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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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Love the Rocker C, but I was wondering if I could build a Softail that would look like that. I see plenty of softails for around $10k. Could I buy one and get it raked out, with a Heartland 250 kit, wheels, exhaust, etc for less than $25k?
 
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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If you play your cards right, yes.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 11:38 AM
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dude right now you couls probably but a 08,09 rock for like 15k o t d
if you play cards right everything is cheap now mon
 
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 12:36 PM
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Here's a 2010 Softail Custom that looks as nice as a Rocker C. Everything is possible with $$$$$$$$$$:


link: http://www.chopperworks.com.au/sourc...stom-09_04.JPG
 

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Cyber Duke, that is a sweet looking bike. I was wondering if there's any particular engine, model or year to stay away from though. Anyone have any opinions??
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by seanw1214
Cyber Duke, that is a sweet looking bike. I was wondering if there's any particular engine, model or year to stay away from though. Anyone have any opinions??
I would'nt know. Myself I like the 2010 FXSTC with the inverted forks and Magnum 5 wheels. Thinking of getting one exactly as in the following photo but with 16'' Apes and V&H Big radius:
image link: http://accessories.harley-davidson.c...m/default.aspx
 
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a rocker is a deuce with a wide *** kit!put on a PM phatail kit or maybe heartland!
here is a custom deuce
 
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and another
 
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Wow, sweet looking bikes Kiwideuce.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 12:46 PM
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Is that a Rocker next to the Deuce in the first pic?? Love the Deuce(s)!!

Put a Heartland and rake it out a little and it's awesome. I should be able to do that for less $ than buying a new Rocker and tricking it out.
 
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