Crossbones
#11
02-02-2008, 09:47 PM
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02-02-2008, 09:48 PM
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02-02-2008, 09:57 PM
RE: Crossbones
ORIGINAL: Sarge4life
Damn Trotter, how many scooters do you have now??[:-]
I rode it around for about an hour this evening. I ended up spending the whole day at the dealership. They made a big deal out of me being the first to buy a Crossbones, so I didn't get out of there until after 6. It broke my heart to leave my Dyna sitting in the service area. I know she will be loved though. The entire dealership staff, minus the finance guy who was working with me, was standing around her admiring.
The Crossbones rides like a dream, but it definitely isn't for short people with the factory seat. I'm 5' 11" with a 34" inseam and the seat grazes the jewels when I stand flat-footed. I truly appreciate what they were shooting for with the bobber seat, but it just doesn't cut it. Although they did think ahead and made it detachable with a thumb screw. The yolk and springs are mounted to a plate that comes off in one piece. No frame mods at all. Other than the seat and pipes that sound like a Honda, I absolutely love it!
The best part is.....the wife doesn't even know yet!
It's only my second week in NC and look what I've done without adult supervision. Any advice on how to break the news would be greatly appreciated.
Sarge I bought one last week.. There are Seats and rear fenders available Now.... I'm doing the Short strutless Stubby rear fender and the Butt Crack seat.. Should get the fender back from thepainter nextweek ...Congrats on the New Bike ...
I rode it around for about an hour this evening. I ended up spending the whole day at the dealership. They made a big deal out of me being the first to buy a Crossbones, so I didn't get out of there until after 6. It broke my heart to leave my Dyna sitting in the service area. I know she will be loved though. The entire dealership staff, minus the finance guy who was working with me, was standing around her admiring.
The Crossbones rides like a dream, but it definitely isn't for short people with the factory seat. I'm 5' 11" with a 34" inseam and the seat grazes the jewels when I stand flat-footed. I truly appreciate what they were shooting for with the bobber seat, but it just doesn't cut it. Although they did think ahead and made it detachable with a thumb screw. The yolk and springs are mounted to a plate that comes off in one piece. No frame mods at all. Other than the seat and pipes that sound like a Honda, I absolutely love it!
The best part is.....the wife doesn't even know yet!
It's only my second week in NC and look what I've done without adult supervision. Any advice on how to break the news would be greatly appreciated.
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02-02-2008, 10:01 PM
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RE: Crossbones
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The best part is.....the wife doesn't even know yet! It's only my second week in NC and look what I've done without adult supervision. Any advice on how to break the news would be greatly appreciated.
The best part is.....the wife doesn't even know yet!
It's only my second week in NC and look what I've done without adult supervision. Any advice on how to break the news would be greatly appreciated.Flowers, chocolate and give her your American Express card....
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RE: Crossbones
ORIGINAL: hk_shooter
Flowers, chocolate and give her your American Express card....
ORIGINAL: Sarge4life
The best part is.....the wife doesn't even know yet! It's only my second week in NC and look what I've done without adult supervision. Any advice on how to break the news would be greatly appreciated.
The best part is.....the wife doesn't even know yet!
It's only my second week in NC and look what I've done without adult supervision. Any advice on how to break the news would be greatly appreciated.Flowers, chocolate and give her your American Express card....
#17
02-02-2008, 11:15 PM
RE: Crossbones
congrats on the purchase! On breaking it to the wife - you're on your own. if i had any idea how to do that i wouldn't be sleeping on the couch everytime i bring home a new toy. but hey at least you didn't add to the stable, you merely traded.
I am from NC. hickory area (west of you). i have family in Raleigh. You've got some great riding coming up. Myrtle Beach, up the coast and back down the mountains is an awesome ride.
I am from NC. hickory area (west of you). i have family in Raleigh. You've got some great riding coming up. Myrtle Beach, up the coast and back down the mountains is an awesome ride.
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02-02-2008, 11:15 PM
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02-03-2008, 04:22 AM
RE: Crossbones
I'll post some pic's of the Seat and fender when I get it all back together.. there are so many options with this bike, About the Wife not knowing Hummmm... Yer on yer own there..LOL.. If it gets too bad I'm only a couple hours away and theres still room in the Barn, till theLOW PRESSUREmoves through.....My wife's so use to it now after 30 years she just shakes her head ....She probably got something cooking in the back of her head,, I'm just waiting for the day she get's payback...
ORIGINAL: Sarge4life
Damn Trotter, how many scooters do you have now??[:-]
I rode it around for about an hour this evening. I ended up spending the whole day at the dealership. They made a big deal out of me being the first to buy a Crossbones, so I didn't get out of there until after 6. It broke my heart to leave my Dyna sitting in the service area. I know she will be loved though. The entire dealership staff, minus the finance guy who was working with me, was standing around her admiring.
The Crossbones rides like a dream, but it definitely isn't for short people with the factory seat. I'm 5' 11" with a 34" inseam and the seat grazes the jewels when I stand flat-footed. I truly appreciate what they were shooting for with the bobber seat, but it just doesn't cut it. Although they did think ahead and made it detachable with a thumb screw. The yolk and springs are mounted to a plate that comes off in one piece. No frame mods at all. Other than the seat and pipes that sound like a Honda, I absolutely love it!
The best part is.....the wife doesn't even know yet! It's only my second week in NC and look what I've done without adult supervision. Any advice on how to break the news would be greatly appreciated.
Sarge I bought one last week.. There are Seats and rear fenders available Now.... I'm doing the Short strutless Stubby rear fender and the Butt Crack seat.. Should get the fender back from thepainter nextweek ...Congrats on the New Bike ...
I rode it around for about an hour this evening. I ended up spending the whole day at the dealership. They made a big deal out of me being the first to buy a Crossbones, so I didn't get out of there until after 6. It broke my heart to leave my Dyna sitting in the service area. I know she will be loved though. The entire dealership staff, minus the finance guy who was working with me, was standing around her admiring.
The Crossbones rides like a dream, but it definitely isn't for short people with the factory seat. I'm 5' 11" with a 34" inseam and the seat grazes the jewels when I stand flat-footed. I truly appreciate what they were shooting for with the bobber seat, but it just doesn't cut it. Although they did think ahead and made it detachable with a thumb screw. The yolk and springs are mounted to a plate that comes off in one piece. No frame mods at all. Other than the seat and pipes that sound like a Honda, I absolutely love it!
The best part is.....the wife doesn't even know yet!
It's only my second week in NC and look what I've done without adult supervision. Any advice on how to break the news would be greatly appreciated.
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02-03-2008, 04:40 AM
