaUSA3 ай бұрын
Great content sir !! 👏🏻👏🏻
@JohnCunningham-sy5ug Жыл бұрын
Nice video. My question is how tall are you in reference to peg selection I'm 6'1" test rode GT and was very comfortable with forward controls . I've ridden Harleys for past 30 years. My long distance touring is over but day rides and trailering to black hills or Smokies are on the menu. I was amazed by the power and handling of the Rocket. Its on my Radar within the next year.
@RidesDoneRight11 ай бұрын
I'm 6 foot
@gallor1able8 күн бұрын
beautiful Bike and great video, I just acquired a Rocket R and I have a question can you please share how you connected the power for your GPS> Did you use any kind of multi connection box or go straight to battery? thanks
@Knotdead732 жыл бұрын
Nice work. Impressive
@danielmarek221 Жыл бұрын
beautiful work. Cool👍👍👍👍👍👍
@hockeyrog8 ай бұрын
More info on the mid controls please. The Triumph superstore doesn't show them on the site, just a $74 shift lever. I would like to change to mid controls also with forward highway pegs forward for stretching.
@000gjb2 жыл бұрын
Corbin products are worth looking at for: Saddle Bags, 100 Liter capacity, Left hand side can fit a full face helmet. Tail tidy. Heated seats. I would extend the rear mudguard to keep the bike cleaner, simple to make out of carbon fibre as a one off.
@northerniltree2 жыл бұрын
$$$$$
@setts36 ай бұрын
Good job! Thanks
@AllKinaTing6 ай бұрын
Very very clean
@krazeekalvin9 ай бұрын
I like when someone walks up and asks if it's a six cylinder
@ralpheglass8 ай бұрын
Have you installed a steering damper yet? If so which one? TIA RG
@kellyflynn23147 ай бұрын
Should i bag it and travel?
@xsannz12148 ай бұрын
you forgot to mention that the triumph quickshifter also adds the automatic downshift blip as well
@kevincraig8257 Жыл бұрын
I love that bike 1 its a Triumph 2 they've increased the power even more a couple years ago there's a whole list but I just dont have room and I cant justify buying that bike it doesn't fit my needs I wish it did though I have my tourer covered I have my naked covered MT-10 I have my ADV covered 1200 Tiger I have my enduro covered DR 650 and we have a Speedmaster your bike is ready to go anywhere the panniers look good the exhaust looks and sounds great good job
@acb59084 ай бұрын
I bought the Rocket with the gear control switched and I get much better control on my GT than the GT I tested.
@alexquiton7279 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike! I watched your video five times OMG I WANT ONE. how much for the quick shifter if you don't mine me asking 🤔 I just left the dealer today to see this beautiful bike but I'll go back when the new edition arrives next month...
@RidesDoneRight Жыл бұрын
Hi Alex. Prices are listed on our website with the Rocket 3 pages. This is a MUST get option, you will love it.
@BeaverPelt669 ай бұрын
Will the phone mount work for the 2024 2025 Triumph Rocket 3?
@iancraig6070 Жыл бұрын
How can you compare a Harley Davidson to a Triumph Rocket? The bikes are from different centuries. Harley hasn't moved on,Triumph is ahead of the game.
@razorwired130 Жыл бұрын
Dude - great job! Those tires though - you said love em or hate em - I hate em. I still don't see why you deleted the rear fender but left everything else? That fender has to help with slinging crud.
@briansupermag39182 жыл бұрын
Definitely do a comparison and what your final thoughts if you had to pick 1. Good video
@charlesp95972 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this! Very cool! I have questions. Do the mirrors have a comparable view to stock? Do you ride in the rain without the rear hugger? I seem to get mud up my back even with it! I did the same with the mid pegs on the GT. completely agree about mid pegs and the shifter. Although it's not my style, the lettering really caught my eye and looks great!! windshield looks great! I found Madstad to be excellent for touring.
@RidesDoneRight2 жыл бұрын
I've been using those mirrors for years. I can see both lanes behind and they are adjustable if you would want to have them higher - I'm used to them in that position. I like my stuff to look nice and stopped riding in the rain when I could afford to drive nice cars.
@NuanDaa9 ай бұрын
Do you suggest if this bike is good for beginners? I used a small scooter a long time ago, but I have never ridden a heavy bike.
@GeorgeEdmonds-v7e4 ай бұрын
A Bagger Edition wouid be really nice.
@CampHikeSki Жыл бұрын
Do you have any issues with your dash turning off in hot heat or long rides in hotter weather? Awesome video!
@RidesDoneRight Жыл бұрын
Not so far... the only issue I had was with the rear turn signals throwing errors on occasion and after the first maintenance they updated software and I haven't had that issue.
@Marco182-pl9wq6 ай бұрын
exhaust&qshifter ok, rest good 4 sissy missy✅
@dlmp70 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Can you please explain why having factory forward pegs on with mid controls won’t work? Thanks!
@RidesDoneRight Жыл бұрын
They simply aren't compatible at the same time - many have tried (including me) and there are many articles about it. It would require modifications that would not allow you to switch back in the event you or future owner wanted to.
@jimanders9971 Жыл бұрын
Yes anyone can shift without using the clutch but the quick shifter allows you do do it at full throttle. Down shifting you didnt mention. The quick shifter makes downshifting without the clutch smooth as silk. I put the mid pegs on my GT as well, like the op I highly recommend doing that as well. One thing though, I saw no wear marks on the pegs, lol.
