Triumph Rocket 3 R Black Limited Edition | 4th Year Annual Service + Ownership Experience

My #triumphrocket3 R is an absolutely wonderful commuter if you can handle the size and torque. It’s probably one of the most reliable bikes I’ve ever owned. I do around 120 mile round trips commuting to work a week, and it never missed a beat. I still ride it year-round, except on really hot days (anything over about 38°C) — that’s when I usually switch to my e-bike for city use. As for whether it’s “too much bike” for daily use — not really, as long as you’re comfortable managing the weight and power in traffic. It’s a big machine, but surprisingly well-balanced once you’re moving. In heavy traffic, you’ll feel the mass a bit, but the torque makes overtaking and short bursts effortless. A few things to keep in mind: ► Heat – With a 2500cc engine, it naturally generates quite a bit of heat. If you live in a warm climate or spend a lot of time idling in traffic, you’ll definitely notice it. ► Comfort & ride – excellent for long stretches; it’s smooth, stable, and eats highway miles easily. Even rougher roads aren’t an issue if you keep the suspension dialed in. ► Rain riding – if you plan to ride a lot in the wet, I’d strongly recommend not doing a tail tidy. The stock setup already kicks up a lot of spray, and with a tail tidy it’s worse — everything gets totally filthy, including my back. Instead, invest in a good hugger extension kit — it makes a huge difference in keeping the rear end and your gear cleaner. ► Fuel & practicality – fuel economy isn’t the best, but that torque and power more than make up for it. Overall, it’s not “too much bike” for daily use if you respect it. The Rocket R is beautifully engineered, rock-solid reliable, and turns even a normal commute into something special. 𝗠𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 ► Earlster_vLog   / earlster_vlog   ► Photo   / cxtqfe3i2ni   0:00 ➥ Earlster Intro 0:36 ➥ Fitted MGG motorcycle windscreen on a Rocket 3 R 1:36 ➥ GP Kompozit 46cm Transparent Windshield 4:38 ➥ Police managing traffic flow after a road closure due to an accident (not shown) 8:00 ➥ Ownership Experience Review 12:23 ➥ Showcasing balance on a bicycle at a traffic light — amazing control! 13:00 ➥ The Sweetest Angel on a Yamaha Sport Bike The Tall MGG motorcycle windscreen for the Rocket 3 GT is a direct screen replacement, but I was told I needed to buy the mounting hardware separately at an extra cost for the Rocket 3 R. Fortunately, I found a better option on Amazon the GP Kompozit 46cm Transparent Windshield, which includes the mounting brackets. I was able to use those brackets for both screens, which saved me money and the fit is perfect. Note: My windscreen setup is a standard height of 56 cm, but there is also a touring screen option at 62 cm, which would probably suit taller riders better. Thank you, Triumph, once again for taking great care of my Rocket. Below are the typical costs you can expect for an annual service. ► 4th Year Service is labour £192.50 MOT £29.65 Filter, Oil £8.94 Environment £6.50 Consumable item £6.50 Castrol Power 15w50 1L £57.68 Washer, Sealing 14.4x23x3 £3.27 Consumable item £16.67 Labour Total £230.90 Total Cost £370.62 ► 3rd Year Service is labour £192.50 MOT £29.65 Filter, Oil £8.68 New FTF screen fitted £110:0 Washer, Sealing £3.18 Environment £5.95 Consumable item £5.95 Castrol Power 15w50 1L £57.68 Washer, Sealing 14.5x20x1.4 drive box £1.36 Consumable item £16.67 145 -155 miles range on urban roads Total Cost £490.39 👍🏽Like my video 🗣 Comment 🤔 Request a video or a subject you want me to chat about 👌🏽 Share the video with your buddies 🔔 Subscribe and press that bell icon so you don't miss any new videos ❤️ Follow my playlists:    / @theearlster   #𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗵 #𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝟯 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀... ► My Triumph Connectivity Module Bluetooth ► Knee Pads A9798021 ► Shift Assist A9770225 ► CTEK 56-629 Indicator eyelet M6: practical LED indicator for immediate indication of battery charge levels Amazon ► Tall MGG motorcycle windscreen - https://www.mgg.com.pl/eng/motorcycle... ► GP Kompozit 46cm Transparent Windshield - Amazon #Motorbike Gear ► Merlin Gable WP Leather Jacket ► X-Lite X-803 Ultra Carbon Puro Sport Full Face Helmet Carbon Red ► Dainese Leather Motorcycle Gloves ► Dainese Dinamica D-wp Shoes ► Dainese Denim Regular Motorcycle Textile Trousers ► Dainese Racing 3 Perf Leather Jacket