Thinking of buying this Big Dog. Advice?

[Methven]

Hi.

Presently got an old HD Shovel project on the go and a Twin Cam Softail I use as my daily driver. Saw this Big Dog today. It's in need of a bit of TLC (quite scruffy) but the bones of it seem OK. It's a 2000 model. Oh, bit of smoke on start-up (took a few seconds to clear). Think it had been standing a while.

Can I ask members what I should be checking for and any idea as to the bike's value?

Thanks in advance for your advice.

Methven
New Zealand

 

[pauldeepsea]

You can try Kelly blue book or NADA to see if there is any info on this.. I don't know much about it but I would check the recalls from that bike. I am pretty sure the older dogs were pretty reliable and the nice part of it is that they still used standard Harley parts until 04. shooting from the hip I would say its worth a few thousand at best.... to me it doesn't look like a big dog but its hard to tell.... I was still riding crotch rockets in 2000. from the sounds of it sounds like you are mechanically inclined so it should not be to much to do your own work....

 

[firedog19]

I dont think its a Big Dog. Springer fornt end Harley Twin cam engine square rear fender

 

[dmouse]

i dont want to be nosy but i know what it sold on trademe auctions for and it had a spare front end with it, and it was advertised for sale as a big dog you can check the vin number for all the related info on the bike, do a search im sure it will pop up with what you need good luck and happy riding

 

[pauldeepsea]

I dont think its a Big Dog. Springer fornt end Harley Twin cam engine square rear fender

I agree with that! alot of bikes advertised as big dogs lately what gives?

 

[DairRizenday1]

With a few small differences it looks to be a Pit Bull (rigid frame) turn signals, grips, mirrors, seat, pegs, brakes (PM) , handle bars all seem to be factory Big Dog; However, I haven't seen a stock Dog with a springer front end or laced wheels. This year and model retails for $5-$7K in excellent condition here in the States (Illinois)

 

[Methven]

Thanks again for the replies. This one actually comes with a spare, and I think original, front end. I've decided it's just too expensive given the condition. I may look for another but it'll be when I'm next in the US. In the mean time, I'm test riding this tomorrow:



Not quite the same thing but still a nice bike.

 

[krkostecki]

I do like that huge front tire...looks badass.

 

[JEDI-ELVIS]

twin-cam???

thats a S&S evo! still no dog for sure!