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Old May 30, 2008 | 09:27 AM
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I am following your build with great interest, so please keep posting!!
 
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Old May 30, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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The forks are inverted, wider and about 0.5 inch shorter to accommodate for the 21 inch front rim
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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Well the sheet metal may be done today! I am thinking of raising the gas tank 1 inch. Do you think this is a good idea?
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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yes raise it 2" then we all can finally see a rocker w/ a tank lift
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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Othodoc,

Looks great so far. I really want to see how the finished product will look.

As for the tank, I would love to be able to lift mine and inch or two. Just make sure it does not interfere with anything.

Keep the pics coming.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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I tried raising the gas tank higher than one inch, but many of the wires and mountings become exposed. Maybe a new gas tank? The only problem, I think with all the changes so far, placing a new gas tank will officially change the bike from being called a rocker. Is that crazy? I don't know! [sm=escape.gif][sm=escape.gif]
 
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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bummer,is there a way to tuck them wires or silicone under the tank? boy what a setback .....for now
semi ignore last statement,i looked @ wire /spaghetti mess where your tank would go,what bout raising
that tank 1" or does that not do any justice?the bike really screams for a tank lift
 
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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What kind of air cleaner is that?

I went out for a ride on my 2005 Deuce on Saturday. Stopped at a local HD shop to look at some leather. Left with a 2008 Rocker C. Now I can't tell anyone what kind of bike I have without feeling like I am bragging.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 04:21 AM
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Can you guys not enjoy the rocker as is for a little while. "I can't wait to make more changes". Keep going, and it won't look like a rocker anymore. I, for one, am enjoying my rocker as is.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 11:22 AM
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If I lift the tank I will have a piece of steel welded onto the frame to duplicate where the wires are currently mounted. Then mount the wires onto the new addition and set my tank on top.
 
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