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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/11/2008 2:15:22 PM
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Hardcorehunter
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Thanks WG. I had longshots on my Heritage and liked them, but I went through two sets and the damn things always bronzed on me, while my buddies with shortshots never bronzed?? just wonder if they would look ok on the Crossbones; are they still stacked on top of each other or does vance and hines have a set that have some space between them like the stock ones on the crossbones? Another question, how does that factory harley seat mount?? I don't really want a sissybar. Is that seat shown in your pic just now, the factory seat for the crossbones with the optional passenger?
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/11/2008 2:54:11 PM
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White Guy
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I think the long shots are stacked like the shortshots.. Take a look online. This is the factory seat for the crossbones. It bolts on strait to the fender. You take out the plastic plugs and put threaded inserts in. 5 Min install..
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/11/2008 4:03:27 PM
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Hardcorehunter
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Cool. We are going with the flat paint as I will remove the rearseat when I ride alone and we won't have a clearcoat to worry about wearing out. Are you extremely happy with the flat paint or do you think about the gloss at times?
I thought maybe there was some new longshots out for these bikes. I am ready for another look than the longshots Vance and Hines put out. I had them for 10 years on my heritage. Time for a new pipe.
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/12/2008 6:19:51 AM
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BTL
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White Guy, can you tell me why you dont like the quick release sissy bar besides someone making off with 250 bucks worth of harley parts in a instant, thats the only concern I have about mine. thank you in advance for any reply on this matter.
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/12/2008 9:09:53 AM
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White Guy
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having the quick release forces you to change out the rear blinker posts. You loose the black "fins", and you put the relocation kit chrome ugly posts/ bolts.. Just ugly basically... Plus, when you remove it I just think the mounting posts look lame on the bones. Wish they'd have just made it a bolt on only. Oh well, mine will be! :) Unfortunatly I'll still have to use spacers but got some nice ones at harley yesterday.. I may get it on tonight.. I'll post some pics..
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White Guy, can you tell me why you dont like the quick release sissy bar besides someone making off with 250 bucks worth of harley parts in a instant, thats the only concern I have about mine. thank you in advance for any reply on this matter.
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/12/2008 9:57:54 AM
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BTL
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Yeah I can understand where your coming from on the blinker relocation kit, also found out when I did mine that after your splice the wires back theres no play left in the wires to plug them back in, almost like banjo strings, figure irf they come apart I will resplice with a little extra wire.
Oh yeah I just love how they just run the the wire harnesses through the back of the brake light without any silicone to stop the water from getting inside there, just wonder how how long it will last, when I took off the lens I could'nt belive how much water there was in it already from a 30 mile ride, with only going through a few puddles here and there. I am hoping that the sissy bar deflects some of the water from the tire that sprays on top of my fender up my back and head, I guess im just used to my 79 flh with the full rear fender.
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/12/2008 3:14:00 PM
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having the quick release forces you to change out the rear blinker posts. You loose the black "fins", and you put the relocation kit chrome ugly posts/ bolts.. Just ugly basically... Plus, when you remove it I just think the mounting posts look lame on the bones. Wish they'd have just made it a bolt on only. Oh well, mine will be! :) Unfortunatly I'll still have to use spacers but got some nice ones at harley yesterday.. I may get it on tonight.. I'll post some pics..
WG
I agree that the relo kit looks like @ss. That's why I went this route (sorry pics are grainy):
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/13/2008 12:05:26 PM
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White Guy
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Got the sissy bar on! Took the lame ass quick release off, and had to grind about 1/4" off the back to fit the stock blinker posts.. Used some nice chrome hex bolts. I love the way it came out.. enjoy..
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/13/2008 12:22:07 PM
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BTL
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I see you went with the diamond black footpegs on the rear. I change all mine to the diamond collection, except the floorboards, like the stock ones, I'll put some pics on this thread later today so you can get a look at how they will look on your bike.
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/13/2008 12:38:11 PM
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Where can I get the under seat plastic cover of the CrossBones to hide away all the electrics and ECU? Any part numbers
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/13/2008 1:04:13 PM
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White Guy
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Yeah, I'm actually going to the dealer today to get the grips and the shifter knob. What else is there? I don't want to switch out the boards either. I will get the black brake and shifter eventually... Can't wait to see your pics..
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I see you went with the diamond black footpegs on the rear. I change all mine to the diamond collection, except the floorboards, like the stock ones, I'll put some pics on this thread later today so you can get a look at how they will look on your bike.
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/13/2008 3:27:25 PM
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here's my new gal. just picked her up today. i'm already working on exhaust, sert and high flow a/c. can't wait for the friggin snow to melt...
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/13/2008 5:11:38 PM
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Lookin' good.....the Black Billet brake and shifter would look pretty good
 
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Got the sissy bar on! Took the lame ass quick release off, and had to grind about 1/4" off the back to fit the stock blinker posts.. Used some nice chrome hex bolts. I love the way it came out.. enjoy..
WG
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/13/2008 6:16:09 PM
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That's the ticket!!!
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/13/2008 7:09:10 PM
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White Guy
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Actually just put them on. Along with the matching grips.. No pics tonight but soon!
