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Old May 27, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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Default RE: FatBob or CrossBones...

The Harley dealer in Frejus told me both models were sold out and neither was available till October. Same for Rocker. Same for UK.

BTW the price is at least 25% higher in France than the UK.

I'm picking up my Cross Bones on Fri in Lewes, Sussex.
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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tu seras mieux assis sur le crossbones. En plus, le moteur est fixe au frame, donc ca fait une ride plus balancee. J'ai un Fatboy et j'aime beaucoup mon bicyk.
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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Default RE: FatBob or CrossBones...

For Paris you want a scooter or moped. Don't get a harley...it will get stolen.. If your still considering, Then make sure you measure your parking space and make your decision based on what will fit...
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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Default RE: FatBob or CrossBones...


no, that is not a typo. and by the way, the correct spelling is "holy" not "holly".

et oui le crossbones est tres balancee. vous l'aimerez bien.
 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 12:03 AM
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Default RE: FatBob or CrossBones...

Get the Crossbones. The Fat Bob looks like a half dozen other bikes in the Harley line-up. Crossbones is unique.
 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 02:26 AM
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Default RE: FatBob or CrossBones...

thank you for your advice

i will do a new roadtest with the Fatbob this weekend (it's not possible for the Xbones), and after i hope i will do the good purchase
not so easy, i like the Fatbob & Xbones

my blog and so many HD photos
http://geckoosxapple.blogspot.com/search/label/hd

 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 10:08 AM
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Default RE: FatBob or CrossBones...

question :
when you ride every day, summer & winter,
the ride position is better on Fatbob or Xbones ? i am tall : 6,17 ft

thanks
 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 10:21 AM
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I am admittedly biased, but I think the X-Bones does really well in traffic and congested areas. At least sitting high lets you see whats happening ahead more easily.
 
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W/T/F As if we (my grand father and Dad) didn't help them out enough in the 1st WW and the second, now we have to pick there rides.
 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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ORIGINAL: Ole Coyote

W/T/F As if we (my grand father and Dad) didn't help them out enough in the 1st WW and the second, now we have to pick there rides.
Thats actually funny

however it was kinda a dikheadish comment on a guy who has a common interest in American bikes and came here for legit advice on motorcycles.... not on a war or how they tuck tail when the shat hits the fan and what not
 
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