Motorcycle on The Blog of Boban Acimovic

Triumph Rocket 3 - Quad Lock Handlebar Mount Pro

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I’ve already sold my Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R and moved on to a new bike, but I still wanted to show how the Quad Lock phone mount sits on this machine. From experience, it can be tricky to find real-world pictures of how certain products fit specific motorcycles, so I like to share that insight whenever I can. Installing the Quad Lock Handlebar Mount Pro with vibration dampener is straightforward on any bike with standard handlebars, and it looks sharp on the Rocket 3. The phone remains impressively stable, making this a mount I’d confidently recommend to any rider.

D3O Back Protectors Reviewed: Held Exosafe vs. Richa Viper Stealth

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I’ve previously covered Held Exosafe by D3O Back Protector along with several other Held D3O protectors. Recently, I had the opportunity to handle the Richa D3O Viper Stealth back protectors as well, and I wanted to share my observations. My intention wasn’t to conduct a direct comparison—originally, I was looking for a back protector with a different shape for a jacket I ultimately didn’t purchase—but given the limited visual references available, it seemed useful to present this side-by-side perspective. Before diving into the details, a few words about D3O.

Triumph Rocket 3 - XRay Genuine Italian Leather Rear Rack Bag

Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Last year, while searching for a side stand enlargement for my Triumph Rocket 3 motorcycle, I discovered the Italian company XRay . To my knowledge, their side stand enlargement for this bike remains unique in the market, there is no other offer known to me. At that time I also noticed their rear rack bag , crafted from genuine leather in Italy, and now I decided to get one and explore it further.

About Me

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Hobbies: riding motorcycles, playing guitar

Motorcycles: Kawasaki H2 SX SE 2023, Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 2025

Car: VW T-Roc Convertible 2024

Former motorcycles: Yamaha R6 2004, Yamaha FZ6 S2 2008, Yamaha XT660R 2008, Yamaha FZ1 SA 2008, BMW K1300R 2013, BMW K1600GT 2023, Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R 2024

Triumph Rocket 3 - Installing Garmin zūmo XT/XT2 holder

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The 2024 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R comes equipped with a basic navigation system, accessible through a communication module (part number A9820200) and a smartphone application. This setup provides directional arrows and voice-guided turn-by-turn instructions, but lacks a detailed map view. For more complex routing needs, alternative solutions may be necessary. Having previously used a Garmin Zumo XT2 with my BMW K 1600 GT, I decided to adapt it for use with the Rocket 3.

Triumph Rocket 3 - Installing scrolling direction indicators

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Triumph Rocket 3 has long been equipped with LED direction indicators, but for those seeking a sleeker, more modern aesthetic, Triumph offers scrolling direction indicators as aftermarket styling enhancements. These not only add a touch of sophistication but also enhance the bike’s visual appeal.

OEM Frame Sliders for Kawasaki H2 SX SE

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

When it comes to high-performance motorcycles like the Kawasaki H2 SX and H2 SX SE, ensuring the safety and longevity of your bike is paramount. One of the most effective ways to protect your investment is by installing frame sliders. These essential accessories are designed to minimize damage to the motorcycle’s frame and engine in the event of a fall or collision.

Triumph Rocket 3 - Comparison of touring and sport seats

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Triumph has rolled out two distinct variants of its Rocket 3 motorcycle: the R and the GT. At first glance, these models seem quite similar, but a deeper dive reveals key differences in handlebars, seat configuration, and foot control placement. While the GT includes a backrest as standard, you can easily retrofit the R with one from your Triumph dealer, making it possible to convert between the two variants to suit your preference.

Installing grip puppies on Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Grip puppies are made to reduce handlebars vibrations on the grips preventing hands fatigue. For riders with bigger hands they also may provide a better comfort because of the increased diameter. Someone may argue that they may also endanger the feeling of the front end but in my experience that is not the case or at least there is enough good feeling in a regular traffic riding. Sports riding on a track is probably different story.

