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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEW
HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL CROSS BONES MAKES DARK DEBUT
Authentic
Custom Bobber Fuses Stunning Style and Distinctive Design
MILWAUKEE
(January 21, 2008) – The new Harley-Davidson FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones
cuts the aggressive profile of an authentic custom bobber, but with some
dark twists that deliver a wickedly fun and emotional riding experience.
The
new Softail model was announced today at the Harley-Davidson Winter Dealer
Meeting in San Antonio. With the retro look of a Springer front end and
other post-war era bobber styling cues like a sprung solo seat, half-round
rider footboards, Gloss Black round air cleaner cover and chopped front
fender, the Softail Cross Bones rides with a Black and Polished Twin Cam
96B powertrain, 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission and truly unique Softail
suspension.
“Only
Harley-Davidson could do this bike,” said Bill Davidson, Harley-Davidson
Vice President, Core Customer Marketing. “It’s a motorcycle inspired
as much by our early Knuckles and Pans, as by our desire to deliver
innovative technology and content to make the ride today as magical and
transforming as only a Harley-Davidson can. Cross Bones is a bike that
makes me want to strap a blanket across the handle bar, hit the
campgrounds on my next road trip and get totally in touch with what’s
right about this land.”
As
the latest of several Harley-Davidson Dark Customs, Cross Bones melds
stripped and chopped custom creativity with rough and raw finishes. Soul
mates of the Cross Bones include the Nightster, Night Train, Night Rod
Special and Street Bob. Check out more on Dark Custom motorcycles at www.harley-davidson.com/darkcustom.
As
each Harley-Davidson Softail motorcycle declares its styling independence
with exclusive components and inspired craftsmanship, the Cross Bones is a
bold addition to an already free-spirited family. Many features of the
Cross Bones and other Softails are reminiscent of restless riders of the
past, whose defiant attitude resonates with those who march to their own
beat in any generation.
The
Softail name originates from its rear suspension design, with a swingarm
section that honors the lines of a vintage rigid frame, while delivering a
smooth, comfortable ride. Hidden horizontal coil-over rear shock absorbers
are strategically mounted out-of-sight below the powertrain. The
counter-balanced Twin Cam 96B powertrain is rigid-mounted in the Softail
frame to give the rider a core connection to the motorcycle.
Harley-Davidson Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) is
standard on all Softail models, as is the 6-speed Cruise Drive
transmission with its accommodating clutch lever effort.
The
Softail Cross Bones takes on the road with a rebellious expression
accentuated by a Gloss Black painted Springer front end with chrome
springs, black bucket headlamp and black mini ape-hanger style handlebar.
While the chopped front fender exposes more of the front wheel, a Bobtail
fender does the same for the wide 200 mm rear tire. Tires with matching
treads ride on Steel Laced wheels with Gloss Black painted rims.
The
sprung solo seat, gloss black round air cleaner cover and old-style
half-round rider footboards form a nostalgic focal point of the Cross
Bones, recalling images of a classic era on this contemporary motorcycle.
With two coiled springs underneath, the adjustable two-position Cross
Bones seat rides in modern comfort at a height of 26.6 inches. A
distinctive Softail horseshoe-shaped oil tank with the time-honored
Harley-Davidson patent badge is located below the seat.
An
authentically designed five-gallon fuel tank sports a gloss black
“cat-eye” styled console with accessible ignition switch and a new
speedometer face. A hand-laced leather tank panel on the console
compliments the sprung solo seat. A straight shot exhaust system with
chrome slash-cut mufflers provides optimum performance and stands out in
contrast to the Cross Bones’ many darker components.
The
FLSTSB Cross Bones is available in premium custom graphics with wicked
striping and paint featuring new Dark Blue Pearl, Dark Blue Denim, as well
as Vivid Black, Black Denim, Olive Pearl and Pewter Denim.
FLSTSB
Cross Bones features:
Rigid-mount,
1584 cc Twin Cam 96B balanced engine
6-speed Cruise Drive transmission
Black powder-coated engine with polished rocker box covers and pushrods
and untreated fins
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Gloss Black painted Springer front end with chrome springs
Gloss Black mini ape-hanger handlebar
Straight shot exhaust with chrome slash-cut mufflers
Adjustable sprung solo seat with leather lacing
26.6-inch seat height
Chopped front fender with striping
Bobtail rear fender with striping
Gloss Black cat-eye tank console with new speedometer face
Gloss
Black round air cleaner cover, oil tank and rear fender supports
Distinctive five-gallon fuel tank with hand-laced leather tank panel and
striping
200 mm rear tire
Laced Steel front and rear wheels with Gloss Black painted rims
Half-round
old-school foot boards
Horseshoe oil tank with Harley-Davidson patent badge
Optional Smart Security System
Harley-Davidson
Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces
heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of motorcycle parts,
accessories and general merchandise. For more information, visit
Harley-Davidson's Web site at www.harley-davidson.com.
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