TEWKS Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 The new Rocker from HD resembles the stuff rolling out of the OCC shop. I am not a big fan of some of their bike's but, this one from HD is saying something to me. You like? Pat Link to comment
Jim VonBaden Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 THAT is a VERY nice looking HD!!! Jim Link to comment
Mike O Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 An attractive cruiser; kinda understated by today's custom bike look, but a bit more radical by HD standards. How much? Mike O Link to comment
ProductUser Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 That's a nice looking bike. PU Link to comment
W. Mazelin Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 No, I don't like it. That being said, I don't care for cruiser style bikes in the first place, so this one isn't being singled out. Link to comment
notacop Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Boat anchor!! Guy at work has a plain jane 883 in black that looks nice...for a harlley. They all seem to have that " Looks best when parked" design about them. And now for the chorus of acrimony from the HD ensemble, Link to comment
Ben_Ricci Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 THAT is a VERY nice looking HD!!! Jim +1. I'm not generally a crusier fan, but some of the new/newer HDs such as this one and the Nightster are good (cool?) looking bikes. Link to comment
hANNAbONE Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 lOOKS lIKE an already production Victory Vegas... why wait... I saw a Vegas at bike night last eve - that thing was very very attractive if I was in a cruizer sort of mind...which I am not... Link to comment
Mr Pou Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 I'm no cruiser guy, but THAT bike is just beautiful. It has something to do with how that rear fender is tightly wrapped around that rear tire, and I like the satin finish over the Rocker-C chrome version. I could actually buy that bike... Link to comment
ShovelStrokeEd Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 I actually like cruisers. I don't much care for the mind set but, for putting around town and rides up to a couple hundred miles or so, they ain't bad. I'm not in love with the handling, nor the brakes on most of them. Actually the brakes aren't too bad on some, like the Yamaha Warrior, but the tires fitted more or less negate them. That particular HD is sweet. I have always liked the look of glass beaded aluminum over that of chrome. More functional as well so long as you can keep a clear coat on it so it doesn't stain. Too bad the stock exhaust will be trashed on most of them in the interest of "performance". Link to comment
SAAB93driver Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Not my style but it looks good. I'd like to see it from the other side. As far as cruisers go the Victory also has made some strides in the styling department. They no longer look cobbled up - I don't know if they are eating into HD sales but they make a nice looking bike. Link to comment
Wyn Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 "There off and running!" New batch of lemming lawyers. "I got mine, get yours!" Richard Pryor Nice looking bike though. If that's what blows your hair back. Link to comment
H C Edwards Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Where's the CHROME? The chrome will be at the dealership. All you'll need is armloads of cash. I do think that's about the best looking bike HD has produced in a long time. Link to comment
motoguy128 Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 I think it's a good effort to modernize their appearance a little. Is that a swingarm with a monoshock hidden behind some side panels or a hardtail. The chrome is downplayed a little, which I like. More textures and you eyes don't get distracted buy flashy parts. With the conditons of roads in the US, I could never understand riding a hardtail. I race bicycles, so I know how punishing a hardtail rear end can be. Link to comment
ShovelStrokeEd Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Naw, its a softail, a misnomer if ever there was one. Shocks are horizontal under the tranny and work backwards, extending on compression. It isn't horrible and miles ahead of a hard tail but travel is limited. Link to comment
bobbybob Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 < I think it's a good effort to modernize their appearance a little. Is that a swingarm with a monoshock hidden behind some side panels or a hardtail."> =============================================== Seriously doubt its a hardtail--most likely a "softail" which has a hidden monoshock as you suggested. Typical Harley types aren't hardtail riders. Link to comment
sgendler Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 I don't see any resemblance to the OCC bikes at all. It really isn't stretched or raked out at all, it doesn't have any of the detail pieces that they tack onto all of their bikes, the wheels are utterly boring, and it looks to be a softail rather than a rigid frame. And personally, I hate that champagne anodizing that they've got on the primary drive cover and most of the other details. I think there are a couple of good looking HDs, but I don't think that is one of them, I'm afraid. --sam Link to comment
Pilgrim Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 <I think it's a good effort to modernize their appearance a little. Is that a swingarm with a monoshock hidden behind some side panels or a hardtail."> =============================================== Seriously doubt its a hardtail--most likely a "softail" which has a hidden monoshock as you suggested. Typical Harley types aren't hardtail riders. Well, maybe, maybe not. Pilgrim Link to comment
superjohn Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 I think Harley is definitely going after the "casual custom" market after seeing so many hardcore, specialty manufacturers making cash in the chopper market. Actually, I think this is a good thing for them. I'd never buy it because I personally find that riding position uncomfortable, but a lot of people who want a chopper and off the shelf reliability will jump all over this. Link to comment
BruceWA Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Don't see any OCC influence. OCC did not invent the chopper, they remind me of my disfunctional family. Link to comment
Carnadero Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 You like? I still like the V-Rod better. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted July 28, 2007 Author Share Posted July 28, 2007 If you squint just a little, I think you can see the resemblance I was talking about. If you prefer chrome, the Rocker C has it for two grand more. Pat Link to comment
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