What It's REALLY Like Riding a V8 Motorcycle Boss Hoss

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[@riderrider5749]

I test rode a 2008 Boss Hoss in Sturgis and it is something I will never forget it was awesome. Every time I think about it I smile.

[@kevinbarry71]

When you're not turning, there's no problem. That certainly sums up a Harley pretty well

[@treeguyable]

I used to wonder, then, this summer, found an 08 HD Electra, $500.00., 34,000 miles. Guy just wanted it gone. I worked on it a week or 2. Gotta say, handles better than my 13 Yamaha Raider( not close to the speed and power), Probably a bit better than my 2 Honda 1800 vtx's . And of course, not as well as my 06 R1. But, a fun bike to ride.

[@Jonathan-L]

@@treeguyable Fit a set of Metzeler Cruisetec tires to the bike and handling will improve more, even just a Cruisetec on the front. Five hundred dollars was a great deal!

[@volvo09]

​@@treeguyable wow, what a deal, 5 hundred!!?

[@treeguyable]

@@volvo09 Exactly! I said:" I'll be right back. "

[@volvo09]

@@treeguyable holy sh1t! Enjoy the bike! I love Electraglides

[@richb.4374]

E. J. Potter aka "The Michigan Madman" was the pioneer of V8 bikes. His "Widow Makers" were running injected Chevy small blocks on nitromethane! He did this before many on this channel were even born. He also built a bike with a turbine engine and a car with a V12 Allison airplane engine in it. He truly lived up to his nickname. His Widowmaker bikes would smoke the tire the entire quarter mile and it never ran a straight line. E.J. Potter had balls of steel.

[@Liftedchevy931]

There was a guy here in Cookeville Tn that built custom 2 speed power glides for those bikes and he put one in a 60s model c/10 to test them out it was crazy seeing that little trans in a full size pickup!

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

Wow, that lean angle is shocking. You'll be holding up traffic at so many highway on-off ramps, looking like a complete dork. Pretty cool novelty "bike". Wasn't designed well with any sort of reasonable ergonomics in mind, but for going to car shows hoping people talk to you it's one of the best out there.

[@davidleatherwood6228]

It's interesting that the idea of taking a Boss Hoss on a cross-country trip got brought up because as far as I know, they do have touring models that they make.

[@Szlejer]

I ride a 1290 Super Duke, but TBH this is my dream bike! Nothing can beat that V8 growl! :D

[@Particle-001]

rsv4 enters chat

I'm very intrigued by the Boss hoss. They are very rare here in Sweden. As I'm 6'8", I'm thinking it would be cool to own one of those. If you get tired of it. You can give it to me. I'll ride it around i my SHERF Tshirt and represent ya'll here in Stockholm!

[@ClubCarX]

Correction, sell it to me hahah

[@wigletron2846]

They're terrible to ride

[@JohnDoe-lg8zt]

At 6’6” and currently getting my motorcycle license, I’d be interested in hearing from a rider of a similar build. Which motorcycles have provided you with the most comfort given your height? How many months of the year can you ride in Sweden considering the weather?

[@johnc4090]

Have you seen Allen Millyards channel? He slung a viper V10 into a custom built frame,well worth checking out

[@volvo09]

Good God! That's just crazy!

[@phil4986]

Millyard is one of the most brilliant fabricators ever born. The guy cuts engine cases with hacksaws and the finished product looks like it was milled the way he finished it. Such an unassuming guy too. Just an amazingly talented and brilliant man. Some of his multicylinder creations will never be equalled in quality of finish.

[@DogAteMyPopcorn]

Another person commented on the Viper V10 that Allen Millyard built in 2009, after seeing Dodge come out with the Viper powered Tomahawk. The Tomahawk wasn't known for rideability, unlike Millyards. He reached 207 mph on it, and broke the UK Timing Association (UK&ITA) two-up (rider and passenger) speed record, at 183.5 mph. I wonder if it had special seats made for their brass balls? If the Boss Hoss V8 isn't enough, people have put nitrous bottles on them... YEE HAW

[@Aegis1857]

If you ever sell that thing. I'm 6'5 320 and look like the fat guy in the tricycle on anything less than an 1800 😂😂

[@volvo09]

The Boss hoss fits big dudes perfectly! It's so big in person.

