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Anyone changed the forks on there rocker?

  • 7heavn
    7heavn
    12 years ago

     I've got an 08 Rocker C that I'm customizing and want to switch to the DNA inverted forks I've seen them in an article on  a blue Rocker C in a car mag that  chopper works did . I know DNA don't get the best rap but the price difference compared to the other brands is lot cheaper I suppose you get what you pay for though. My question is I know that the std caliper won't bolt up but I've already got a 21x3.25inch PM wheel for the front will I have any issue running the DNA forks are the axle sizes differen't ??, can I just change my bearings to suit and what about the spacing of the wheel?.

    I'm just a little worried that maybe I should have held off on getting the wheels untill I knew which forks I'm running?.

     

     

  • 7heavn
    7heavn
    12 years ago

    Hey mate

     

    Thanks for the advice it is much appreciated . I plan on changing brakes and I pretty much know what I'm up for in that regards my biggest issue is being able to use the front 21inch PM front wheel I already have .

  • olivia88
    olivia88
    12 years ago

    FYI: Be aware of lock to lock limitations if deciding to use some brand inverted front ends on Rockers. FXCW's might be a Softail, but they're way different. For example, if using H-D accesory Softail front end, you will need to move tank back and/or do alter fork stops or top fork yoke will hit tank on full lock. Especially if you have tank lift kit fitted.

  • gidgi
    gidgi
    12 years ago

     my mate is doin it now with DNA 62mm front end it has a 3/4 axle & you will need brakes from 84-99 evo he has bought PM calipers you will need a steering stop, I think he paid bout 95 bucks to that point is a piece of cake, but he hasn`t got his 23" wheel yet ,caliper looks to line up ok  but because front end is wideglide you will need to fiddle with spacers, but fark it looks mint. I think if you can do this stuff your self with confidence it will be good but big dollars if you are willing to pay someone else good luck

     

  • qantas3401
    qantas3401
    12 years ago

    hi. there.people,as gidgi said will cost bucks to change front end & wheel plus alot of mods to do with non HD parts.but can be done & its a pain in the but aswell.should not have started this mission from hell. here is a pic what is on rocker ,all DNA 3 degree rake on tree with 23 inch wheel.had to replace & paint front  fender to suit 23 wheel aswell.


  • qantas3401
    qantas3401
    12 years ago

    hi. there.people,as gigi said will cost bucks to change front end & wheel plus alot of mods to do with non HD parts.but can be done & its a pain in the but aswell.should not have started this mission from hell. here is a pic what is on rocker ,all DNA 3 degree rake on tree with 23 inch wheel.had to replace & paint front  fender to suit 23 wheel aswell. & fogot about front brake cali to