QUESTIONS FOR BULLDOG BAGGER OWNERS

[aspen874]

I just picked up my Bulldog Bagger last week, on the ride home from Toledo to St. Louis I discovered a few things.
1) there is a lot of air coming from underneath the fairing on both sides right up into my face, I believe I saw a couple of bikes with air deflectors on the frame. Does anyone hear have these.
2) The stock seat is horrible for me, anyone have other seats. I talked to Skodog, he has a different seat that he likes. I tried my Mastiff seat, it almost fits.
3) I have a wobble at speeds around 80-85 mph, anyone else experienced this or have any ideas outside the normal things to check like tire balance, fall away, etc.

Any ideas would be appreciated

 

[SKOGDOG]

1. I wear a full face and have never thought a thing about where the air comes from. Not aware of any deflectors for it, altho I'm sure some could be fitted. Matching paint would be another can of worms.....
2. I'm pretty sure that the solo seat was from a 2007 Mastiff, and it seems to fit well, except it does not exactly wide enough at the fuel tank. But as a Blacktopper says, if you notice that while riding 70 mph, then it's worth changing.....
I'm not aware of any other seat commercially available, as only were 119 of the Baggers made. I acquired an salvaged Bagger seat, thinking the seat pan might be used to fashion a solo seat--maybe even with a backrest.
3. At 15,000+ miles, I have never noticed any wobble to my Bagger until this last trip to S&S last week. It started end a wobble right at the speeds you described. That is the first time for that. Bet it could be an adjustment like torque on the neck bearings, or weight distribution, or maybe tire alignment....let's keep in touch with any info as we investigate.
Did you get the documents regarding the Bagger I sent you?

 

[aspen874]

Does anyone have a digital version the owner's manual or service manual for a Bulldog Bagger

 

[pknowles]

Does anyone have a digital version the owner's manual or service manual for a Bulldog Bagger

Donna has the owners manual I believe or at least I got one from her.

 

[Jwooky]

I just picked up my Bulldog Bagger last week, on the ride home from Toledo to St. Louis I discovered a few things.
1) there is a lot of air coming from underneath the fairing on both sides right up into my face, I believe I saw a couple of bikes with air deflectors on the frame. Does anyone hear have these.
2) The stock seat is horrible for me, anyone have other seats. I talked to Skodog, he has a different seat that he likes. I tried my Mastiff seat, it almost fits.
3) I have a wobble at speeds around 80-85 mph, anyone else experienced this or have any ideas outside the normal things to check like tire balance, fall away, etc.

Any ideas would be appreciated

I think you should just sell it to me.

Since you bought it before I could get to it. lol

 

[Jwooky]

I had a tire separate a belt (which was not obvious) that cause a horrible vibration. New tires fixed it. If you cant figure it out, try having them balanced and it would show up

 

[SKOGDOG]

Update on the topic of wobble:
On the Wisconsin trip, I experienced a minor but reliable wobble on my Bulldog Bagger at 81-85 mph. But last Saturday returning to the Gathering, Shannon and I were running those speeds and some faster now and then, and there was no wobble.
The difference seems related to weight distribution. On the Wisconsin trip, I carried a medium size duffel on the sissy bar luggage rack, and last weekend th saddlebags were practically empty. That was the only difference I can think of, so maybe I need to pack with weight low and forward and see how it rides then.
I ask again, Steve, did you get the Bagger information I sent?

 

[aspen874]

I think you should just sell it to me.

Since you bought it before I could get to it. lol

there still the one in Florida, I went and looked at it, it has some corrosion issues on the fork belles, foot boards, and the front rotor. the bike also has a scrape on the left side of the fairing and left bag. I priced the parts with Donna to replace it all, she came up with around 2K.
other than the paint it all was bolt on. I was going to try to buy after I got the parts cost from Donna, but this one popped up. you might call the guy, he may be tired of sitting on it

 

[aspen874]

Update on the topic of wobble:
On the Wisconsin trip, I experienced a minor but reliable wobble on my Bulldog Bagger at 81-85 mph. But last Saturday returning to the Gathering, Shannon and I were running those speeds and some faster now and then, and there was no wobble.
The difference seems related to weight distribution. On the Wisconsin trip, I carried a medium size duffel on the sissy bar luggage rack, and last weekend th saddlebags were practically empty. That was the only difference I can think of, so maybe I need to pack with weight low and forward and see how it rides then.
I ask again, Steve, did you get the Bagger information I sent?

I did not, I apologize for taking so long to get back to you. I started a new job and it's literally been 24/7. Would please send it again. thanks Rick

 

[pknowles]

there still the one in Florida, I went and looked at it, it has some corrosion issues on the fork belles, foot boards, and the front rotor. the bike also has a scrape on the left side of the fairing and left bag. I priced the parts with Donna to replace it all, she came up with around 2K.
other than the paint it all was bolt on. I was going to try to buy after I got the parts cost from Donna, but this one popped up. you might call the guy, he may be tired of sitting on it

I replaced the fork bells on the bulldog that I had. I have the ones that I removed.the chrome is pitting but you can probably them chrome as cheap as the new and probably better chrome. Free to a good home
4 total two uppers and two lowers.

 

[Jwooky]

there still the one in Florida, I went and looked at it, it has some corrosion issues on the fork belles, foot boards, and the front rotor. the bike also has a scrape on the left side of the fairing and left bag. I priced the parts with Donna to replace it all, she came up with around 2K.
other than the paint it all was bolt on. I was going to try to buy after I got the parts cost from Donna, but this one popped up. you might call the guy, he may be tired of sitting on it

Which one are you referring to? Link?

I also really liked the paint on the one you got.

 

[aspen874]

Which one are you referring to? Link?

I also really liked the paint on the one you got.

The bike still shows for sale on their website, it is the same color different stripping, but very nice. The name is Certified Powersports, West Palm Beach Fl.
The number is 561-252-7800. If you are interested, call me. 323-369-1198

 

[aspen874]

I replaced the fork bells on the bulldog that I had. I have the ones that I removed.the chrome is pitting but you can probably them chrome as cheap as the new and probably better chrome. Free to a good home
4 total two uppers and two lowers.

thank you, I will take you up on that, I will send them out to be redone. I have one that has pitting, I just replace all four after I get them back.

let me know how to pay you for shipping and any other costs.

thank you Paul

 

[pknowles]

thank you, I will take you up on that, I will send them out to be redone. I have one that has pitting, I just replace all four after I get them back.

let me know how to pay you for shipping and any other costs.

thank you Paul

Just sent you a pm and I'll try to get them out today. Do you have a preference with shipping?

 

[pknowles]

Stephen, just replied to ur pm. You forgot your mailing address and full name. Send it in a pm and I will get our runner to mail them today.

 

[Jwooky]

The bike still shows for sale on their website, it is the same color different stripping, but very nice. The name is Certified Powersports, West Palm Beach Fl.
The number is 561-252-7800. If you are interested, call me. 323-369-1198

I think I saw that on eBay. It’s a 15th anniversary. Don’t personally care for the graphics. I’m ruined after seenig the one you got.

 

[Th3InfamousI]

I think I saw that on eBay. It’s a 15th anniversary. Don’t personally care for the graphics. I’m ruined after seenig the one you got.

Yep not a fan of that paint scheme at all

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