Decided to keep my Rocket!

bulldog_biker

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Blacked out 2012 Rocket 3 Roadster
I decided to keep my Rocket. I have got rid of all my other bikes so she is my only ride. Loving my second set of tires (Avon Cobras) I only got 3500 from the set on it when I bought it. Shorty muffler I made myself...rorrty! (Shortened rear fender that keeps that sexy shape and shows more of that monster rear tire too - its more work but totally worth it!)

Ride safe!



(Great website by the way. Lots of great info).

Brian
 
Sounds like you made the right choice. I like what you did with the fender. Not too extreme, but really opens up the back.
 
Looks really good. You did a great job with the exhaust and fenders. Looks like a real street fighter. Where is the license plate ?
 
Thanks. Glad you like.
 
Nice ride mate, Are you not concerned about getting stone damage to your lower forks as your covers are not fitted.
Just an observation is all.
 
bulldog_biker said:
License plate is tucked away on the left side.
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I know I should be...I guess at some point I have to admit I like the look without the covers over the function with the covers...plus...I am just too busy avoiding half asleep car drivers to worry about it )
 
bulldog_biker said:
I know I should be...I guess at some point I have to admit I like the look without the covers over the function with the covers...plus...I am just too busy avoiding half asleep car drivers to worry about it )
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Nice work! Possible a mistake to leave those upside down fork sliders exposed.
Perhaps go with some black carbon like @Claviger has.
Question: Is the rear fender OEM or did you modify other than cutting?
In your side view pix, it looks to hang out too far from the tire . . . ???
 
bulldog_biker said:
I know I should be...I guess at some point I have to admit I like the look without the covers over the function with the covers...plus...I am just too busy avoiding half asleep car drivers to worry about it )
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Yes fender is 4" shorter and I cut it out myself. You have to allow movement for suspension plus the amount it protrudes is the minimum it can be without chopping it off which I did not want to do. I wanted a shorter fender that would maintain the tapered style and could also still accommodate a passenger seat if required.
 
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