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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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I was at the dealership today and got to see my first Rocker. I have to say I am unimpressed. The rear fender is very cool, but that's about it. There wouldn't be a snowball's chance in hell that I would ever get my wife to ride with me on that thing. Maybe I am just an old fart on my Road King. What are some other thoughts?
 
Old Jan 15, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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I kind of like the "C", but then again, I don't ride 2-up, and wouldn't consider the Rocker if that was one of your requirements...

 
Old Jan 15, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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From the pictures I've seen, I'm not a fan. I'd like to see one in person tho. So you have one in your neck of the woods huh, where is that? We have a MC show here in Knoxville this weekend, maybe our local stealer will have one there.
 
Old Jan 15, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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Don't care for it, bet you big bucks they will have nothing but trouble with it.
 
Old Jan 15, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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I haven't been a big fan of the Rocker ever since I have seen the pictures. Now I haven't seen one up close, but at this time, don't really care too.

I was more impressed with the Fat Bob
 
Old Jan 15, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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Raleigh, NC. Wasn't on the floor yet, still being prepped in the shop.
 
Old Jan 15, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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I saw the Rocker at the DC Bike show over the weekend. I was real excited to get a close up but after seeing it I am not impressed as well. When you sit on it the dash looks like a deuce which was cool however the models they had at the show just didn't look good. Someone will buy it.
 
Old Jan 15, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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I not a fan, either. I didn't care for the pictures or what I saw on tv. That passenger seat will restrict the size of passenger, for you guys and gals that like them big. I'm going down to the stealer Saturday to see if they have one, yet.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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still waiting to see one

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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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I'd like one........ but as my second bike and be riding solo....
 



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