Purchasing a cross bones today
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Purchasing a cross bones today
Finally found the crossbones that I was looking for (Black Denim) so I put a down payment on it, possible picking it up today, it has a factory installed alarm with no other options, do not know much about the softtails I am a bagger man, So I turn to you guys for info, does anyone have any input on this bike good or bad and is there anything I should watch out for as far as the dealer, anyh input would be great. also any exhaust option would be great I!m thinking of V&H short shots staggered (black) with a fuel pack.
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congrades on the new crossbones thats a cool looking bike !!!! as for the exhaust i have the same set up on my fxst o7 ... the short shots with the fuel pak .. i was running the rush slip ons but finally got enough cash together to get a full system and what a difference it made ,the bike runs much better with more power ... its loud when you open it up but i like to hear the exhaust when im going down the road anyway ... ive been riding metric bikes for a long time but my 07 fxst is the best bike ive ever owned the only problem that i have is that i cant keep from putting the miles on her ... i have 20,000 on her and shes still running great !!!!! good luck with your new crossbones your gunna love it !!!!!!!!!!
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Welcome to the Club!
The only thing that is a little different is that you need to bring it in at 500 miles for your first service because of the springer front end...
I'm running a RSD Tracker Exhaust & Air Cleaner and then went with the Thundermax EFI unit.... I like the look and get a lot of compliments on them...
I don't think you can go wrong....
IMO The XB is such a fine bike that you could put anything on her and she would still look great!
The only thing that is a little different is that you need to bring it in at 500 miles for your first service because of the springer front end...
I'm running a RSD Tracker Exhaust & Air Cleaner and then went with the Thundermax EFI unit.... I like the look and get a lot of compliments on them...
I don't think you can go wrong....
IMO The XB is such a fine bike that you could put anything on her and she would still look great!
Last edited by Cheesecake; Aug 28, 2008 at 03:59 PM.
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Congrats, they actually want to do the first service at 500 miles to check the springer front end after that every 5000. It's one of the few bikes that I have not been tempted to do a lot of changes. Depending how tall you are you might want to change the 3" seat springs to 2", costs about $20.00 and gets your feet a little wider at stops.
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Man, your going to be happy with it.
I love my 08 crossbones....Check it out https://www.hdforums.com/forum/members/71834-troy13-albums-977-08-crossbones-dmc.html
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You shouldn't buy a Crossbone because it does not have enough chrome, unlike other Harley, it has one front shock. 
JUST KIDDN' Congrats! You will love it. 8D
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Ok just got back from the dealer, made the deal and pick the bike up tommorrow, wanted to much for the exhaust, fuel pack, and air filter, $1500, service guys told me the bike has to be dyno`ed, thats why its so much, Never had the 07 RKC dyno`ed runs just fine and sounds mean, but to every cinderella story there is a flip side, had to give up my 05 Bigdog, I think I`ll be happier with the harley!
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Yep! don't know what I was thinking... I had my first done @300 miles I have heard that they ship them from the factory without any Head Grease!