FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones
2009 Harley-Davidson FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Harley-Davidson for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2009 Harley-Davidson FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones relies on a 1584 cc (96.7 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 120 Nm (88.5 lb-ft) at 3,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 95.3 x 111.1 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches).
On the scales, the FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones measures 318 kg (701 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 676 mm (26.6 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,630 mm (64.2 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 18.9-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2008 to 2011, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Gloss black Springer® front end with chopped front fender; Gloss black mini “ape-hanger” handlebar; Gloss black console with cat-eye indicators; Rider adjusted, two-position, sprung solo seat; Tribal pinstripe graphics on fuel tank and fenders; Nostalgic patent badge on oil tank; Gloss black, oval air cleaner cover; Half moon floorboards with heel/toe shifter; New Willie G. signed skull graphics on the oil tankoil tank with chrome external oil lines; Chrome, bullet headlamp; Standard passenger footpegs; Chrome auxiliary lamps; New quick detachable king-size Lexan windshield; New 1940’s-style leather saddlebags with quick opening buckles; New passenger seat; New passenger backrest; New Touring handlebars with new top clamp and risers; Full FL front fender with new chrome accents; New two-tone leather tank panel; New Hydra Glide style, chrome nacelle with horizontal “knuckles”; New “old-school” shaped, stainless steel rider footboards and brake paddle
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