Harley Davidson Cross Bones: Just got home & already making changes! S&S Cycles intake, Mustang Seat

[@timothybrown1189]

I remember when that bike came out. I wanted it so bad but couldn't afford it. Had a '97 RK at the time. Still have her. She now has the "tractor" seat that I liked so much on that bike. She's gotten me through the worst life had to offer. I have an M8 Street Glide that I use for commuting. That old RK though. Only ride that makes me feel like a king. My old shovel is for when I want to time travel. All bikes are approximately 20 years apart. For those who say Harleys are old tech. 20 years makes a huge difference in ride. They may look the same, but they're different in so many ways. I skipped the whole twin cam era, but did have the opportunity to ride a 2003 CVO RK. I have to say that was the smoothest best riding bike I've ever ridden. Shovel, Evo to M8. Damn what a difference.

[@scotteckhart6265]

Gallop performance still makes the pipes your looking for

[@davidburleson4812]

You're right about the seat action. It was a single seater.

[@CraigSmith568]

I still remember in 07 walking into the Harley shop and seeing one of those Crossbones and it was the first springer I'd ever seen. I thought it was the most beautiful and amazing thing I ever saw on a bike. Still haven't owned a springer, but I love the looks of it.

[@williamgilstrap8007]

I just installed the S&S teardrop stinger on my 21 Street Glide. I've used S&S intakes since the late 70's.

[@boneyard7634]

I love the fat front tire on the Crossbones. Gives it different character and stance from the skinny tire springers. Not better necessarily, but different. And there are so few out there.

[@haroldbidlofsky8904]

what about the handling with the fat front

[@gregranlett8408]

Yes, the Black 21 X 3.5 wheel w/ chrome spokes and a skinny tire would look Great on that scooter!

[@DixieWhiskey]

Years ago I nearly bought a Crossbones instead of my second Heritage. It was that 60's sky blue, had a swing arm bag, and all the leather was distressed brown. I still think about that bike and hope whoever ended up buying her appreciates what he has.

[@jefferynelson]

6:25 one of my goals rebuilding my bike is so I wont be ashamed parking near bikes as nice as these, I have a long, long, long way to go

[@oiscustomlife1741]

My first harley was a 1998 HD heritage springer 95th anniversary i loved that bike

[@scottme6615]

Yes Springer shinny front wheel for sure

[@SJBagger]

Agreed, go with 21" x 3.5 for sure.

[@shanecoker8566]

In my opinion the Harley Heritage Springer was the best looking motorcycle ever made.

[@michaelroberts6810]

I'm a fan of the wide stock front tire on the Cross Bones.

[@Ryang-71]

Cool bike. Ive always wanted a springer. I like the 19" rims not a fan of the 21s. Best of luck with it. I love the old school style of it. Be safe..

[@bikerbob2260]

You do you boo, Harley-Davidson is about making it you because everybody has different taste!

[@reddstripe1]

I like the look of the skinny wheel but favor the fat tire. You make it yours and it will be perfect. I really like that bike!!

[@timwestern7116]

The S&S intake is spot on for your Springer! It really changed the attitude of the Bike.

[@jasonkav]

The pot/pan cover is more old school…

[@jasonkav]

I just bought a crossbones 2 months ago and it’s completely decked out already…put about 2k into it. Keeping the original air cleaner cover looks more old school just put a brass button in the center. Also swapped seat for a distressed brown spring solo seat. Might do a rear fender chop. All the accents are brass. Stage 2 already when I bought it. 259E cams. V&H big radius. All black no chrome. The stock bars aren’t bad I just pushed them forward a bit. Might go to Carlini bars with the forward swoop.

[@williamdodson1666]

I have a 2006 Springer classic an I'm like you I always loved the Springer ever since I was a kid

[@metalman065]

Had the opportunity to ride the crossbones 1 time, I liked it, good to see some videos on one, you don't hear much about them. Enjoying the videos, thanks

[@BamaTraveller]

Love those tear drops also. Have one on my ‘99 Springer. I’m interested in that light swap! I think we see eye to eye on that front tire. Though on that ultra, a fat tire would be lit!

[@briandickter2724]

If you have a 2nd set of wheels it can be a little easier and convenient to do tire changes at home. If I can work out a way to do the balancing, I will probably pick up some tire iron bars to install tires at home as well.

[@elloco6332]

Whatever you do to Bone will be fine. You got good taste.

