Harley Davidson Forums

Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

X Bones & other springers

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #41  
Old 03-25-2010 | 11:43 PM
mrmarklin's Avatar
mrmarklin
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,423
Likes: 90
From: People's Republik of Kalifornia
Cool
Originally Posted by zird00
I currently have an '09 Fat Bob. I am seriously considering switching to the X Bones. I have only ridden a springer for a few miles at relatively low speed. My main concern is long term and long rides. Are there any special maintenance concerns with the springer? And how well does it ride on the long haul?

Thanks up front for the info.
Have taken one 1500 mile ride and plan another this year on my X bones. Properly configured, it's a comfortable motorcycle.
 
Reply Like
  #42  
Old 03-26-2010 | 10:52 AM
fallenspringer's Avatar
fallenspringer
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 152
Likes: 0
From: iowa
Default
Originally Posted by RyanC
Fallen Springer, thanks for the props, I didn't settle for it. It's the bike I wanted to begin with. I can't leave the thing alone. I have had it since Sept 09 and it owns my wallet. In a good way though. I was torn between Nightster, SB or Xbones. Someday I'll have em all. While your here, what's the best springer FE I can set up on my mistress?
did a quick little search and people apparently like the dna springers. that being said someone else on this forum could have taken a mean spill due to the shady craftsman ship on their wheels. i know that front ends and wheels are two different things but a company that makes one thing that isn't so great i am just not sure i would trust the rest.
 
Reply Like
  #43  
Old 03-26-2010 | 08:48 PM
twizted81's Avatar
twizted81
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Default
Ok, my wobble problem is fix now, neck bearing was the solution. For info I have balanced both wheels and change the back tire. The neck bearing was very loose. Now it is ready to roll, thank for the info and the suggestion.

I do not have a X but love my springer, the ride is great and the look is awesome.

Cheers
 
Reply Like
  #44  
Old 03-26-2010 | 09:21 PM
Rakthi's Avatar
Rakthi
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,493
Likes: 94
From: Belgium
Default
Harley Service Manual says to use special tool for adjusting neck bearing on Xbones, but most dealers won't sell it as it is supposed for inhouse use only.

you can get it from a couple of online tool shops:

http://www.costplustools.com/Kastar-...ks_p_1614.html
 
Reply Like
  #45  
Old 03-27-2010 | 06:12 AM
kiwideuce's Avatar
kiwideuce
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 5,361
Likes: 115
From: auckland,new zealand
Default
i was never really a fan of the x bones until i joined this forum, now i have seen some really sweet looking ones i am a convert!
 
Reply Like
  #46  
Old 03-28-2010 | 02:39 PM
Clipper's Avatar
Clipper
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 266
Likes: 1
From: Ontario
Default
Originally Posted by revolution
Love my springer dyna... hope to add a Cross Bones to the stable also.
Why bother? ... that's a great looking ride!
 
Reply Like
  #47  
Old 04-07-2010 | 11:59 PM
frankie paladin's Avatar
frankie paladin
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
From: new york-westchester county
Default crossbones
i am 6'4" and am thinking of the cross bones and i'm wondering if i'm to tall for the cross bones. had neck surgery and can't test ride one, but can get a great deal on one. don't know if i should buy it without a test ride, or will it fit my body.
 
Reply Like
  #48  
Old 04-08-2010 | 10:14 AM
theiguy's Avatar
theiguy
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
Default
Originally Posted by frankie paladin
i am 6'4" and am thinking of the cross bones and i'm wondering if i'm to tall for the cross bones. had neck surgery and can't test ride one, but can get a great deal on one. don't know if i should buy it without a test ride, or will it fit my body.
I'm 6'1" and the stock setup is a little uncomfortable for me. I plan on changing the fender/seat, but I ordered the extensions from Harley Goodies as a starting point.

From what I've read other tall guys change the seat and find the ride is much more comfortable for them. A guy over on V-Twin said he went with a Mustang seat, the extensions and was good.
 
Reply Like
  #49  
Old 04-09-2010 | 04:04 PM
frankie paladin's Avatar
frankie paladin
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
From: new york-westchester county
Default cross bones
thanks for the info, will look into it, thanks.
 
Reply Like
  #50  
Old 04-09-2010 | 04:28 PM
Milty's Avatar
Milty
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 994
Likes: 12
From: Alberta
Default
I love my Xbones, old school looks with new school technology best of both worlds in my opinion. Oh Ya, been waiting to smoke a Dyna since my upgrade...lol
 
Reply Like



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:48 AM.