Rocker C pics..Work in progress
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: SW Oklahoma
RE: Rocker C pics..Work in progress
Mike,
I plan to do the chrome controls and the flush mount fuel caps sometime after I save a few bucks.
Just curious, are these two upgrades typically self-installs or serious dealer installs?
Thanks,
rleather
I plan to do the chrome controls and the flush mount fuel caps sometime after I save a few bucks.
Just curious, are these two upgrades typically self-installs or serious dealer installs?
Thanks,
rleather
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Spotsylvania, VA
RE: Rocker C pics..Work in progress
SilverDawg, I ordered everything from my dealer (Waugh HD in Orange Va. www.waughhd.com - Actually I didn't purchase the Rocker from them, but I did get my Sporty and they are a great group). I am also going to have them install everything. I don't do very much of my own work and I wanted this to be done right.
rleather, I think both can be done by most. Like I said above I just didn't want to screw it up.
rleather, I think both can be done by most. Like I said above I just didn't want to screw it up.
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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Meca (Milwaukee)
RE: Rocker C pics..Work in progress
Good looking upgrades all.
I ordered my Rocker C in black. Had the dealer take the fenders and gas tank off to have them repainted. With a black frame I can do most anything. I'm in Milwaukee and am lucky enough to know the owner of a company that does a lot of Harley custom painting. He offered to repaint my parts to factory specs with color of my choice. Not sure which way to go yet but I have some thoughts. The gray flames don't do much for me. They look better on the red and blue Rockers.
I ordered the removable HD leather bags. Not that crazy about them but somtimes you need storage. I also ordered extended forward controls. I'm 6'-6". I would like to change out the seat too. Might put the regular Rocker seat on ($179) and have it modified for more leg room. There are clearance issues between the seat and the fender. Supposedly there is 3" of travel which means 3" of clearance, but I think the seat can be extended a bit and perhaps bring the sides down farther to cover the gap. Never going to look like a chopper with a hardtail seat, but I'm sure something better can be done. Won't know for sure until I get the bike from the dealer.Will post pics when I get it home.
I ordered my Rocker C in black. Had the dealer take the fenders and gas tank off to have them repainted. With a black frame I can do most anything. I'm in Milwaukee and am lucky enough to know the owner of a company that does a lot of Harley custom painting. He offered to repaint my parts to factory specs with color of my choice. Not sure which way to go yet but I have some thoughts. The gray flames don't do much for me. They look better on the red and blue Rockers.
I ordered the removable HD leather bags. Not that crazy about them but somtimes you need storage. I also ordered extended forward controls. I'm 6'-6". I would like to change out the seat too. Might put the regular Rocker seat on ($179) and have it modified for more leg room. There are clearance issues between the seat and the fender. Supposedly there is 3" of travel which means 3" of clearance, but I think the seat can be extended a bit and perhaps bring the sides down farther to cover the gap. Never going to look like a chopper with a hardtail seat, but I'm sure something better can be done. Won't know for sure until I get the bike from the dealer.Will post pics when I get it home.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Santa Fe NM
RE: Rocker C pics..Work in progress
ORIGINAL: SilverDawg
Thanks for the compliment on the floor. It has been down now for over 2 years, and it is a "mod' to the house that I really love. I'll do it on every house I am fortunate to own in the future.
Thanks for the compliment on the floor. It has been down now for over 2 years, and it is a "mod' to the house that I really love. I'll do it on every house I am fortunate to own in the future.
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Port Huron MI
RE: Rocker C pics..Work in progress
any way to get rid of the licensee plate holder on the fender?
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Road Captain
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RE: Rocker C pics..Work in progress
ORIGINAL: jwg
any way to get rid of the licensee plate holder on the fender?
any way to get rid of the licensee plate holder on the fender?
Relative to the garage floor, it was professionally done a couple of years ago. Painstaking process to remove the old paint on the floor and then apply the coating, then the color chips, and then the clear coat. About 3.00 sq. ft. with the color chips. I will do this on every garage that I am fortunate to own in the future. Easy clean up and it looks great.
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RE: Rocker C pics..Work in progress
Congrats on a great start, looks good. I am interested where you obtained the Swingarm Bolt/nut cover, I have ordered the swing arm frame inserts which I am glad now I have seen yours, but could not find a Bolt/Nut cover, also do you have them both sides or just the drive side as shown? Also I notice a nut cover on the controls mount to the frame, gear lever side, is this a harley part?
Once again job well done!
Regards,
Once again job well done!
Regards,