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Originally Posted by Rocket3
Before you guys rush out and buy one here is my take as an owner / rider who had one for 11 months. Done 16,000 kms and had three burnt clutches. And each fix was about 25K. If you want a power cruiser get the Rocket III. No plastic bits, all metal and close to 150 lb ft of torque. And 2300 cc to boot.
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Originally Posted by Aryan
Three burnt clutches in just 16,000 kms.!!??  How? I mean, what might be the reason behind this? |
Well, I was warned by Suzuki at the time of taking the delivery that if I ride the clutch while riding instead of downshifting, i will have problems with clutch. So I am careful. However, I have only done 1/10th of the distance on teh ODO so am not at all in a position to comment on if I will have the same experience. One thing I know is that will happen in any machine if one rides the clutch... even in cars this happens.
As far as a Triumph III is concerned, it may be a nice bike, but no support in India means no go as far as I am concerned. On top of it - How much will it cost is also the question. I am sure it can be serviced by dealers but there is always a premium to it - isnt it?
I just finished a solo Delhi - Jaipur - Delhi on the Easter weekend and the bike handled beautifully - The ride was pure joy!
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Originally Posted by Jonny Bravo
BTW if you may like to inform did you get it financed if so what all banks are financing the buy & how many insurance companies are foot forward for such super bikes !
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I did get it financed by the state bank. In my case the process was straightforward and it took 3 days for the bank to issue the draft to the auth distributor. Insurance was arranged for by the auth distributor.