Who would go for a Cross Bones??
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Does it hold true that a 2011 Crossbones will be of a great value in the future since not in production?[/QUOTE]
If its any help to you Warrs a big Harley dealer here in the UK had a crossbones up for sale about a year ago, one of the last ones made as I recall it had a few hundred miles on the clock and was pretty much standard they were asking Ł19,000 for it which was around Ł4,000 more than when it was new, only you can decide one which bike to get, both are nice, although I'd get rid of the seat if I bought the CB, the problem with the Breakout could be the fat back wheel which to some extent has gone out of fashion and could affect its resale value, hard to say.
If its any help to you Warrs a big Harley dealer here in the UK had a crossbones up for sale about a year ago, one of the last ones made as I recall it had a few hundred miles on the clock and was pretty much standard they were asking Ł19,000 for it which was around Ł4,000 more than when it was new, only you can decide one which bike to get, both are nice, although I'd get rid of the seat if I bought the CB, the problem with the Breakout could be the fat back wheel which to some extent has gone out of fashion and could affect its resale value, hard to say.
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From: Central Texas
I have a Rocker (Breakout's older brother) & a Bones.
I love each in their own way. I love the low feel to the Rocker, wide tire, raked front. I get more compliments on this bike than any other.
I love the smooth ride of the Bones, very comfortable bike. I did have to lose the rear fender though.
I couldn't honestly say I could choose between the two.
I would suggest ride each one before making a decision & see which one has the best feel for you.
I love each in their own way. I love the low feel to the Rocker, wide tire, raked front. I get more compliments on this bike than any other.
I love the smooth ride of the Bones, very comfortable bike. I did have to lose the rear fender though.
I couldn't honestly say I could choose between the two.
I would suggest ride each one before making a decision & see which one has the best feel for you.
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Crossbones man. Hands down.
I have owned what my wife says is "too many" harleys over the years. Sporty, check. Dynas, check. Road kings, check. And afew custom builds. The Crossbones for me, looking back is what I should have bought when they were new, instead of last year. If I had, it would have saved me a TON of money. I MAY own another bike some day, but the Bones will be in my garage forever.
I have owned what my wife says is "too many" harleys over the years. Sporty, check. Dynas, check. Road kings, check. And afew custom builds. The Crossbones for me, looking back is what I should have bought when they were new, instead of last year. If I had, it would have saved me a TON of money. I MAY own another bike some day, but the Bones will be in my garage forever.
Tourer
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From: PA
I love my CrossBones. When I first saw it on the dealer showroom I said, "finally, HD has made a machine to my liking." I replaced the monkey bars with narrow beach bars and it was complete. It handles beautifully and the rake is perfect for tight cornering. The Rocker and the Breakout are nice looking, too, but offer a different riding style. On those you'll sit lower and more "into" the bike, whereas the Bones sprung seat elevates the rider slightly more, which I have come to enjoy as it is a very nostalgic and comfortable riding position.
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Sorry, it is so bright outside it is hard to get a pic not washed out, the bandana for instance is red, looks kind of pink/washed out in my photo.
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From: Florida
It's no better or worse for two up riding than any other softails as far as I can tell. My ex and my daughter rode with me for years. I would never venture to say that they are as comfortable for passengers as a touring bike or that it's good for exceptionally long trips. My passengers did a couple of hours at a time with no issues but to me that has as much to do with the person as it does with the bike. Both my passengers were rather petite and had good physical tolerances. On the other hand, I have a friend who rides with me from time to time who is petite but rather tall and she can't do more than an hour at a time and usually comments that her thighs get fatigued from being sort of cramped into the "small" space behind me. Again, I think it has to do with her height. Compared to my ex and daughter she's about 7 inches taller.
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I had a 2008 Denim Black Crossbones. I actually was the first one in my area to have one. I loved that bike. Never thought I would trade it in. Well then came the 2013 CVO Breakout. Didn't think I would get a chance to get one. Well my local dealer got one in and I bought it brand new off the show room floor. Only bike I would have traded my Cross Bones for. Dealer gave me a sweet trade in price as well, so I couldn't turn it down. I do miss the Cross Bones, but the CVO Breakout is a dream to ride. Looking back, I would do the trade again in a heart beat. No regrets.
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i wouldn't buy a motorcycle or any vehicle based on what it may be worth in the future. Buy what you want now and enjoy it. If it turns out to appreciate in the future, then good for you, but if it doesnt, atleast you got to enjoy the motorcycle you wanted.