Comments on: Harley-Davidson Rocker Passenger Riding Position

By: EZ E

EZ E — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:49:38 +0000

FXCWC TO FXCW REAR SEAT
I PUT THE SEAT AND ALL THE REAR SEAT MOUNTINGS WITH BACKREST FROM THE FXCW. YOU CAN GET IT FROM THE HARLEY BOOK. I SPENT $1100 WITH CHROMING THE SUPPORTS FOR THE REAR SEAT. WE JUST CAME BACK FROM A 1200 MILE TRIP AND MY WIFE LOVED HER NEW REAR SEAT SET UP.

By: mary

mary — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:28:58 +0000

the guy that put fxcw seat on fxcwc . did you have to replace very many bracets & things we want to put touring strut with pavillion seat & back rest on our fxcwc. would appreciate any info

By: EZ E

EZ E — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:04:24 +0000

I GOT MY BLUE ROCKER C FEB 08. AT FIRST I T TOOK A LITTLE TIME TOO REALY GET INTO THE BIKE. BUT AFTER MAKING SOME CHANGES TO THE EXHAUST WITH V & H SLIP ON PIPES, HD FOOT PEGS, MOVING THE FRONT BLINKERS TO THE FORKS, ADDING SOME CHROME TO THE ENGINE, A 103 HD KIT AND CHROME WHEELS THIS BIKE GETS MORE LOOKS THANS EVER. WHEN I AM HANGING OUT WITH BOYS ON THEIR TRICKED OUT CUSTOM BAGGERS WITH THEIR SOUND SYSTEMS I STILL GET MOST OF THE LOOKS AND ASKED A LOT MORE ?. I HAVE OUT RAN 107S, 110S, 113S AND EVEN A 127 COULD NOT LEAVE ME BEHIND ONLY STAY NEXT TO ME. SO FOR ALL YOU THAT DO NOT LIKE THIS BIKE IS NUTTTTTSSSS THIS BIKE IS HOT AND GETTING HOTTER. I HAVE PUT OVER 26000 MILES ON THIS BIKE AND LOVE IT. ITS ONLY GOING TO GET BETTER.

By: gk

gk — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:03:58 +0000

i have an 09 rocker c and love it. my wife rides with me and has no complaints. all i can say for you that say it sucks is…….. DUMP THE BITCH AND GET ONE WITH A SMALLER ASS!! you people ar PW

By: pete swift

pete swift — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:50:49 +0000

v-rocker is the wrong name:
how about beaver tail !!!

By: luv my rocker

luv my rocker — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:35:06 +0000

To all you probable moped riding biker wannabees that are just shooting holes in something that either cant afford or probably just couldnt ride, you should show us what you think looks good and then park it next to a rocker and see what draws more attention.this bike is hot and all i get is positive comments from people that actually ride harleys, and as far as the back seat goes it is a great idea for the hot chick you just met in the bar to get wet on, not ride across country, but then again you moped riders wouldnt understand that would you???

By: gtndusa

gtndusa — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:58:15 +0000

I have recently purchased a rocker c my wife and i both love it other than when I ride it by myself women love this bike it is simply an eye catcher. there are just too many of you out there that like the jap bikes cause they are cheaper. If you know anything, it is there is just something about riding a Harley a pride thing! Some of you don’t appear to know what that is. Live Free Ride Hard!

By: zibom

zibom — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:03:54 +0000

I bought the rocker-C about 3 weeks ago and the seat design is perfect becuase it folds away. However, you do need to make sure your rider has a small backside or she might take the whole seat

The main seat is not very comfortable though on long rides, so I might have mine redone in the dear future, or lose about 100 lbs of my own backside heh.

Love the bike – it draws crowds where ever I go!

By: BoB64

BoB64 — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:34:45 +0000

The first thing I did with my Rocker-C, was to change seat with FXCW seat. It’s softer, lower and more narrow too. Bought the touring kit with removable pillow/backrest. Works like a dream.

