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Rocker Rocks - 5/18/2008 7:59:32 AM   
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I got the Rocker C today. The rain stayed away all morning so I was able to drive the 70 miles to collect it.

Now I know why they call them 'stealers'. I paid full whack (£14,500) for the Rocker C and asked for a pair of cheap (£30) gloves to be included, best they could do was £8 discount. That is absolutely appalling!

It looks awesome. Except the plate on the back. I can't imagine anywhere else in the world that one could live where the laws surrounding plate size could be worse. I'll post some pics, they will make you chuckle. So I have to sort that.

Bike looks really top notch, save a few small items that HAVE to be replaced. The foot controls look cheap, really cheap. The pillion peg mounts look worse than most japanese parts I've come across in the past. Horrid.

The ride home was tedious but when I got closer to home I was able to leave the motorway and take some back roads and that was much more fun. The slower speed allowed me to appreciate the torquey motor and great sound.

Next job is to get some Big Radius pipes and a standard Rocker seat.


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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/18/2008 8:11:44 AM   
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nickfear, Congrats on the new purchase. I know you are going to love it after some personal mods.

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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/18/2008 8:51:30 AM   
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Greetings,

I second that...My Rocker C is the best Harley I've owned yet! I can't believe how much smoother the Rockertail suspension is compared to the regular Softail suspension. I do recommend the drag bars though...Much more comfortable for me than the factory bars.

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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/18/2008 9:18:21 AM   
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nickfear, congrats on picking-up the bike today, glad you didn't get rained-out again... Enjoy the ride!

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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/18/2008 12:15:52 PM   
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Thanks guys!

Here's some pics. Just look at the size of that plate! Need to find an answer that's not going to get me stopped by the police! I challenge anyone to post a pic of a Rocker with a LARGER plate!





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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/18/2008 12:52:00 PM   
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Hi, Nickfear great machine mate, to make that number plate look smaller you need a black plastic frame around it, or even have a blue one made up that will help it look smaller.

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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/18/2008 12:56:46 PM   
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Nickfear

Cheers and Congrats!  What an awesome ride.  don't feel too bad about the stealer, no one get's past that toll collector!

You were lucky to get a discount on the gloves..

Nonetheless dont let it spoil the joyous moment!  There cant be too many Rockers in the UK so be prepared to attract alot of attention.


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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/18/2008 10:47:59 PM   
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What the, is that a license plate or an air brake? What all info do you have to have on there? plate #, inspection, registration, SSN, address, blood type, next of kin? Can you cut it down, the borders or does the law state the plate has to be a specific size ?

Congrats, hope you like yours as much as I do mine.

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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/18/2008 10:54:15 PM   
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thank god the rear wheel is so big or that plate would have dwarfed it

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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/19/2008 1:28:14 AM   
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The UK law is quite explicit on this matter. Plates have to be this size on the rear of any motorcycle!

All it carries is the actual registration number and a tiny tiny postcode at the bottom.

http://www.dvla.gov.uk/media/pdf/leaflets/displayofnumberplates.pdf


Booooooooooooooooo!

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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/19/2008 2:34:02 AM   
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congrats on your your new ride.

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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/19/2008 2:49:37 AM   
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Congrats on your ride. It sounds like us in Aus with bikes are going to get a front plate. Now that will be ugly. Apparently the speed cameras are having trouble identifying bike plates?

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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/19/2008 6:44:49 AM   
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Congrats and enjoy the ride!

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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/19/2008 7:52:19 AM   
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lol at least it covers the gap between the seat and the tire no one likes quite well.   also noticed the brake light under the plate i noticed it on someone elses bike maybe in the US i can get that mod and move the plate to the side .  that mod may be the ticket to covering the holes that are left maybe get all three ( turn signals i have now and break lights to work together.  anyway congrats on the bike  (nice color)

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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/19/2008 7:59:09 AM   
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nickfear, congrats on the bike.

flyburch, i was thinking the same thing when i saw that, we need to get the part number for that tail light.

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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/19/2008 8:01:52 AM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: nickfear

Thanks guys!

Here's some pics. Just look at the size of that plate! Need to find an answer that's not going to get me stopped by the police! I challenge anyone to post a pic of a Rocker with a LARGER plate!





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Well, maybe not larger but looks about the same size required here in Sweden...




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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/19/2008 8:03:47 AM   
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Congrats on the new Rocker, I am sure you will love it.  Too bad about that enormous tag.  Not much you can do to disguise that.  But I suppose if everyone has the same size then it won't be that bad.

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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/19/2008 8:08:00 AM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: nickfear

Thanks guys!

Here's some pics. Just look at the size of that plate! Need to find an answer that's not going to get me stopped by the police! I challenge anyone to post a pic of a Rocker with a LARGER plate!





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an idea if you like you can at least easily remove the reflector above the plate that will help some .. ive noticed quite a few in the US with it still on.. If your removing the side reflectors why not the rear one


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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/19/2008 11:17:33 AM   
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Nickfear,

Congrats on the new scoot!
Damn, you weren't kidding when you said that plate was big!
Look at the bright side - maybe you could earn some additional income for mods by renting out advertising space on it.

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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/19/2008 11:21:18 AM   
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I saw one in person yesterday for the first time, but it was the lower model with no chrome. Harley did a good job with waht they were trying to do, I would just like to see one with chrome.

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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/19/2008 12:56:07 PM   
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they both look 100% better in person

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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/20/2008 10:36:21 AM   
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Congrats on the new bike and welcome to the Rocker club! I have had a blast with mine so far. That rear plate is pretty funny. I thought mine was bad. :-P

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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/20/2008 2:13:36 PM   
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Congrats! Looks good, but damn!!! That is one big A$$ plate!!!!!

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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/20/2008 3:33:59 PM   
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Hey Troll,lol. Looks great. Keep us updated.

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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/20/2008 3:45:07 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: nickfear

Thanks guys!

Here's some pics. Just look at the size of that plate! Need to find an answer that's not going to get me stopped by the police! I challenge anyone to post a pic of a Rocker with a LARGER plate!





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holy crap!  i guess that is big!  any rules on how low you can lay it down?   ...i'd be layin that baby right on the fender if possible to try and eliminate that rear billboard look!



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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/20/2008 7:53:44 PM   
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Congrats on the scoot! If you can't side mount or lay that plate down, maybe you can extend it off the bottom of the fender?  Time to petition parliament my friend!

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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/20/2008 8:17:19 PM   
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Congrats on your new bike. Don't know what you can possibly do to enhance that back plate. Your only salvation is that everyone else around you will have the same plate!

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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/21/2008 6:17:09 AM   
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Congrats on the new bike but holy crap that plate is big. Do you have trouble seeing behind you... lol! :)

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RE: Rocker Rocks - 5/22/2008 7:13:42 PM   
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Congrats on the new Rocker man. That's not a plate, that's a freakin billboard. Maybe you can sell advertising space on it and you won't need a discount from the stealer!
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