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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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I wish my rocker had 4 up and 4 out stretch in the frame man. harley should have made it that way straight from the factory.


that's all i got..... lol.

by the way. i haven't said anything cause i'm trying to sneak it in on you guys that have followed me through my struggle with my new front wheel.....but the front wheel came in last week and it fits the bike. tins will go out to paint next week and they should be back in two weeks at the most !!!!!! can't wait !!!!

pictures to come fellers !!!
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 04:09 AM
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Hey Alain,

Man, you sure have been through it. Glad to hear it seems to finally be working out.
I'm thinking about changing out my front wheel with a 21". Not sure though. Looking forward to seeing your project completed. You've certainly paid your dues and earned it when it's
done. Thanks for blazing the trail for the rest of us Rocker owners.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 05:51 AM
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Good luck with the paint I am anxious to see it .
It has been a long road for you I feel your pain, I am sure it will be worth it.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 08:20 AM
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Glad it's all comming together for you now. Yes it would be cool for the MoCo to make some sort of a chopper design. Bet it would sell
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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thanks for the kind words fellers. yes, it has been a long road and yes it will be worth it !!!
i drove by the shop yesterday and from the road i saw they have my bike sitting in the back of the shop. i'm gonna swing by there later today (even though they are closed) and see if i can sneak a peak though the glass. lol lol, that's right, i'm stalking my own bike !!!!! lol.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 12:48 PM
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glad u FINALLY got a front wheel!! hope ur painter is faster then mine! think the chopped frame would b cool
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Alain
thanks for the kind words fellers. yes, it has been a long road and yes it will be worth it !!!
i drove by the shop yesterday and from the road i saw they have my bike sitting in the back of the shop. i'm gonna swing by there later today (even though they are closed) and see if i can sneak a peak though the glass. lol lol, that's right, i'm stalking my own bike !!!!! lol.
Who is doing your work?
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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Glad to see you're about to complete your long process with your wheels...just in time for the nice weather to hit
 
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>>I wish my rocker had 4 up and 4 out stretch in the frame man. harley should have made it that way straight from the factory<<



 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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wow, that picture is awesome NickD, that would be an even better starting point then what it is now for the Rocker.

Well, I swung by the shop this afternoon and the new front wheel is ON THE BIKE !!!!! the thing looks awesome !!!!! 21 inches is definitely the way to go, makes the bike look longer.

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Who is doing your work?
I'm not sure where they sent the fenders to get painted. i'm stopping by there tomorrow to talk to them.

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Glad to see you're about to complete your long process with your wheels...just in time for the nice weather to hit
indeed brother. the good weather is upon us and so is the debut of my baby with her new wheels.
 
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