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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 07:44 AM
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My '08 Crossbones with about 4500 miles on it bottums out when I grab on the front brakes hard or even semi hard depending on if I hit a small bump. Has anyone else experinced this. I would much rather stiffen the front end my only other option in putting the standard inverted fork on there. And so you know I am 6'2/ 210 pounds.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 08:48 AM
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2400 miles on my xb, i am 6'1" 250lbs, and my front end has NEVER bottomed out, not even in a pothole. something is wrong i would guess, if yours bottoms out all the time..
 
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:32 AM
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I dont have a springer...Wish I did tho'.

If it was my spring-hair would be online or at the dealership buying me a service manual so I could service the fvcker myself. It can just be busted. Certainly there is an adjustment to put more preload on those springs? Pretty straightfoward design, coupla springs and a damper shock....

If you ever tire of the springer? PM me I'm a buyer!!!!
 
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:53 AM
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6'3" 260...never had an issue with it bottoming out!
 
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 10:29 AM
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6'2, 210. I bottomed out once in a lake/pot hole in Cleveland. Didn't see the phucker coming till I was swiming in it. 1st and only time.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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My XB has a similar problem but in the back. My license plate and holder hits my rear tire when I hit a bump. Dealer said it might be a suspension issue. Bringing it in this weekend.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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Never had a problem with the front end. I'm 6' and weight in at 215. I ride that sucker hard too.
 
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