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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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From what I can tell, there is not much new on the '09.&nbsp\\; (Decal on Oil Tank, and oil tank listedas .5 qt bigger)
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One of the local dealers has an '08 still, but wont budge on price.&nbsp\\;
is there anything else new on the '09 that would be worth ordering one in?
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I am trying to decide if I should just go with the '08 to start riding now, or wait for an '09 to arrive in September (when I am being told it will arrive).
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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Will the 09 be MSRP? Thats the only thing.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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Default RE: 09 vs 08 Cross Bones

There are 5 HD dealers in the area, one of them *should* want to sell me one for MSRP.&nbsp\\;
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 04:59 PM
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The 09 has the BUT PIRATE sticker
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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Jolly Roger
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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IMO, the 2008 XBones being the first model year and also a 105th Anniversary bike makes it more desirable.&nbsp\\; The '09 is just an '09...nothing special.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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I think I will have to hit up the HD dealer tomorrow and see if the '08 is still there..&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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I am getting my 08 on Saturday.&nbsp\\; The only thing I noticed in the spec sheet was the difference in oil capacity.&nbsp\\; 3.0 on the 08's and 3.5 on the 09's.&nbsp\\; Any one know what the difference is a result of?
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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I got my 08 X Bones for $1900 off MSRP with the first service thrown in for free and setup fee waived.&nbsp\\; So, it can be done.&nbsp\\;
 
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