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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 03:16 AM
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With mods on my Breakout winding down (for now anyway), I'm gonna turn my attention back to my '09 Rocker C !! and I figured I'd start a thread...I don't have a set plan, or know exactly what all I'll be doing at this point??? I definitely will be going with new tires and wheels, with a 21" front, 250 or 260 rear and a matching 70t or 72t rear pulley and rotors. Then probably lower it a bit. I'm also looking at options to modify/change out the center console/speedo. I'll eventually get to some motor upgrades, like to do cams for sure, maybe more?? But a 2" tank lift, braided stainless cross-over line, new bars/controls/grips/levers/cables/front brake line and stealthy led front turn signals will be the first few things I do!! Just waiting on a couple of these parts to get started!!

Here's a parts list that I'll add to as I go...

BELT DRIVES LIMETED (BDL):
2" open belt primary drive (with "customized" Rivera Primo rear pulley cover)

S&S:
583C Cams
High performance lifters
Adjustable pushrods

THUNDERBIKE:
"Steel 260 Rocker/Breakout rear fender (with integrated tail light and turn signals)
Chin Spoiler ( with custom vent slots)

SOUTHERN MOTORCYCLE WORKS:
Elite "3D cut" Chrome Jackpot wheels (18" rear/21" front)
W/matching A/C cover, rotors and (custom made) 70T pulley

BITCHIN SEATS:
Custom front fender (1 off) 180* full wrap

METZELER:
260/40v/18 (rear tire)/Ride-On
120/70/21 (front tire)/Ride-On

WILD 1:
Chubby Pull Back Drag Bars (8")

PROGRESSIVE:
422 adjustable rear shocks
2" front lowering/spring kit

TECNICAD:
polished coil cover

SMT MACHINING:
chrome grips

CUSTOM CHROME:
chrome control housing/switches

DRAG SPECIALTIES:
chrome clutch perch
chrome wheel spacers

MID USA:
chrome front master cylinder

KURYAKAN:
Chrome Trigger levers
Chrome side mount vertical plate holder (lighted)

MAGNUM SHIELDING:
ChromeLite (throttle/idle/clutch) cables and (front) brake line

TRU-FLEX:
1.5" mini led front turn/running lights

VANCE & HINES:
Big Radius 2 into 2 exhaust
FP3 tuner

ARLEN NESS:
Big Sucker A/C
Tear Drop mirrors
Beveled Chrome Oil Filter (reusable)
Beveled Chrome horn
Beveled Chrome master cylinder covers
Beveled Chrome timing cover
Chrome brake caliper housings
10 Gauge chrome pegs/shifter peg

DANNY GRAY:
Rocker Solo seat (with gel insert)

DAKOTA DIGITAL:
speedo/multi gauge (red)

HARLEY DAVIDSON:
30T transmission sprocket
Duece/ gas tank console
digital oil level/temp gauge
Slotted brake lever
Slotted Shift Linkage
Slotted shift lever
chrome rear master cylinder
chrome rear brake caliper bracket
chrome rear axle covers
flush mount gas cap
flush mount LED fuel gauge

TOP DOWN PRODUCTS:
chrome front axle covers

Eastern Performance Cycle:
"Stealth" headlight housing

Octane Lighting:
led head light

EBC:
Double H sintered brake pads (front/rear)

U.S. KOOLINES:
chrome (high performance) braided spark plug wires


Stock..Not mine, but looked the same when I got it..


Thread starting date pics 3/11/16











I'll keep updated pics here.....Check out the thread to see the step by step pics!!

Updated 4/7/16...Bars, chrome cables, front brake line and 2" tank lift



Updated 4/30/16....BDL belt drive, HD 30 tooth trans sprocket, Dyna 70t pulley/(temporary) Duece dash/console, flush mount tank caps and Dakota Digital speedo/multi-gauge





Updated 5/23/16....Arlen Ness chrome brake caliper housings







Updated 6/2/16...Arlen Ness 10 Gauge chrome pegs/shifter peg and USKoolines chrome braided spark plug wires






Updated 6/10/16...Stealth pointed visor headlight housing and Daymaker.



Updated 6/15/16...Tecnicad coil cover, Arlen Ness Beveled timing cover, HD slotted shift linkage/lever and brake lever.





Updated 6/27/16....Southern Motorcycle Works wheels (21" front), matching 70t pulley and rotors, Progressive 422 shocks and 2" front lowering kit/springs,
side mount plate holder....



Updated 8/22/16....Thunderbike 260 "Steel" rear fender, Thunderbike chin spoiler, Bitchin Seats "1 off Custom" front fender, and Southern MC Works A/C cover (wheel matching)









Updated 12/1/16...HD chrome rear master cylinder/S&S 583c cams, lifters, adjustable pushrods (not seen)





Updated 3/27/17...Painted tank console trim insert






 

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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 06:50 AM
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Oh, I wanna savor this one! Lots of detail and lots if pics please!
 
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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 09:50 AM
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Great....another Rocker B mod thread...
 
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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 10:06 AM
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Go RockerB - Bring on the mods brother! I think you got some stiff standards set with Sarah and Alain's bikes
 
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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 12:12 PM
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Great! But this time you have no choice...CHROME!
 
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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 12:51 PM
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How about removing those reflectors and then I going for chrome calipers and chrome lower belt guard if you were to keep the current pulley. But with a 70T/72T rear pulley you would have to remove the belt guards anyway
 
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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 01:32 PM
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21" or 23" front wheel for sure, chopped fenders too

I hope you got $10k socked away for mods RockerB 'cuz we're gonna help you spend it - LOL!!
 
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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarah93003
Oh, I wanna savor this one! Lots of detail and lots if pics please!
You got it Sarah!!

Originally Posted by LA_Dog
Go RockerB - Bring on the mods brother! I think you got some stiff standards set with Sarah and Alain's bikes
I agree..love both those bikes!!

Originally Posted by Nostradamus74
Great! But this time you have no choice...CHROME!
Yep, bring on the chrome!! The more the better on this one!!

Originally Posted by EagleRay
How about removing those reflectors and then I going for chrome calipers and chrome lower belt guard if you were to keep the current pulley. But with a 70T/72T rear pulley you would have to remove the belt guards anyway
Funny you mention that..just on my way out to the garage..pulling reflectors and both belt guards, gonna wanna show off the "CHROME" wheels and pulley when I can decide on which ones!!... so many choices..
 
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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by LA_Dog
21" or 23" front wheel for sure, chopped fenders too

I hope you got $10k socked away for mods RockerB 'cuz we're gonna help you spend it - LOL!!
Yep..21" front and a rear fender chop is on the short-er list..and ya, I know what you mean, glad I can count on ya!! lol
 
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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 03:34 PM
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When I removed the reflectors from mine I used dental floss. I also used the high E string from a guitar. Both worked just fine.

I love all of the chrome on the Rocker C, but a few things look dull if not changed. The shift linkage is one and the bolts are another.
 
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