What is/was your best upgrade

Raywood · 02-05-2010, 07:38 AM

Ok, thought we might have some fun here and let all of you tell us what upgrade you've done to your Big Dog Motorcycle you think is the best option.
Multiple choice is available.
You can comment below if you want to prioritize your upgrades. If you think of something I didn't list then hold your vote and PM me and I'll add it to the list then you can vote on it.

Here we go:

Added Mirrors to the Accessories catagory
Added Chome, Powdercoat & Ceramic
Added Engine Mods
Added Frame Mods - Air-ride, Raked
Added to Seats - air/springs

Ratman · 02-05-2010, 09:18 AM

Comfort wise...the forward control extensions. Nuisance eliminating wise-replacing the speedo. It is fantastic to not have a speedometer fogging up!

semi · 02-05-2010, 10:32 AM

How about adding chroming rims ect. That would be my favorite mod !

Trainguy · 02-05-2010, 10:47 AM

And I won't have to change a thing
Hi. My name is DJ and I'm a Chromeoholic.

After years of owning harleys and never being satisfied with the way it came from the factory, add the chrome, add the fat tire, fatten up the motor, change the rake, etc. etc. etc

.

There it was

.

When I walked into the showroom and saw the Black Mono K-9 w/chrome package I thought WOW look at that. 117ci, 6 speed Baker 300 avon tire and all that chrome I WON'T HAVE TO CHANGE A THING.........................
Just upgrade to the VH exhaust and that's all it will need. Well that and the S&S intake but that's it, not going that route again. Just gunna put a oil cooler on it to protect the engine no wait two coolers and a ness gauge to monitor things but that's it no more this is nuts.
So as i'm sitting on the ostrich seat stretchin' out to the 2.5" extension, hangin on to the XO grips & pegs lookin in the ness mirrors listing to the belt whine of the 4" karata I realize.

I am an ADDICT.
__________________
It ain't a party
till the cops show up.

Nomad2day · 02-05-2010, 11:22 AM

The best was a Wide Band Fuel Management system on the EFI bike and eliminating the EHC with a Thunderheart system. That on the electronic side.

On the Motor side of things being a 656 lift cam, bump in the compression and John Sachs doing the head work.

For looks the chrome rims did the job and extended controls. The cruise mate was up there too.

I wish I had music...

I think I am going to try a set of throw over leather bags too on the rear for temp storage...
Neil

BorgerBigDog · 02-05-2010, 12:41 PM

Paint

lee · 02-05-2010, 01:18 PM

the PSI carb and losing the EHC has got to be up there for me

Can-Dog 1 · 02-05-2010, 01:35 PM

Holy Crap! I checked almost everyone

montana · 02-05-2010, 01:54 PM

My best mod was ripping all the Kalifornia emissions sh!t off the bike and changing the air intake. It made the bike come alive. Due to finances, a wife, and a tricked out Harley, I haven't done much more.

erldawg · 02-05-2010, 01:58 PM

Besides the usual mods for passenger ....

2-up seat, chromed the front fender brackets, 2-2 V&H with BTC quiet baffels in addition to the stock V&H baffles, Ness Rad II mirrors, Adjure Black Dot headlight lens, HD smoked turn signal visors....

Upcoming mods...cam, roller rockers, update EFI, more chrome,

Maybe trainguy could start a twelve step program

TEXASDOG · 02-05-2010, 02:04 PM

I added a progressive air ride to my Mastiff and it has been the best improvement. I don't know how you hard tail guys can take that beating

Eric · 02-05-2010, 02:25 PM

pipes

V · 02-05-2010, 02:30 PM

Sellin my HD and gettin my Dog

MARV · 02-05-2010, 02:55 PM

got a lot of mods but the best has got to be dumping the TH ignition and installing a dyna2KI.

bike spins over like a top even in frigid weather.

plus i still have the original ehc and none of the "dielectric grease and wrap every connector" crap!

ride in shit weather and wash with simple green and a power washer.

granted my (recalled) VR went and battery lived its life but none of that zombie electrical crap that you hear about.

MARV · 02-05-2010, 03:00 PM

BEST UPGRADE

SOME OF YOU NUMBNUTS COULDNT PICK A GIRL OUT OF A LINEUP IN A WHORE HOUSE!