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

Wow Sean!! Last night, I was just re-watching your Boss Hoss vid from 4yrs ago!! 😳😵‍💫 🎃What did the casket say to the other casket? 🎃 Was that you coffin??🎃 God bless!!

[@stevie9361]

I'd love to see a ford coyote 5.0 in one

[@Tracert-mc1hu]

A new 7.3 godzilla would be crazy

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

It would be physically twice as wide with a coyote in there. They're bigger than a big block.

[@FlatBroke612]

If there were any way possibly to make it MORE homosexual a Ford coyote would be it.

[@RollinTwentySix]

@@FlatBroke612 motosexual

[@samholdsworth420]

You don't understand how much bigger overhead cam engines are do you? Is why everyone LS swaps. the engine is significantly smaller

[@Split-Tongue]

I ride mine all the time. Owned since 2007.

[@mbarr1029]

They make Nitrous for these. I thought it was big Olen shocks, the owner said no not shocks it's a Nitrous kit

[@randyvfromtheperch]

Maybe that other side switch is the reverse gear? See what it does! .

[@Downsh1ft]

The 2nd switch I would assume is the switch to the aux fuel or reverse.

[@Starship007]

PGM VB MOTORCYCLE IS WORLDS MOST POWERFUL PRODUCTION MOTORCYCLE that is hand made in Australia. 533 pounds wet and 334 horsepower. 2000 cc with 12,000 rpm redline. Power to weight ratio unbelievable. F1 sounding engine. Would love to own this rare bird. You need one!!!

[@Starship007]

1000 Pound Boss is too heavy

[@Vulcan_Tech]

go really crazy. shove a Vn2000 engine inside a Vn900 frame. With beers, can do attitude and a welder it can be done.

[@thakery5720]

I can imagine that it's a great bike for long highway runs in a large country, but I spoke with a guy who had one at the Ace Cafe in London (near England which is a foggy little island near Europeland.....) and this guy said it was totally impractical here as it has no ground clearance so cornering was hard work. He also said fuel consumption was awful ( our fuel costs roughly twice what you pay) and though it went well in straight lines it was unrideable really due to our strict 70mph limit (less on non-highway type roads) and for that reason he was selling it at a loss because it was the biggest mistake of his life buying it !

[@Hybris51129]

I really want a 6.7L Powerstroke Boss Hoss. It's so outrageous that this is probably the only company that could pull it off.

[@sunsetoriginals7320]

Just wear earplugs on a bike all the time. Then it doesn't matter how loud it is. And you'll save your hearing as well. I always wear earplugs when riding.

[@nicknelson9450]

If you have to wear earplugs, then just like in most other situations (concert, movie, equipment), whatever is generating the noise is too loud...and if that device is under your control, then it's unreasonable and selfish to subject others to that noise for extended periods of time. A naked sportbike ridden at high speeds does justify wearing earplugs though...preferably on a track if you want to ride *that* fast.

[@rienkhoek4169]

​@@nicknelson9450Anything that goes over 80 km/h for longer than a few minutes is earplugs for me. Too much wind noise.

[@sunsetoriginals7320]

My bike isn't loud. But you will definitely need earplugs if you don't want suffer from premature hearing loss. Noise canceling air pods work great too if they don't fall out when you put your helmet on.

[@nicknelson9450]

