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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by m i k e
not so far, i will measure that 2morrow, im sure it probably could rub if your doing a
low leaning turn but w/ these apes im turnin slow to get used to em
dennis i do like yer stuff,is design going to be square or a choice of bent plate too?
mine is adjustable as well but if i tilt it any further back i might start getting stopped
by polize.so far they have left me alone
You will be able to adjust angle with our Swing Arm Kit/Roto-Plate combo. Also, it will keep the Roto-Plate as high off the ground as possible without looking funky while providing ample clearance for any heavy leaning.

We revamped our website to make ordering easier. One items gets you everything you will need for your bike.

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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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dude yer website is great love the rocker on there ha ha
let me go measure b right back,i will order 1 as soon as its available
for swingarm.thanks mike
ok dennis 3 1/2 " from ground if i tilt it probably a tad more like...4"
thanks
 

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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by m i k e
dude yer website is great love the rocker on there ha ha
let me go measure b right back,i will order 1 as soon as its available
for swingarm.thanks mike
ok dennis 3 1/2 " from ground if i tilt it probably a tad more like...4"
thanks
Hey Mike, I love the Rocker on their site too!
 
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by m i k e
dude yer website is great love the rocker on there ha ha
let me go measure b right back,i will order 1 as soon as its available
for swingarm.thanks mike
ok dennis 3 1/2 " from ground if i tilt it probably a tad more like...4"
thanks

A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss...or something like that!

Anyway, guess what? As I said before, here at Top Down Products, we never sleep or stop innovating, so with that said...I have (2) Rocker Swing Arm Mounts coming off the CNC this week and need some help.

I need a Rocker to try one of them out on. Now before you get all wound up, this is a prototype, it's raw aluminum and will serve for fit-up testing only. I need the individual to test fit, evaluate a couple of configurations and take pictures for us. Any volunteers?

Dennis
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Dennis@TopDownProducts
A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss...or something like that!

Anyway, guess what? As I said before, here at Top Down Products, we never sleep or stop innovating, so with that said...I have (2) Rocker Swing Arm Mounts coming off the CNC this week and need some help.

I need a Rocker to try one of them out on. Now before you get all wound up, this is a prototype, it's raw aluminum and will serve for fit-up testing only. I need the individual to test fit, evaluate a couple of configurations and take pictures for us. Any volunteers?

Dennis
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Hey Dennis! If you do not get any takers I would be glad to test it out for you. I am pretty sure Mike wouldn't mind testing it.
 

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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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I have the Heartland mount with the LED Cat Eye light. It does have a tendency to fold in at high speed. I Like it though.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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Of course I'd volunteer too



Originally Posted by Dennis@TopDownProducts
A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss...or something like that!

Anyway, guess what? As I said before, here at Top Down Products, we never sleep or stop innovating, so with that said...I have (2) Rocker Swing Arm Mounts coming off the CNC this week and need some help.

I need a Rocker to try one of them out on. Now before you get all wound up, this is a prototype, it's raw aluminum and will serve for fit-up testing only. I need the individual to test fit, evaluate a couple of configurations and take pictures for us. Any volunteers?

Dennis
www.TopDownPro.com
 
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Dennis@TopDownProducts
A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss...or something like that!

Anyway, guess what? As I said before, here at Top Down Products, we never sleep or stop innovating, so with that said...I have (2) Rocker Swing Arm Mounts coming off the CNC this week and need some help.

I need a Rocker to try one of them out on. Now before you get all wound up, this is a prototype, it's raw aluminum and will serve for fit-up testing only. I need the individual to test fit, evaluate a couple of configurations and take pictures for us. Any volunteers?

Dennis
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So if it works out ok, how long before its made out of the real stuff and ready for purchase?
 
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by rockerheadsteve
So if it works out ok, how long before its made out of the real stuff and ready for purchase?
That's always a difficult question when we are so early in the development. The short answer is, if all goes well...which it rarely does on the first prototypes...we could have our first [few] production parts in a matter of weeks (3-5), but not months.

The long answer...if we run the parts in Polished Stainless Steel, we could offer them quicker, but the cost may be a little higher due to material, machining time and polishing costs. If we make them in Aluminum and Chrome Plate, it could be less expensive but will add time due to the plating process.

We will have a better understanding in about 1 week, after we complete the machining, test the prototype and get total material and processing costs. The goal would be to keep the swing arm mounting kit costs in line with our other mounting kits.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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I'd try it out for you guys. I am afraid that the belt guard tab is going to break off any day now. I'd sure feel better with a swing arm mount.
 
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