Heartland question (Rocker)
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Heartland question (Rocker)
I have been kicking around the idea of getting the Heartland kit for my Rocker. It is a pretty big purchase for me, considering the cost (with paint and all). My question is...Do I need to purchase air shocks to get the fender at the right height, after Heartland install? I currently have my bike lowered with lowering bolts installed in the stock shocks. Will they be sufficient?
I can't afford to spend $2500 on the Heartland kit and another $1000 on air shocks. If that is the case, then I will just forget the idea of getting the Heartland kit.
I can't afford to spend $2500 on the Heartland kit and another $1000 on air shocks. If that is the case, then I will just forget the idea of getting the Heartland kit.
I have been kicking around the idea of getting the Heartland kit for my Rocker. It is a pretty big purchase for me, considering the cost (with paint and all). My question is...Do I need to purchase air shocks to get the fender at the right height, after Heartland install? I currently have my bike lowered with lowering bolts installed in the stock shocks. Will they be sufficient?
I can't afford to spend $2500 on the Heartland kit and another $1000 on air shocks. If that is the case, then I will just forget the idea of getting the Heartland kit.
I can't afford to spend $2500 on the Heartland kit and another $1000 on air shocks. If that is the case, then I will just forget the idea of getting the Heartland kit.
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If I was going to convert to a Heartland kit, I'd go with either the 28" or the 32" with built-in license bracket.
http://heartlandbiker.com/_product_7..._Chrome_Struts
If you look at the pictures they post at HL, the 28" and 32' are at stock height and don't look like a moto-cross clearance tire/fender wise. The shorter fender pictures show the bike lowered.
Plus, many have stated the shorter fenders might look better but don't expect to stay dry driving through water. The shorter fenders sling the water on your back.
Of course you could get the 2-up seat for $950 and have mama wear a rainsuit to protect your back...
http://heartlandbiker.com/_product_7..._Chrome_Struts
If you look at the pictures they post at HL, the 28" and 32' are at stock height and don't look like a moto-cross clearance tire/fender wise. The shorter fender pictures show the bike lowered.
Plus, many have stated the shorter fenders might look better but don't expect to stay dry driving through water. The shorter fenders sling the water on your back.
Of course you could get the 2-up seat for $950 and have mama wear a rainsuit to protect your back...
I think you should be fine, maybe consider adding a 260 tire on the stock wheel.
Here's a pic of blicious's rocker with lowering bolts and a 260 tire and 28" fender.
Here's a pic of blicious's rocker with lowering bolts and a 260 tire and 28" fender.
This is mine with the shortest HL fender(20inches), stock wheel and tire.
However I do have shotguns on. I gotta agree with Kowan, with this fender, it seems like I don't have a fender at all....but it looks COOL!...LOL
However I do have shotguns on. I gotta agree with Kowan, with this fender, it seems like I don't have a fender at all....but it looks COOL!...LOL
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I have been kicking around the idea of getting the Heartland kit for my Rocker. It is a pretty big purchase for me, considering the cost (with paint and all). My question is...Do I need to purchase air shocks to get the fender at the right height, after Heartland install? I currently have my bike lowered with lowering bolts installed in the stock shocks. Will they be sufficient?
I can't afford to spend $2500 on the Heartland kit and another $1000 on air shocks. If that is the case, then I will just forget the idea of getting the Heartland kit.
I can't afford to spend $2500 on the Heartland kit and another $1000 on air shocks. If that is the case, then I will just forget the idea of getting the Heartland kit.
If I wasn't wasn't worried about the police attention here I probably would have gone with the shorty one like Jo's
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nice jo is that all the way slammed? i see a couple others smh,& phantom looks like the tire is touching the fender great pic
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rocker dave, i think it will look fine w/ lowerin bolts, but you & i know air ride will follow
so get the heartland, start savin for air ride thats what i think im gunna do
the bike w/out lowerin bolts or air ride looks terrible i know the music is awful
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DDDg...eature=related
so get the heartland, start savin for air ride thats what i think im gunna do
the bike w/out lowerin bolts or air ride looks terrible i know the music is awful
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DDDg...eature=related
Last edited by m i k e; Jul 21, 2011 at 06:43 PM.
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