Cross Bones vs Fat Bob : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

emirharley · 10-09-2008, 03:17 PM

I am FULLY AWARE that H-D Cross Bones and H-D Fat Bob are completely different bikes, they even do not belong to the same "family": the first one is Softail and the second is Dyna. OK.

So, several months ago my friend and myself had an opportunity to test the both rides. So, I rode Fat Bob, he rode Cross bones. During the ride, my friend constantly complained, he did not like the Cross Bones, but I told him "to shut the f*ck up", since I so enjoyed the ride on the Fat Bob. So we "switched" bikes, I got the Cross Bones, he got the Fat Bob.

Unbelievable, I was so surprised, my friend was right, I got an impression the the Cross Bones was so uncomfortable and not very reliable bike, since my friend enjoyed the Fat Bob.

So, my friend's and my conclusion is: Cross Bones - terrible bike, Fat Bob - excellent bike.

What do you think?

Bosco1962 · 10-09-2008, 03:32 PM

Last I checked BOTh the Fat Boy & The Cross Bones were Softails
Can't say I like either one very much. The rear tires on most all the new Harleys are way to wide and look like crap to me JMHO

emirharley · 10-09-2008, 03:35 PM

Fat BOB, we are talking about Fat BOB.

H-D Fat Bob (Dyna):

H-D Cross Bones (Softail):

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tomv · 10-09-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by emirharley

Unbelievable, I was so surprised, my friend was right, I got an impression the the Cross Bones was so uncomfortable and not very reliable bike, since my friend enjoyed the Fat Bob.

So, my friend's and my conclusion is: Cross Bones - terrible bike, Fat Bob - excellent bike.

What do you think?

what i dont understand is where the unreliable comment came from on your short ride...did it break down or did you just figure that because the bike wasnt a good fit for you it wouldnt last?

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Originally Posted by Bosco1962

Last I checked BOTh the Fat Boy & The Cross Bones were Softails
Can't say I like either one very much. The rear tires on most all the new Harleys are way to wide and look like crap to me JMHO

apparently attention to detail isnt your strong point...although its good you noticed the larger rear tires on the new bikes...

Dr.dirty · 10-09-2008, 06:58 PM

i have had my crossbones for a month now and have 3200 miles on it not an ounce of trouble and it beats the hell out of my old softail and sporty never rode the fat bob my buddie loves his the cross bones is a diff feel and look than alot of the bikes harley is kicking out in my opinion but i am comfortable riding high and forward.

dblKick · 10-09-2008, 07:28 PM

Kinda a no-brainer.....

I have only sat on the cross bones on the showroom floor & hated it. Looks cool, but looks ain't everything.

henry77 · 10-09-2008, 08:41 PM

I have the Fat Bob and it's a GREAT ride!!! Have not rode the bones yet.......but I hear alot of people like it! In a perfect world I'd have both!! Two different bikes,two different rides...........

Dr.dirty · 10-09-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by henry77

I have the Fat Bob and it's a GREAT ride!!! Have not rode the bones yet.......but I hear alot of people like it! In a perfect world I'd have both!! Two different bikes,two different rides...........

couldnt have said it better not a very good comparison

KcCrossbones · 10-09-2008, 08:51 PM

I love my Bones. Wouldnt trade it for the world. To each their own.

tomv · 10-09-2008, 09:38 PM

and there we have it folks...an a$$ for every seat...

although opinions are fine everyone should consider that there are plenty of people who may enjoy what you may not...and you might want to temper your opinion about it with a bit of tact...possibly imagining what it might feel like if the bike you love is described as a piece of sh!t by someone else...just a thought...

Elk Oil · 10-09-2008, 11:16 PM

I like the fact that HD is trying new things. How it ultimatley works will depend on the very subjective opionions of those who ride them. Like Victory's weird Vision, even though they don't appeal to me, I like seeing the effort.

HDtwice · 10-10-2008, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Elk Oil

I like the fact that HD is trying new things. How it ultimatley works will depend on the very subjective opionions of those who ride them. Like Victory's weird Vision, even though they don't appeal to me, I like seeing the effort.

+1...................