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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 09:03 AM
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Its funny how all the negative sarcasm, seems to come from those of you with 06 and 07 bikes. I would feel the same way if something better came out the next year. Like the ROCKER. Thats life though, face it.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 09:07 AM
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My Deuceis an 02, but I hear you. If you like the Rocker... go with it.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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Moco needs to stick to building the classics and leave the customs to those who do it best. I see why they want in that market but it's just tough to do in a mass production environment.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 10:04 AM
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I'm in agreement with rockerheadsteve - this bike is cool and don't see why there's all the negative talk - it's a Harley!

To me this looks pretty sweet!

 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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Will stay with my Deuce..



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airheads not a fair comparison - lot of xtras on that Rocker. Compare it to Cajun Canucks Deuce...
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 10:17 AM
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I heard the same kind of talk when the Deuce came out. It turned out to be a sweet sled. Having said that, I am interrested to see what happens to the Rocker once it has been on the street for a while (Mods from aftermarket, etc). Keeping an open mind on it.....
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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I almost ordered a Rocker, but now i'm gladI bought my Softail Custom after I saw a Rocker at the dealer yesterday. Looks ok but really lacks in the details that could set it off.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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Will take a look at that Deuce "Cajun Canucks". I picked this one up a while back and need to upgrade it a bit.... Thanks for the pointer......
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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I like the looks in a picture but have not got a chance to see one in person yet.
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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ORIGINAL: George C

HD really dropped the ball with that bike.
R&Dhad a chance to unveil a new model, with some real potential, and they chose the cheap way out.
It looks like a bikedeveloped from a crate full of old Deuce parts they had in the corner, and slapped together in one day.
What a joke.
I agree completely. They should have went with the Harley look but put in the Vrod powertrain in it. Probably would have picked up more of the market. You'd have the performance buyers interested as in the type that like the latest technology but don't necessary like the look of the Vrod. Could have been a good market feeler for Harleys next generation of liquid cooled models. But then again , what do I know, I'm just a welder. One thing I'm sure of is that I would never but the Rocker. It lacks in most areas that my fxstc already has.
Ron
 
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