Big Dog Motorcycles has always been known for being beefy, and the 2005 chopper lineup is no exception. This year they decided to go even bigger -- 117ci motors and 250mm to 300mm tires on the Chopper and the Ridgeback! But there's much more; check out the new Baker drivetrain components! With the 300mm tire in the back, Big Dog had to figure out a way to balance the bike, and what better way than with a right-side drive and a thin primary? Not too long ago, Baker came out with the drop starter slam clutch that is much more narrow than a stock primary housing, plus it lowers the overall height of the primary and repositions the starter. Working in conjuction with the new primary is Baker's polished, right-side-drive, helical gear six-speed transmission and narrow 1-1/4-inch final beltdrive.
These new feature give the 2005 Big Dog lineup flash and performance that the other production custom manufactures should definitely pay attention to. There are many other new features and components, but we'll save all the good stuff for our testrides in the future. Keep your eyes peeled for a test on each of the new choppers in the months to come!