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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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Hi guys,
i am seriously thinking about buying a new Cross Bones but i am concerned about the single pot caliper on the front and i was just wonderingwhat you guys that have boughtthink aboutthe brakes? how do they and the handling in general compare to other harleys? thanks in advance.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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Default RE: Cross Bones brakes

It seems to be the same set-up they have been using on FLSTS's since 97...The single piston stock brake is not the greatest...Hawg Halter makes a direct bolt-on in chrome or black. 4 Piston..Nice set-up.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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Default RE: Cross Bones brakes

I couldn't be happier! Great ride, handling, and braking. Brakes just like my Dyna did. I wouldn't recommend buying one though, pretty soon everyone will have one.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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Thanks Sarge how does it handle compare to the Dyna?
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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It handles more like a big bike, but the ride is great. It's still stock, so it couldn't hang with the SG in a drag race. That really suprised me. It's no dog, but I expected the TC96 to be more powerful compared to the TC88. We'll see here in a couple weeks what some new pipes, intake, and PCIII do for it.
 
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