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Hitcher
22nd January 2008, 21:45
Interesting. How long before Mr Suzuki notices the ripped off rear guard?

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/21january08_hd2008xbones.htm

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/012108top.jpg

skelstar
22nd January 2008, 22:22
Ahem

<img src="http://www.motorcycledaily.com/012108top.jpg">

Assuming you refering to an M109 tail?

Big Dave
22nd January 2008, 23:52
If you do mean the bob tail - it's been on a Wide Glide since the late 90s

Dynas before that.

jrandom
23rd January 2008, 00:00
Hmm. That's a pleasant-lookin' motorcycle there.

First Softail that's caught my eye, really. Might have to wander by AMPS once they arrive...

HenryDorsetCase
23rd January 2008, 10:30
If you do mean the bob tail - it's been on a Wide Glide since the late 90s

Dynas before that.

wasnt the first iteration on the Low Rider? or is that the Boat tail? or is that something different, the Camel Toe or Moose Knuckle maybe? Harley nomenclature is SO confusing!!

Big Dave
23rd January 2008, 10:55
wasnt the first iteration on the Low Rider? or is that the Boat tail? or is that something different, the Camel Toe or Moose Knuckle maybe? Harley nomenclature is SO confusing!!


......yes.

xwhatsit
23rd January 2008, 12:40
Bars look painful.

I wonder if you could jam some clip-ons onto those funny girder forks...?

vifferman
23rd January 2008, 12:43
Bars look painful.
In that pic, the bike just looks worngA. The dimensions AND ergos are just crap.

IMHO. :confused:

sunhuntin
23rd January 2008, 12:48
that right there is my style of bike, but theres something i just cant like about it! i dunno what it is, but it doesnt look right somehow. maybe if i see one in person, and maybe have a sit, i can work out what it is.

Cajun
23rd January 2008, 13:01
don't mind that bike, personally, i like the old looking spring type of seats, just rear guard does not suit, but nothing a gas axe couldn't fixed i would think

xwhatsit
23rd January 2008, 13:18
In that pic, the bike just looks worngA. The dimensions AND ergos are just crap.

IMHO. :confused:

If it had low bars it would look sehr kewl. I like the odd dimensions, very classic bobber (if that's the genre).

Low bars on it and you've got a warped American Enfield :laugh: Or with tyres like that, a warped Sunbeam.

Crasherfromwayback
23rd January 2008, 13:29
If you do mean the bob tail - it's been on a Wide Glide since the late 90s

Dynas before that.

And the bike that was first to use it...the mighty Z1 of course!

JohnC
23rd January 2008, 17:49
The bob tailed guard first came out around 1957.
Don't know what the nips were doing back then.
Probably still getting aid from America to rebuild their citys:clap:

HenryDorsetCase
23rd January 2008, 17:55
If it had low bars it would look sehr kewl. I like the odd dimensions, very classic bobber (if that's the genre).


the "classic bobber" in the range is the Nightster really, though it doesnt have the springer fork.

I am an instant expert since buying this (http://www.amazon.com/Art-Bobber-Spencer-Drate/dp/0760325316/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201067624&sr=8-1) book. Its bitchin though doesnt include anything from Hank Young surprisingly.

some way cool stuff though. I want one. Not necessarily to ride, just to have.

Nagash
23rd January 2008, 18:57
I reckon it looks great from all angles. Nice classic styling to it, like you're sorta semi-standing on that thing.

Wouldn't be able to go too far in that thing but it'd definately be a laugh to ride.

jrandom
23rd January 2008, 19:10
Wouldn't be able to go too far in that thing...

Wanna bet?

The more I look at that thing, the more I like it.

nallac
23rd January 2008, 19:13
man thats a cool looking bike. just need to roll the bars back abit.

YellowDog
23rd January 2008, 19:22
After stealing an entire concept, I don't think Mr Suzuki has grounds for complaint.

Nice bike!

Big Dave
23rd January 2008, 19:31
In that pic, the bike just looks worngA. The dimensions AND ergos are just crap.

IMHO. :confused:


Crap for 120kph plus. Really comfortable under it.

jrandom
23rd January 2008, 19:41
Crap for 120kph plus.

I kinda like the "unbutton jacket collar to avoid strangulation, grit teeth and grin stupidly" thing that happens over 120.

