After a little more than a year, I began seriously considering selling my Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R. Many will wonder why, since it’s a true motorcycle icon, but the simple answer is, it just wasn’t the right bike for me.
Although I own two motorcycles, by the end of May this year the tires on both were worn out and needed replacement. As I mentioned before, for lifting the Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R I had previously acquired the EazyRizer Big Blue lift, while for the Kawasaki H2 SX SE the Kern-Stabi Spindle Stand X4 2049 front stand was sufficient. I won’t go into the procedure itself, you can find plenty of detailed videos on YouTube and other websites, but I wanted to share a few photos showing how the process looked in my case. The conclusion is straightforward: both lifts performed their intended functions effectively, allowing me to remove the wheels without much effort, take them to a tire shop for replacement and balancing, and then reinstall them on the motorcycles.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
