Rocker C questions
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Cruiser
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Rocker C questions
Just so you all know I'm Just getting into Harleys and son't know much about the machanics Been over 10 yrs. sense I've been on a bike.
I'm getting ready to buy a Rocker and have been told that if I was going to install after market pipes that I should change the intake as well. how true is this? pluss going with the Heartland conversion kit. What are some things you would suggest looking into to better my knowlegde?
I'm getting ready to buy a Rocker and have been told that if I was going to install after market pipes that I should change the intake as well. how true is this? pluss going with the Heartland conversion kit. What are some things you would suggest looking into to better my knowlegde?
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Just so you all know I'm Just getting into Harleys and son't know much about the machanics Been over 10 yrs. sense I've been on a bike.
I'm getting ready to buy a Rocker and have been told that if I was going to install after market pipes that I should change the intake as well. how true is this? pluss going with the Heartland conversion kit. What are some things you would suggest looking into to better my knowlegde?
I'm getting ready to buy a Rocker and have been told that if I was going to install after market pipes that I should change the intake as well. how true is this? pluss going with the Heartland conversion kit. What are some things you would suggest looking into to better my knowlegde?
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I just bought a 2010 Rocker C and immediately put on a Kuryakyn pro hypercharger R air cleaner and Vance and Hines 2to2 big radius pipes. Killer combo and really boosts horsepower.
Here are some pics showing the air cleaner but the pipes were not on at the time.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...-rocker-c.html
Here are some pics showing the air cleaner but the pipes were not on at the time.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...-rocker-c.html
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If you change only exhaust, you dont need to change settings. If you change also intake, you must. Regarding Heartland kit, you must also lower bike, so you should get some lowering shocks or just kit.
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I've read alot of the posts about the Hearland kit and learned you have to lower it. Think i'm going to go with the 655 shock seams like thats what the majority are using. Thanks for the help If anyone has any info or things they would like to send while I'm deploted for the next yr. would apprieciate it.
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I was also looking to put a saddle bag on the swing arm and have heard that there are rubbing problems on the paint. any suggestions?
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Road Warrior
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You can wrap electrical tape around the swing arm where the bag attaches and that will protect it.
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RE: Heartland conversion
I've read alot of the posts about the Hearland kit and learned you have to lower it. Think i'm going to go with the 655 shock seams like thats what the majority are using. Thanks for the help If anyone has any info or things they would like to send while I'm deploted for the next yr. would apprieciate it.
Hi SeLFiSh,
Just finished doing the Heartland Ez Rocker conversion with the addition of the passenger seat on my '09. I have had alot of experience doing rods & custom automotive work and found the kit to really be straight forward and of excellent quality. HOWEVER....the instructions are missing some l information that could cause problems for the average joe.
-The 4 bolts for the strut to frame are of two different lengths. The two long bolts go on the right (exhaust side) and the shorter ones go on the left (shifter side). This is crucial as failure to place them in the appropriate location might cause damage to the frame or hardware.
-You need to modify your battery cover if you wish to retain it (not necessary but good insurance) by cutting the plastic seat pan/protector down to just the two bolts that are nearest to the slotted cover retainer.
These are not mentioned in the instructions but are important to the overall installation of the kit.
The only complaint I have is that the back of the fender (Heartbreaker 11"x24") was not cut with great accuracy regarding it's rear radius. Nothing a plumb line and pencil can't fix, but you would still expect a little more attention to accuracy for the price paid.
The lowering kit is, in my opinion and as recommended in the installation manual, essential to the overall appearance and 'flow'/proportion of the bike. I am going to try the shock extensions first (reason: adjustability/price) before throwing the bucks down for new shocks. And will let you know how those work out.
Take care over there.
Nigel