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First off, hello evryone. I'm a newbie here. I am looking at getting a Fat Boy, but i also like the Cross Bones. I really dig set up that Anubiss and Mimo have done to their Fat Boy. Then we have the Cross Bones . I also really dig the way Cheesecake and C.Numb have their XBones set up. I need help.....can yall lend a hand, Thanks in advance.
Both are Great Bikes....
It took me a while to make my decision...
spent a good amount of time just looking at the bikes I was thinking about....
what I liked... what I didn't... what I would change....
In the end the XB won....
why? because I like the springer front end....
On a test, your first answer is usually right. Its when we start to second guess ourselves that when we get in trouble. I wanted a FatBoy since about 1992. This year when it was finally time, I almost bought a Streetglide. After some soul searching I came back to the Fatboy and I couldn't be happier.
I agree with whoever said make your own decision because these things ain't cheap. As much I was would like to spend your money that wouldn't be responsible. I will say either bike is awesome--just pick the one you like best.
See if there is an opportunity to test drive both as well to see what fits your style better.
Have you ridden both bikes? That is where I would start. I looked into both of those as well and decided I actually drag my wife along with me so I think the Fatty was the better option for me.
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