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Took my H-D bud over to the dealer for a demo on the 08 RIII Touring. Got to do 15 miles myself, too. Very similar to how my America feels but with a LOT more grunt. A real nice bike for sure. He has a nice Road King which I followed on but it ain't a Triumph, that's for sure.
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I took one out for a bit during the Georgia rally. I loved it and found that it handled even better than our bikes in the twisties. Took some getting used to with the power band since I usually twist the throttle when in a curve and the first time I did that it took me unawares quite a bit.
John
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Also on my wish list for a slot in my garage...
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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I think just about everyone on this site would like to maake room in the garage for a rocket...
2006SM XS pods,145/45,XS springs,arlen ness mirrors,19t primary,Reality is you are the weak and I am the tyranny of evil men, but I'm tryin REAL hard to be the shepherd. Scott Jackson McCain
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I'd love one too but maintenance costs scare me. My buddy seems to be putting tires on his quite regularly. It did ride nicely though but it would be a little harder to pick up if you forget the kick stand.
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thats were i got my tiger this week great dealer 
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If they were to unload one in my drive tomorrow and say, "Here, we want you to have this", I wouldn't turn them away, but I don't see myself going out of my way to buy one anytime soon. I just don't feel I would enjoy having to be that careful with the throttle. I think my upper limit for a just plain fun ride would be around 70 - 90 HP, and I already have both ends of that range.
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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to bad they made the fuel capacity 1.4 gallons less than the Rocket III 
Erwin
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Yes....my stable would 
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I originally went to buy an 08 RIIIT & wound up with an 07 SM with lots of accessories. Who'd a thought.
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