Tired of the crying!

[trumpete]

Well, I knew this post would stir up some poo, but as i said in original post, i have been on the other side as well. I am aware my bike could take a crap at any time. Am also aware Jack that we have lame dealers in Denver. I understand that to an extent, the internet keeps manufacturers and dealers on there toes. On the other hand, when people slam the reliability of a specific product without rock solid facts, they needlessly hurt everyone involved! I have yet to see any real statistics on the rockets reliability......I should mention that i am an anarchist, anti government, anti CORPORATION son of a bitch, but feel the need to balance things out just a tiny bit..................peace, love, and a big valentines kiss to all!

[trumpete]

You would be insane.

The cats out of the bag now. Thanks Doug !!

[busajack]

OK ya know all Triumph would have to do to shut me up is cover known problems since the bike was introduced.I don't want an extended warranty on anything except a known problem from the start. Would that not be fare.And if there are so few of them that shouldn't bank rupt them. I didn't bitch much untill I heard Triumph is using Lawyers to fight known problems to beat the little guy down. I can reach the Pres. of GM easier than John Bloor. Who the hell does he think he is..John CALL ME

[busajack]

people slam the reliability of a specific product without rock solid facts..----The reason you can't get solid facts is Triumph won't let them outta the bag..If the facts were good don't you think they would let the world know. So I guess all the owners that have the lower cam sprokets split and drive bearings explode ETC are just kidden. You young ones are just more willing to accept imperfection more than us old farts. When your bike comes appart in a few years call me for a good price on putting it back together. I can work at half the avg. dealer prices and still make a killin..Jack ---And mabey by then they will have parts upgraded so as not to break again.

[busajack]

Well, I knew this post would stir up some poo, but as i said in original post, i have been on the other side as well. I am aware my bike could take a crap at any time. Am also aware Jack that we have lame dealers in Denver. I understand that to an extent, the internet keeps manufacturers and dealers on there toes. On the other hand, when people slam the reliability of a specific product without rock solid facts, they needlessly hurt everyone involved! I have yet to see any real statistics on the rockets reliability......I should mention that i am an anarchist, anti government, anti CORPORATION son of a bitch, but feel the need to balance things out just a tiny bit..................peace, love, and a big valentines kiss to all!

Big kiss right back at ya. My Rocky Mountain frend..THhe Crazy Jack

[Ugarte]

Show me with valid statistical proof that first determines what is "ordinate" and then shows that the Rocket is beyond "ordinate" with respect to reliability.
Your last post you used invalid proof.

I said "just going by net gripes" the Rocket isn't any worse, I guess I should have added "in my opinion".....good catch Jack. My point is to try to separate fact from opinion.....the facts are that some people are having problems with their Rockets, the opinions come when we draw from these facts a broad characterization about Rocket reliability, either for or against.

[busajack]

----OH crap,how could I not be happy with this pair..Crazy Jack-- Ugarte Iam on the Busa Boards and The ZX14 boards and I would bet the percentage of problems is one tenth of The Rockets..And this bunch abuses the heli outta them.Can you do over a hundred drag strip starts with no effects on the clutch? Peace and Love.I'd love a piece..Jack

[Pig9r]

What I reallllyyyy love are the posts that start out that they are looking at getting a Rocket, then they evolve into that they have read all these posts about people having problems, then others reply saying they haven't had any problems, then the original poster comes back and wants to argue and whine about what if this happens or what if that happens or I won't buy unless there is 100% certainty it won't happen to me.

Nothing wrong with complaining, I like hearing about potential issues too, but complaining before even owning one is where I have to draw the line.

Anyway, my take on the matter..... yes there are some common issues, no they don't appear to involve a large percent of owners. And to Triumph's credit they have performed out-of-warranty work for repairs that have stemmed from parts that were later updated. But I reserve the right to change my view depending on which end I am on.

[choochford]

OK I have a question. If there is know issues why are they not being submited to consumer groups so that there can tracked. For instance: I owned the 2000 mercury cougar that had a fuel pump that had a poor design and woudl cause it to over heat and shorten the life of the pump. It took a few years but they finally sent a recall and if it went bad in so many miles they woudl replace it but if it did not happen they would not replace the pump.

you know that came from pressure from consumer groups not websites. I honestly really like the rocket it fits me. If something happens I will probably fix it or pay to get it fixed depending on my time available. I see alot of people that have some good miles on there rocket and I feel that is a good thing. Are there people with issues yes and it is good to know and it does bother me some. One question is are the people with the issues ones that have upgraded the engine to something more then stock or is it a fair share of stock and upgraded Rockets that are having issues?

[TRIIICK]

and the beat goes on...!