Karata Ordered This Morning - Page 2

Bigbass · 02-24-2010, 12:08 AM

On the price. You need to contact Jim. He does great deals for Big Dog owners. If we post the price we got ours for could cause him some aggravation with other owners that don't own a BDM. So contact him and tell him you are a BDM owner and see what he can do for ya.

On the chrome part. I got mine from him in polished aluminum and sent it to the chrome shop.
Jim is so much fun to talk to and he has a vast amount of knowledge.

He talked me out of the more expensive 5". I said okay then send the 4". I am now glad that I did not get the 5", That would have drug on each and every corner. He saved me money and was very honest.

RADAMS445 · 02-24-2010, 12:26 AM

Has anyone ever though of a Group Buy from Karata? Kind of a tall order huh?

meyerld · 02-24-2010, 01:51 AM

I'm in for a group buy.

#1

Trainguy · 02-24-2010, 02:34 AM

Yup, that's the ONE. Price, I got mine for 175.00. Well that's price i told the wife and said it will be the last chromey thing i will ever buy for the bike

Eric · 02-24-2010, 02:46 AM

I want 1 too,, I wonder since I got a pitbull (hard tail) it sits pretty low to the ground.. will it drag more than the softail.?? I had a real time with my V&H big radius on the right turns.. I got rid of them.. I would think this would be worse in left hand turns...

Bigbass · 02-24-2010, 05:58 PM

Trainguy, you made me feel better about my lie to my wife.

The first time she seen it I told her that I had friend of mine named Jim Karata cut the enclosed primary up and made this thing. I said I had to change the sprockets from chain to belt and I just used different seals. So far she has not asked about the Karata dude on the inner plate.
Frome enclosed to open.

I think the guy did a freakin awesome job cutting up my stock closed primary.....LOL

Thumper · 02-24-2010, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RADAMS445

Has anyone ever though of a Group Buy from Karata? Kind of a tall order huh?

Haha Fat chance. Just came back from Jim's shop. Spent about an hour Bsing and can Guarantee you will not get a group but from him. Nice guy and knows motorcycles.

ajkelly · 02-25-2010, 01:20 PM

Kudos to Jim for quick service. The unit arrives this afternoon. Two days, can't beat that. I will post a few pic although it will be later in March, bike still in storage. Damn PA weather, now another storm is coming. At least I will have some time to read up on the instructions and look it over.

Thumper · 02-25-2010, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajkelly

At least I will have some time to read up on the instructions and look it over.

Easy install. Just watch your that the motor plate sits flush on to the tranny. Basically just need to loosen trans bolts to square up. Pulley alignment is critical. His front shim is damm close if not right on the money. If you got the jr clutch your ok, I upgraded and you need to lengthen your push rod 1".

bpernie · 02-26-2010, 03:33 AM

when i bought mine if you mention your on big dogbiker web site he gives a discount

Trainguy · 02-26-2010, 09:57 AM

The first time she seen it I told her that I had friend of mine named Jim Karata cut the enclosed primary up and made this thing

You lie better than I do

moprblms · 03-14-2010, 01:51 AM

Can somebody please pm me the super secret price. I would like to know how much I would have to come up with before I bother anybody.

Brew454 · 03-14-2010, 04:02 AM

Hey Bigbass, how does the bike take left corners now. I've been looking at open primaries for a while and trying to decide on which size I want to get. Looking at possibly getting a 3" instead of 4" anyone have any inputs? Thanks

TCALZ06 · 03-27-2010, 03:02 PM

On the chrome part. I got mine from him in polished aluminum and sent it to the chrome shop.
Jim is so much fun to talk to and he has a vast amount of knowledge.

Just curious. Did Jim say it was ok to have it chromed? I thought I read on here one time it caused problems. That's one of the reasons I haven't bought one yet. I want chrome

Thumper · 03-27-2010, 05:14 PM

Winter projects complete
yes

02-24-2010, 12:26 AM	#17 (permalink)
RADAMS445 RADICAL Name: R.J. aka KID Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 345 My Bike(s): 2006 mastiff - 06 sportster-magna v65 My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	Has anyone ever though of a Group Buy from Karata? Kind of a tall order huh? __________________ It's a good life if you don't weaken

02-24-2010, 02:34 AM	#19 (permalink)
Trainguy Chromeoholic Name: DJ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Between Hell & Detroit Posts: 1,396 My Bike(s): K9 Karata 4" OP, V&H 2-1 S&S air+585, xo grips&pegs K&P oil & duel coolers, Ness, all chrome w/blk My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	Yup, that's the ONE. Price, I got mine for 175.00. Well that's price i told the wife and said it will be the last chromey thing i will ever buy for the bike __________________ It ain't a party till the cops show up. Last edited by Trainguy; 02-24-2010 at 11:22 AM.

