New Big Dog owner sort of

[williehead]

Hello I am new to owning a Big Dog and just recently purchased a Pitbull rolling chassis on the old fleabay. I may be crazy for takleing this project but the Pitbull has always been a dream bike of mine. I have built other types of bikes in the past but this will be the most complicated one yet. Luckily I found big dog biker and a wealth of knowledge from the members that should make this experience a little easier. Anyway just wanted to say hello and if anyone has any suggestions please let me know.

 

[BBChopper]

Several here have built Dogs from parts found!! Good luck.
bigdogpartsking has lots of parts!!!!

 

[woodbutcher]

for the motor, start with a kendall johnson prepped S&S 124. that'll work.

 

[Brew]

Welcome from Washington State, hope you enjoy the site. You might want to hit up rubwhore for some tricks of the trade...

 

[Iman]

Welcome from Coastal SC

 

[Mickeetwo]

Welcome and we can help you spend your money.

 

[Nukeranger]

Welcome from Louisiana

 

[TimNY]

Willie
Dont fret my friend . You came to the right place .
I practically built my bike from this site . Please do a search in the general forum .
HOME DOG ALIVE AND BARKING . If that dosent inspire you nothing will .
I give you credit for doing it yourself . Riding a custom bike that you built entirely by yourself is very satisfing - your frame ,motor & tranny choice , rims , paint ect . .
Man I'm getting siked for you . Please if I can be of any assistance don't hestiate to send me a PM , Also I'm sure many other members will be able to help you out any way we can . Let us know your plans ... progress .... CONGRADULATIONS .
This is going to be a great post/read .

 

[pknowles]

for the motor, start with a kendall johnson prepped S&S 124. that'll work.

Exactly Good call Tom. It's only (his) money:2thumbs:

 

[williehead]

Pitbull Project

Thanks for all the responses here is what I have so far.

 

[williehead]

I have Handlebars stock Big Dog, Headlight, Turn signals, Ultima wiring harness complete,

 

[1BADK9]

Hell all you need is a little paint and that 124CI motor and you will be rolling (real fast) soon. Good luck on the build, keep us updated,

 

[woodbutcher]

you might want to change up those handlebars to a standard size Harley so you will be able to use a more readily available control and not be limited by BDM proprietary BS. the sooner you get rid of the proprietary, the fewer headaches you will have.

 

[Tim]

Welcome aboard Williehead.

 

[toodie]

Good Luck here is some inspiration
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/paint-powdercoating/51488-pitbull-bobber.html

 

[TimNY]

Willie
I agree Cut the bars off at the handgrips
Change to 1 inch tubes. Alot more chioces as to
hand controls.
KEEP US POSTED !

 

[francoblay1]

Welcome from Spain.

Good Luck with the build :2thumbs:

 

[Wills67]

Welcome from Texas! Look forward to seeing the progress.

 

[TimNY]

Yes
Please keep us up to date.
Can't wait to see the bike come together.