Most of you will not build a bike from the ground up, just customize their stock Harley (although some projects need you to strip down the bike to bare frame…). And me I love to be aware of a nice custom Harley built by an official Harley-Davidson dealer. Less and less frequent in the US. Maybe foreign dealers have or feel that they have more freedom in experimenting beyond the factory limitations.
So, I feature a simple but very nice looking 2009 FCW Rocker whose powertrain (TC96B, 1585 cc) and frame geometry were kept untouched. Yes, there are limits to what a Harley Dealer will accept to do… Still, by the addition of a series of well chosen bot-on custom parts with a bobber or chopper feel and a simple flat black paint job, you can go from today to yesterday for a reasonable budget without worrying about your title and your insurance agent turning you down.
The main parts for this make over are: BSL Exhaust (ceramic coated), TB Aircleaner, TB Apehanger Handlebar, Motogadget Mini Speedometer, “Bobber Style” Tank with smaller Fuel Pump Unit, Custom Fender front and rear, H-D Hanau Spring Seat, Hydraulic Clutch Conversion, Arlen Ness Grips and Footpegs, Side Mount License Plate Holder. Built by Harley-Davidson Hanau Germany. (photography H. Roesler, Frank Sander)
Very, very nice.
The seat is overdone. Except this I could ride this one.
Difficult to be more street legal and custom at the same time. I like it too.
I like it. Your statement is correct about many people wanting to just modify a bike they already own. This bike is very tastefully done with a lot of unique changes that add interest to the project without overwhelming it. The hydraulic clutch conversion is a nice touch.
-Darin
Why the factory is not able to produce them looking this way?
I like the tank…. as a matter of fact, I am running this tank. It seems to be the new “custom” tank that lots are running. Why not…. everyone runs Sportster tanks, why not this one? It;s a CCI tank designed by Cole Foster. Awesome tank, great price….
nice job on this bike… very west coast (US) vibe!!!!
Nice bike should help some dealers move those fuggly rockers off their showroom floors
What is it with sprung seats on bikes with a swingarm!! Make a choice one or the other…
I googled TB handlebars and couldnt find the maker, any body can direct me ??
Sweet looking Bobber look if I may say so.
Boss Hawg
The article mentioned a smaller fuel pump …any idea as to the manufacture of that as well was the CCI tank modifed to accept the fuel pump or available as a bolt in ..checked their website but did’nt see the rocker
The oil bag design was “borrowed” from Cole Foster. Look the bike Special “K”, should be able to see it at salinsboyz.com
Nice ride,, Turning a Rocker to a Bobber was done by Heartland USA last year.
They did a Board Tracker thing. The Rocker is a great canvas for building nice custom bike. The stock fat tired bike that handles great.
Very ugly! Never did like the Rocker. I am a Widw Glide fan. Heartland USA makes some nice after-market kits that make the Rocker look much better.
Cha-ching for HD dealerships! The Rocker is the first IMO break away from the 50 plus year old styling for HD cruisers and this just makes it that much better.
Now that’s a great job!
Yes…That works.
Nice looking saddle.
Kinda would be ashame to fart on it.
The dealer in Munich makes some super nice customs, too, except that he’s way into the whole fat tire thing.