:yes:

I'm dead keen to find out how I'd enjoy it over several hundred kilometres on the same day. Just need to find someone willing to loan me an appropriate bike.

Sniff.

*twitch*

I rather suspect that I could be tempted to spend money on one of these Harley things at some point.

Headbanger
23rd January 2008, 19:59
Nice bike, Though I personally would roll back the bars to match the angle of the forks, and mount a proper seat.


Regarding longish rides, I rode my Sporty from Kawakawa to Wanganui, Wasn't any big issue.

Granted when I pulled up at the Fosters Tavern I couldn't hear or speak, I had lost all feeling from the waist down, and my legs were at funny angles.

Nothing a couple of beers didn't fix.

cowboy
23rd January 2008, 21:32
In that pic, the bike just looks worngA. The dimensions AND ergos are just crap.

IMHO. :confused:

Ye I now what you mean
The rake of the front end just dosnt look wright:wacko:

HenryDorsetCase
23rd January 2008, 21:55
Granted when I pulled up at the Fosters Tavern I couldn't hear or speak, I had lost all feeling from the waist down, and my legs were at funny angles.



Way to go to adopt local camouflage and fit in with the locals!

scumdog
23rd January 2008, 22:05
man thats a cool looking bike. just need to roll the bars back abit.

Yep, the angle of the bars is all wrong imho, looks 'awkward' - but still a cool 'old-skool' bike, IF I was rich I'd have one.

scumdog
23rd January 2008, 22:07
Granted when I pulled up at the Fosters Tavern I couldn't hear or speak, I had lost all feeling from the waist down, and my legs were at funny angles.

Nothing a couple of beers didn't fix.

Or cause....;):whistle:

Big Dave
23rd January 2008, 22:40
Sigh. It's because you are complaining that it is wrong that makes it right.

Pwalo
24th January 2008, 06:43
Sigh. It's because you are complaining that it is wrong that makes it right.

BD you're starting to sound like Jeremy Clarkson. (That my be a good thing - I'm not sure).

Cruisers aren't my cup of tea, but that looks a well put together bike. Shame that the handlebars look so awkward.

idb
24th January 2008, 07:32
Bars look painful.

I wonder if you could jam some clip-ons onto those funny girder forks...?

Urrrgh...I quite liked it until that angle!!!
How about a set of cowhorn bars on it?

Big Dave
24th January 2008, 09:02
BD you're starting to sound like Jeremy Clarkson. (That my be a good thing - I'm not sure).


Only watched two minutes of him ever.
Very bad thing.

SixPackBack
24th January 2008, 09:14
So what Harley would it be without the springer front end, A normal 'low' seat and milder bars?

Big Dave
24th January 2008, 09:36
Springer is a springer.

Genus: Softail

Motu
24th January 2008, 19:42
If you do mean the bob tail - it's been on a Wide Glide since the late 90s

Dynas before that.

Came from the very first original bob or chop jobs - they removed the front guard and fitted it to the rear.

Horse
24th April 2008, 17:57
Not trying to indulge in thread necrophilia, but I do like the look of the Cross Bones. And there's now one sitting on the showroom floor at ANZA. Nice looking in the flesh imho.

Bonez
24th April 2008, 18:22
Not trying to indulge in thread necrophilia, but I do like the look of the Cross Bones. And there's now one sitting on the showroom floor at ANZA. Nice looking in the flesh imho.
Guy at work was going on about it today. Not my thing but Yod might be interested.

1200custom
25th April 2008, 12:21
just went into anza and had alittle look at the cross bones and even though i love my harleys the cross bones is one ugly bike. But then again im not really into the old school style. But i do like the paint job, nice and plain with abit of pinstriping

firefighter
25th April 2008, 14:16
looks freakin uncomfortable to ride and the front is ugly as sin.

popelli
25th April 2008, 17:52
don't like it at all

seen it in the flesh and it looks even worse than the publicity photos

cheap plastic panneling under the seat covering up electrics and whatever looks like something off a cheap chinese honda copy

the original softail of 84 was a far better looking bike and the bad boy springer they had 10 years ago was a better looking bike

Biggles2000
27th April 2008, 09:31
Well i love the look of the bike. Love the look of old school bikes with all the advantages of modern technology. The old WLAs from ww2 are a bit of a hand full to ride but saying that I would really like either a WLA or a cross bones in my garage.