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Most people don't know what to make of a Boss Hoss motorcycle, and if they do, they're probably wrong.We would have been counted among those with such sentiments.It was crude, even more cumbersome than it looked and plagued by functional and finish flaws.He was impressed by the bike, but not entirely favorably.Construction was definitely cobby, marred by compromises like the distributor located immediately in front of your crotch.Many of the components came from the Harley aftermarket and were overwhelmed by the size, weight and power of the Hoss.Even with the linkage to the secondary throats of the carburetors disconnected, the motorcycle flew.You did kind of wonder what would happen if you had to stop or turn suddenly, though."It was an interesting novelty," Friedman recalls, "but nothing I felt any need to repeat.It's the sort of bike you'd buy if you already had a couple of bikes you could ride every day, something you'd ride once a month or less when you wanted to make a splash."Second Time's the CharmBut that was another time and another magazine.Tony Montenegro, the boss at Boss Hoss (and Confederate and Victory) dealer Phantom Motorcycles (now East Coast Choppers) in Fort Lauderdale asked if we'd ever ridden the new automatic version of the Boss Hoss.We answered negatively in a manner that we hoped would indicate lack of interest, but Montenegro persisted, and since we had a free day in Florida just before Daytona Speed Week, we were soon agreeing to drop by and have a quick spin on it.As it transpired, that turned into a bit more than a quick spin, which is why you're reading this.It was still a leviathan among motorcycles, stretching 78 inches between the axles, and the lines still seem awkward, with the huge tank bulging up and out above that monster engine.But the difference in quality throughout was immediately apparent.Aldana shocks suspend the rear back and a beefy 50mm fork takes care of business in front.You can choose from two wheel styles, two fender styles, and a variety of saddles (we saw four) and mufflers.Luggage, chrome and billet trim, a windshield and other accessories are readily available.Phantom employee commented, "That defeats the whole idea."Horsepower starts at about 200.One of the points that worried us about the bike was the automotive rear tire.With all that hardware wrapped around that enormous engine, you might expect the Boss Hoss to be heavy.But we didn't feel overwhelmed in the least when we sat on it.What will happen when you direct that power to the rear wheel?The bike wants to creep forward then, but you can hold it back with just your feet, though the front brake requires less effort.Take a breath and roll the throttle on.It pulls away very smoothly.At the next light you are a little more aggressive with the throttle.It leaves a stop with surprisingly little violence.Max or one of the big sportbikes (which weigh less than half what this does), get away harder.If we grabbed a handful at 40 mph, we were going 70 mph as soon as we'd finished twisting the throttle.R, the quickest sportbike tested by our sister magazine, Sport Rider, ran 9.But the Boss Hoss was quite steady dawdling along at a crawl.It did get our attention, though, when we did this and put our foot down in an oily spot.The considerable contact patch of the tires also helps the big bike get stopped in a reasonable distance.We were also pleased by the suspension, which offered a compliant ride through large and small bumps, helped no doubt by the long wheelbase, and which also provided good control while cornering.Assuming the position suits you (though some riders find wide tanks very uncomfortable), the only comfort complaint is likely to the substantial heat coming from the engine.The tank acts as a significant breeze breaker, so you don't fight wind pressure constantly at higher speeds.The build quality is comparable to some other major manufacturers' products, and the bike functions far better than we ever expected, and reasonably well by any criteria.Before we rode it, Tony Montenegro told us that the automatic transmission model is "a big scooter."That's a pretty accurate summary of this unique motorcycle.The motorcycle is not only fun to ride, it's easy to ride.The automatic transmission may actually make it easier to ride for some people than other big bikes.You can get a Boss Hoss in a variety of configurations.Phantom also provides warranty labor for the same period.We arrived in Florida expecting to ride a bike that was memorable primarily for its novelty but not one that we'd really like riding.Everyone knows that cars lean the wrong way in turns, and that tendency just gets uglier when you hang an extra wheel on a motorcycle.Sidecars can be downright scary, and I have always shied away from trikes for similar reasons.Maybe it was the madness of Daytona Speed Week, where the normally unthinkable seems to become commonplace.The shifter is down on the left side of the bike.With two big tires on the back, concerns about wheelspin become remote.The trike seems to accelerate a bit harder off the line than the automatic motorcycle, and there was a slight tendency to pull under hard power, but this is nothing like the antics of a sidecar, which pulls one way under power and the other on the brakes.I'd told her she could ride it back, and payback can be exciting.Boss Hoss seems to have much to recommend it.My reservations about trikes remain.With all the power of the Boss