Harley-Davidson takes its Softail design in a radical direction with the introduction of the 2008 FXCW Rocker and FXCWC Rocker C, offering two stunning variations on the long, low custom motorcycle theme. These new custom motorcycles faithfully replicate the lines of an original, slammed ‘Hardtail’ custom, while delivering the comfortable ride of a concealed modern rear suspension. (The term Hardtail refers to the clean style of frames with no rear suspension from a bygone era). A raked-out front end, new cast-aluminium oil tank, new saddle designs, original paint treatments and other details make the Rocker and Rocker C the most significant evolution of the Softail line since its inception in 1984.
The Rockertail :
It’s the Rockertail rear end that makes a Softail a Rocker. The Rockertail utilises an all-new rear section with elliptical tubes and no visible fender supports. As on other Softail motorcycles, the Rockertail rear shock absorbers are hidden away under the transmission. The rear fender is mounted just above a wide 240mm x 18 rear tyre, and the fender’s broad surface is fully exposed behind a solo saddle. The Rockertail design creates the illusion of a bone-jarring, hardtail frame but when under way, the fender and wheel move together as the rear suspension glides through 3.4 inches/86 mm. Laden seat height of the FXCW Rocker is just 24.5 inches/622 mm, one of the lowest seat heights available on the market today.
The FXCW Rocker :
The FXCW Rocker makes an anti-everything statement that appeals to a hard riding, go-your-own-way attitude. The Rocker stretches out on a 36.5-degree fork rake that extends the wheelbase to 69.2 inches/1760 mm. A 19-inch tapered five-spoke cast-aluminium front wheel is finished in durable Satin Stainless Metallic powdercoat. The same finish is applied to the fork lowers, triple clamps, headlamp, handlebar riser, tank console, swingarm, turn signal housings, hand controls, belt guard, oil tank and engine trim. The frame is custom colour-matched to the bodywork.
A sculpted, two-piece five-inch curved riser supports independent, V-Bar handlebars with internal wiring. A new bullet-shaped headlamp rides over beefy 49mm Showa forks. A stretched, five-gallon/18.9 litre fuel tank holds a low-profile console with a polished aluminum insert, integrated indicator lamps and an angled, speed-shop style speedometer housing. A machined 3-D Bar and Shield medallion is mounted on each side of the fuel tank.
The Rocker is powered by the counter-balanced Twin Cam 96B with ESPFI fuel injection mated to the 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission and active intake and exhaust system, rigid-mounted in a frame that’s colour-matched to the bodywork. The powertrain is finished in Silver powdercoat with Satin Stainless Metallic powdercoat accents on the covers. Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers reinforce the bike’s long, low profile. A low solo seat is mounted over a finned, cast-aluminium oil tank that recalls classic hot-rod bikes of the past.
The Rocker is available in three colors: Vivid Black, Pacific Blue Pearl and Crimson Red Sunglo.
The FXCWC Rocker C :
The Rocker C is aimed at riders who have got to have it all dipped in chrome. Almost every component that was powdercoated with attitude on the Rocker has been plated with dazzling chrome on the Rocker C, from the fork tubes to the headlamp to the V-Bar riser. On the Rocker C, the swingarm and the finned, cast-aluminium horseshoe oil tank are colour-matched to the paint on the frame and bodywork. The Twin Cam 96B powertrain is finished in Black and Chrome. The tank and both fenders are treated to a flowing flamed pinstripe that contrasts with the base solid-colour metallic paint and cloisonné tank medallions. Polished tapered five-spoke cast aluminium wheels are standard on the Rocker C.
Passenger pegs are a clue to a surprising feature of the Rocker C. The industry-first Trick Seat completely conceals an easy to install passenger pillion pad that mounts onto struts that deploy over the rear fender without tools. When someone needs a lift, simply lift off the main seat cushion and install the pillion seat on its chrome-plated struts. The pillion is independent of the fender, which can still move through the full suspension range. For solo riding, the pillion stows away out of sight.
The Rocker C is available in three solid colours with pinstripe flames: Vivid Black, Pacific Blue Pearl and Crimson Red Sunglo.
FXCW Rocker features :
Rigid-mount, 1584cc Twin Cam 96B balanced engine
6-speed Cruise Drive transmission
Active intake and exhaust system
Silver powdercoated engine with Satin Stainless Metallic powdercoat covers
Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
Finned cast-aluminium, horseshoe oil tank
240mm-18 rear / 90mm-19 front tyre
Satin Stainless Metallic powdercoat Cast Aluminium Tapered Five Spoke 19-inch front/18-inch rear wheels
Rockertail rear section
Stretched fuel tank with recessed medallion
Solo saddle
V-Bar handlebars on five-inch curved risers
Console-mounted Speed Shop speedometer
Satin Stainless Metallic powdercoat fork lowers, oil tank, headlamp bucket, swingarm and other components
Colour-matched frame
Smart Security System
FXCWC Rocker C features :
Rigid-mount, 1584cc Twin Cam 96B balanced engine
6-speed Cruise Drive transmission
Active intake and exhaust system
Black powdercoated engine with chrome covers
Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
Finned cast-aluminum oil tank
240mm-18 rear / 90mm-19 front tyre
Polished Cast Aluminium Tapered Five Spoke 19-inch front/18-inch rear wheels
Rockertail rear section
Stretched fuel tank with recessed cloisonné medallion
Trick seat with concealed passenger pillion
Independent V-Bar handlebars on five-inch curved risers
Console-mounted speed shop style speedometer
Colour-matched frame, swingarm and oil tank
Chrome fork lowers, headlamp, console, speedometer and other components
Deluxe pinstripe flames standard
Smart Security System
|
(not translated yet) ESSAI ROAD KING HARLEY DAVIDSON
