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How is yours powered? Hard wired or plug into the accessory socket at each use?

I forgot to add that I have a pair of those ATV handlebar covers when the temps go below freezing. Hippo Hands is one brand, but I have an off brand that I bought for $25 last summer. I'm sure a size expressly made for the Rockster would work great. I have to be extra careful when I install them bec...

What GPS mounts are you using on the Rockster? Mine in stock and I was looking at purchasing a used unit -- saw some decent prices on a few sites. Any tips on running the cable to the accessory socket and keeping it secure while riding.

Still riding as the temps dip into high 20's. Didn't spring for the heated gear yet. Looking for your favorite "poor man's" cold weather gear tips. My commute is about 25 minutes, so I'm fine with a few layers up top and a windsuit, Olympia gloves and the heated grips. Double socks and the...

I recently -- not by choice -- rode my 04 Rockster to 195 miles on a tank. When I filled up, I put in about 4.5 gallons.
On highway trips avg 70mph, my light does not come on until around 160-170 miles. Daily commuting it comes on at about 145 miles.

It may be a little late and I wish I had this info earlier. I took a ride from central NC across I-40 West into Knoxville, TN. Temps were in high 30's. Hippo Hands were a life saver. I had light work gloves and had to turn the heated grips to low otherwise my hands were burning. Had toe warmers on t...

I was actually referring to the plastic cylinder head guards, not the covers.

Please share any practical tips you have on replacing the bottom set of plugs on the Rockster with the twin spark engine. I have already replaced the set that face out to the side of the bike. Best tool in the kit to use, how to get the best leverage to remove it, preparation steps, etc. Already I h...

Another good reason to get rid of the muffler !! Thanks to all -- the job finally got done a few weeks ago. After loosening the nut holding the rear of the muffler I was able to remove the tire. Now need to find out how to remove the "scuff marks" on the wheel. Need a little copper rockst...

I'm going to give it a try in about an hour. The tire is definitely off of the hub, its just that the right insde edge of the rim/wheel is bumping up against a bolt on the inside of the drive shaft. And If I can't seem to slide the tire to the left enough to clear the bolt without hitting the exhaus...

OK I will try raising it, not sure how, since its already on the center stand. The service manager faxed me the page from the tech manual as a guide, but it didn't mention anything about removing the exhaust pipe. He specifically said once I removed the wheel it should slide right off. Of course the...

Hello I need assistance with removing my rear tire so that I can take it to dealer for tire replacement. I have removed the nuts holding the tire in place, the spacer and the brake assembly. I was told that it should slide straight off, but between the exhaust pipe being in the way and a bolt on the...