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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 10:58 PM
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Well, the work has begun on turning my 2008 Rocker-C into a full blown custom chopper. I promised y'all I would post pics of the project as it progresses. It just made it to the table for cutting yesterday so I haven't gotten those pics yet but I'll keep updating as I'm able to. Keep in mind I have limited internet access here in Afghanistan.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 11:01 PM
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 11:06 PM
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Good luck on the build and keep your head down over there.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 11:30 PM
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Thanks man. I should get pics of the chopping today (well tomorrow your time). I'll post them when I can.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 11:32 PM
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SICK!!!

is it gonna stay a 240 tire?

Either way, i'll be following your build along the way, take care man.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 11:49 PM
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I have a 250 on there now. He's looking at how to fit a 300 w/o having to buy a new swingarm
 
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 01:56 AM
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Where are you in the sandbox? right now im stuck in kaf, only 41 days left so no complaints about that, if i had longer id rather be out in masum ghar again
 
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 02:17 AM
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Looks like you only want to keep the frame and motor. (I did this almost with my rock)
Would you mind telling us something more about the details?
Good luck with your project and stay save.
 
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Originally Posted by Johnny 5
Where are you in the sandbox? right now im stuck in kaf, only 41 days left so no complaints about that, if i had longer id rather be out in masum ghar again
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Looks like you only want to keep the frame and motor. (I did this almost with my rock)
Would you mind telling us something more about the details?
Good luck with your project and stay save.
Pretty much the powertrain is the only thing going untouched cause even the framed is being raked at stretched.

It's going to be 6out/8up w/ 48degree rake. Handcrafted tank, rear fender and bars. Springer front end.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 03:56 AM
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First, take care over there and stay safe.

If your putting that much work into the bike have you priced just having a bike built and keeping the rocker? Seems for maybe a tad more you could have 2 bikes for what youll have in this one at the end. Eitherway, its your money and youve earned it so do what makes you happy. Plus it seems its too late anyways.

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