@@sunsetoriginals7320 It seems to me that in most of the western world, bikers, from harleys to sports and adventure bikes, even some goldwingers, remove their factory baffles or change their pipes altogether and generally like to hear their engines grunt, spit and cackle and to be heard by others. I'm in the minority, I believe, because I think the quieter my bike is the better. When you consider that the laws in theory mostly limit their volume to around 70 or 80 decibels...I think it's pretty clear almost no one complies with, nor enforces, those laws. I've been riding for around 40 years, my current two 1990s bikes have full fairings and high windshields, I've always worn an open-face helmet, ride slightly above the speed limit in town and slightly under it on the highway, very often these days wear hearing protection at concerts or movies because I think the sound levels there are nuts while most other people don't seem to mind, but I don't usually wear them on the bikes, unless maybe I'm going to be on the highway for a relatively long ride. One of my bikes currently even has a small rust hole in the exhaust collector and yet it's still nowhere near as noisy as many other bikes I hear on the road and when I'm at highway speeds, say 3000 rpm, the extra rumble from that hole fades into the background. With all that in mind, I can't help but imagine that what you describe as your not loud bike, while maybe less noisy than some others, might in fact nevertheless be *relatively* noisy too, particularly since you bring up the notion of hearing loss. Not trying to argue with you, just bring a sense of perspective to the idea of what's noisy and what isn't. I know in the car world there are plenty of people with non-factory exhausts, but in terms of numbers, the vast majority of cars, including hugely powerful and fast or sporty ones, have very discreet exhaust notes...which, unlike so many bikes, you wouldn't hear going through their gears a couple of miles down the road while you're sitting quietly in your garden. That so many bikers feel they have to make more noise to get enjoyment out of their rides is disheartening to me. If you're 18 years old and having a blast, then fine, have at it and I'll bite my tongue, but otherwise, just give it a rest people please? (Ok boomer)

[@sunsetoriginals7320]

It is the wind noise that will cause the hearing loss. Not the noise of the bike. I can't even hear my engine when travelling on the highway. 90% of my riding is at highway speeds. I wear a full face helmet. My bike has a relatively small windshield. I used to have a gold wing and even wore hearing protection with that bike and it had a full fairing. You may not notice but the wind noise will definitely do damage over time to your hearing. Ear plugs cut all the wind noise out but you can still hear what you need to. Just like at a concert. It cuts all the distortion and you can actually hear the band better with them.

[@mattm1686]

Chevy parts are everywhere

[@iggyzorro2406]

I've seen a few in person. Ugliest bike I ever saw. That tank and radiator/fan - almost brought up my lunch.

[@wigletron2846]

They suck to ride and are geared terribly

[@bfiftytwo1155]

O dear! Poor soul

[@craigwilliams1073]

That's a big bike! If i want big, I 'd just triumph 3.

[@sommebuddy]

You could buy 2 for the price of one of these contraptions.

[@wigletron2846]

And the Triumph is a much better bike

[@scottmccullorg]

Like what you've done with the jacket brother.

[@perry92964]

they called it a "boss hog"? and harley sued them? i would think whoever owns dukes of hazzard would have sued

[@scottlin777]

My buddy just bought a 2005 honda goldwing and it has the same grips. they are comfortable. I want to see somebody do a motorcycle course with one of these.

[@diggy-d8w]

As you goosed the gas & the bike torqued, it reminded me of my P/U Truck & did I hear you say this was a 5.7L engine b/c that's what I have. When I hit the pedal my truck twists a little kinda like this one. Interesting & I like seeing it ; thanks for all of that but I don't really wanna ride one. Thanks for the video Sir. peace & GB ALL

[@frankfurther3828]

They stopped using Harley parts in order to keep it American made. Thanks for clarifying some of my assumptions, I still wouldn't own one. Yeah, it's a great way to transport an engine. Could you review a Boss Trike? - I'd like to see how it drifts.

[@billybifocal]

You should get an enormous fairing and bags and make the biggest bagger in america

[@David..832]

On a Harley there's more weight off center, making it feel heavier to get off the kickstand than the boss hoss

[@thomassurridge6109]

Coolest moped I have ever seen!

[@mundanestuff]

Seems like a great way to pick up a 350 crate engine if you can find one of these cheap

[@thecrow3461]

This is the most american thing i've ever seen. Looks and sounds extremely cool ! Now i want one.

[@rayslife4k]

Hi sean❤ I just purchased a 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan nomad for only 4k it also has Avon tires they are nice.. I don’t like that my bike has abs and a speed limiter on it. I cant press the rear break all the way down to stop so I gotta use both breaks. And my bike won’t go past 90 mph. But other than that I love it. It’s so clean. 🧼 I wanted a Harley but it was so expensive so I got a fine Japanese cruiser.. pray for me and my 2008 kawi nomad cuz it’s so nice.. love the videos of u riding bikes

[@selectrideorrace6344]

Proper riding you should be using both brakes to stop. Enjoy the new bike sounds like a good deal. Ride safe

[@Okurka.]