[@ronsmith5648]

rear seat was optinal. I got the whole setup. sissy bar etc...I personally like the tractor seat, have installed the factory option old school seat. had mine 10 years now and it's not going anywhere...

[@macheteman2010]

I have a 2009 crossbones in pewter denim. I bought it new and still have it today. I changed the seat, added bags and a few things, blacked out a few chrome bits, but mostly I just ride it

[@48Troll]

Your right, just changing the air filter improved the looks 👍👍

[@stephenmartin7949]

Magnaflow makes a great set of short shot style pipes for a much better price than V&H and they provide great performance, not obnoxious at idle but they bark under power. Have a set on my wide glide, love them.

[@edwarddwyer1983]

like the front tire. crossbones is a cool bike. I want one.....

[@ssrinc]

Welcome to the bonehead family. I have a 2008 in the denim blue but have a spare set of tins that I am getting painted in the red and black colors. Light ass bike and I call it my "mini bike" compared to my Ultra Classic that I ride in the cold Colorado winters.

[@rickyhawkins7407]

What I liked about the Cross Bones back in the day was the fat front tire. Separated it from the rest of the springers. Either way cool looking bike.

[@davidburleson4812]

The little changes make big differences. It looks great man.

[@kyledavis6127]

Sweet ride..Always liked the springer look, Bar hopper no doubt.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

No doubt!

[@mikeram0320]

I feel u on finding parts I got a 94 springer its been fun lol

[@jjlinc1326]

The big radius 2 into 1 on the soft tails from about that year looks pretty slick

[@seanlowman6785]

Loved following your journey from buying the bike to now. Keep the updates coming.

[@arleyrisner204]

Having ridden the skinny front tire here in Florida you'll find it follows the grooves in the road. Also it's quite entertaining when riding across the metal area on a draw bridge. However the skinny tire does look good

[@rawlemorris7126]

My friend's got a 2011 she has a skinny front tire on it. I think you'll like the skinny front tire

[@ozzynmyrtle]

I'm with you on S&S teardrops. Still the best looking air box

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Absolutely

[@vangoodwin7335]

If I'd have changed out that seat I might have kept mine. As it is my son still owns and loves it completely unchanged. That is a good looking seat. Now I'm waiting for you to get a real old bike with a kicker. You all are in my prayers Hoka Hey

[@DennisKirk]

What a find! It's lookin' good.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

I immediately ordered from you guys a new seat, etc! HA!

[@JonV-r7q]

Congrats on 14 years.

[@chrisburch9513]

Yes, you're nuts! lol, I like the wide balloon tires on a Springer. It's a nicer ride for a heavy front end and the rubber is cheaper as well as easier to come by.

[@patyoung4913]

I fell in love with the Crossbones in 08. I got my 09 four years later in2012 and still have it and love it

[@deanjanssen7070]

Deuce doesn’t need the rubber bushing, that’s for the springer with led for vibration dampening.

[@JonV-r7q]

Yes smaller front tire, go for it. Looks good Dude..

[@vincemacchitelli2704]

great channel, great content but we need to see more of this awesome bike on your channel. Love springers.

[@natejones9719]

Just found your videos on here. Small world cause I'm from semo. I dig the videos. Keep up the great great content. Stay safe out there

[@amclean1948]

It’s yours do what you want man as they say roll with it

[@tommiller8714]

Looking good with the items you replaced & added. Like the 2-up Mustang seat & factory sissy bar. Yep, get the fat front tire/rim replaced with a skinny; will look much better on a springer. Tom M., Hawthorne Ca. '21-RGS & '22-FXLRS

[@easyglider1307]

Cross Bones was my favorite Harley, just could not afford it at the time. You are correct, no passenger pillion was stock on the Cross Bones

[@ricksutton4296]

Cool bike I spent many hour polishing the old raw aluminum On my dad's motorcycles

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Same here!

[@swapsplat]

so glad you're doing a Crossbones build. There are so few videos about the crossbones on YT. BTW, I fucking love the tractor seat. It's comfortable enough, and it really adds to the retro unique look of the bike. I also have have the factory pillion seat and back rest. I bought mine used with Sampsons Sidewinder pipes, they sounded great and looked great but they prevented me from getting bags on the bike, which I need since I want to do some traveling with the bike. So I got some Sampson true dual pipes with the fishtail ends. I'm kinda 50/50 on the fishtails, but I like the sound and love the look of the duals. I'm very interested in seeing what that skinny wheel and tire look like. I might be interested in doing that on mine if I dig the look. For the air cleaner. I bought the Alen Ness 65* velocity stack air cleaner. Definitely fits the look of the bike, imo.