By: RockerDave

RockerDave — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:35:48 +0000

hdwideglidehd – Wow you put Vance & Hines Big Radius pipes on the Rocker…that is impressive considering V&H does not make pipes for the Rocker…yet. You must have installed regular softail
pipes from V&H…which is a BIG NO NO. Yes , the pipes will bolt up but if you would have done some research, you would’ve found that the V&H pipes you installed are too close to the tranny lines and oil tank. This will cause your bike to run hotter and void the warranty. The good news is that V&H already has “the Rocker” part number (26043) listed on their website (www.vanceandhines.com). They are supposed to be available towards the end of Aug. I too like the Big radius pipes but I am wait ing for the correct fitting ones before I make the change. Feel free to call Scott at V&H(562- 926-5291) and ask him about what I have just mentioned. If your local Harley dealer installed the set-up, maybe they will replace them once the correct pipes are realeased. Don’t feel bad…many new Rocker owners have made the same mistake (primarily from local Harley dealers just wanting to make an additional sale and not speaking directly to the manufacturer about proper fitting). I have noticed that many softail products are not interchangable with the Rocker…just because something will fit an 08 softail does not mean it will fit the Rocker.

By: rocker Mike

rocker Mike — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:56:02 +0000

I just purchased the rocker c my girlfriend is very small but has a little back problem. I don’t understand why they cannot come out with a seat that will clip on to the other one that has a small back rest. Something that you could leave in your garage. Corbin has two seats out they are custom-made over $900. Totally ridiculous. All I want is a small seat for the back with a back rest for the passenger.if anybody knows about something similar to what I am looking for please e-mail me mmercier43charter.net thank you

By: angelo pierno

angelo pierno — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:17:17 +0000

How cares about the seat the bike it self is beautiful it rides like a dream just got my new rocker c and love it rides nice and looks great got the bike home and tore the seat off of it and custom installed a nother one ant it looks hot . The 240 rear tire is unreal so what if the origanal seat looks like shit everyone customizes ther own bike most of the time the bike rocks.

By: hdwideglidehd

hdwideglidehd — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:59:21 +0000

Harley hit the nail on the head with this bike. Once you ride one, you will want one. I already had an 05 FL so this one is for fun. Slapped a race tuner on it, V&H Big Radius, Big Sucker air cleaner and the new Corbin seat and what a ride! This bike gets ohhs and aahs everywhere you take it. My wife has no intentions of ever getting on it and she is the one that actually bought it for me. She feels much more at home on the FL with all the comforts of home (plus the storage for all the crap she buys). Guys, if your looking for a bad ass scooter with Harley reliability, then this is the one for you. When you compair the price and comfort of the Rocker to the other “chopper” type bikes out there, you can’t go wrong with the Rocker!

By: Tito

Tito — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:14:39 +0000

are you kidding go buy another street glide or road king . how about putting your couch & tv on there too.

have any of you ridden this ? how about on the back? I have done both, and your right a little close is comfy nothin wrong with the double d’s in the back. as far as a load test ,who wants a load on the back of there bike? if your into big passengers get a bigseat but by all means live & let live. I guess the saying goes
“If I have to Explain It You Would’nt Understand”

By: Steven

Steven — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:46:09 +0000

Just bought one about 30 minutes ago Rocker in black. Will be picking this bike up on Thursday. Also bought the touring package minus the sissy bar which easily comes on and off in less then a minute for a passenger. The bike rides great and to me looks awesome in person. My wife and daughter love this bike also. We orig. went in to buy a nightster but it didnt handle well and felt like a hardtail, checked out all the new ones and this rocker was the hottest test drove it and was amazed.

By: Leo

Leo — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:17:44 +0000

Well I bought one and my wife, (54 kilos) will sit on the back quite nicely. I am told Harley did significant load tests, regardless it is an awesome bike, seat out and in.

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 23 May 2008 00:48:44 +0000

Not too sure why everyone is so hell bent on trashing the Rocker, the pictures don’t do the bike justice. If any of you people trashing the bike even went to a dealer to see one you would probably change your tune. I bought the Rocker and love it, it handles nice and for a solo seated bike it sure draws a lot of attention, and not bad attention either, every comment I’ve gotten has been a possitive one. I know all the diehard bikes think Harley made a bad choice with this model, but suck it up guys and deal with there decision to produce this model.

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:12:57 +0000

I bought the FXWC (not the C). I bought the touring package for when I want a passenger and it looks great! The rack setup alone looks good enough to keep on the bike all the time, but when I want a passenger I just pop on the extra sit and backrest in a stap! Not only is it bigger and beefier for the passenger, It also is a great backrest for the driver. Forget the stupid seat on the “C” model. If I had bought the “C” model I would have changed to the other seat setup ASAP!

