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.

[@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.

[@bikerbob2260]

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

[@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

[@MrPhoenixPhotography]

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

[@scottme6615]

Yes Springer shinny front wheel for sure

[@williamdodson1666]

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

[@kyledavis6127]

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

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

No doubt!

[@JonV-r7q]

Congrats on 14 years.

[@scotteckhart6265]

Gallop performance still makes the pipes your looking for

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@mikeram0320]

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

[@alvintarrer6914]

Me 2,love springer front end

[@vincemacchitelli2704]

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

[@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.

[@davidburleson4812]

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

[@zetaone7153]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@grampskraka6976]

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

[@Howard31982]

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

[@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.

[@southieal]

S&S aircleaner is the best looking one out there

[@deanjanssen7070]

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

[@williamrollo1187]

I love those pipes.

[@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.👍🏻

[@shanecoker8566]

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

[@andymalanga]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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]

[@DrHarley]

I believe that the blackout craze started in 16, so your close.

[@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.

[@tysonmadding8559]

Definitely have room for one more bike .....

[@paulfrancis4479]

Where is my bike? Didn't you say you would hook me up?? Wait.. Was that you?? Damm JD..I got a head ache. Still want my bike.

[@rooter_glide9181]

Love watching keep it up sir!

[@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.

[@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

[@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...

[@Roadglide117]

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

[@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..

[@Wonderbread32]

I kinda like the stock wheel that's on it but to each his own

[@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.

[@kyledavis6127]

Sweet ride congratulations! Ride it like you stole it….

[@georgeveneziano2754]

Do you mean air cleaner not intake. Throws me off when you say that 😒.. Anyway thanks good video

[@bigblue3568]

96" stock is 87 ft lbs @ 2700 rpm and 92 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm just a few ft lbs shy of what a 103" is. Drop in a Woods T222 or Andrews 48 cam and you will be surprised. Hang a racoon tail off the back and its really quick.

[@oiscustomlife1741]

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

[@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!!

[@vernmoore7710]

The S&S air cleaner makes it look old school good. I like the idea of a skinny tire up front but I don't know about a 21. Maybe a 19 would look better. I personally would have switched the seat for a cop bike seat to stay with the old school theme and might even go for the large headlight to add more old school.

[@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.

[@jasonkav]

“Stowed away”…..Navy/Marine? PS keep that fat tire

[@IMAXXHEW]

I'll bet the tires are 20 years old... check the DOT numbers.

[@rawlemorris7126]

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

[@rawlemorris7126]

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

[@stevenbaca4919]

I have a skinny Weal springer i’ Like the fat weal to I’d like to have them both

[@ChewinFat]

I’d leave the fat front tire, love the stout look they offer. Now a bigger rim with the fat tire might be cool, idk if they even make such a thing…..the only thing I’ve never really liked is the rear duck tail 🦆 style fenders.

[@kevinjansen2738]

Your bike but I like the look of the fat tire on the front of that bike. Reminds me of the old school original springers. Plus you already have a skinny 21 on the chollo

[@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…

[@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 :)

[@nappyleon]

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

[@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

[@jlaw5462]

I love your vid's...informative, funny (even when you're not trying to be..haha) and most of all, I get to see that Cholo bike...that bike is......inspiring. It makes me want to go buy one...or buy a heritage and build one. Thank's for the great content!

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Build one. There are so many parts out there and its a blast.

[@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.

[@sanfordf]

Please remove the reflectors on the forks. Should improve the looks IMHO. I have the S&S stealth on my 2019 FLHC.

[@skiendhiu]

It will go faster as well without those reflectors, it was the first thing I got rid of on mine....😎

[@steelmanwright]

You might color fill the lettering on the S&S ..Black...

[@NorCalGuy]

The Heritage Special in 18+ went back to blacked out.

[@edwarddwyer1983]

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

[@kyledonovan9394]

Maybe switch the floor boards for pegs

[@douglasshandera2818]

I like the fat front tire I have skinny ones one my sportster and streetbob air cleaner yeah like the S&S one better love the like upgrade also

[@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...

[@SJBagger]

Agreed, go with 21" x 3.5 for sure.

[@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

[@williamvaughan6448]

I'm sure it's a minority opinion, but I like the fat front tire...I've had two Wide Glides in the past with 21's and prefer the handling of wider tires (especially on rain grooves and steel bridges). Skinny front looks great though, so yeah, tough choice!

[@mikedanaher2409]

I definitely wasn’t a huge fan of the cross bones. Just didn’t do it for me personally. However I like the look of what you’re doing and the direction you are taking this one. Can’t wait to see more. 👍

[@DennisKirk]

What a find! It's lookin' good.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

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

[@EZMONEY1980]

I think the 21” skinny would set the bike off. And if you removed those damn reflectors lol

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

I forgot, ha!

[@nelmar5560]

Olof bike is dirty, musta had fun.

[@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.

[@ricksutton4296]

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

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Same here!

[@jameshughes1947]

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

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

HA!

[@nelmar5560]

Like that sissy bar, n the mirrors blend in nice.

[@brucesantacory1390]

if i recall it came with the tractor seat and a tiny "P" pad that so many people took off, dealers started doing it so they could sell a seat lol !! i like the springer seat, but HATE, let me say that again HATE the UGLYYYYY plastic pan under it, i too was looking at buying a cross bones in 08, in 08 i was going thru 2nd divorce and working as the manager of Southampton HD in Western Mass, and as much as i liked it and like you Springers always gave me wood.........i bought a Softail Deuce instead, think it was a money thing with the divorce.

[@electraglidewayne8654]

please take off the orange reflectors on the springer lol

[@davidfellows6250]

put 1 3/4 " two into one fishtail on it youll be amazed at the horsepower difference , itll look cool , and match the cholo. pluss if you ever want to run bags you can put old school leather bags. i recommend Indian style brown bags with same seat. viking makes great ones

[@ozzynmyrtle]

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

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Absolutely

[@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.

[@seth_iwant_toride]

Skinny front😎

[@48Troll]

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

[@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 🤔😂

[@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.

[@worthanderson2]

Just a suggestion: Remove those front reflectors…

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

I forgot to! Isn’t that hilarious? Also, there’s only one on one side! Ha!

[@araneaetvelivolum1086]

Nice, nice babe lol Do the 21" front and 18" rear conversion. Not that I'm telling you anything you don't know already, but the chrome rims are lighter and make the bike turn better. Just changed the rims on my RK and put Metzelers on and it's awesome. Will post a video shortly. Check for Tarazon on Amazon or eBay. Great quality and fair price 👌 Ride safe 🤙

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Dude keep the fat front wheel man, those roll so much nicer....you got your iron head for the the skinny front wheel. Keep the bones as is....id do a black exhaust tho...

[@johnm9279]

Writing “Nice Things” lol 😂.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

And I appreciate it...

[@cancelchannel3394]

I think the short shots would be better eye candy ")