would you buy a rocker c
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 921
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From: Houston, TX
It's all a taste thing.. I was looking for a new bike last year when I 1st saw the Rocker.. Knew it was what I wanted.. Fat tire (without being too obnoxious), raked more than other ST's.. I drove the FXCW and the C.. Didn't like the C seat or the look it created.. Also didn't want all the chrome so I went with the straight Rocker.. I was 42 at the time and I'm still lovin it.. IMO the stock "C" sux but there are nice options out there to rectify that.. All the talk about the back tire being too wide and not handling is BS.. However they engineered it, it works and you can ride it without it trying to stand up in corners.. There does seem to be a recurring theme that it eats tires (i got 4500 on the rear and 7500 on the front when I changed them) and I'm on my 2nd set now..
If you plan to do major changes I think there might be some cheaper starting platforms but if you like the look as is then you will like the bike..
If you plan to do major changes I think there might be some cheaper starting platforms but if you like the look as is then you will like the bike..
Tourer
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 263
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From: Bastrop, LA
You get the bike you want. If you like the looks and feel of the Rocker, and it is what you want, then get the bike. You are the one that has to be happy with this decision. BTW, I think the Rocker is a great looking bike, mods or no mods.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2008
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I test rode an 08...I didn't care for it that much. It was okay handling but the look isn't for me. I don't want to offend...but I think the rear end looks like an afterthought almost...doesn't flow with the rest of the bike. It does look alot better without that awful stock seat but I don't see me ever buying one. My next move will be back to the touring bike line again.
Last edited by stevengb; Aug 3, 2009 at 09:49 PM.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 177
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From: Tucson, Arizona
Rocker c
There sure is a lot of them for sale on eBay, and a lot that do not sell, due to "Reserve Not Met". Seems to indicate that some Rocker C riders fall out of love with them fairly quickly.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Oz
could have a little to do with the economy too...