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Old 09-09-2008, 09:56 AM
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I think they are a nice alternative to the ready-made custom bikes that are out there. A cleaner design than most Ive seen. That said, not my style of bike.
 
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Old 09-09-2008, 10:19 AM
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Harley was a little slow/late on getting a model like this out. They starting touting this bike around the same time that the custom bike builders were slowing down, if not going under.

I don't think I've seen one Rocker on the road or at a bike night yet, but I see several of them in the dealerships now. Definately a misjudgement on HD's part. Not bad looking, but there are many other bikes out there I would pick first (even from other brands).
 
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Originally Posted by sleepman54
I'm sure there's plenty who like, it's the same as any bike it will appeal to some and no to others. I'm not a huge fan of it myself although it is nice looking. Finally saw a Rocker C going down the freeway last weekend with someone on the fold out passenger seat, not something I would want to be doing on that little seat.
Coming from someone who put wheels on thier snowmobile! LOL
 
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If someone gave me one, I'd ride the wheels off of it. As a one up ride, I think it'd be ok. Definatley wouldn't trust that passenger seat though.
 
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The Rocker C looks better but the other one looks horrible with that ugly powdercoating. I agree with the op that it looks plasticy (is that a word?)
 
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Old 09-09-2008, 11:12 AM
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Got to love the Rocker - it's a sweet ride and I'm 54 years old. I put over 10,000 miles on mine this summer.
 
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Old 09-09-2008, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by hdfxcw
Got to love the Rocker.
No I don't.

Actually I thought it looked kinda cool on tv and pictures but when I saw it in person it looked about as cool as Rosie Odonnel in hell.
 
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Old 09-09-2008, 11:16 AM
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When I saw one in the showroom, I thought it was good looking. It took some growing on me, though. Excellent transition design for those moving from a sport bike. Very sneaky those HD folks.
 
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Old 09-09-2008, 11:18 AM
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On paper I think it looks pretty cool, but in person I did not care for it. It looked like it was made of plastic. Not real comfortable to me either, but I do ride a touring bike daily...
 
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My dealer has at least six on their floor. Said not moving as well Moco probably thought they would. If I was in the market for a "custom" sort of HD it would almost certainly be the Nightster. Its just a cool little hot rod with resonable sticker price. I think I will have one in the not-too-distant future.
 


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