06-15-2013, 01:21 AM
(06-01-2013, 08:04 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: If you go back to page 1 and look at the list of bikes Ive owned you'll see the BSA Rocket 3 750. This was BSA's version of the Trident. First motorcycle imported into the country that would run 130 mph right out of the box. It had a glorious sound, even with the factory " ray gun " pipes. Ot also had a persistant oil leak. The oil would run UP the clutch cable and blow back onto my leg. No orings would fix it, not even silicone would stop it. Every pair of jeans I owned had an oil stain on the shin. I finally sold it to my Doctor (still my doctor, still a good friend and riding buddy) for $ 675.00 which I spent on fuel oil to heat my home.
Talk about bad decisions lol
Ironically now its Triumph that has the Rocket 3, and amazingly each piston in the new Rocket 3 displaces more than all 3 of the BSA 750's pistons COMBINED!
last year I was (bi)cycling and happened to spot an original Rocket 3. I had to stop for some photos ! Not as nice looking as a fully restored bike, but it's really good to see a running 'survivor' out there..