02-24-2010, 02:46 AM	#20 (permalink)
Eric LIVE TO RIDE!!! Name: Eric Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: griffin ga Posts: 5,499 My Bike(s): 09 street glide / 08 crossbones / 07 pitbull My Biker Photos Rep Power: 6	I want 1 too,, I wonder since I got a pitbull (hard tail) it sits pretty low to the ground.. will it drag more than the softail.?? I had a real time with my V&H big radius on the right turns.. I got rid of them.. I would think this would be worse in left hand turns... __________________ "There's two kinds of People in this world. Those with loaded guns and those who dig.............. you dig."

02-25-2010, 01:20 PM	#23 (permalink)
ajkelly Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Western pa Posts: 29 My Bike(s): 09 Coyote My Biker Photos Rep Power: 0	Quick Service Kudos to Jim for quick service. The unit arrives this afternoon. Two days, can't beat that. I will post a few pic although it will be later in March, bike still in storage. Damn PA weather, now another storm is coming. At least I will have some time to read up on the instructions and look it over.

02-26-2010, 03:33 AM	#25 (permalink)
bpernie U member Name: ernie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ulysses kansas Posts: 248 My Bike(s): 2008 K-9 My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	when i bought mine if you mention your on big dogbiker web site he gives a discount __________________

02-24-2010, 12:08 AM	#16 (permalink)
Bigbass Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 112 My Bike(s): 2006 Mastiff My Biker Photos Rep Power: 1	On the price. You need to contact Jim. He does great deals for Big Dog owners. If we post the price we got ours for could cause him some aggravation with other owners that don't own a BDM. So contact him and tell him you are a BDM owner and see what he can do for ya. On the chrome part. I got mine from him in polished aluminum and sent it to the chrome shop. Jim is so much fun to talk to and he has a vast amount of knowledge. He talked me out of the more expensive 5". I said okay then send the 4". I am now glad that I did not get the 5", That would have drug on each and every corner. He saved me money and was very honest.

02-24-2010, 01:51 AM	#18 (permalink)
meyerld Member Name: Larry Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Green Bay and Atlanta Posts: 39 My Bike(s): K-9 My Biker Photos Rep Power: 0	I'm in for a group buy. #1

02-26-2010, 09:57 AM	#26 (permalink)
Trainguy Chromeoholic Name: DJ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Between Hell & Detroit Posts: 1,396 My Bike(s): K9 Karata 4" OP, V&H 2-1 S&S air+585, xo grips&pegs K&P oil & duel coolers, Ness, all chrome w/blk My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	The first time she seen it I told her that I had friend of mine named Jim Karata cut the enclosed primary up and made this thing You lie better than I do __________________ It ain't a party till the cops show up.

03-14-2010, 01:51 AM	#27 (permalink)
moprblms SOHK Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 296 My Bike(s): FLHX '09,Pitbull '06 My Biker Photos Rep Power: 4	Can somebody please pm me the super secret price. I would like to know how much I would have to come up with before I bother anybody. __________________ Low down HID 6000k,xxx carbed,600 cam,xoprodox grips,yaffe mirror,k&n filter,bdm oil cooler,granduer lake pipes

03-14-2010, 04:02 AM	#28 (permalink)
Brew454 Member Name: Rob Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,680 My Bike(s): 08 Mastiff / 09 Softtail Deluxe My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	Hey Bigbass, how does the bike take left corners now. I've been looking at open primaries for a while and trying to decide on which size I want to get. Looking at possibly getting a 3" instead of 4" anyone have any inputs? Thanks __________________ Retired Vet... Last edited by Brew454; 03-14-2010 at 08:39 AM.

03-27-2010, 03:02 PM	#29 (permalink)
TCALZ06 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 859 My Bike(s): 07 Big Dog K9 My Biker Photos Rep Power: 3	On the chrome part. I got mine from him in polished aluminum and sent it to the chrome shop. Jim is so much fun to talk to and he has a vast amount of knowledge. Just curious. Did Jim say it was ok to have it chromed? I thought I read on here one time it caused problems. That's one of the reasons I haven't bought one yet. I want chrome

03-27-2010, 05:14 PM	#30 (permalink)
Thumper Top Dog Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 905 My Biker Photos Rep Power: 4	Winter projects complete yes

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