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Lookin' good.....the Black Billet brake and shifter would look pretty good
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Got the sissy bar on! Took the lame ass quick release off, and had to grind about 1/4" off the back to fit the stock blinker posts.. Used some nice chrome hex bolts. I love the way it came out.. enjoy..
WG
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/14/2008 4:17:05 PM
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You're an f'in genius! Harley should do that paint scheme for 09'... But, then I'd be kicking myself.. That looks so good...
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California Kid paint job..................
What would you call the person who asked what it would look like.
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/14/2008 5:42:32 PM
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White Guy
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So you're the genius! That other dude was posing.. :)
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You're an f'in genius! Harley should do that paint scheme for 09'... But, then I'd be kicking myself.. That looks so good...
WG
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California Kid paint job..................
What would you call the person who asked what it would look like.
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/15/2008 7:19:24 AM
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85FXWG
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LOL.....
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/15/2008 11:33:34 AM
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..... does vance and hines have a set that have some space between them like the stock ones on the crossbones?
Hardcore,
Wondered if these Exile pipes might be close to what you were looking for:
http://www.exilecycles.com/index.php?section=42
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/18/2008 9:37:09 AM
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Hardcorehunter
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Thanks for posting these pipes.
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/18/2008 12:55:21 PM
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White Guy
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Looks like we had the same opinion. The wrap came off last night, and I like it sooooooooooo much better this way. Just goes with the bike better....
WG
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I think the short stacks looked better before the wrap, but then again thats my opinion, and we know what those are worth, I think longer pipes would look better wraped, I'm thinking of doing my xbones in wrap, maybe the tan color.
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/18/2008 5:02:54 PM
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Twolf
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the black wrap just came in for mine. I'm probably going to wrap them just until the bend ends on the short one. Then match the end to that on the long one. I was sick at first when I saw the black ones, but glad I went with Chrome. I think it fits the look harley was going after. Plus, yours being Vivid black... yeah, i'd say chrome for sure! But, up to you.. Either way, you will be stoked.. They sounds SOOOO good...
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Had my mind made up on the black staggard short shots until I saw your Chrome ones now I can't make up my mind 
crazy weather here 74 on Sunday and now I have 8 inches of snow.... Come on Spring !!!
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How nice does it look in the sun! Glad you got to get out and put some miles in. Been riding mine to work every day. Cars BLOW! Can't wait to see your pipes. What ones are you getting? Shorties? Big-uns? Side Shots?
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Finally had a decent day 70 Degrees to snap a few pictures and get a few miles on my xbones.. Supposed to have up to 9 inches of snow here tomorrow....
Base now but vance an hines , fuelpak and high flow AC coming soon .....
See phot gallery !!
Rat
DO NOT wrap yer pipes! Bad stuff happens... 
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/21/2008 8:55:47 AM
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White Guy
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Lost the front fender, and loving it..
WG
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/21/2008 6:53:59 PM
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Hardcorehunter
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Guys, We've ran into issues with our Crossbones. Our dealer here has now stated that the crossbones and the rockers are selling for $2,000 over msrp for the 1st 30 days they are on the floor, no if, ands, or buts. It doesn't matter that we have had our name on the next flat black due into their shop which is april. I REFUSE to pay over msrp for a new harley, this isn't the 90's when you had to. I called my dealer back in IA where I have bought 5 new harleys over the years when I lived there and he will sell his crossbones at msrp. He has a vivid gloss black in now. We have decided that we are going to change the color all together and we want the bike sheet metal done in red. So many bobbers are black with red rims and we think it would look cool red with the factory black rims. We want to be set apart from all of the flat black and gloss black crossbones that will be at every bike night and rally in the area by mid summer. Are there any pics you guys have of a red bobber or do you have any red paint schemes you have seen or like? My IA dealer will have it painted for me for $1200-1500.
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/21/2008 10:12:49 PM
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well, if your not interested in being like everyone else with the bones, DON'T BUY ONE, !!! Red, yellow, orange or green. Buy an Older softail and customize that instead, cut the BS and you wont even need to pay for msrp on a 97/96 night train.
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/22/2008 12:25:10 AM
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HDUK
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WG I agree, it looks good without the fender, and i reckon a 150 front tire would look good as well
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RE: Crossbones Pictures - 3/22/2008 12:47:49 AM
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HDUK
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I have found a dealer in the Uk that has dropped the price by a £1000 about $1900, Now we pay a higher price here in the UK, Crossbones msrp is £13000 in the Uk, so any saving I can get is a bonus, mine should be here next week, should actually get to ride it in the first week in April
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Guys, We've ran into issues with our Crossbones. Our dealer here has now stated that the crossbones and the rockers are selling for $2,000 over msrp for the 1st 30 days they are on the floor, no if, ands, or buts. It doesn't matter that we have had our name on the next flat black due into their shop which is april. I REFUSE to pay over msrp for a new harley, this isn't the 90's when you had to. I called my dealer back in IA where I have bought 5 new harleys over the years when I lived there and he will sell his crossbones at msrp. He has a vivid gloss black in now. We have decided that we are going to change the color all together and we want the bike sheet metal done in red. So many bobbers are black with red rims and we think it would look cool red with the factory black rims. We want to be set apart from all | | |
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