[@whskywolf]

I think I got the same mirrors I put on my RK, they seem pretty good, although think my issue was my cover was too small and messed up my right mirror since i have the bars locked with it covered. I like that air cleaner, mine appears to be the stock cover, I may go to one those in the future.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

S&S as god intended...

[@darrenschneider9722]

Cross bones is one of my favorite looking motorcycles.

[@billtkazyik2103]

Also new to your channel for a few months now. Love watching you and your wife with excellent content. I agree, skinny 21 would look awesome on the springer.👍🏻

[@gregmannos]

I don't mind the Roland Sands air cleaner but I agree the S&S would look better. I think a skinny front wheel as well. Sweet bike

[@zitter1971]

Came across your channel while looking at videos from Daytona so I am slowly watching all your uploads and enjoying every minute 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@jakewilson907]

Try mid usa for your axle caps or springer parts. Vance and hines has set of pipes called mid shots which they stop just before swingarm bolt.

[@stevenkarpstein5859]

Looking great! Can’t wait to see your vid on the headlight for the Springer install. I want to replace the headlight on my 08 springer as well. Thanks for bringing us along with you on these upgrades! MLLHR

[@Howard31982]

Nothing wrong with hand me downs, lol bike looks good. Congrats on the find and purchase.

[@jamesbystrom63]

seat and air filter look great !!!! You have to do the skinny wheel !!! They look so much better with a skinny wheel .

[@neildewitt2869]

Looking better! It'll get their soon!

[@alvintarrer6914]

Me 2,love springer front end

[@jasonkav]

It came with a rear p pad originally. The drag specialties solo sprung looks better than stock tractor. If you your looking to get rid of that seat let me know though I need a back up. Also looking for that tank bib….

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

I put some old willie g skull ones on I had on a shelf. Recycle!

[@jasonkav]

@@ProfessionalMonkey if you have an email. I’ll send you pictures of what I’ve done to mine.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

@@jasonkav [e-mail]

[@stephengray8073]

Love your Springer, I have a 1991 Softail Springer that I am working on currently !

[@grampskraka6976]

It came stock with the single sprung seat. The backseat and sissy bar pad are still available from the motor company.

[@markstory3875]

I realy like a fat front tire. That is a realy cool bike no matter what front tire you run. The SS air cleaner is perfect.

[@joesainato8051]

Awesome bike. I’m jealous. Had a 2000 fx springer and an 03 heritage springer.

[@brucesantacory1390]

lookin' good !! me i would put some custom wheels on it, but stock sizing, just my opinion (and we all know bout those) but going skinny 21" would make the bike look like a Badboy or a standard springer softail and it would take away what is different in the Cross Bones. if you don't mind my asking, what does the S&S air cleaner go for, thinking it might look good on my Lowrider since the factory did a great job in the 2014 1/2 to look like the 77 FXS Lowrider.

[@ronisley9716]

I remember when the cross bones came out and thinking I did not like the fat front tire or the tractor seat. Just never looked right to me. I do like the springer front end.

[@TobyNorthEN]

13:10 - Dang TJ that sky is looking rough!!!! Great video though...weather be damned! 18:20 - YES, thinner versus fatter front tire would look better IMHO.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Agreed. That will be a future project... I need to slow my parts spending for a while :)

[@mrmatt7210]

It dont need to be said, but this is your bike. Dont concern yourself with others opinions regarding keeping it original. If the changes you wish to make bring a smile on your face then you should do it. It's not like you can't return it to original later. Ps: The bike wasnt kept in a museum in OEM condition when you purchased it.

[@dirtydynadepot5126]

Nice seat looks way better

[@Roadglide117]

S&S air cleaner looks great. I've always ran those. I'm weird but I like the fat front tire.

[@WeRHamRadio]

Looks great buddy it’s coming along very nice and I had that same seat on my softail slim and I had to ditch it as well lol. Love the old school stuff

[@donnacho8213]

Nice things .... Nice things... Nice things......

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Thank you 😊

[@monkeyfinger5588]

@ProfessionalMonkey, I just installed 28.5" drag bars on 6" risers (2003 Softail Standard). Who is your go-to to get cables/lines custom made?

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

www.barnettclutches.com/service_center/default.aspx?faq_id=22 they are the best in the business.

