BigDog vs. American Ironhorse

[Mickmorris]

So as most of y’all know I picked up a 2002 Texas Chopper. Very nice motorcycle overall. I have always liked the look of them and this one was a soft tail which was the key buying point. It rides very nice. BUT I must admit that both of my BigDog choppers handle much more smoothly overall & especially in turns. Just the small differences between two different manufacturers & machines. Just a little food for thought for those looking to purchase a second or third sled.

 

[awg]

I never liked the way the gas tank looked. To long. And if they all come with that rear fender, I don't like that either. But that's just me.

 

[Mickmorris]

I never liked the way the gas tank looked. To long. And if they all come with that rear fender, I don't like that either. But that's just me.

Yeah everyone looks at things differently. I really like that long tank especially in orange with ghost flames. The rear fender with the point was only Texas Chopper model ‘02 to ‘04 I believe then the bikes went to RSD and the rear fender got rounded off like the ridgeback fender. It’s different. As long as I don’t bleed myself on it we will get along fine…

 

[pknowles]

I guess it's safe to assume you like the orange/red colors on your bikes

 

[SCC007]

I had an AIH Texas as well. I agree that the ride was a little better with the BDM. I wish I had them both at the same time and been able to do a side by side comparison.
I did love the look and miss her...

 

[Mickmorris]

Finding missing pieces of these AIH bikes is just about like hunting down parts for the BigDogs. Was missing the upper & lower belt guards. Not a easy part to find for a ‘02. Sure looks nice on the bike though.

 

[Jersey James]

Hello Mr. Mickmorris. FYI AIH also had those pointed rear fenders on their ridgid models "Lone Star Choppers" ( equivalent to Ridgeback) with the 280 mm tires. 04 through at least 06...

 

[Mickmorris]

Hello Mr. Mickmorris. FYI AIH also had those pointed rear fenders on their ridgid models "Lone Star Choppers" ( equivalent to Ridgeback) with the 280 mm tires. 04 through at least 06...

Hey JJ yep I do believe you are correct about the rear fender. I have a friend with a ‘04 Texas Chopper (soft tail) and it has the rounded off rear fender. I believe that’s the year they switched.

 

[Jersey James]

Hello Mick. I hope I'm correct, last time I looked all three of my LSCs, had the pointed fender. Wasn't to fond of them myself, when I purchased the first one, kinda grew on me. Give your AIH, a fair shake, you just may enjoy it as much as your Doggies.

 

[john sachs]

IIRC, The AIH came with S&S engines, that had the pistons at "0" deck. Unlike the Big Dog bikes, that had the EPA "in the hole piston" set up.
John

 

[Mickmorris]

Hello Mick. I hope I'm correct, last time I looked all three of my LSCs, had the pointed fender. Wasn't to fond of them myself, when I purchased the first one, kinda grew on me. Give your AIH, a fair shake, you just may enjoy it as much as your Doggies.

Hey JJ! Oh yeah I like the bike very much. Are all of yours rigids? Same model? Years? I like this ‘02 Texas Chopper style AIH because of the progressive shocks & swing arm design. Rides super smooth. Has work that still needs to be done to get it to 98% legit. But I enjoy the work and the satisfaction of getting it back to as close to original as possible. Appreciate any & all input from you Brother!

 

[Mickmorris]

IIRC, The AIH came with S&S engines, that had the pistons at "0" deck. Unlike the Big Dog bikes, that had the EPA "in the hole piston" set up.
John

Hang on John. Let me get my translator out.
This damn translator doesn’t work worth a shit!
I still don’t understand that. Lol!