View Poll Results: List your best upgrade/improvement on your Big Dog
Accessories – Spikes, Mirrors, Grips, Sissy bar, Bags, Tools, Side Pouch, GPS, Radio/MP3	60	32.09%
Air Cleaner or Intake	53	28.34%
Carburetor – xXx, PSI or other	27	14.44%
Exhaust	106	56.68%
Filter – K&P, K&N or other	39	20.86%
Front End – Forks, Springer	8	4.28%
Gauges – Speedometer, Tach, Oil	13	6.95%
Hand/Foot controls, Extensions or Handlebars	36	19.25%
Lights – HID, Bulb, Flashers, LEDs, or Headlight shell	26	13.90%
Paint or Graphics	19	10.16%
Primary – Clutch, Open Primary or other	19	10.16%
Seat – Recovered, Reshaped, 2-up, Air/springs	39	20.86%
Throttle lock – Cruise-Mate or other	40	21.39%
Tires - Brand, Dyno Beads	10	5.35%
Top End – S&S, TP or other mods	14	7.49%
Wheels, brakes, pads	9	4.81%
Got rid of it!!!	3	1.60%
Electronics - Wire-Plus, ignition, coil/spark plug wires or other	14	7.49%
Chrome - Plating, Powdercoat, Ceramic	14	7.49%
Engine Mods - Cam, Top End or other	32	17.11%
Frame Mods - Air-ride, Raked or other	2	1.07%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 187. You may not vote on this poll

02-05-2010, 07:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Raywood Bubbleheads Assistant Name: Ray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 12,035 My Bike(s): 05 BD Chopper My Biker Photos Rep Power: 5	What is/was your best upgrade Ok, thought we might have some fun here and let all of you tell us what upgrade you've done to your Big Dog Motorcycle you think is the best option. Multiple choice is available. You can comment below if you want to prioritize your upgrades. If you think of something I didn't list then hold your vote and PM me and I'll add it to the list then you can vote on it. Here we go: Added Mirrors to the Accessories catagory Added Chome, Powdercoat & Ceramic Added Engine Mods Added Frame Mods - Air-ride, Raked Added to Seats - air/springs __________________ 2005 Big Dog Chopper Rode hard and put away wet RATT Bike = "Rode All The Time" Last edited by Raywood; 02-05-2010 at 06:46 PM.

02-05-2010, 10:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Trainguy Chromeoholic Name: DJ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Between Hell & Detroit Posts: 839 My Bike(s): K9 Karata 4" OP, V&H 2-1 S&S air, xo grips&pegs K&P oil & duel coolers, Ness, all chrome w/blk My Biker Photos Rep Power: 1	And I won't have to change a thing Hi. My name is DJ and I'm a Chromeoholic. After years of owning harleys and never being satisfied with the way it came from the factory, add the chrome, add the fat tire, fatten up the motor, change the rake, etc. etc. etc. There it was. When I walked into the showroom and saw the Black Mono K-9 w/chrome package I thought WOW look at that. 117ci, 6 speed Baker 300 avon tire and all that chrome I WON'T HAVE TO CHANGE A THING......................... Just upgrade to the VH exhaust and that's all it will need. Well that and the S&S intake but that's it, not going that route again. Just gunna put a oil cooler on it to protect the engine no wait two coolers and a ness gauge to monitor things but that's it no more this is nuts. So as i'm sitting on the ostrich seat stretchin' out to the 2.5" extension, hangin on to the XO grips & pegs lookin in the ness mirrors listing to the belt whine of the 4" karata I realize. I am an ADDICT. __________________ It ain't a party till the cops show up. __________________ It ain't a party till the cops show up.

