big dog vs texas chopper

low cost auto brokers · 09-23-2010, 12:27 AM

hi does anyone know about the texas chopper 2005 111ci six sp 300 rear i have a 2004 mastiff and love it but i had a guy that wants to sell me his texas chopper ?

montana · 09-23-2010, 01:56 AM

Can't help with the Texas Chopper but I'm sure they have their own forums. It may be a better source of reliable information.

RubWhore · 09-23-2010, 02:42 AM

What you need to know??
Motors are Non Epa so thats great but tranys suck bad easy fix for about 6 hundred bucks electronics are made by Jiles in England Daytona twintec has a conversion but unlike Bigdog everything else is avaliable aftermarket they never made a 300 tire bike though they used 280 Metzlers

BubbleHead · 09-23-2010, 03:17 AM

I think the stance is wrong, to long for my likes. Also, I don't think the gas tank has ANY style... just long.

I think the K9 styling is far superior which is a reason I own one.

But, if you can get a killer deal, you can always change some things out... that's my opinion.

V · 09-23-2010, 04:23 AM

As stated is non epa. Should have a G carb, non-adjustable pushrods (don't know why they did that) Speedos have been a problem, Transmissons do fail from time to time (I think it is foreign made, Korea?). Right side drive with std Harley type primary so a little heavy on the left as far as balance. Std controls on the bars (Harley Style)

TCALZ06 · 09-23-2010, 04:25 AM

I have a friend that has one he is on here AIHswank

He has around 25k on his 05 and it's going strong. He did have a tranny issue as was mentioned above but those bikes are solid. The 111 seems to run every bit as good as the 117.

The only other problem is the rear wheel pullies wear out but his tires and brakes seem to last a lot longer than mine

MisterMister · 09-23-2010, 04:52 AM

Yeah, I heard the 2005's tranny's had a bad habit of blowin' up. My buddy had one. Hell, even the first tranny they got to replace it was fucked up outta the box. Second tranny finallly worked right. Revtech tranny.

Lewis · 09-23-2010, 06:42 AM

Have both the 05 AIH Texas and the BD 04 Chopper.
If you like the look of the AIH gas tank, you will be ok with the AIH and you will not have more issues as with a BD.
But the BD handles better in the mountains because of the smaller 250 rear tire and the shorter front legs and the BD gives you a more "quality" feeling. But thats my private opinion.
The AIH is much easier to clean, cause it has more chrome than the BD with all that polished alu. But if you do not ride often and never in rain (like the most custom bike owners) that does not matter.
I like both................

low cost auto brokers · 09-23-2010, 09:37 AM

hi thanks for your knowlage he wants ten grand it has 5k on it ?

V · 09-23-2010, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by low cost auto brokers

hi thanks for your knowlage he wants ten grand it has 5k on it ?

If its in good shape thats not a bad price

PA Chopper · 09-23-2010, 12:23 PM

I had an 04 Texas Chopper. LSD with a 240 rear. I liked it. Never had trouble. Not nearly has well balanced as the 06 RSD I test rode and was thinking of trading for. Mine had the old style drag bars that made my arms stretch pretty far. Not too comfy for a passenger either. The tank has a small capacity...about 110 miles tops. It ran real strong. I had a CA model with the Mikuni and it perfromed great. Had V&H Big Radius on it without baffles and it was LOUD!! Road Maxx tranny that gave no issues. Sold it in 2008 for 17K. Built a house. Saved some bucks up and went to Big Dog. My 09 K-9 fits me better and has more style, handles and rides better for both me and the wife. Seems better built and more solid. I love it!! Plus BDM is still in business. I still like the cool skull Texas Chopper logo that AIH had.

OrangeSkullz · 09-23-2010, 08:50 PM

I have an '04 with the Roadmax tranny and I beat on it pretty hard every now & then with an S&S 124ci....she's still holding up. As mentioned they "were" non EPA and I know mine runs like a MoFo. I average about 33 mpg when just cruising and have seen numbers in the 20's when hammering it bit more for any kind of distance.

The speedo isssue can be resolved by contacting Thunder-Heart Performance, it'll cost you anywhere from $125 - $500 (for a new updated & complete speedo). I'm on my 2nd speedo BUT not because mine went "crazy" like so many others. I had a bit of chrome flaking around a mounting bolt it was replaced in late '05 for free.

Not sure if there were any upgrades on the TX Chop your looking at, such as chrome package, paint ect. But with only 5g miles and a price of $10g even in todays market thats a steal to me.

You wouldn't touch mine for that...I can say that for sure.

and YES, the logo Kicks Ass

OrangeSkullz · 09-23-2010, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubWhore

What you need to know??
Motors are Non Epa so thats great but tranys suck bad easy fix for about 6 hundred bucks electronics are made by Jiles in England Daytona twintec has a conversion but unlike Bigdog everything else is avaliable aftermarket they never made a 300 tire bike though they used 280 Metzlers

you meant to say GILL right?

