SKOGDOG
One of the old ones.
Well, It finally happened. Blacktopper and I were on our way to Sturgis...we had traveled a total of 108 miles, and I am embarrassed to admit I wound up in a collision with a Honda Civic in morning rush hour traffic in Kansas City. Absolutely shelled out my Mean Streets Avalon front end and tweaked the frame of my beautiful K9. I got a bruise and a tender rib from landing on my .45 (I'm now considering the merits of a derringer), but was otherwise uninjured.
We had our wives drive up with a trailer, and hauled the bikes back home. My K9 was ultimately deemed to be a total loss, so I immediately started looking for another one. I was on the Forum a couple of days later, and Don (Trainguy) posted a notice to sell his bike. I responded to express interest, and asked for the price and pictures. It turned out he posted his description first, then went in and added price and photos next. I posted in between those events, and wound up looking like a dumbass, because all the info was there when he updated it seconds later. haha
Anyhow, it didn't take long to understand that he intended to sell it because his best riding buddy passed two years go, and he has no real interest in riding anymore.
I was kinda waffling, because I didn't know for sure if the insurance company would total my bike, and wifey would frown on the idea of yet another Big Dog--in fact she was hoping I'd just be happy with the one--my Bulldog Bagger. Anyhow, Don had agreed to give me some time to make sure, but he was getting pressure from a couple of motivated Forum members who were absolutely prepared to send a deposit immediately. The thought of missing out on this bike was enough to get my pocketbook open, for sure. I sent money immediately.
My son-in-law and I drove up to Michigan Friday, and picked up the bike Saturday morning. BTW--Let me say Don (Trainguy) has a man cave that had us green with envy. So many toys, race cars (a perfect Nova, and an even better 'Cuda). The decor was just as cool. And neat, clean, and organized. I'm telling you, you want to buy a bike from a guy like this......
The bike is pretty much perfect at 4605 miles (my wrecked bike was nearing 75,000 miles). Don's original post listed many accessories:
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/threads/check-out-this-dog.82996/
And he added a very high quality table lift, also visible in that post.
So-- am now the owner of Trainguy's 2008 K9, to replace my 2008 K9. I want to also add that Don is a guy I would ride with anytime anywhere. He had the lift disassembled and ready to load, and even did the lion's share of the loading. Don had drinks and snacks, and even sent us on our way with some candy bars. He was a railroad engineer for decades...no wonder he likes cars and bikes.
At this point I would like to say one thing very clearly: Don decided to get out of motorcycling, and made a decision to give someone a hell of a deal. And I'm very happy to be the guy who was online when he posted that ad. There may be bikes that have sold cheaper, but this sale involved a bike with total mileage comparable to just one of Roger's and my long rides, and the bike has so many custom items! It even has a tri-bar gas cap, and a temperature gauge dipstick (yes-Big Dog label). And don't forget the 10X4' table lift. Don made a conscious decision to give one Forum member a hell of a deal, and I am very pleased to replace my beautiful wrecked bike with another of equal quality.
I want to thank Don and acknowledge his stance of generosity to benefit another Forum member.
Your Dog has a new home Trainguy, and I will be a good steward of your good will to the Forum. I hope you stay with us online for years to come.
We had our wives drive up with a trailer, and hauled the bikes back home. My K9 was ultimately deemed to be a total loss, so I immediately started looking for another one. I was on the Forum a couple of days later, and Don (Trainguy) posted a notice to sell his bike. I responded to express interest, and asked for the price and pictures. It turned out he posted his description first, then went in and added price and photos next. I posted in between those events, and wound up looking like a dumbass, because all the info was there when he updated it seconds later. haha
Anyhow, it didn't take long to understand that he intended to sell it because his best riding buddy passed two years go, and he has no real interest in riding anymore.
I was kinda waffling, because I didn't know for sure if the insurance company would total my bike, and wifey would frown on the idea of yet another Big Dog--in fact she was hoping I'd just be happy with the one--my Bulldog Bagger. Anyhow, Don had agreed to give me some time to make sure, but he was getting pressure from a couple of motivated Forum members who were absolutely prepared to send a deposit immediately. The thought of missing out on this bike was enough to get my pocketbook open, for sure. I sent money immediately.
My son-in-law and I drove up to Michigan Friday, and picked up the bike Saturday morning. BTW--Let me say Don (Trainguy) has a man cave that had us green with envy. So many toys, race cars (a perfect Nova, and an even better 'Cuda). The decor was just as cool. And neat, clean, and organized. I'm telling you, you want to buy a bike from a guy like this......
The bike is pretty much perfect at 4605 miles (my wrecked bike was nearing 75,000 miles). Don's original post listed many accessories:
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/threads/check-out-this-dog.82996/
And he added a very high quality table lift, also visible in that post.
So-- am now the owner of Trainguy's 2008 K9, to replace my 2008 K9. I want to also add that Don is a guy I would ride with anytime anywhere. He had the lift disassembled and ready to load, and even did the lion's share of the loading. Don had drinks and snacks, and even sent us on our way with some candy bars. He was a railroad engineer for decades...no wonder he likes cars and bikes.
At this point I would like to say one thing very clearly: Don decided to get out of motorcycling, and made a decision to give someone a hell of a deal. And I'm very happy to be the guy who was online when he posted that ad. There may be bikes that have sold cheaper, but this sale involved a bike with total mileage comparable to just one of Roger's and my long rides, and the bike has so many custom items! It even has a tri-bar gas cap, and a temperature gauge dipstick (yes-Big Dog label). And don't forget the 10X4' table lift. Don made a conscious decision to give one Forum member a hell of a deal, and I am very pleased to replace my beautiful wrecked bike with another of equal quality.
I want to thank Don and acknowledge his stance of generosity to benefit another Forum member.
Your Dog has a new home Trainguy, and I will be a good steward of your good will to the Forum. I hope you stay with us online for years to come.
Glad to hear your ok, and congrats on the new bike! 
