The chopper in this video is 2005 Big Dog Ridgeback. This is a rigid frame with a 330mm huge rear tire. As far as rigid frame factory built custom choppers go, I think the Big Dog Ridgeback is one of the best if not the best out there.
Now, when it comes to soft-tales, my two personal favorites are the k9 Big Dog motorcycle and the American Ironhorse Texas Chopper. It’s a shame that most people will never experience riding a high powered, sleek chopper like the k9 or Texas Chopper. Let’s face facts, riding any type of other motorcycle, including any Harley, is only partially experiencing what it’s like to ride one of these over 9 foot long beauties.
Big Dog produced nine models; the K-9, the Ridgeback, the Husky, the Boxer, the Mastiff, the Pitbull, the Coyote, the Wolf and their most recent addition, the BullDog. The Pitbull model received V-Twin Expo’s 2007 “Excellence In Motorcycling Award” for a production motorcycle. All of their current motorcycles utilize S&S V-twin engines, 6-speed transmission, one-piece fuel tank, wide rear tires, and extensive use of chromed components. All of these models could be described as cruiser or chopper style motorcycles. Major differences between the models include rear tire width (250mm versus 300mm), front tube length, and rear suspension.
Big Dog Motorcycles were particularly well known for their wide assortment of customizing options for their otherwise stock motorcycles. These include at least 69 paint and graphic options, and a wide selection of accessories, including custom seats, exhausts, grips, storage bags, sissy bars and windshields.
