Big Dog chopper dilemma
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: OH, USA
We have a project roller here for sale with an 80" evolution in it. When people see all the cool stuff like the 180 rear stretched frame polished 6 speed gearbox trick wheels they look like kids at Christmas and then they have a look of disgust when they see a stock evolution motor. This bike is being built to be risen. LOL just shows IV its flashy they like it. Don't matter if it'll be dependable. Just make it shiny and the lemming will come. OcC is another piece of **** bike.
Thanks every1 for taking the chopper devil outta my head...
After these many negative reviews heck yeah i'm gonna stay outta BD or anyother chopper for that matter...
Have started taking a hard look at Rocker C,
Its more like a chopper to me and satisfies me that its from my fave m/c manf H-D
After these many negative reviews heck yeah i'm gonna stay outta BD or anyother chopper for that matter...
Have started taking a hard look at Rocker C,
Its more like a chopper to me and satisfies me that its from my fave m/c manf H-D
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I've had my Harley for 27 years.
I also had 2004 Texas Chopper for 3 years, and currently have a 2005 AIH LSC (rigid).
Both Ironhorses have had some issues, but nothing I couldn't handle on my own.
Never owned a BigDog, but some of their stuff was much more proprietary than other brands.
I also had 2004 Texas Chopper for 3 years, and currently have a 2005 AIH LSC (rigid).
Both Ironhorses have had some issues, but nothing I couldn't handle on my own.
Never owned a BigDog, but some of their stuff was much more proprietary than other brands.
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Joined: Aug 2012
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From: TEXAS
I know this is an old thread, but the amount of bullshit in it is astonishing. All from people who never owned anything theyre talking **** about.
I am a Big Dog owner. Ive owned it for 5 years and its 100% reliable. I'd get on it and ride it anywhere.
To the OP, if you'd like to see feel and maybe ride one, let me know. Im outside of Katy.
I am a Big Dog owner. Ive owned it for 5 years and its 100% reliable. I'd get on it and ride it anywhere.
To the OP, if you'd like to see feel and maybe ride one, let me know. Im outside of Katy.
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From: on the road
^^^^^^^ what he said,I have several friends collecting these bikes of the past ,titan, bd , and bourget ,Iron horse and all the other brands that were mainstream back in the mid 2000s .I have seen all their issues with wiring being the main issue on the BD,bourget has some countershaft issues as well as frame weld cracking all of this is the same as a similar year harley will have.The only statement I will make is to stay away from all fuel injection versions because they used electronics that aren't available today except in the used market---------------------oh and by the way the kids titan 100 cube s&s will spank every harley in this area with me on it and it has been a constant grin factor for me at 1/2 the price of a night train or similar bike of the same year
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Joined: Jul 2022
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From: KY
Bad Dog
Big dogs suck ! There design was flawed. There construction was flawed. The chief engineer was an idiot. I've been building for near 50 years. He tried to tell me cylinder sleeves are supposed to move. Crap ! Big Dog went under cause they're garbage. Mastiff was so light in the front with a 300 rear, it bounced around like a basketball. I've had a 07 TMC. Frontier for 4 years. No issues. Primary bike is a 2012 CVO. GOOD RIDDANCE TO BIG DOGS
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From: in a cave at the foothills
Big dogs suck ! There design was flawed. There construction was flawed. The chief engineer was an idiot. I've been building for near 50 years. He tried to tell me cylinder sleeves are supposed to move. Crap ! Big Dog went under cause they're garbage. Mastiff was so light in the front with a 300 rear, it bounced around like a basketball. I've had a 07 TMC. Frontier for 4 years. No issues. Primary bike is a 2012 CVO. GOOD RIDDANCE TO BIG DOGS
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
I know this is an old thread, but the amount of bullshit in it is astonishing. All from people who never owned anything theyre talking **** about.
I am a Big Dog owner. Ive owned it for 5 years and its 100% reliable. I'd get on it and ride it anywhere.
To the OP, if you'd like to see feel and maybe ride one, let me know. Im outside of Katy.
I am a Big Dog owner. Ive owned it for 5 years and its 100% reliable. I'd get on it and ride it anywhere.
To the OP, if you'd like to see feel and maybe ride one, let me know. Im outside of Katy.
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Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 540
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From: Tulsa Ok
I have not owned a Big Dog but hear they have wiring problems.
I do own a Thunder Mountain Keystone. And I love it! It is well designed and constructed. 2 repairs in the 4 or 5 years that I have owned it. It is s bar bike, I am too damn old to tour on it. I have a Road King for touring.
I do own a Thunder Mountain Keystone. And I love it! It is well designed and constructed. 2 repairs in the 4 or 5 years that I have owned it. It is s bar bike, I am too damn old to tour on it. I have a Road King for touring.