XRay side stand foot enlargement installation on Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Most motorcycles have a side stand with relatively small foot which secures the bike nicely on a pavement but if you try to park on a gravel or muddy terrain, you may experience problems. The side stand may sink into the surface and the bike may fall. I used some kind of side stand foot enlargements on all my bikes since 2014 but this time I wanted it for my new Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R and I couldn’t find it. The aftermarket accessories for Rocket 3 2500cc are quite limited. After some searches and inquiries on forums, I finally found it. Fortunately, Italian company XRay offers few Rocket 3 accessories and among them is also a side stand foot enlargement.

Held D3O Protectors

Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

D3O is a protective material made by D3O Labs , British company specializing in impact protection technologies. It’s a flexible and pliable material which solidifies in the event of collision. It is used as a low-profile impact protection for phones, laptops and other electronic devices, motorcycle riding gear, defense products like helmets, body armor and footwear, etc. Held has it’s own palette of D3O based protectors in association with D3O Labs and we are going to review most of them in this article. I want to mention that this article is not sponsored by anyone and I bought all the stuff myself. I kept just protectors that I liked and needed and returned all the rest.

Akrapovič sport exhaust installation on BMW K 1600 GT

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Is Akrapovič sport exhaust just a nice add-on for BMW K 1600 GT or does it do something more? What kind of sound does it make? Does it change the behavior of the bike? It was quite difficult to find these information online but I still decided to give it a try. Hence, let’s share some more information about it.

Fitting Wunderlich CLICK BAGS 3, 6 and 13L on BMW K 1600 GT

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

After unsuccessful try to use SW-Motech Daypack Pro tank bag on my K 1600 GT, I searched for an alternative and found a new series of tank bags from Wunderlich named CLICK BAG. They offer 5 different sizes, 3L, 6L, 13L and finally 16L. CLICK BAG 3L is not extendable, but remaining sizes expand to 8, 16 and 19 liters respectively. 3L bag is the only one that comes with the rain cover while other bags come with internal waterproof bags. This second solution also keeps your goods dry but I find it not that practical. First, it occupies some space inside and second, it’s more difficult to put the stuff in and take them out. Anyways, the bags are really good quality and they attach to appropriate tank rings very easily, just one click. This attachment system is very similar to SW-Motech Pro but without magnets. Wunderlich is an expensive brand but some of their CLICK BAGS are basically the only safe options for BMW K 1600 GT, namely 3L and 6L. Unfortunately SW-Motech Pro tank bags collide with the fully turned handlebars and random switches might got pressed. Besides that, this may limit the movement of the handlebars to the end which may make turning the bike around more difficult. But let’s see how Wunderlich tank bags fit on K 1600 GT and which one I chose for my bike.

BMW K 1600 GT Wunderlich tank ring

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

I am not sure if I have previously mentioned, but my previous bike was K1300R which I owned from 2013 till 2023, quite 10 years and I was very happy with it. There were no particular reasons to sell it except that I wanted a new bike and I couldn’t keep both of them because of the space in my underground garage. I got SW-Motech tank ring and Daypack bag on this bike and it served very well, great quality. The same tank ring fits on K1600GT, but none of the SW-Motech bags fit. You may ask what’s the reason for this and the answer is simple, when you completely turn handle bars they collide with the bag and some buttons may be accidentally be pressed. This is obviously not safe even you don’t have to completely turn the handlebars during the ride, but just at stand. I searched the web and found out that there is just one more quick mount and release tank bag option this time manufactured by Wunderlich. Unfortunately, their tank ring was not available until few days ago, but I have ordered it almost immediately and mounted it on my bike, so here you can find out the installation instructions and my experience with it.

Sena SLR3

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Like promised in the previous blog, we will discuss here more about the newest Sena communicator for the newest Shoei helmets Neotec 3 and GT-Air 3. After installing SLR3 into the helmet, the main impression is very seamless integration. All cables safely routed, virtually invisible, speakers fit exactly to the sockets, everything is so clean. Great work both from Sena and Shoei.

Shoei GT-Air 3

Sat, 23 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

After quite a while, I decided to blog about my other hobbies, namely motorcycling. In the future, I will more about my past, current and future motorcycles, but the reason for this blog item today is the new generation of the Shoei GT-Air helmets, GT-Air 3 Realm TC-5. I just received this helmet and it looks amazing. Since today, I have been using GT-Air 1, which is a great helmet, but after 5-6 years of usage it was time to get the new one.