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Jul 21, 2011 | 06:11 AM

#11

Notgrownup

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From: Snow Hill, NC

I think if Harley had a true Chopper ot a Pro Street it would sell.

Jul 21, 2011 | 07:35 AM

#12

moog5050

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Thanks for the thoughts. I am in no rush, so I will wait until I find a steal on something nice.

Jul 21, 2011 | 10:22 AM

#13

Wide_Open

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From: FL

Hold out for a great deal, you can hardly give those bikes away these days.

Jul 22, 2011 | 12:23 PM

#14

cryan9

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From: Pasadena, TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by moog5050

I want a chopper with a fat rear and am looking at Big Dog k9s and Big Bear Sled 300s. Any thoughts, experiences, comments? I am aware of the issue with the frame on the 04 and 05 Big Bears, but would be considering 2008+. That does give me some hesitation though. This would be in addition to my Lo, not instead of it. Be happy to hear from anyone who has had one or any other similar bikes I haven't considered. Thanks.

Check the Martin Bros.

Jul 22, 2011 | 12:43 PM

#15

mike06train

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From: Drexel Hill, Pa

Can't make a comment on service or parts but I got buddies with big dogs and one guys got a black Texas Chopper. The AIH bike rides alot nicer.

Jul 24, 2011 | 07:44 AM

#16

qfactor

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From: Goldsboro NC

I own a Thunder Mountain Keystone. Highly, highly recommend this. Rides smooth, all HD parts, easy to work on, easy to clean, and runs flawless. The balance on this thing is unreal - it wants to stand upright. I had a ‘06 Big Dog Mastiff that looked amazing, but it was not balanced. It was difficult to ride, and I always felt unsafe. Plus you have to weigh the cleaning factor. Most choppers are made with polished aluminum. Nice, but hard to keep clean. I would polish mine up for hours with Never Dull and I could get it to look like chrome. One ride and I’m back to the dull aluminum look. Thunder Mountain Choppers are HD parts – all chrome. A little Windex and you’re done! So shiny you need shades just to look at it!

Thunder Mountain – you won’t regret it!

Jul 24, 2011 | 09:20 AM

#17

Hot Rod King

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From: St Charles, MO

really diggin' those thunder mountain bikes, I looked up some online and man theyre nice

Jul 24, 2011 | 09:51 PM

#18

WarriorHD

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From: FL & SoCal

This thing is pretty cool:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ameri...Q5fmotorcycles

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Jul 24, 2011 | 09:56 PM

#19

Sgt_Jim

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From: Central Jersey

a friend of mine built one of the Big Bear Choppers Venom kits.. it's a really nice bike, but he says the biggest drawbacks are that it's not entirely comfortable for anything longer than an hour of riding, and cornering is very difficult.. i think he has like a 4" primary belt, and i know he has a 250mm rear tire..