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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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i'm thinking about getting another bike. i'm on the fence on which one to get. i'm looking at a 09 crossbones or a 08 rocker. both bikes are brand new. i can get the rocker otd for 15999.00 and the crossbones for 17800.00. i already own a 07 road king. not sure if i'll use it as a trade in. what to do?
 
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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I was trying to decide between the same two bikes when i bought my Rocker. No regrets i love it and wouldn't change a thing
 
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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xbones guys will say xbones and rocker guys will say rocker......... just get whatever floats your boat after a half hour test drive on each bro.

ps...... xbones
 
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 02:22 PM
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Agree wit Cammy on the split opinions... Both great bikes, however very different look... Pick the one you see yourself riding in....
 
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Being a Crossbone guy, I'd say Crossbone.
BUT If you're truly "On The Fence", think about this:
You can put a "Rocker" style fender on a Crossbone, cheaper than a springer on a Rocker.
If that isn't your plan, than I got nothing
 
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by xraybox
Being a Crossbone guy, I'd say Crossbone.
BUT If you're truly "On The Fence", think about this:
You can put a "Rocker" style fender on a Crossbone, cheaper than a springer on a Rocker.
If that isn't your plan, than I got nothing
i saw the bielefeld hd crossbones 250c here on the forum. i really like the look of the bike.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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If I had to choose... XBones for sure. But thats my preference..
 
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I like the rocker better but only after the rear has been done. Like a Heartland kit or something. Stock for stock, I like the X-Bones better.
 
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it is proven that if you ride a rocker you are 2x more likley to pick up a fat chick. (just looking out for you bud) LOL
 
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as i recall, 40 some years ago it was a GTO with 3 duces and a 4 speed or a chevy with a 409 and a posi rear.
(not that i could afford either one)
 
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