2009 Harley-Davidson
Softail Cross Bones - FLSTSB
MSRP $16,999
If riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle is a timeless experience, then the new FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones almost makes the clock stand still. The dark Cross Bones cuts the profile of an authentic custom bobber, a stripped-down-and-chopped custom with raw finishes. Cross Bones leads with the Gloss Black Springer front end and follows with other post-war styling cues, including a Gloss-Black round air cleaner cover, sprung solo seat, half-moon rider footboards and chopped front fender. The adjustable two-position pan-style saddle rides at a height of 26.6 inches. The rider rolls arm-high gripping Gloss Black mini ape hanger handlebars. The Gloss Black oil tank features a new Willie G.-autographed skull graphic. The bright chrome straight shot exhaust with chrome slash-cut mufflers contrasts with the dark frame and powertrain.
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It's the most comfortable bike I've ridden. I've had both hips artificially replaced - between the softail, springer front end and sprung seat it really takes the jolts out of the road yet it's not so overbearing that it puts too much strain on my legs and hips when moving it around, backing it up or long stops, etc.
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I bought my Crossbones in July of 09 and within the first three weeks put over 1000 miles on it. While it is a comfortable combination of seat hight -vs- handlebar height for me(I'm 6 foot) I find that at speeds over 70ish my toes pick up and turn out from wind. The springer can make for a jarring ride if you dont mind the pot holes, but the tractor seat helps to make up for it. All in all it makes for a good touring bike and is just as much fun around town. I would recommend it to anyone looking for the old school bobber look.
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Love the bike overall, with minor issues.
Seat height is adjustable but is a little tall at full stop, But I am only 5-7.
For a blacked out bike it has a lot of unfinished aluminum that would be better in black or wrinkle black (ie. the primary cover.)
