I don't believe its true. Harley keeps better secrets than the Pentagon. The first inclinations of what is happening usually comes from the CARB (California Air Resource Board??) in early summer.

 

Springer Deluxe...You heard it here first.

 

I seriously doubt prices or perceived value on a used Cross Bones will change. I'm thinking they might bring back the Night Train. That would be cool.

 

I think you will see a resurrection of the springer heritage for the anniversary edition.

The rocker c is a shame it is being retired. It has a really unique look in the Harley line up. The chopper look is currently passé though. The cafe racer has been the new hot thing in the younger demographic, hence the 48.

 

Yes it would. Let's hope they don't mess it up like they did the Wide Glide.

 

IMO, the rocker-c is their attempt at an OCC type of bike.

 

Put a 21" wheel and a frame mounted seat on a Cross Bones and what have you got?

The 2012 Bad Boy perhaps. My guess is if they do that, 16" wheels and sprung seats will be popular accessories.

 

Well if you happen to live in California they might as well discontinue all Harley's, unless you like riding bikes that are about as loud as a vacum cleaner. Cause that's what is happening to all bikes 2012 and on. Thanks for signing that bill ARNOLD (a** hole)!!!!!

 

I'd like to see the Heritage Springer come back....

 

Now your talking!

I was on the market for a springer softail with a 96" with a 21" front rim and a 200 rear when I was eyeing up the situation. The Cross Bones had my attention with a front tire swap - but it is not as simple as first thought as it has a different front than the FXSTS. I am a fan of the springers because 99% chance you know it is a Harley these days, but there's always that 1%.

FXSTS - Last run in 06 - Love that bike

I considered the 07 FXSTSSE as it had the 21", but other issues led me away.

Fan of the wideglides, so I tried to get a Night Train, but they were discontinued 09 and there was one vivid black left in Alberta, but would have costed more to get it than a Custom.

Walked in my Dealer and told my salesman - "I am looking for a platform to build on", whatcha got in a Custom?

Luckily they had 3 09s, I was in luck. Unfortunately I have a bit of beef with HD for dropping it (last of the FX wideglide softails) in 2010.

But, I thought if I get in a write off situation and I can still get on (not dead, etc), I would be replacing with a new Xbones. Now I find out that I can't even do that?? Despite my taste in 21" front tire, I would swap that out, after all the bones has the 200 rear.

Even considered swapping my front for a springer, but now cause of new bars, I have to reconsider doing it..

The Custom didn't sell well cause some people can't see beyond the king/queen seat, while others dig it.

That is why I refer to bikes as platforms, but how much $$$ will to spend on one to get your goal accomplished.

My thoughts, what will be next to go?