Cross Bones
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You guys have been wonderful.
The more I think about it, the more I feel like this is a bike I belong on.
Does it overheat at all or is it just warm for the rider? I can incorporate some heat shields as others suggested with no problems. I'm okay with that.
Is the Heritage not air-cooled as well?
Thanks very much to you and all the others for your encouragement, answers and advice!
Yes, there will be pictures if I make the purchase.
I'm already on that. I noticed it yesterday during the test drive. I've already posted in the sticky thread about exhausts to start looking into different pipes.
The more I think about it, the more I feel like this is a bike I belong on.
The only thing that I can think of that's a "good to know" is the heat that comes off the engine. Since it's air-cooled, it does radiate heat. I try not to ride when it's really hot outside and I know I'll be stuck in traffic (made that mistake once). That's really the only thing I can think of. Other than that, it's a great bike.
Is the Heritage not air-cooled as well?
Yes, there will be pictures if I make the purchase.
I'm already on that. I noticed it yesterday during the test drive. I've already posted in the sticky thread about exhausts to start looking into different pipes.
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You will not regret buying an XB
I'm lucky...bought mine in 08....before the cartoon skull... but I would not let that keep me from buying one...
I'm surprised someone has not marketed a gloss black sicker to cover it up...
As you can tell from the picture threads... you can take the XB in so many different directions... or even kept stock.... it's a awesome looking bkie
My only advise to you is since you have not ridden in a while, take a MSF or Riders Edge Class...
CC
I'm lucky...bought mine in 08....before the cartoon skull... but I would not let that keep me from buying one...
I'm surprised someone has not marketed a gloss black sicker to cover it up...
As you can tell from the picture threads... you can take the XB in so many different directions... or even kept stock.... it's a awesome looking bkie
My only advise to you is since you have not ridden in a while, take a MSF or Riders Edge Class...
CC
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I like my cartoon cross bones, I tell people"It's a cross bones" and they think I'm trying to be something I'm not then they look at the bike and I point to the cartoon and then they nod. I wouldn't cover it up but everyone has different taste. As far as sound is concerned I opted for the Vance&Hines slip ons, under $300, no mods to the bike and a quick install. Hear all the exhaust notes first then decide because the xbones gives you many options...choose the one that's right for you.
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Next question: Is there something like a Chilton's for a cross bones?
I want to know how to work on my own bike. I want to know what all the parts are, why they're there, and how to manipulate them.
Are there shops that have that set up, or is this mostly just me driving around and talking to people and listening to their pipes and then asking what they have if I like it?
In other words, is there a faster way to do this than driving all over Hell and the country-side?
I want to know how to work on my own bike. I want to know what all the parts are, why they're there, and how to manipulate them.
Hear all the exhaust notes first then decide because the xbones gives you many options...choose the one that's right for you.
In other words, is there a faster way to do this than driving all over Hell and the country-side?