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SQ4MN wrote:I been saying for years how overated the BigBlocks are, even mentioned that they really best in trucks. I got a V8 chopper with only a 350 cu inch motor that will beat a stock BH 502. I don't consider my V8 Chopper to be fast. Stan has some 575 HP bikes without nitrous, they're fast. I rode an LS3 in a BH and thought it was fast, possibly faster than my Chopper, but the 502, still better in a truck. Plenty of torque, can lay rubber at will, not very fast though.
I am sure that with a little time you will adapt to the lag.... but why should we have to? It is definitely there and it is not minor. In my opinion, it is a safety issue. Having acceleration last well after you shut the throttle down is not a good thing. Having a delayed response "on" throttle can get you killed.. Sometimes the difference between death and a near miss is that 1/2 - 3/4 second. I have accelerated out of way more close calls thanIi have braked for. I would think the best way to handle it would be to use a GM box and tweak it like thousands of others have done on cars so the throttle response is quick "on" as well as "off". Why BH refuses to do so baffles me.Grand Canard wrote:Bill / PetiteMoose
I have NEVER ridden a stock LS BH. What is your take on the throttle lag? Is it a safety issue?
I'm under the impression that when the throttle is released to zero position that the RPM's are slow to go from say 1300 RPM to idle; if that is the case then it's a idle air motor issue.
I'm ordering a 2014 BH w/ hot cam tomorrow; need a second BH, just haven't decided if want standard bike w/ fairing and bags or a SS w/ drag slick and windvest.
Whichever, I'll possibly ship it over to Netherlands for a few years to ride Europe and will ship my Harley Street Glide back home.
Rick
I will have a V8 Chopper before too much longer; they are beautiful machines and a must have, I just needed something for long hauls and touring in comfort. I'll give you a shout when I'm ready.SQ4MN wrote:Rick, I still have the same STANDARD as when I first met you. They don't look as good as the sports model but once you have the TRUNK you will love it. If you want a good looking fast bike that isn't worth a shit on a long trip try a V8 Chopper. They can do long trips but then you gotta add baggage and a windshield. If the windshield is small enough to look good than it aint worth a shit at blocking the wind. If you add bags it fucks up the lines and it makes it look terrible. You're in the position to have whatever fits your mood. Get the LS standard and make it for touring europe and you'll love it. When you get back to the states have a chopper built for you, it'll be awesome. Then theres BERSERKER which is in a world of its own. Of course these are MY OPINIONS and I don't really expect you to pay em much mind. If you do ever get a new Chopper call me first and I promise to save you a little money.
Barry, so long as your happy getting beat then it's all good bro! LOLCanuckHoss wrote:Demo rode an LS3 bike just around Daytona for about 20 minutes. The throttle is definitely different from a carbed bike but I am sure it is something you get used to..the lag and the bit of lull in decelerating.
Chatted with some new Boss Hoss LS3 owners,,,mostly trikes and the throttle was never mentioned by anyone so they must be ok with it. even waited around for some demo rides to come back and these are people who never rode a Hoss and they never mentioned the throttle at all.
Call me stupid but the 502 is hard to get out of my brain. Every Hoss I ride I compare it to the 502 in overall character. Wish they had never done a 502!! Personally the 502 fits the niche for me and I will get beat...100% of the time racing an LS3 from light to light...