Softail Deluxe vs CrossBones
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Softail Deluxe vs CrossBones
Ok went to the dealer today to crunch numbers on a new crossbones. While i was waiting walked around and browsed at the bikes. They had a black and white 2 tone Deluxe their. I must admit the bike does look sharp. my buddy has one and he is into old school looking bikes like me. I think both bikes have that retro old school look and i love the way the crossbones looks with the springer front end.. As far as ride, handleing, comfort, looks,resale value, and performance whats the better bike??
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I like the way the Xbones ride with the balanced engine and springer, add bags sixpac rack and your ready to go.
Just me cause I ride solo anymore
I do miss that bike
Just me cause I ride solo anymore
I do miss that bike
Last edited by firefighter616; Jan 15, 2011 at 09:10 PM.
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I'm a huge Springer fan, but the X-Bones has no freaking chrome. If I was spending my hard earned money for a brand spanking new motorcycle, you could bet your a$$ it would be shiny bike with all the chrome goodies. I'd go with the Deluxe.
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+ 1 on that, butof course I am biased. The more chrome you have, the faster it goes!
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Aside from the springer the crossbones looks modern.
However the Softail deluxe does a great job at looking like a 1949 Hydra Glide or 1958 Duo Glide.
I would be tempted to buy one instead of a super glide if they didn't have the counter balanced motor.
However the Softail deluxe does a great job at looking like a 1949 Hydra Glide or 1958 Duo Glide.
I would be tempted to buy one instead of a super glide if they didn't have the counter balanced motor.
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If it were my money, the Deluxe. But its your money, so which do YOU prefer?
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Own a 49EL and 65 FLH and I just do not see any comparison of a deluxe with either you mentioned. Think the closest is the Road King
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Ok went to the dealer today to crunch numbers on a new crossbones. While i was waiting walked around and browsed at the bikes. They had a black and white 2 tone Deluxe their. I must admit the bike does look sharp. my buddy has one and he is into old school looking bikes like me. I think both bikes have that retro old school look and i love the way the crossbones looks with the springer front end.. As far as ride, handleing, comfort, looks,resale value, and performance whats the better bike??