need some advice

Hello everyone I have'nt posted in a year or so. I test rode a Rocket III in Sturgis last year and have been hooked ever since. I've sold my Boss Hoss and I'm going to be looking for a good deal on a Rocket III. My question is, were there any recalls or troubles with any of the 2005's I should watch for?
Thanks a lot,
George

[vonbonds]

For 2005 Rockets the only recall was the one for the final drive unit...

Triumph Recall Note - Final Drive Unit

For 2006 bikes there is something about the handlebar clamps but nothing serious as far as I can remember.

[hlw3]

looks like some o' the handlebars on the 2006 were not torqued down tight on the 2006s, so if you went over a bump and had a lot of weight on the bars, they could inch down, causing gas tankus bumpus at the next tight turn. Easy fix, no big deal, just tighten the bolts or have the dealer do it/check it before or after the sale.

Also, looks like they are having some issue with a spring in the transmission on the 2006, but it is not a recall, just a weak spring, I will try to get some more info on this, I just heard about it from my dealer, not sure what this spring does yet.
-trey

Have fun with your new bike! I love mine!

[baggage1]

Getting a used one I take it,but you can probably get a good deal on a new 05'.No issues to report from NW Fl.,just be happy. :-D

[PriorityOne]

My Rocket is an'06. I had received a notice from Triumph to take the bike back to the dealer to have the handlebar mounts retorqued. And so far that has been the only problem I have had.

Thanks guys, yes I am looking pretty seriously right now on the internet (cycletrader and ebay). There are a bunch of 05's new and used out there for sale :-D

[IceT]

do a search...some have had shaft drive thrust bearing blow up, others have had retaining bolts come loose in the gear shaft leading to no gears...i have witnessed this one happen

[shiver]

On 2006-08-31 23:54, IceT wrote:
do a search...some have had shaft drive thrust bearing blow up, others have had retaining bolts come loose in the gear shaft leading to no gears...i have witnessed this one happen

Mmm.I think that it was my bike that you witnessed loosing all gears but 5th

[sbljr]

On 2006-08-30 20:48, misfit wrote:
troubles with any of the 2005's I should watch for?

Mine tends to form small puddles of drool on the sidewalk next to where I park it. Triumph won't do anything about this problem so you just have to watch out for them

There is a turbo charged 2005 RIII on ebay? Does anyone know anything about this bike. I think it has been listed before.
Thanks,
George