[@timothyputzke1250]

It's tough to beat the looks of a 21 on the front. Am running four over tubes/wide glide front end with a 21 inch Avon Roadmaster tires. Twin disc brakes on my 78 shovel. My vote is for the 21 inch, though am aa bit prejudice.

[@timothybrown1189]

21's look sick on an old shovel. I have one on the shelf just waiting to be fitted to my '76 FLH. I'm going for the full dress look with a 21 on the front. Love the sound of an old shovel cranking over. That starter has a very distinctive tone.

[@timothyputzke1250]

@@timothybrown1189 One of the granddaughters got to hear the shovel run. Her father has a 2017 Ultra. Hearing and seeing the old bike put the biggest smile on her face. That put a smile on mine. Good luck with the build. My only regret is not replacing the 4 speed with a 5. HD had a really good deal back around 1985. The tranny was blown when I bought it. A few months after rebuilding it HD had a offer of trade in your 4 speed any in any condition for a 5 for the same amount of money the parts cost to repair the 4 speed. Keep the shiny side up, rubber side down.

[@ernieme101]

my list for a perfect Crossbones - 21" skinny from tire , there's a 4.5 degree rake kit for the springer , Sampson upswept fishtail exhaust , and the real harley sprung tractor seat , not the Xbones padded ugly thing .the S&S teardrop does look great on there . also there was an old school looking outer primary cover with the diamond pattern and a real derby cover that would be sweet , but probably hard to get .

[@Georgiajason]

I have a feeling you’re going to go deeper into this project that anticipated. As for a 21 front, it would definitely give it a much better appeal, my 97 fxsts is a 21 front but if I’m not mistaken, especially in the 90’s all springers were a stock 21”front. Watch Billy Lanes video on swapping out his 21 to a 23, on his 96 bad boy. I asked him about it and he said it’s much better than the stock 21 size. That new seat is a much nicer touch! It’ll be cool to watch all the things you’re gonna get into on this. I’ll never let my 97 Softail springer go. Everyone wants it but everyone can eat ass. Springs for life!

[@zetaone7153]

Just awesome! Love your banter bro. You're hilarious 😂

[@zimman20]

Love the changes, esp the S&S intake tear drop. I too have always like the Springers but have never owned one. Good luck with it!

[@BigAlsautoupholstery]

I like what you've done with it. I agree that the front wheel would look better with a skinny tire.

[@jameshughes1947]

Monkey love the channel! Anything bought for another project that ends up in the treasure trove becomes free after 2 months

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

HA!

[@MrPhoenixPhotography]

"Monkafied" not a word - it's a way of life...

[@tjmayer9103]

Looks much better than the day you bought it.

[@dr.shorty8765]

I like the big tires on the front, they have a nick name which i will not mention here, as far as chrome covers go, I took all of the ones off of my bike because they collect water and dirt which turns in to rust. the cross bones are a fun bike to ride.

[@southieal]

S&S aircleaner is the best looking one out there

[@andymalanga]

Wow what a difference. Looks great! And you're right, "the chromes are pipe" lmao

[@tonyrowland9216]

Like the seat.

[@amped714202]

I found you channel some how. It's freaking awesome. I really enjoy watching this stuff, being a new rider I'll take tips where ever I can get them.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Right on! Welcome!

[@hoot3168]

21" would be killer. Love what you do.

[@royadkins1192]

the 21 inch front wheel is a must no doubt

[@roadkingjim3818]

Love the vids, getting ready for next winter 😆 (I live in Florida also) to change out my air filter for the tear drop and installing big exhaust with other goodies on my 01 Roadking.

[@Wonderbread32]

Bad ass man looks sweet home you guys enjoy it

[@gremlyn1439]

Springers do look better with maybe a 21 inch skinny, but you do realize that changes especially if the way the springer will react. I've bounced into the other lane when riding small short dips with hills. I 26, Summerville, SC frontage road heading towards Charleston, SC . Not fun!

[@paulbean6812]

You're living the dream Mr. Monkey got you a pin full of Hogs lol Love the Crossbones I know that you'll do it right

[@stinde666]

What a cool ride , love the upgrades 👍🏻 I think that a skinny front would be nice 👍🏻 looking at the bike make’s me want a duck tail rear fender bike with a springer , might be time to start saving for a Sportster make over 🤔😂

[@candlstudios]

OK.. couldn't visualize it when you were talking about it.. but the seat and the sissybar are big improvements. Not a fan of the S&S air cleaners so much but it does fit better than the Roland Sands.

[@nappyleon]

I miss my crossbones. The bike was like riding a pogo stick at times.