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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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Default Rocker swingarm on a Deuce?
I dont ride with anyone that has a rocker so I cant measure it myself but does anyone know if a rocker swingarm is the same width at the frame mount as a stock deuce swingarm.

basically, will a rocker swingarm bolt on a deuce?
 
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 09:14 AM
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Sorry, but nope. The rocker frame is wider at the mounts by a good bit. look at the oil tanks for a comparision. I have looked for a way for a while now!
 
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thanks, thats kinda what I figured. I didn't think it would be that easy.
 
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Sounds like its time for a new Rocker :-)
 
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maybe you should look at a swing arm mounted fender....

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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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thanks CC but that wont help me hang a 240 on the back of my Deuce.

I'm trying to figure out a way to do it without it costing an arm & a leg.
 
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I always assumed that if it was a Harley, it's gonna cost an arm and a leg no matter what!
 
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any good fab shop can do what your asking I believe.All you have to do is tell them what you want to do and give them some dimensions.I've been looking at that and with some good measurement it's not a big job.Buy a used swing arm if you can to keep the cost down.Off set might mean a chain convertion also,but I think it can be done way cheaper than the kits you buy and be able to say you did it yourself.G.
 
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without knowing for 100% thats more what I'm thinkin too.

I'm going to make a pit stop at the dealer and measure for myself.
there was recently a rocker rear end (swingarm/rim & fender) for under a grand on ebay.
well naturally it got me to thinking...
 
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