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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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Well, I think it depends on your style.

I think the Cross Bones is a retro looking bike, one of the few that really set apart from the rest of the line of HDs. Looks really custom and bobber style, which is a great great look and would love to own one or was an option in 2007 when I bought my Night Train.

"On the other hand, I think the CrossBones and Night Train are the the most eye-catching bikes" - I agree with that statement very much! Everytime I go anywhere or big events, people always ask about my NT. I never expected that.

The Heritage, is just not my style and more of the traditional HD look. Nothing wrong with the bike, but I really like a bike that looks scary and looks like it can kick your ***!!!

My final answer is CROSS BONES. But go with your gut, one should just feel right.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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I was between a X Bones, Heritage, and a Fatbob at this time last year so i understand what you are going through. For me I knew the minute I seen the Bones in person and sat on it. It defenatly is a head turner. On the way to the 105th last year I had multiple people come up to me and say it was the best looking bike they had seen and if they were to get a bike thats what they would get. The heritage would most likey be the better touring bike out of the box, but you could make the bones into a tourer if you want to. (Personaly I have tried to talk myself into a windsheild but cant bring myself to do it and break up the lines of the bike). So like I said before both a sweet rides it is which one you sit on and like the best. For me I would go with the Bones.

(Pretty nice I tell you get what works for you, and get a Bones. What a convaluted thought pattern I have )
 
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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This from a Night train owner: sat on the Heritage and loved it, saw the CrosssBones and loved it. The Bones appealled to me visually and on an emotional level. The Heritage fit like a well worn glove. I ended up with the CrossBones. Priorities...


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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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that is like asking if you a re a day or night person..

talk about 180 degrees different..

if you want to tour or carry allor of stuff, maybe a heritage is the way to go, but like previsouly said, i think you should already know which one you want..
 
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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have you rode either or both of them? that might help.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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Both are really nice rides. I'd suggest riding both, weigh out your other options and make a decision. Can't go wrong with either.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 10:50 PM
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Bones all the way, but of course I'm biased.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 11:09 PM
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i think im goin with the heritage goona put a 21 on the front 18 on the rear 18in apes and some fishtils so i can bar hop or put the bags on and head out of town! i hate the rear fender on the bones plus the heritage just gives more options thanks for all your help
 
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Post pics when you get it! Congrats on the decision.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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I like them both but a Heritage is my pick... But I wouldn't kick an X Bones out of my garage!!! Simply said I've got it all with the Heritage, I can load her up and tour or I can strip her down and cruise. Either way she turns heads.

oops, looks like you already made your choice... Enjoy and like Funky said, show us PICS!!!!
 

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