OrangeSkullz · 09-23-2010, 08:55 PM

and I have all the service manuals, wiring diagrams, part manuals available too!!

RubWhore · 09-24-2010, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrangeSkullz

you meant to say GILL right?

You are right
Somtimes I cant spell to good I only made it to the 4th grade

I got an 06 LSC and havent forgot where I got the manuals to fix it niether thanks again

09-23-2010, 12:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
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09-23-2010, 01:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
montana Member Member #: 3164 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 423 My Gallery Rep Power: 4	Can't help with the Texas Chopper but I'm sure they have their own forums. It may be a better source of reliable information.

09-23-2010, 04:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
V Senior Member Member #: 253 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,321 My Gallery Rep Power: 9	As stated is non epa. Should have a G carb, non-adjustable pushrods (don't know why they did that) Speedos have been a problem, Transmissons do fail from time to time (I think it is foreign made, Korea?). Right side drive with std Harley type primary so a little heavy on the left as far as balance. Std controls on the bars (Harley Style)

09-23-2010, 04:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
TCALZ06 Member Name: Tom Member #: 261 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,132 My Bike(s): 07 Big Dog K9 My Gallery Rep Power: 6	I have a friend that has one he is on here AIHswank He has around 25k on his 05 and it's going strong. He did have a tranny issue as was mentioned above but those bikes are solid. The 111 seems to run every bit as good as the 117. The only other problem is the rear wheel pullies wear out but his tires and brakes seem to last a lot longer than mine

09-23-2010, 04:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
MisterMister Member Name: Larry Member #: 3520 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 393 My Bike(s): 2008 BigDog K9 My Gallery Rep Power: 4	Yeah, I heard the 2005's tranny's had a bad habit of blowin' up. My buddy had one. Hell, even the first tranny they got to replace it was fucked up outta the box. Second tranny finallly worked right. Revtech tranny.

09-23-2010, 06:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
Lewis Member Member #: 1233 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 70 My Bike(s): 2007 K9 / 2005 AIH Texas Chopper My Gallery Rep Power: 5	Have both the 05 AIH Texas and the BD 04 Chopper. If you like the look of the AIH gas tank, you will be ok with the AIH and you will not have more issues as with a BD. But the BD handles better in the mountains because of the smaller 250 rear tire and the shorter front legs and the BD gives you a more "quality" feeling. But thats my private opinion. The AIH is much easier to clean, cause it has more chrome than the BD with all that polished alu. But if you do not ride often and never in rain (like the most custom bike owners) that does not matter. I like both................

09-23-2010, 09:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
low cost auto brokers Junior Member Member #: 5100 Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 29 My Bike(s): 2004 bd mastiff My Gallery Rep Power: 0	hi thanks for your knowlage he wants ten grand it has 5k on it ?

09-23-2010, 12:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
PA Chopper Member Name: Dan Member #: 2992 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Western PA Posts: 504 My Bike(s): '06 HD Night Train My Gallery Rep Power: 4	I had an 04 Texas Chopper. LSD with a 240 rear. I liked it. Never had trouble. Not nearly has well balanced as the 06 RSD I test rode and was thinking of trading for. Mine had the old style drag bars that made my arms stretch pretty far. Not too comfy for a passenger either. The tank has a small capacity...about 110 miles tops. It ran real strong. I had a CA model with the Mikuni and it perfromed great. Had V&H Big Radius on it without baffles and it was LOUD!! Road Maxx tranny that gave no issues. Sold it in 2008 for 17K. Built a house. Saved some bucks up and went to Big Dog. My 09 K-9 fits me better and has more style, handles and rides better for both me and the wife. Seems better built and more solid. I love it!! Plus BDM is still in business. I still like the cool skull Texas Chopper logo that AIH had.

09-23-2010, 08:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
OrangeSkullz Member Member #: 3909 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 427 My Bike(s): '04 AIH Texas Chopper S&S 124ci My Gallery Rep Power: 0	I have an '04 with the Roadmax tranny and I beat on it pretty hard every now & then with an S&S 124ci....she's still holding up. As mentioned they "were" non EPA and I know mine runs like a MoFo. I average about 33 mpg when just cruising and have seen numbers in the 20's when hammering it bit more for any kind of distance. The speedo isssue can be resolved by contacting Thunder-Heart Performance, it'll cost you anywhere from $125 - $500 (for a new updated & complete speedo). I'm on my 2nd speedo BUT not because mine went "crazy" like so many others. I had a bit of chrome flaking around a mounting bolt it was replaced in late '05 for free. Not sure if there were any upgrades on the TX Chop your looking at, such as chrome package, paint ect. But with only 5g miles and a price of $10g even in todays market thats a steal to me. You wouldn't touch mine for that...I can say that for sure. and YES, the logo Kicks Ass