Sugar Bear K9

knothead

knothead

Second Chance Customs
Chopper-Dave said:
Hello Jersey Big Mike, LOL Right On Man.. Yeah I am pretty stoked about it.. I purchased the thing over a decade ago, they were not cheap then. But I could not imagine what one would cost today with everything going thru the roof. Essentially this is why I did not finish my ground up build on my old skool chopper. When I found this used k9 for sale at a killer price I jumped on it, as it was cheaper for a whole bike than just the motor I was looking at for my build, that did not count the tranny and everything else I needed. It was frustrating as I knew I was never going to be able to afford finishing it. Unless I hit the lottery. So now I got a mix of old skool and new skool with the K9. I have only ridden this k9 literally a few times, and have never had a fat tire bike, but grew up riding about everything. The wife asked me if I have ever ridden before when she seen me making slow turns on this thing. I guess Ill just need a few days to get used to the big tire. Thanks Man..... Have a great weekend....
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3750.00 now with 1500.00 deposit
 
Jay Dawg

Jay Dawg

Member
Chopper-Dave said:
Hello Big Dogs,

So over a decade ago I started a chopper build, basically starting with a bare frame. I've know for over 30 years I always wanted one of Sugar Bears front ends. So about 11 years my wife and decided to meet up with Sugar Bear at his shop in Gardena, Ca on the way to see family in Ventura and SD. To make a long story short, I placed my order on that day for a 28 over front end. About 4 months later it arrived. Well with kids, and just the business of life, the chopper build stalled out and took a back seat. Fast forward to about 6 months ago, I got a good deal on a 2006 K9. As I sat in the garage staring at the dusty front end in the corner and the k9, I began to ponder. A few beers later I really started thinking, then after a few Jim Beams/Cokes I decided to break out the tape measure and start measuring things.

Dam I thought, the Classic Rock Radio was sounding pretty good on Pandora, and the Beams were definitely hitting the spot. But it seemed like it could work. Well here are a few pics of the project. Did have to have fabricate an adapter plate for the bars, so that I did not have to change anything on the bars. Curtis over at Wild Steed Worx hooked me up with a longer cable, and a few other odds, and ends, but other than that it rides great. I think it might even turn a little easier, it is like having power steering... Have a great weekend Tribe. Here are a few pics.. DaveView attachment 105650View attachment 105651View attachment 105652View attachment 105653
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Nice build, Definitely something to be proud of.
 
Z

zz chopper

Member
Chopper-Dave said:
Hello Big Dogs,

So over a decade ago I started a chopper build, basically starting with a bare frame. I've know for over 30 years I always wanted one of Sugar Bears front ends. So about 11 years my wife and decided to meet up with Sugar Bear at his shop in Gardena, Ca on the way to see family in Ventura and SD. To make a long story short, I placed my order on that day for a 28 over front end. About 4 months later it arrived. Well with kids, and just the business of life, the chopper build stalled out and took a back seat. Fast forward to about 6 months ago, I got a good deal on a 2006 K9. As I sat in the garage staring at the dusty front end in the corner and the k9, I began to ponder. A few beers later I really started thinking, then after a few Jim Beams/Cokes I decided to break out the tape measure and start measuring things.

Dam I thought, the Classic Rock Radio was sounding pretty good on Pandora, and the Beams were definitely hitting the spot. But it seemed like it could work. Well here are a few pics of the project. Did have to have fabricate an adapter plate for the bars, so that I did not have to change anything on the bars. Curtis over at Wild Steed Worx hooked me up with a longer cable, and a few other odds, and ends, but other than that it rides great. I think it might even turn a little easier, it is like having power steering... Have a great weekend Tribe. Here are a few pics.. DaveView attachment 105650View attachment 105651View attachment 105652View attachment 105653
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Can you share with us how it handles and feels compared to conventional frontend? zz chopper
 
Chopper-Dave

Chopper-Dave

Member
zz chopper said:
Can you share with us how it handles and feels compared to conventional frontend? zz chopper
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Hello ZZ Chopper, well to be honest with you I only have a couple of hours of riding with it. However, so far I cannot believe how smooth it is. There is no wheel flop like you might think with a springer. Everything feels strong and secure up front like you feel on a conventional front end. Straight Line is definitely smooth, and it feels great rolling thru the curves. The one difference I have found so far is it feels like you have power steering. Meaning I feel like I over steer it versus a conventional. I always wondered why Sugar Bear said to ride with one arm for a while. This must be why, but I think that I will get used to that in time. I do however, think that power steering feel does assist with the 300MM on the back.. But to be fair I have not logged a lot of miles on the big tire bikes. After I put some more time on it, I will give you some better feedback... Thanks Dave
 
Z

zz chopper

Member
Chopper-Dave said:
Hello ZZ Chopper, well to be honest with you I only have a couple of hours of riding with it. However, so far I cannot believe how smooth it is. There is no wheel flop like you might think with a springer. Everything feels strong and secure up front like you feel on a conventional front end. Straight Line is definitely smooth, and it feels great rolling thru the curves. The one difference I have found so far is it feels like you have power steering. Meaning I feel like I over steer it versus a conventional. I always wondered why Sugar Bear said to ride with one arm for a while. This must be why, but I think that I will get used to that in time. I do however, think that power steering feel does assist with the 300MM on the back.. But to be fair I have not logged a lot of miles on the big tire bikes. After I put some more time on it, I will give you some better feedback... Thanks Dave
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Thank you so much. I have spoken with Sugar Bear a couple times. Nice guy. I will be interested is your opinions down the road. I've always heard good things. Counts Custom ... Danny ... seems to ride one handed quite a bit from what I've seen on his shows.
 
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