have just bought Triumph Rocket 3 2007
i am finding the gear change a little clunky was told by the dealer that that was normal,just wondering if any one else has similar problems or can advise me.What sort of fuel consumption do you get from these bikes. was told 6 litres per 100klm which i dont seem to be getting.  

HI!
YES IT IS TRUE. I JUST bought a new one, and the first 100
or 200 miles, before reaching the 500 hundred miles are some kind of clunky, but after easing to break-in, it will feel better. Or course, you still going to hear that
clunk when shifting, but it will ease.
It is not that motorcycle that you get a lot of miles
by gallon, but in hight way it does better.
Nelsonhttp://forums.motorcyclecruiser.com/_siteconfigs/_global/images/community/bbcode/wink.gif  

Shifting is rather "spotty" at times, I have found that you ease into the gears, that it is less of a problem. Working your visual with the tach helps.

Mine is an 05, and it gets about 135 miles before the light comes on, and believe me, you better not try to run it for another 35-40 miles, or you will go dry.

Luckily, I was in a Wal-Mart parking lot that had a gas station, and I had to roll right up to the pump.

Would be nice if Triumph would put a fuel gauging system on the bike or have an up-grade.

I do enjoy the bike, it gets stares at every stop sign and traffic light.

Enjoy and keep the rubber side down.  

While shifting isn't spotty for me, it has always been a bit clunky. As one of the previous responders mentioned, it does seem to smooth out some over time. Mine is an '05 and has almost 7000 miles on it.

By the way, regarding the upgrade for fuel gauge. Triumph does sell an accessory fuel gauge. It's a simple install and costs about $200.00 from your Triumph dealer or you can order one at NewR3.com.  

I'm seeking opinions on exhaust system upgrades for my Rocket 3. I'm comparing the Triumph "off road" pipes and catalytic converter eliminator to the Mad Dog bolt on pipes which leave the cat in place. Does anybody have any advise?  

My rocket is a 2006,with about 5k miles. The mpg is around 40 for me.The shifting noise has seemed to diminish with time;and the bike seems to get stronger every time I ride it.I love this motorcycle.The only problem I have is trying to stay within the posted speed limit....  

I just bought a Rocket III Touring 08 (Washington, DC) and love it.  Have a problem with the digital tripometer, but Triumph's replacing it with a new one.  Got about 1,700 miles on it.  Should I not be concerned about the fact that they will give me a new guage with a 0 mileage reading?  I'm not planning on selling it, so I'd like it to be accurate.  What do you think?  richard_fishbein@yahoo.com