Hoss, you also get to laugh out loud frequently and arrive with a big silly grin.Successfully putting a musclecar motor in a motorcycle was like saying Mother Teresa's spirit could be installed in Pamela Anderson's body.When I first took a close look at the the Boss Hoss bikes in Daytona, I couldn't deny that the job had been done well.It's enormous, sure, but the overall package is tidy.Once you're moving, all matters of mass melt away.You can't help but cackle as your hurl down the street lookuing for a place that sells brake pads in bulk.Lastly, and just this once, I'd like to bring up the completely irrelevant factior that I'm of the female persuasion.Jamie Elvidge Call her "boss," Hoss, and email her at Jamie.Friedman: They have been busy in Dyersburg.It was crudely constructed and clumsy to ride.Sure, it was fast in a straight line, but who wanted to put up with such an awful machine to get arrested for felony speeding?After riding this latest model, I find myself wanting to buy one.The automatic transmission does indeed make it as docile as a scooter until you bend your wrist hard, and it's more manageable in traffic than a 1500 Intruder.Art Friedman Got a comment for the former boss, Hoss?Brasfield: OK, I admit it.My thoughts, when I saw the Boss Hoss in the flesh for the first time, were less than flattering.Now I wanted to ride it.The Hoss is well balanced at all speeds but surprisingly so at low speeds.Hey, I guess I liked being enhanced.Approximate wet weight: 1200 lbs.Rake: 32 degrees Wheels: 16x3.R15 Firestone Front suspension: 50mm stanchions Rear suspension: 2 dampers, adjustable for damping Fuel capacity: 11.East Coast Choppers (formerly Phantom Motorcycles) 1100 W.Jamie the other day, saying that the owners of Primedia were not going to...When Cruiser hired me, both Editorial Director Hearn and Editor Cherney said their goal was to...Over the years, I know that many of you have attended the International Motorcycle Show at one of...Connections are only a bike away ...Offset of submenus from main menu.Motorcycle Cruiser, Source Interlink Media, Inc.This video has been added to your favorites.This video will appear on your blog shortly.Thank you for sharing your concerns.Please refer to our Help Center for more information and the complete instructions.In order to process a privacy complaint we need more information from you.Thank you for sharing this video!Change the value of a comment by clicking on a thumb.Thanks a lot for sharing!Too bad I don't completely understand the whole lyrics.Who could kindly type the lyrics, please?I'm guessing they changed it to suit the show better?It works, believe it or not.SO do the original lyrics to full house.Which should have used the whole song.The Who's The Boss Reun...Tribute to the cast o...Hey everyone, just wondering if anyone knows if I can put a vxt plow on my truck without having to change the mount or wiring harness?Boss website about how their plows and wireing harnesses are all designed to be interchangeable weather its a V or straight, but I'm not sure if this is something brand new or if it would be the same on my 2006 plow and truck.Also does anyone know if I could purchase just the plow without the mount or harness or anything?Red, 4 cyl, runner truck.All you will need is a new controller and you will be set.Chuck Norris once challanged Lance Armstrong to a "who has more testicals" contest, Chuck Norris won by Five!!What do you guys think I could get for my 2006 8 foot super duty straight blade trip edge with no bad rust?Just a little here and there where the parts rub eachother and wear the paint off.Red, 4 cyl, runner truck.Location: PHILLY PA Elevation ,45 ft.My controller has that on my straight blade.So being a creature of habit thats the only way I can use it.Boss 429 Mustangs were built for one reason; to qualify the engine for NASCAR racing.Homologation rules required at least 500 cars with the Boss engine had to be sold to the public.Mustangs were fitted with the engine in 1969, and only 499 in 1970."Fitted" isn't the right word.The engines were shoehorned
into the Mustang.This photo shows
the sculpting required as well as some reinforcing.The Boss 429 was fitted with an engine oil cooler mounted to
the radiator core support on the driver's side.To keep explosive hydrogen gas and acid fumes
out of the trunk special filler caps with a vent tube were used.As with the 351C, the cylinder heads make the Boss 429 engine something special.Since the pushrods pass through the cylinder heads in the normal location, one short rocker arm
and one long rocker reach the angled valves.Boss were dwarfed by the
2.Oil is supplied to the shaft mounted rocker arms through passages in the block and heads,
rather than through the pushrods as on the normal and CJ 429.When used in NASCAR racing, a mechanical cam is used.These racing rods also feature an oil passage from the big end, up through the beam, to oil the wrist pin bushing.Spray from this bushing was intended to cool the underside of the piston crowns, but instead
cured another problem with the early engines, excessive wrist pin wear.This passage is not simply
drilled through a normal rod.Quite simply, nothing else is faster, tougher or easier to use.New books and other stuff for teens at Alexandrian Public Library.The dangerous Guk Do Jun has been suspended for a year and with his blood brother Chung Ki Na, he is scheming to take control of the school.Trivia Contest
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