02-05-2010, 11:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nomad2day Longhair Redneck Geek Name: Neil Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 1,615 My Bike(s): 2007 ThunderMax Fuel Injected Bulldog My Biker Photos Rep Power: 4	The best was a Wide Band Fuel Management system on the EFI bike and eliminating the EHC with a Thunderheart system. That on the electronic side. On the Motor side of things being a 656 lift cam, bump in the compression and John Sachs doing the head work. For looks the chrome rims did the job and extended controls. The cruise mate was up there too. I wish I had music... I think I am going to try a set of throw over leather bags too on the rear for temp storage... Neil __________________ Neil in Tenn

02-05-2010, 12:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
BorgerBigDog BORN TEXAN Name: Rob Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Borger Texas Posts: 1,750 My Bike(s): 06 Ridgeback,06 Proper Chopper,85 Yamaha Maxim chopped My Biker Photos Rep Power: 3	Paint __________________

02-05-2010, 09:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ratman Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 129 My Bike(s): 2007 Big Dog Mastiff My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	Comfort wise...the forward control extensions. Nuisance eliminating wise-replacing the speedo. It is fantastic to not have a speedometer fogging up!

02-05-2010, 10:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
semi Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CROFTON, MD Posts: 218 My Bike(s): 2006 k9 My Biker Photos Rep Power: 3	How about adding chroming rims ect. That would be my favorite mod !

02-05-2010, 01:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
lee Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 4,245 My Bike(s): 2005 Bulldog and 2002 HD Heritage My Biker Photos Rep Power: 5	the PSI carb and losing the EHC has got to be up there for me

02-05-2010, 01:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Can-Dog 1 Rob Name: Rob Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brockville, ON. Canada Posts: 377 My Bike(s): 2004 Mastiff My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	Holy Crap! I checked almost everyone __________________ 2004 MASTIFF UNMATCHED PAINT BY ED IS NEARING COMPLETION! "HELL WEEK IS STARTING SOON" Some measure their adventures in miles or days. I prefer "horizons crossed"

02-05-2010, 01:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
montana Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: So. Cal Posts: 221 My Bike(s): 2008 Mastiff Limited Edition, 2007 HD Road Glide My Biker Photos Rep Power: 1	My best mod was ripping all the Kalifornia emissions sh!t off the bike and changing the air intake. It made the bike come alive. Due to finances, a wife, and a tricked out Harley, I haven't done much more.

02-05-2010, 01:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
erldawg Member Name: Earl Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chittenango,NY Posts: 1,600 My Bike(s): 2008 Big Dog K-9 My Biker Photos Rep Power: 4	Besides the usual mods for passenger .... 2-up seat, chromed the front fender brackets, 2-2 V&H with BTC quiet baffels in addition to the stock V&H baffles, Ness Rad II mirrors, Adjure Black Dot headlight lens, HD smoked turn signal visors.... Upcoming mods...cam, roller rockers, update EFI, more chrome, Maybe trainguy could start a twelve step program __________________ It's time to hibernate the Dog

02-05-2010, 02:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
TEXASDOG TexasDog Name: Crude Family Join Date: May 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 71 My Bike(s): 2002 big dog mastiff, 1994 Dyna Lowrider, 2001 Superglide My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	I added a progressive air ride to my Mastiff and it has been the best improvement. I don't know how you hard tail guys can take that beating

02-05-2010, 02:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
Eric LIVE TO RIDE!!! Name: Eric Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: griffin ga Posts: 3,465 My Bike(s): 09 street glide / 08 crossbones / 07 pitbull My Biker Photos Rep Power: 4	pipes Last edited by Eric; 02-05-2010 at 09:32 PM.

02-05-2010, 02:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
V Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,273 My Bike(s): Black Ridgeback My Biker Photos Rep Power: 5	Sellin my HD and gettin my Dog __________________ Disgusted Member

02-05-2010, 02:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
MARV Member Name: SUL Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: CENTRAL JERSEY Posts: 1,189 My Bike(s): 05 CHOP My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	got a lot of mods but the best has got to be dumping the TH ignition and installing a dyna2KI. bike spins over like a top even in frigid weather. plus i still have the original ehc and none of the "dielectric grease and wrap every connector" crap! ride in shit weather and wash with simple green and a power washer. granted my (recalled) VR went and battery lived its life but none of that zombie electrical crap that you hear about.

02-05-2010, 03:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
MARV Member Name: SUL Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: CENTRAL JERSEY Posts: 1,189 My Bike(s): 05 CHOP My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	BEST UPGRADE SOME OF YOU NUMBNUTS COULDNT PICK A GIRL OUT OF A LINEUP IN A WHORE HOUSE!

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