Making a K9 a Rigid?

[rfkutschman]

Good idea or Bad idea?

I really like the look of the rigids - keeping that rear fender mere millimeters off the tire.

What would be required to make this modification? Besides comfort lost w/ rigid, what other downsides would be expected?

rich

 

[lee]

could you not replace the shocks with a couple of steel bars? pure guess.

If its the close fender look you're after you could try and mount the fender to the swing arm.

 

[rhinoevans]

Funny, I am trying to make a rigid (2002 Pitbull) a softail.:roll: :roll: :roll:

 

[PROFLYER]

get an air ride. When mine is slammed it's even closer to the tire than the ridgeback, but I can air it up and float down the highway.

 

[Redflames02]

get an air ride. When mine is slammed it's even closer to the tire than the ridgeback, but I can air it up and float down the highway.

I would have to agree with this rider. You already have the best bike BD makes why turn it into a rigid? I have a Pitbull (rigid) and i want to buy a K9.
I don't like the ride of a rigid.

John

 

[bdmridgeback]

The fender is shaped alot different than that of the Ridgeback so it won't look the same, but close. I would say go the air ride route. I have also heard of guys riding their bikes with hardly no air in them.

Adjust it where you want that way.

 

[lee]

I've ridden mine with no or next to no air in it - absolutely horrendous.

 

[Scorpio69]

:loony: If you were in the east coast I would do an even trade for my ridgeback.:loony: I looking to add springs or mini shocks like the new pitbull to my bike.

 

[rfkutschman]

Sounds like Air Ride is the way to go. Thanks everyone.

Pricing it out looks like it'll cost me around $1500 for parts and who knows for labor.

Thanks again.

rich :2thumbs:

 

[shovelcowboy]

:loony: If you were in the east coast I would do an even trade for my ridgeback.:loony: I looking to add springs or mini shocks like the new pitbull to my bike.

Now HERE'S your answer! Only I bet you could trade for one more close to your year.

 

[TCALZ06]

If its the close fender look you're after you could try and mount the fender to the swing arm.[/QUOTE]

I would like to see this

 

[txchopperguy]

You may be able to pick up an air ride off of ebay...shovelheadkicker often has them for sale and can save you some bucks. I think I paid like $400.00-$450.00 for mine from him and I love it!

 

[Gas Man]

But the air ride on ebay like TX said, then install it yourself

 

[seatmaker]

Who's the guy with the sig that says, NICE SWING ARM, PUSSY :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[bdmridgeback]

Chandler Orignials bike builder was the first place I seen those shirts. A dealer in town here about 3 years ago had them. They have since then changed it to "Nice swingarm sissy!" (Must have gotten complaints)


Pussies!!!!