@RidesDoneRight Жыл бұрын
At the time I made the video I hadn't used the quick shift enough to figure out you just let off the throttle completely and shift down - TOTALLY agree, the down shift is "butter"... and in every way as enjoyable as up shifting.
@mfgman08689 ай бұрын
what brand of windshield?
@superdacoolman Жыл бұрын
The windscreen info is incorrect on your site.
@JimJuno Жыл бұрын
I got the rubber tire letters too on the Rocket but halfway thru the life of the tire I notice they start to color brown (seems they're burned) Did you have this issue as well?
@BillRodriguezIT Жыл бұрын
Great video! I have a '22 Triple Black edition and want to do the mid-peg conversion w Quick Shift. At the Triumph Superstore it says I need a "Fixing kit" and there is a part number specific to the Triple Black edition. However, if I do the mid-peg conversion it will be more like a model R. So would I get the Mid-peg kit plus the Model R fitting kit instead of the GT Triple Black part? Also, is it just me, or does the tire pressure spec (42psi) of the bike seem too high? I can feel every pebble and line on the road and my suspension is setup to comfort mode. Thanks!
@RidesDoneRight Жыл бұрын
Ask Triumph Superstore - those guys are awesome about figuring out the exact setup that will work on your bike - just let them know what you want to do. Keep in mind, when the dealer does the QS config to have your R peg setup installed before hand or it will have to be redone after you switch.
@genequies8731 Жыл бұрын
I just got my 22 Rocket 221. There is no key for the panniers to change the combo. Is there a manufacturer key set? Your bike looks awesome awesome
@RidesDoneRight Жыл бұрын
I think the directions were in the panniers. You can contact Triumph and they can help you out since they are OEM.
@genequies8731 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I learned on utube. No keys required.
@James-fk2sb Жыл бұрын
The windscreen used isn’t listed. You copied pannier mounts twice. What kind of windscreen is this and where was it purchased ?
@jameshampton87307 ай бұрын
Why didn't you just buy the R?
@romesotherchannel8902 Жыл бұрын
Love it
@ivor1957 Жыл бұрын
Afraid I’m a ‘hater’ of the wheel lettering, other than that top marks from me. Did you find anything regarding the highway pegs?
@RidesDoneRight Жыл бұрын
I've been waiting all summer for the release of the highway pegs and still haven't heard any news.
@dennisberg5702 жыл бұрын
Seriously , how much did it cost and how much time did it take to adjust the valves on the Ducati Diavel . NOT JUST CHECK THE CLEARANCE . But to actually adjust the valves . I've been trying for years to get an honest answer .
@RidesDoneRight Жыл бұрын
The adjustment wasn't required until the 16k maintenance and I sold it before I got there.
@LSSoloSG29 ай бұрын
R3 is BADASS
@jimgordon34682 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a full blown bagger addition of this bike. Batwing fairing, hard bags, top case. The works.
@williamlucas31112 жыл бұрын
Look into Corbin
@Hunter-nb5bj2 жыл бұрын
Corbin does it, makes the bike look awful though.
@amsfarm15022 жыл бұрын
There's a British company that make a nice blower looks great and makes good power
@Hunter-nb5bj2 жыл бұрын
@@amsfarm1502 TTS is the company name that makes the supercharger your talking about
@Hunter_Nebid Жыл бұрын
Ew. Why? A bagger edition wouldn't fit the image of this bike at all... It would be like turning a Corvette into an RV.
@danjones49443 ай бұрын
There still is the XDiavel...
@Rafa-ot9dg Жыл бұрын
Simplemente hermosa
@mattowens7817 Жыл бұрын
Did the exhaust change your torque or HP at all?
@RidesDoneRight11 ай бұрын
Nothing noticeable, just louder (which is what I was going for)
@paolasepulveda1928 Жыл бұрын
que rendiemiento tiene ?
@tc15788 ай бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@ajeethkumar9155 Жыл бұрын
The rubber tire stickers ruined the look .. 😢
@kenlyneham41052 жыл бұрын
$AU1,800 for a set of paniers that a $5 box cutter could open is a rip off.
@colt2206 Жыл бұрын
If it’s a good bike it doesn’t need mods or accessories
@R3RLEE Жыл бұрын
All bikes good or not have mods and accessories to make it individual to the owner rider.
@jimanders99712 жыл бұрын
My biggest disagreement is the bluetooth module. Even with the dealers assistance I have found it quirky and useless. I do not recommend this option. The quick shifter and a larger windscreen were my two best add ons. And I think I have added all the others in this vid.
@jimanders99712 жыл бұрын
Well except for the silly white letters.
@Hunter-nb5bj2 жыл бұрын
I agree the Bluetooth module has so many issues. The quick shifter is great though!
@dplorbl2 жыл бұрын
Needs a ECU reflash; trust me
@RidesDoneRight2 жыл бұрын
Planning on having 2WDW in Washington do it at some point.
@BACARD1BB9 ай бұрын
Competition werkes is the ugliest exhaust for this bike, it should of gone with the flow of the rear wheel. the long pipe should of gone on top and the short stack on the bottom.
@barackblows19422 жыл бұрын
The stock pipes look better than any of the after market pipes. FJB 🖕🇨🇳
@R3RLEE Жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@rocketman2458 Жыл бұрын
Check out the Zard pipes. I'm putting them on mine. They look and sound amazing.
@josephramieri2256 Жыл бұрын
I totally agree! A bit too quiet for my liking but, cosmetically...far better than any conversion I've seen!
@jagitmax Жыл бұрын
The white letters on tires really looks very mexican style, next you need hydraulics to make it lower it self and sit down , then you can also make it hop up and down, then you'll be cool.