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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I know several people here own Rockets as well as (or used to own) Americas or Speedmasters, but I can only think of three off the top of my head:
Odatbob
Funkletrumpet
ME
Who else?
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Guess we'll be changing the banner for sure now! Rocketman 
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Loquacious
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we should do this every weekend!
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congratulations, you finally got one.
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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Congratulations, will be very interested to read your commentary as you begin the journey with the new ride.
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Sweet, John.  Which version did you get? Standard, Touring, Roadster? Wow! Are you going to keep all 3 bikes now? I'm shopping Rockets too (probably Touring) right now and this news of yours just makes me even more itchy. 
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Oh ya... 
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Check Pants
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I know several people here own Rockets as well as (or used to own) Americas or Speedmasters, but I can only think of three off the top of my head:
Odatbob
Funkletrumpet
ME
Who else?
Nice and subtle John!
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3/4 Throttle
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I know Biker bought one, No he actually stole it! 
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I know several people here own Rockets as well as (or used to own) Americas or Speedmasters, but I can only think of three off the top of my head:
Odatbob
Funkletrumpet
ME
Who else?
Nice and subtle John!
wheres the pics then John,we need pics.
i havent pulled the trigger on mine just yet but its coming (soon  )
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I will have one as well once I get settled in my new house, so I am thinking in the spring. I have not ridden a Roadster yet but that is definitely the way I am leaning.
I wanted a roadster but this was half the price. And half is a LOT.
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 welcome to the club ...and yes it is a "UPGRADE" Ed 
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I will have one as well once I get settled in my new house, so I am thinking in the spring. I have not ridden a Roadster yet but that is definitely the way I am leaning.
I wanted a roadster but this was half the price. And half is a LOT.
That would be hard to pass up then! Did you ride a Roadster? How do you think they compare?
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I live in the sun downunder
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Looks a little on the Darkside to me John.
FrankW
Ex Speedmaster rider, went to the Dark Side now riding an America.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I rode a Roadster last year but it was a supervised demo ride and I didn't get to wring it out like I did the demo bike at the Missoula dealership in 2005. I dug it but it was a limited experience. I also liked the R3T but too much, too big, too pricey.
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Congrats..you will love that Rocket..I am also partial towards blue as you know...Are they delivering it for you???Still have time for a run to Washington/Idaho??
life is good..I am retired..sold my America in 2008,bought a Rocket and sold that in 3/2013 and now own a new Triumph Bonneville T-100
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Congrads!!! Ft Myers, FL?? That will make a nice road trip if you fly down to pick it up!
Are we there YET? I gotta go pee!!
08 SpeedMASTER, Black and Red!
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Very nice, John. Jeez, that's a lot of bike....you coming thru Alabama on your way home? Barber Vintage Days weekend is just around the corner.
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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Congrats John! Looks great!
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Very nice Rocket! The color is sweet as well......
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Congrats on pulling the trigger! When does it arrive in Missoula?
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I would love to fly and ride. Don't have the time, and at best it's a wash financially (but more likely more expensive).
Bob, if it arrives in time and I'm free from the activities involved with my current 9/26 deadline at work, I'd like to try the Oyster Run again.
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wow - beautiful bike. I'm definitely interested in hearing your thoughts after some extended riding. I'm still trying to decide whether to covet a rocket or a tbird for my next ride in a few years.
...you're gonna feel a little pressure....
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NICE. . hope it all works out and you can make it over for the Oyster Run John.
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Glad you upgraded finally!
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What a beast man those are huge bikes. Can't wait for the reviews
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
Edgar Allan Poe
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Very nice. Funny you should ask for a role call picked up an 08 R3T yesterday from Life Cycle Kalamazoo to add to the 04 America. Getting rid of the America didn't even seem like an option.
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Oh my. Very sweet. One of my favorite color schemes on the R3-Classic. Congratulations John! 
"Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at seventy miles per hour can double your vocabulary" Author unknown
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Getting rid of the America didn't even seem like an option.
True dat (well, my FIRST one).
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Congrats John! And a deal that would make Dick Turpin blush!
Will be joining the club soon, Rocket Roadster will be an addition to the stable at some point all being well.
One day as a tiger is worth a thousand as a sheep
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My good friend Jeremy owns a Rocket 3. It is just plain scary fast. Hang on tight!
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This is an old photo, but here are my two....I am thinking about selling the R3T....It just isn't getting used enough....  Steven
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Congratulations John, Looks really nice bro.   what i do like is the colour(Oops sorry "color").... 
Ray(UK)
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what i do like is the colour(Oops sorry "color")....
That's okay, Ray! There was no need to apologize there. Ya see, because John's new baby here was painted over there where you live, then technically I suppose your addition of that British superfluous-u in the word "color" wouldn't have been all that out-of-line, right?!
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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You know it makes sense You NOT get tired of how these go from 75 to 100. Sorta makes you go a lot
"You can't believe everything you read on the internet" : William Shakespeare
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Damn, that R3T is HUGE compared to the America!
'06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.
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BTW, take the catalytic converter off if you can.
Plenty of people doing aftermarket replacements and It gives a few more bhp. Like it needs it!
All I know is mine felt quicker. Don't know if it was psychological or not.
Cat weights a bleedin' ton too!
"You can't believe everything you read on the internet" : William Shakespeare
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what i do like is the colour(Oops sorry "color")....
That's okay, Ray! There was no need to apologize there. Ya see, because John's new baby here was painted over there where you live, then technically I suppose your addition of that British superfluous-u in the word "color" wouldn't have been all that out-of-line, right?!
Cheers Dwight........
Ray(UK)
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