nightster to crossbones!
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Cruiser
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nightster to crossbones!
Hi all...i had an 08 nightster that was pretty decked out and was pretty fast. I ended up giving in and bought me an 09 crossbones...ive been wanting a crossbones since i first seen them but i felt too obligated to my 08 nightster...anyhow...i ate a $2000 loss on my trade but i didnt know what i was missing till i rode the crossbones!! Wow...this bike is awesome...excellent ride!!! I now have the bike that i will surely keep for a long time! I had them install the rear pillion and footpegs but i didnt want to pay them the $$$ to get the detachable sissy bar on there...i wonder how hard it is for me to install the sissy bar myself? Anyhow, i am now a softail guy and wont look back!!
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For the sissy bar you have a few options, you can get the turn signal relocation kit to fit the sissy bar, get smaller turn signals (auto gems deringers) or you can cut the sissy bar. All 3 are easy mods. The turn signal relocation kit is chrome, but can be powder coated. I have the relocation kit but I am switching to the Auto Gem Deringer lights. Keep us posted. Oh yeah post pics
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i dont mind cutting the sissy bar...i just need to know where to cut it and how much to cut? I called harley and they have everything in stock...$300 for the sissy bar, backrest pad, and docking hardware....another $40 for the directional relocation kit...theprice isnt a factor...i just dont want chrome on the bike or have to move my stock signal lights...
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well..got everything on the crossbones now...sissy bar was a breeze to put on...pulled out the craftsman grinder and slapped on the cut wheel...trimmed a bit off the sissy bar...fits like a glove....buying the directional relocation kit ($39) is a waste...took about 40 minutes to carefully install the sissybar, backrest pad, and trimming the sissy bar....save some money...its a no brainer!! I'm thinking i need a bigger (longer) backrest pad...the one that i have is what it calls for but is quite small??? All in all...i love this bike...it rocks!!
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