Rocker C- Big Wheel Advice
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Rocker C- Big Wheel Advice
Greetings all. This is my first post and apologize in advance if its a duplicate thread. Since Daytona Bike Week 17 I've been all over looking for options and prices on upgrading the wheels on my 09 Rocker C. I'd like to go with a 23" or 26" front wheel with a matching 18" rear. Wondering what pictures, advice, connections etc. the site has to offer.
1. Recommendations on 23 vs 26? Of course the 26 is more coin and will require a bigger drop, ultimately hurting ride quality but I love the look. I spoke with a few venders in Daytona who said the 26" looks right and works with the Rocker's OEM rake but they may have just been trying to sell...pictures and advice for both sizes would be much appreciated.
2. Prices seem astronomical, which I expected, but found a few options on ebay (see link below) which have to be too good to be true. Can anybody speak to why said wheels (link below) are 1/4 the price of most? Also would love some recommendations on good brands.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/26-BLACK-48-...ZWVgY2&vxp=mtr
3. Wondering if anybody has experience with bitchin seat co's replica wheels as this would save me the cost of buying a rear wheel to match (link below)
http://www.bitchinseatstore.net/26_i...-billet-26.htm
Thanks to all for the time and expertise.
Mike
1. Recommendations on 23 vs 26? Of course the 26 is more coin and will require a bigger drop, ultimately hurting ride quality but I love the look. I spoke with a few venders in Daytona who said the 26" looks right and works with the Rocker's OEM rake but they may have just been trying to sell...pictures and advice for both sizes would be much appreciated.
2. Prices seem astronomical, which I expected, but found a few options on ebay (see link below) which have to be too good to be true. Can anybody speak to why said wheels (link below) are 1/4 the price of most? Also would love some recommendations on good brands.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/26-BLACK-48-...ZWVgY2&vxp=mtr
3. Wondering if anybody has experience with bitchin seat co's replica wheels as this would save me the cost of buying a rear wheel to match (link below)
http://www.bitchinseatstore.net/26_i...-billet-26.htm
Thanks to all for the time and expertise.
Mike
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From: "Old Hangtown" Placerville Ca.
Greetings all. This is my first post and apologize in advance if its a duplicate thread. Since Daytona Bike Week 17 I've been all over looking for options and prices on upgrading the wheels on my 09 Rocker C. I'd like to go with a 23" or 26" front wheel with a matching 18" rear. Wondering what pictures, advice, connections etc. the site has to offer.
1. Recommendations on 23 vs 26? Of course the 26 is more coin and will require a bigger drop, ultimately hurting ride quality but I love the look. I spoke with a few venders in Daytona who said the 26" looks right and works with the Rocker's OEM rake but they may have just been trying to sell...pictures and advice for both sizes would be much appreciated.
2. Prices seem astronomical, which I expected, but found a few options on ebay (see link below) which have to be too good to be true. Can anybody speak to why said wheels (link below) are 1/4 the price of most? Also would love some recommendations on good brands.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/26-BLACK-48-...ZWVgY2&vxp=mtr
3. Wondering if anybody has experience with bitchin seat co's replica wheels as this would save me the cost of buying a rear wheel to match (link below)
http://www.bitchinseatstore.net/26_i...-billet-26.htm
Thanks to all for the time and expertise.
Mike
1. Recommendations on 23 vs 26? Of course the 26 is more coin and will require a bigger drop, ultimately hurting ride quality but I love the look. I spoke with a few venders in Daytona who said the 26" looks right and works with the Rocker's OEM rake but they may have just been trying to sell...pictures and advice for both sizes would be much appreciated.
2. Prices seem astronomical, which I expected, but found a few options on ebay (see link below) which have to be too good to be true. Can anybody speak to why said wheels (link below) are 1/4 the price of most? Also would love some recommendations on good brands.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/26-BLACK-48-...ZWVgY2&vxp=mtr
3. Wondering if anybody has experience with bitchin seat co's replica wheels as this would save me the cost of buying a rear wheel to match (link below)
http://www.bitchinseatstore.net/26_i...-billet-26.htm
Thanks to all for the time and expertise.
Mike
I lowered the front 2" with the spring kit and the rear 1 3/8" with Progressive 422 adjustable shocks, so it sits level....
Last edited by Rocker B; Mar 23, 2017 at 05:20 PM.
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I don't mean to get off topic but have you ever ridden that bike above 70 or 80? I originally mounted my ft fender about as close as you have yours (it can't even see the lip of the rim behind the forks?) and the first day around 80 degrees and going about 80 mph my tire expanded enough to bubble the paint on my fender enough that I had to re-paint. I now have it at least 1/4 to 3/8s off the tire. Something for you guys to think about... it does look bad-a$$ though!
Last edited by rquest; Mar 24, 2017 at 02:33 AM.
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Thanks so much for the input. Have you or anybody ever seen a stock rake with 26" and lowered appropriately? I'm sure its a lot of work but I just love the look. I'll probably wind up going with the 23" and 2" front drop but am not ready to give up yet. Input on the bitchin seat co is very valuable though. Great looking rocker by the way.
Do you know what diameter our front axles are? 1"?
If anybody else has input on the ebay wheel in original post I would love some feedback, additional wheel photos, opinions, etc.
Do you know what diameter our front axles are? 1"?
If anybody else has input on the ebay wheel in original post I would love some feedback, additional wheel photos, opinions, etc.
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From: "Old Hangtown" Placerville Ca.
I don't mean to get off topic but have you ever ridden that bike above 70 or 80? I originally mounted my ft fender about as close as you have yours (it can't even see the lip of the rim behind the forks?) and the first day around 80 degrees and going about 80 mph my tire expanded enough to bubble the paint on my fender enough that I had to re-paint. I now have it at least 1/4 to 3/8s off the tire. Something for you guys to think about... it does look bad-a$$ though!
Last edited by Rocker B; Mar 24, 2017 at 09:29 AM.
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One more thing to consider, particularly if you go with a 26":
With a larger diameter wheel, and the stock diameter disk, braking effectiveness will be substantially reduced. Or in other words, a lot more lever pressure will be required to get the same rate of deceleration.
With a larger diameter wheel, and the stock diameter disk, braking effectiveness will be substantially reduced. Or in other words, a lot more lever pressure will be required to get the same rate of deceleration.
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