$16,995
New Braunfels, Texas
Category
Custom Motorcycles
Engine
-
Posted Over 1 Month
2008 Big Dog K-9, 2008 Big Dog K-9 Some called the Big Dog K-9, a nine-foot-long chopper, the flagship of Big Dog s 2008 line. Introduced in 2006, the K-9 replaced the Bulldog in the Wichita, Kansas-based company s line of high-end custom bikes made on a production line. Like all Big Dog machines, it has a 1916cc, 45-degree, V-twin S&S motor and a Baker Drivetrain six-speed transmission, mounted on the right side to distribute the weight more evenly and improve balance. The company made just 3500 motorcycles in 2008 and folded in 2011, a victim of the recession, so these bikes are something of a collector s item. Changes to the K-9 in 2008 were fairly minor. While some models got fuel injectors in 2008, replacing the Super G carburetor that Big Dog had been using for years, K-9 buyers could choose to have the new fuel injectors or stay with the tried-and-true carburetor. Big Dog reworked the clutch for all of its motorcycles in 2008, making shifting easier and smoother. Long and low, clearing the ground by just four inches, the chopper has a 39-degree rake, with 12-inch oversize telescopic forks and a four-inch backbone stretch. The characteristic stretched-teardrop-shaped steel gas tank holds 4.4 gallons. The rear suspension, an adjustable rear shock with a twin-sided swing arm, is wired to allow the addition of an optional aftermarket air-ride suspension kit. It works with a fat 300mm tire. Four-piston brakes, front and back, provide stopping power. The low, 24.3-inch seat was designed to put the rider in a comfortable position to reach the angled handlebars and controls. In fact, in terms of comfort, the only complaint one rider had was that the kickstand was awkwardly placed. It has balanced steering that lets the rider negotiate turns easily despite the heavy front end and big rear tire. But truly, no one rides a chopper for its handling. A chopper is about its looks, and the K-9 s looks draw crowds and admiration.
