X-Bones vs Softail Custom
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,270
Likes: 1
From: Atlanta, GA
X-Bones vs Softail Custom
I am really starting to like the Cross Bones - rode one last Friday. I like the Custom too, but have not ridden one yet. Is the Bones going to scrape the boards often - as I have said in other posts, I am not looking for a sport bike, but I do want a little lean angle. The Custom has way more lean, but I am still liking the looks of the Bones (they both look kick a$$).
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,279
Likes: 12
From: Goodyear, AZ.
It's all about what you plan on doing mods wise to either bike and has the best platform. Which one will you need to modify the least to make it to your liking? I like to lean into the turns pretty good too, so I bought some forward controls for my Xbones and am doing away with the floorboards as they will scrape pretty easy if you get down in the turns and can be a safety issue in that case. Either way, both are nice bikes. Since I AM BIASED, I say get the Crossbones!
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,104
Likes: 0
From: Malvern, Pa
Go with your gut brother!!!! I hear it talking and it's saying BONES!!!!!!!! LOL! Like Skipper said look a both and try and see which bike fits your style most and which would lend its self to that style once you start to add mods. I've kept my floorboards on mine and have layed it deep in a couple turns and they scrape but nothing too bad. Plus forward controls is always an option. Good luck and keep us posted with your decision!
Advanced
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 74
Likes: 0
Trending Topics
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,104
Likes: 0
From: Malvern, Pa
Thanx bro.! A lot of bad *** bones on this site to take inspiration from!!
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public
Verdad Gallardo
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
From: Ontario, Canada
Since the Custom came back I've been telling myself that 'it' would be my next Harley after my Sportster... then the CrossBones came along (see below for my choice) 
But, I still think the Custom is an awesome looking ride. I test road one several times and that seat is like sitting on a cloud.
But, I still think the Custom is an awesome looking ride. I test road one several times and that seat is like sitting on a cloud.
