Independence Motorcycles reviews

I just purchased a 2007 K-9 and it is the smoothest riding cycle I've owned. I recently took a 100+ mile trip from D.C. to Pennsylvania and it was a joy - you'd appreciate the quiet 6th gear above 70+ mph. This machine felt better than my 2005 Harley V-Rod (Screamin' Eagle). My arms cramped a little toward the end of the trip but I'll take the cramp for this puppy! Acceleration is precise and cornering the fat 300 rear is just a mental thing-not as bad as critics claim by far. The K-9 is, by far, a fine cruiser and eye-candy to most. Show less

Bought used and ride it everyday. More power than you can use and engine just gives and gives. Handling is perfect and balance exceeds my expectations. Quality is very good and BDM has been excellent with customer service. Would like a more comfortable seat for rides over 400 miles, but day-to-day is just fine. Show less

I purchased my 2006 Big Dog Chopper in May and it has been awesome!! I have approximately 1200 miles on it and no problems what so ever. Performance has been great the Baker drivetrain is unbelievably smooth. When most people think "Chopper" they think uncomfortable and poor handling. With this bike that is far from true in fact it is very comfortable and fun to ride. The furthest I have gone in one day is about a 200 mile ride. You feel as if you are part of the bike instead of just sitting on it. The first day I test drove one I was doing slow tight turns without putting a foot down. The balance of the bike with the balanced right side drive is great! Quality with fit and finish is top notch. I recently had the opportunity to look at some Thunder Mountain Cycle Customs (basically Harley Customs) and the Big Dog in my opinion is much nicer and about 10,000 cheaper. If you want something to jump on, have fun and turn heads hear you go!! Show less

I rode a Harley Fatboy for 10 years and added about $10,000 in chrome and engine modifications to it and it paled in comparison to my 2004 Bulldog. The engine runs strong, it is comfortable and I have not had one mechanical problem. This bike is worth every penny when compared to a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Show less

Comming up on 1 year. What a trip. Love the bike, love the name, love the people who take care of her. No problems to complain about. If you ever have the chance to get a bigdog, take my advice, GET ONE GET ONE GET ONE. You always stand out. Thanks bigdog for makin me the Big Dog on the block. Love Ya. Show less

I've had my K-9 for just a little over six weeks, and already put 3200 miles on. You can't do it if it's not comfortable. The ride is great and with the pillion pad and sissy bar my wife was able to go on a 300 mile, 1 day trip with me in relative comfort. The performance is more than I anticipated, the one drawback is stopping for gas. You can't get out of a station without at least a few pictures and lots of questions. Show less

Hey all...just an update, I had a big week last week riding...not that anyone cares, but took the GSXR and the BMW on a tour of the NC/TN/GA mountains...it was a gas!! Then, the highlight....I took the BIG DOG K-9 to Myrtle Beach Bike Week....road about 7 hours or so from Atlanta each way, rode everyday in the crowd.... it ran like a champ, is pretty darn comfy for a Chopper on a 7 hour drive....not even one tiny problem, and 150 miles to the tank!...**my friend rode a new IRONHORSE and he had pieces flying off everywhere!!! The k-9 was perfect...drew a crowd, lots of thumbs up.... BUY ONE! Windshield ain't too good,,,,but the bike is swweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! Ride it, love it. Show less

I have had the Pitbull almost 2 years. Very high quality and dependability. The rigid rear is tough, but pick your roads carefully, stay off the Interstates, and you will be ok. Ride is better with a passenger to hold down rear. Big Dog is a good outfit. Pitbull is my 3rd Big Dog. Show less

I had owned a 05 American Iron Horse Legend and traded it in for a 06 Big Dog Mastiff. I think this bike is awesome. Handles great, comfortable to ride, nice sound. This is one beafy bike. Although I just got it, I am thrilled enough with it to rate it... Show less

I'm not sure where all these other guys bought their bikes but I haven't had any problems with my bike or the dealership... Every time I have taken it in for the service, I haven't had any problems. Oh, I take that back - the spring broke on the brake pads and they switched that and the pads with no questions... Treat me with respect also, I had a Titan a few years ago, which was a totally different story. GREAT BIKE Show less