Boss Hoss
 

Anyone here own or have riden a boss hoss.....just curious...what do ya think of them?

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My cousin rode one down at Myrtle beach this summer and he has owned a Harley for 20 plus years now. He said it was the only bike that he would give up his Harley for. Heck he even said he'd consider covering up his Harley tattoo with a Boss Hoss tattoo if he could afford the 40k dollars for one(bike, not the tatt) :D

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I test rode one out in Sturgis last year. The torque and power is unbelivable two speed automatic transmisson is pretty neat. The one thing I did'nt likewas the amount of heat that big V8 generates, the left side was'nt to bad but it cooks the hell out of your right leg and its pretty damn heavy getting around in a parking lot or a cramped space would be pretty tough.

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The closest I got to a Boss Hoss was at a bike blessing where I parked next to one on the softgrass. Then I got to thinking what if this boehemoth were to fall over on my bike it would do untold damage so I moved my bike to another spot. I actually hung around to see what kind of guy rode one of these bikes and as I had suspected he was a big guy about 6'2' and over 300 lbs. I got to talking to him about the bike and he said it was a 350 chevy with a 4bbl carb and twisting the throttle at 70 mph would break the back tire loose and it would try to come around and pass the front wheel.
He also said it did not get very good gas mileage. Now I hear that you can get a chevy 502 cu in big block in the latest edition of the Boss Hoss. That is just sick. I have a 468 cu in big block in my 3000 lb drag car and it will do a bumper dragging wheelstand and run the 1/4 mile in 10.80 @ 135 mph. I cant imagine that kind of power in a bike frame....................BG

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Geez, that's not riding, that's just hanging on for dear life.:D

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Never had the opportunity to ride one but looked a few of them over. I'd have one if I could afford it.

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I heard if you have enough brass between the legs they will smoke the rear tire for a good 1/8 mile!
Never rode one, but have been around them a couple times. The reverse gear is a plus for a vehicle of that weight, guy said it was almost impossible to back it out if there was a little uphill grade.

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I think they are ugly, ridiculous and a waste. I have seen a few and know a guy who had one. I just did nto see the novelty.

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That is a very fast MPH for a slow time. You should be 1/2 second quicker with a 135 pass. control that power, and get aquicker 60 foot time and you could be in the nines or close to it. I know alot of cars running 9.8 - 9.9 with a 135 pass. I have seen 4k pound trucks running 10.2 at 130

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I rode one a few years ago in that search for more power.My 93" Shovel was due to be replaced.I personally thought it was incredible looking,thunderous sound, and more G-force accelleration than you could ever imagine.But! the price was way too high.Now there are big inchV-twins available that will more than give the Boss Hoss a run.and a lot more fun to ride through the twisty's.Not to mention those Big Twins have a sound that will make the hair on the back of your neck stand,and if you build your own machine a lot less expensive.The Boss Hoss is quite a ride and the roll-on torque will sure put a smile on your face.

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I rode on at Sturgis this year. It was the most awsome ride you can imagine. I had such a high that I had a headache all day long. Goin 60 mph and hit the throttle and you just spin the rear wheel. It was an awsome ride. I can't believe how well it handeled. If not for the price, I would have one. If you ever get the chance, ride one.
Larry

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Here's the link if anyone wants to check them out.... http://www.daytonabosshoss.com/

I never heard of them and just took a look. Man, they are cool looking! What's up with that big kitchen fan if front of the bike! :D

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I have never ridden one but a good friend rode the trike last summer and he said it was pretty cool, lot of power, he did say that the brake powerscared the heck out of him or lack there of. He said he didn't know if it was just that bike but he said that if that's the way they all are, no thanks.

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I looked them over at thunder beach in the Fall. They are cool. this little petite lady was riding one around and through the parking lots where the vendors were-- she made it look easy. I was impressed with her riding skills,.

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An engine stand that you can ride. I was blown away by the performance. Just revving the engine in neutral, the torquewouldlet you know " this is no Vespa". The weightwas carriedlow.It was a test ride and I did not want to loose it and have to buy it so no burn outs with me. Mine had a 350 cu in Chevy. The distributor was in aBAD location.(between my legs). Thank God it had no voltage leak!I saw one in Daytona with a 426 Hemi. I would not want one, but did injoy the ride. The power is cool!

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Nothing like a girl with good riding skills...... :D:D

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ive seen them- been up close to them too. never ridden one... but, the one question i have is how the hell would someone get the bike upright should it tip/fall over or be dropped?

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Never rode one, but spent about an hour talking to a BossHog owner a month or so ago. His biggest (and only) complaint was it's low speed handling manners. Oh yea....and the weight, when he parked on grass one time, and it tipped over.

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Did he have to get a crane to right it?[sm=icon_rofl.gif][sm=insomnia.gif][sm=laughingsmilie.gif]

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I read to get them up you have to stand on the opposite side on the frame and pull using your weight to lift it up

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Went to the Dealer here in So. Cal. Very impressive machine. Sales guy was telling us that many women have bought them.

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have seen quite a few and will do the factory tour sometime soon they are only about 30mins away from me...they have a huge rally every year also....

hard to believe they come from a small hick town of less than 30k people in TN huh....

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yep...rode one...had a 350 in it...tranny is a powerglide with a reverse...it was big...almost intimidating...actually rode very well with gobs of power and the sound was the best ever...my company repo'd one and i rode it for about 1000 miles....i was doin a burnout(lots of smoke) and got to thinkin about when it hooked if i could handle it...as i rolled off the throttle it did and i did, but barely...for me it'd be abit much just bc of the width and weight

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it will smoke em as long as you want....but it has a reverse

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little too big for my taste... but to each his own.

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I agree.

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Road one at Daytona last year. They had demo rides setup by the raceway. What a monster of a machine but not fun to ride on any curve. Straight line is a blast but leaning it over makes you wonder!!!