Comments on: Triumph Rocket 3 Custom – MGS Custom Bikes http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/10/30/triumph-rocket-3-custom-mgs-custom-bikes/ Motorcycle News for Positive People Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:34:05 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Steve http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/10/30/triumph-rocket-3-custom-mgs-custom-bikes/comment-page-1/#comment-50770 Steve Wed, 15 Nov 2006 22:54:55 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=1233#comment-50770 One guy said the STOCK Rocket 3 looks way better... I agree and that's saying something for one of the most ungainly looking bikes going! One guy said the STOCK Rocket 3 looks way better… I agree and that’s saying something for one of the most ungainly looking bikes going!

]]> By: jock http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/10/30/triumph-rocket-3-custom-mgs-custom-bikes/comment-page-1/#comment-50425 jock Mon, 13 Nov 2006 07:04:06 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=1233#comment-50425 Maybe it is just art,but did Dali's paintings run ??? Good job boys Maybe it is just art,but did Dali’s paintings run ??? Good job boys

]]> By: John Triplett http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/10/30/triumph-rocket-3-custom-mgs-custom-bikes/comment-page-1/#comment-48553 John Triplett Fri, 03 Nov 2006 16:40:21 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=1233#comment-48553 OK I have waited long enough. I have to put in my opinion. A few more details other than the air ride that you guys have overlooked, the Triumph is originally a driveshaft bike that had to be reengineered to a chain drive to adapt the 360 rear tire on a 18 X 14 wheel, and keep the balance of the bike correct. There is an inboard braking system also so there is no visible rear rotor or caliper. Oh yea and did anyone mention that the crew at MGS did not choose this bike as their favorite bike to customize, it was the bike that had to be used for an upcoming TV show. I thought we were all “motorcycle” enthusiasts, which should mean that we respect the work in all shapes and sizes of the industry… I think it is an exercise in how far you can stretch the limit of your creativity especially when it is not what you hand picked to work on. Oh and did I mention that I am the chassis shop / builder that is responsible for the chassis under the Triumph. Thanks Kneeslider for publishing it...... J.T. www.nothingbutcustoms.com OK I have waited long enough. I have to put in my opinion. A few more details other than the air ride that you guys have overlooked, the Triumph is originally a driveshaft bike that had to be reengineered to a chain drive to adapt the 360 rear tire on a 18 X 14 wheel, and keep the balance of the bike correct. There is an inboard braking system also so there is no visible rear rotor or caliper. Oh yea and did anyone mention that the crew at MGS did not choose this bike as their favorite bike to customize, it was the bike that had to be used for an upcoming TV show. I thought we were all “motorcycle” enthusiasts, which should mean that we respect the work in all shapes and sizes of the industry… I think it is an exercise in how far you can stretch the limit of your creativity especially when it is not what you hand picked to work on. Oh and did I mention that I am the chassis shop / builder that is responsible for the chassis under the Triumph. Thanks Kneeslider for publishing it……

J.T. http://www.nothingbutcustoms.com

]]> By: TriumphGuy http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/10/30/triumph-rocket-3-custom-mgs-custom-bikes/comment-page-1/#comment-48307 TriumphGuy Wed, 01 Nov 2006 23:09:10 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=1233#comment-48307 I must chime in with those who find this machine ridiculous. I have one of these magnificent machines and there are some custom things one can do to it without making it look stepped on. Perhaps a V-Rod or Rune type radiator, Jardine pipes, custom bars, these things are appropriate. Hell, even a turbocharger can be justified, but what these guys did is, in my not-so-humble opinion, a crime. I must chime in with those who find this machine ridiculous. I have one of these magnificent machines and there are some custom things one can do to it without making it look stepped on. Perhaps a V-Rod or Rune type radiator, Jardine pipes, custom bars, these things are appropriate. Hell, even a turbocharger can be justified, but what these guys did is, in my not-so-humble opinion, a crime.

]]> By: chris http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/10/30/triumph-rocket-3-custom-mgs-custom-bikes/comment-page-1/#comment-48290 chris Wed, 01 Nov 2006 19:55:17 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=1233#comment-48290 "I’m always a bit hesitant to show a chopper on The Kneeslider because they invite comments like the above." -kneeslider I didn't realize that it had air suspension. Stupid I was for making the "get run over by a beer truck" comment. The pictures do not show the bike riding down the road, instead, it shows the belly of the bike on the ground; probably in a static/dust free laboratory environment. My intial assumption that this was an "unrideable" bike is false, and I certainly now feel like an idiot. Get us some pictures of someone riding it; and maybe a rider with a smile on his/her face. Show us some LIVING art. (maybe a hot chick in some tight leather driving it) just a thought. "Ride it or be ridden." -Chris “I’m always a bit hesitant to show a chopper on The Kneeslider because they invite comments like the above.” -kneeslider

I didn’t realize that it had air suspension. Stupid I was for making the “get run over by a beer truck” comment.
The pictures do not show the bike riding down the road, instead, it shows the belly of the bike on the ground; probably in a static/dust free laboratory environment.
My intial assumption that this was an “unrideable” bike is false, and I certainly now feel like an idiot.
Get us some pictures of someone riding it; and maybe a rider with a smile on his/her face. Show us some LIVING art. (maybe a hot chick in some tight leather driving it) just a thought.
“Ride it or be ridden.” -Chris

]]>