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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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so im just lookin for the low-down on Rockers. the sporty is gone this spring and im down to either a Rocker C or night train. I know the Rockers havent been out that long, 08 was their first year, right? has anything changed or been improved since they came out? i made the mistake of buying a quad the first year the model came out and they ended up having serious trans problems that were fixed for the next model year. i wanna make sure i dont get myself into the same situation again by buying a first-year model bike. any help is appreciated!
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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problem is no parts fit LOL
none w/ mine so far...
get a red 1 they are faster!!
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by m i k e
problem is no parts fit LOL
none w/ mine so far...
get a red 1 they are faster!!

hahaha, i was wondering about the aftermarket world and how much stuff is out there. the only thing im going to do for sure is exhaust, intake, bars, and maybe something with the turn signals. the local shop has a leftover 08, black with red flames, 0 miles for $17,500. i WANT that bike like right now.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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the aftermarket parts issue is getting better... But so far no mechanical or other issues that Im aware...
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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you can do better than 17 5 4 sure
look around mon
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by m i k e
you can do better than 17 5 4 sure
look around mon
thats what im startin to hear. ill have to wait till i got the cash in hand and see what they can do. money talks and bullshit walks.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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I have had a '08 Rocker C since August of 2008 and have over 10,000 miles on it. I have had no mechanical problems at all. Regarding the price of $17,500, I bought my bike off the floor in 2008 for $17,500. After market options are increasing for the Rocker, so look around for those. Mike is right you can do better than that, the bike is already 2 years old. However, Mike is wrong on one thing, blue is faster!
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by sixshooter
hahaha, i was wondering about the aftermarket world and how much stuff is out there. the only thing im going to do for sure is exhaust, intake, bars, and maybe something with the turn signals. the local shop has a leftover 08, black with red flames, 0 miles for $17,500. i WANT that bike like right now.
theres a sweet 2003 100th anniversary night train in jersey with only 8000 miles the bikes mint for 8900 dollars..........ever think used?? 8000 miles is nothing
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by magnum629c
ever think used?? 8000 miles is nothing
oh yeah, i def have not ruled out used. i just had that rocker in mind cause i thought they were like 22k new, and 17 seemed like a crazy deal. id rather buy used, to be hones.
 
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I hate to correct the previous posters but black is def the fastest !
 
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