Harley Davidson 2008 Annual Report Download - page 6

06 > H A RL E Y-DAV I DS ON, I NC. 2008 ANNUAL RE PORT THE 2009 SOFTAIL® CROSS BONES™
HONORING OLD SCHOOL COOL > A rough, raw
bike inspired by the post-war era, the Cross Bones™
motorcycle is pure Harley-Davidson. It delivers
the kind of genuine, gritty street credibility
reserved for riders who know fact from fiction
—
like the master mechanics, the old-timers
and the 100,000-milers.
Styling’s vision was to deliver a ’40s look that
speaks to authenticity — right down to pinstripes,
sprung seat and “cat’s eye” console. But designing a
bike that combines the aesthetic of a simpler era
with modern technology isn’t that simple. The devil
is in the details.
Engineering found creative solutions to preserve
the old-school look. Wires and electronics, which
weren’t present back in the day, were hidden and
rerouted. And replicating the classic “cat’s eye”
console was no small feat. That’s because sixty
years ago, many of today’s government-required
indicators such as turn signals, oil pressure
and high beams were merely options
— and LED
indicators would have seemed like science ction.
With a mind toward authenticity, Engineering took
great care to execute design elements.
The Cross Bones is the epitome of old school
cool
— a bike for riders who covet the real deal.
…VALUE AUTHENTICITY.
THE 2009 SOFTAIL®
CROSS BONES™