Rocker Questions.
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Rocker Questions.
Hey this is my first tech related post. I am saving for a Harley Rocker, and while doing that I am researching parts for the customization process. I really love the looks of a brushed aluminum solid disc wheel (if I go with flat black paint). I think the stock wheel on a Rocker is 18 x 8.5 if I'm not mistaken. Do any of you know a company that makes an aluminum disc wheel in that size. I think performance machine used to, but it isn't in their catalog any more. Would appreciate any help that you may give me.
My next question deals with the need for lowering a Rocker. I read that if I go with a 21 inch wheel on front that I would need to lower the bike one to two inches in the rear. I currently weight 450 lbs and wonder if my weight would automatically lower the bike enough without having to do it mechanically. If I have bypass surgery like I hope I will still be in the 240 to 260 range as I am tall and broad. I am guessing that if I get down to that weight range I would need to have the bike lowered for sure.
I am planning on going with a heartland rear fender conversion kit unless ya'll convince me that there is a better and maybe cheaper way to go. I appreciate any thoughts, opinions, and advice that ya'll may offer.
Uriahblues
My next question deals with the need for lowering a Rocker. I read that if I go with a 21 inch wheel on front that I would need to lower the bike one to two inches in the rear. I currently weight 450 lbs and wonder if my weight would automatically lower the bike enough without having to do it mechanically. If I have bypass surgery like I hope I will still be in the 240 to 260 range as I am tall and broad. I am guessing that if I get down to that weight range I would need to have the bike lowered for sure.
I am planning on going with a heartland rear fender conversion kit unless ya'll convince me that there is a better and maybe cheaper way to go. I appreciate any thoughts, opinions, and advice that ya'll may offer.
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Adding a 21" instead of the stock 19" doesn't require lowering the rear.
Here's my bike with a 21" at basically unladen stock height, (Shotgun Shock).
Most find out after getting the Heartland kit, the rear needs lowering to avoid that moto-cross clearance between the fender and tire.
The longer fender hides it better than the "why is my back all wet?" short fenders.
Here's my bike with a 21" at basically unladen stock height, (Shotgun Shock).
Most find out after getting the Heartland kit, the rear needs lowering to avoid that moto-cross clearance between the fender and tire.
The longer fender hides it better than the "why is my back all wet?" short fenders.
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That is a great looking bike you have there. I am not opposed to keeping the stock fender if I can do two things. I would want to chop it a little shorter for starters. And the other thing is getting a seat that closes the gap up between the back of the seat and the rear fender. I have been looking at a custom seat made by Bitching Seat Co. that looks like it would fit the bill. Do you have the 21 x 2.5 or 21 X 3.5 on the front of yours. I am looking at converting to a wide glide front end at some point once I get it.
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I'm happy with the Danny Gray Weekend Solo, but the Bitchin would also be a great choice to completely remove the gap.
Both will move your seating position back a bit. I'm 5'8" but with a 32" inseam and love the sitting position.
I have the 21 x 2.15" Heartland Replica. They also offer a 21 x 3.25"
The wider one would look great with a wide glide triple tree set up.
I like the stock wheel look, so I went with the HD rear chromed and replica front.
Plenty of great looking aftermarket wheels. So take your time and check around for the best package deal. They aren't cheap.
Check out the huge Rocker picture thread for different looks on the stock chopped fender. HD100 has one of the best chopped stock fender IMO.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...-pictures.html
Both will move your seating position back a bit. I'm 5'8" but with a 32" inseam and love the sitting position.
I have the 21 x 2.15" Heartland Replica. They also offer a 21 x 3.25"
The wider one would look great with a wide glide triple tree set up.
I like the stock wheel look, so I went with the HD rear chromed and replica front.
Plenty of great looking aftermarket wheels. So take your time and check around for the best package deal. They aren't cheap.
Check out the huge Rocker picture thread for different looks on the stock chopped fender. HD100 has one of the best chopped stock fender IMO.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...-pictures.html
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Did you go with longer fork tubes when you went to the 21" wheel? If you I were to go with 4* trees and a 21" wheel would I get more of a chopper look with some longer tubes? And could I do this without screwing up the ride quality?
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Stock front end. I elongated the mounting holes on the stock fender to fit over the 90/90/21.
There are raked triple trees to give you more of the chopper look but keep the stock tubes. Longer tubes are an option though.
I think Joe What is running an inverted wide glide on his that looks sweet.
The bars are BR Custom's Lightning Bolts. He didn't offer them in the size I wanted and didn't think they would look right until he checked out the picture I chopped showing them in a smaller size. He now offers them in more sizes.
He even has double lightning bolts now.
Bill will make the bars to your measurements, so you're not stuck with whatever happens to be offered elsewhere.
http://www.brcustomcycles.com/Home_Page.php
Not saying there aren't some great bars that aren't custom fit, just if you want to be different there are choices.
There are raked triple trees to give you more of the chopper look but keep the stock tubes. Longer tubes are an option though.
I think Joe What is running an inverted wide glide on his that looks sweet.
The bars are BR Custom's Lightning Bolts. He didn't offer them in the size I wanted and didn't think they would look right until he checked out the picture I chopped showing them in a smaller size. He now offers them in more sizes.
He even has double lightning bolts now.Bill will make the bars to your measurements, so you're not stuck with whatever happens to be offered elsewhere.
http://www.brcustomcycles.com/Home_Page.php
Not saying there aren't some great bars that aren't custom fit, just if you want to be different there are choices.
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