By: tbailes63

tbailes63 — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:02:13 +0000

I agree that the passenger seat sux! I call it the Elroy hover seat. I just bought the new Rocker (not the C). The FXCW is the Bomb, Baby. I love it. My old lady doesn’t ride so an extra seat was not even an option for me. The straight Rocker is just Harley’s answer to the chopper. Before anyone goes criticizing, you need to check out the FXCW. Harley and Custom fans both will be impressed. 240 rear end! Oh Hell Yeah!

By: oneleg

oneleg — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:38:32 +0000

i think it’s better have a saddle.

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:17:05 +0000

Seat is very strange and appears dangerous. Tank is too bubbly. Yamaha’s Raider design flows much nicer. Nice try though, perhaps next time they will get a public opinion or do some more field research before releasing the final design. HD name will make people overlook the flaws.

By: guy

guy — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:30:10 +0000

replace the rocker -c seat with the rocker seat, looks better, but still just for one person, but why not

By: Is436cs

Is436cs — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:47:32 +0000

Damm, boys why all the commotion over a new bike? H-D is just trying to appeal to us all, and any good bussiness should. I had a black 175 HD dirt bike in early high school and got out performed by the Yamahas and Hondas all the time. Then in later high school I got a black AMF Sportster. Neither of which I would buy today, but I had a Harley none the less. Later this year I’ll be rotating back to the U.S. for my last tour of duty and my retirement present is a Black Harley of the FXCW type and I am a happy MF. My wife insistes on the solo bike cause I deserve some time to air things out. A different seat and a Tank with some curves to the bottom of it, WTF it’s unique and it’s yours. Hope to see some of you guys out there, America is a great place and ride free.

By: JG

JG — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:34:22 +0000

For pete sake, forget about the seat. Get some brains, that bike was not really intended to hull someone else. It’s one of the best bikes harley ’s put out. No I don’t think I would hull anyone on the back. It’s ment to be a chopper. Yea some custom made choppers have back seats, but then again I don’t consider them choppers then.

By: "Young Buck"

"Young Buck" — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:27:01 +0000

My wife loves it! I’m 25 and she’s 24. I like the custom look with the dependability of an HD. I’m picking mine up this Sunday! Cant wait!…..don’t like the bike, don’t buy it. There are thousands to choose from. Not sure why everyone gets all worked up whenever HD comes out with something different?

By: Yobbo

Yobbo — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 07:47:01 +0000

JaCrazy has hit it! HD have already captured the market for you old ageing, once-was a biker types, but you are not going to keep them in profit for much longer. The Rocker is obviously aimed at a newer, younger market, with the philosophy that “Once we get ‘em, we hang onto ‘em”, and therefore sell a few more bikes going forward. I am 65, ride a Fatboy, a 1971 ElectraGlide & a 1974 Rigid Chopper. I think the Rocker Custom is the pick of the new models. Young bucks with a young chick on the back will love ‘em too. I’d buy one ….. if I was 40 years younger!

By: JaCrazy

JaCrazy — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 13:24:34 +0000

Well guys don’t blame HD for trying to capture a part of the market that customs have. One, it’s business. Two, there’s definitely enough room for another kind of Harley rider. Besides, my girlfriend not only has her own Harley but is 118 lbs. And when we ride together we like to be close. 34Ds on my back is never a bad thing. So instead of paying outrageous $30K for a Big Dog or Ironhorse and having no place to service it I chose this bike. A splash of the old and new. Besides, what Harley rider isn’t looking at changing something right off on almost any bike they get? Oh remember, the trick seat isn’t out if you are riding it solo. Many people forget that. That’s why it is called ‘trick.’ Where’s the love?

By: hdkid

hdkid — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:51:29 +0000

i think the bike is great if ur looking for something like a chopper. but as for the seat i don’t think it’s ment to take ur wife on a cross country tour. looks more like taking the blonde from the bar to the motel. besides 90% of the time it’ll be tucked away and you’ll be riding solo anyways. good job harley!!

By: craig

craig — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 02:05:38 +0000

there is an option seat for those that want to take the old girl with them.Harley only give you the basics on any of there bikes and then you spend the money on changing it to how ya want it.

By: dragon

dragon — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:49:46 +0000

this bike was made for the guy who has good ins on his wife because when a cager does something stupid and you have to get out of the way look out she will hit the pavement and you know harley did not test this bike before trying to sell it