Heritage vs. Crossbones for a 1st bike?
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 644
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From: NE. Pennsylvania
If you are undecided, its sound like your a heritage rider.
When I saw the x-bones for the first time on the show room floor in denium black, It took me 30 seconds to go to the sales dept and say,,OK!! how much ya gonna give me for my Trade in.
I agree with alot of the comments, there is alot of Bike for the Money & deals with alot of this and that for the same price, and now maybe less..$$$... but that didn't sway me... I knew the bones was my bike....... It may not carry alot of luggage, but it rides as good, if not better than the heritage.
Either your on the Dark side or your on the Chrome side.LOL!!!
When I saw the x-bones for the first time on the show room floor in denium black, It took me 30 seconds to go to the sales dept and say,,OK!! how much ya gonna give me for my Trade in.
I agree with alot of the comments, there is alot of Bike for the Money & deals with alot of this and that for the same price, and now maybe less..$$$... but that didn't sway me... I knew the bones was my bike....... It may not carry alot of luggage, but it rides as good, if not better than the heritage.
Either your on the Dark side or your on the Chrome side.LOL!!!
Club Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,542
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From: Central IL.
OK, if you get the Bones, you would have a great bike for bar hopp'n or local poker runs. You get the Heritage and you can do everything! I opted for the Heritage because I can strip it down, or leave her all dressed up and ready for the road. With the quick release options you can add, you can strip it down in minutes.
Good Luck with your choice!
Good Luck with your choice!
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 168
Likes: 4
From: Oklahoma
The Heritage seems to be a little more comfortable over the crossbones. It all comes down to personal taste and although i think the crossbones is a sweet looking ride, but so is the Heritage. I would personally go with the Heritage for both looks and comfort. Like someone stated earlier though, its your bike your money ride what you like.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 252
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From: Calgary, AB - Canada
dilemma
I had the same dilemma... I love both bikes, but after renting them, I went with the Crossbones. The Heritage is nice, but it's not as nimble around town as the Crossbones. You're young... it's your first bike... you got all the time in the world for the big touring style bikes. I'd definitely suggest riding them both though, that's the only way to really know.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
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From: UK & France
You're only 30 so buy a Cross Bones.
Heritage Softails are for old men
I'd suggest you rent each of them and then decide.
One issue with both bikes is you can't really ride them very hard because of the boards. You may consider a bike with footrests.
To declare my interest I traded my Fatboy for a Cross Bones earlier this year and I very happy with my choice.
Heritage Softails are for old men
I'd suggest you rent each of them and then decide.
One issue with both bikes is you can't really ride them very hard because of the boards. You may consider a bike with footrests.
To declare my interest I traded my Fatboy for a Cross Bones earlier this year and I very happy with my choice.
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Houston, Texas
I don't think you want my honest opinion on this.....
so here is the edited version....
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I think the Heritage will fit your needs better
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Make sure you take a Riders Edge or MSF Course before you buy anything... most dealers will rebate the cost of the class when you buy you bike...
sit on each bike... kickstand up... with no one helping... balance the bike and feel the weight of each bike...
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Spend you money on safety gear first... chrome last....
Enjoy the heck out of your new Bike..... ride the heck out of it!