" I cant press the rear break all the way down to stop so I gotta use both breaks." Maybe you shouldn't ride a bike on public roads.

[@rayslife4k]

@@Okurka. ship up fool u no what I mean it has abs on it that means no burn outs.. u have no clue about new technology on bikes

[@garycordle5295]

I have seen one at the Harley dealership, the Big bike shop, they are kinda cool 👍

[@hunterarcher550]

So I'm not the only one who thinks the Deuce is unnecessarily heavy

[@sparky5731]

Looks like you have ether a seat bolt or something hitting that rear tyer 😮wearing a nice line in the middle.

[@nhzxboi]

How about towing a boat with it? Or maybe a couple of HDs?

[@swheelman7231]

No 0-60? You left it all on the table 😁

[@Okurka.]

No speedo.

[@cyranodemylakai9145]

I'm curious to see that Avon Lady...

[@sommebuddy]

You could get a new Boss Hoss, or a New Road Glide, and a Rocket 3.....

[@camerongsx9122]

Boss bosses make my 1.9 litre Stratoliner and 2 litre Vulcan look small.

[@ZXChrisR14]

From the back it kinda looks like an oversized 2001 confederate Hellcat

[@Jonathan-L]

Rear tire cost? And how long does it last? A car tire (darkside) would be a better option.

[@T____W____7777]

No speedometer is an interesting choice

[@jethrox827]

Alot of riders reckon the 350 chev is not powerful enough and stroke it

[@djowen5192]

Guy here built a bike around a Dodge viper engine.

[@malcolmabram2957]

Thank you for this video. I am tempted to downsize.

[@michaelkozak7295]

It sounds like it needs highway gear.. or at least 2 gears

[@spookydog6959]

[@kevinhauser8250]

If they fine tune the product a little more I might buy one.

[@braaaaaaaaaaap]

This is an old one.

[@simonellerton1412]

Hog racing team for harley ' they own it ' as far as i know '' me want 😂😂 a boss hoss . ' i will just stay in the dream world on that one 😂 .

[@whollymindless]

It's like a Temu Rune.

[@mr.m325]

I doubt they are using a Harley clutch

[@markm148]

I think a new Rocket 3 is as close as I’d want get.

[@busabros2480]

the old one is much closer to the boss hoss

[@andrasszabo7386]

What? No turn signal lights? Why??

[@braaaaaaaaaaap]

Mic is muffled.

[@ramie-uz9xi]

I can imagine your constantly looking for a gas station 😂 seems like I heard they don’t get 10mpg

[@chrissurber190]

I had one with a 502 big block got 120 to 130 miles before I hit reserve if I was riding normal.

[@MrWhitelightning73]

Words of wisdom… “what a jerk” 😂

[@tomrota8367]

How much does it weigh.

[@raybroome]

Im dreaming of a LT5 zr 1 engine !

[@byever1]

What's it really like flying a 787?

[@morecringe89]

How do you do a U turn with that thing lol

[@Ipds70GltR]

Kick stand turn?

[@paulcrocker4553]

With luck and a prayer

[@chrissurber190]

Alot easier than you think not much harder than a road glide or a goldwing

[@nicknelson9450]

You cancel whatever plans you had to go in the other direction.

[@ogdadbod]

Drive da boat

[@bdwillis8284]

Thank you

[@CraigMichael-z3v]

Got be half a ton in weight

[@kevinpollard1550]

Don't see them in England love a go though

[@stevie9361]

I imagine it sucks. Heavy, hot, and no top end

[@Jajuh]

MODER Please...... god stop it XD

[@meanman6992]

What’s the wheel hp???

[@Srkcycles]

240 to the wheel and 440tq

[@Nimibriggs74]

How much can one get one of this please.

[@jonnycando]

30,000 and up....way up...they are hand made!

[@girthquake9655]

No words of wisdom...?

[@jbones2121]

It looks like a 10 gal tank lol

[@chrissurber190]

8.5 gals with a 1gal reserve in back

[@travisbodemann7847]

Them things are so awesome 👌🏻

[@carperdiem8754]

I would rather get a Rocket 3

[@ss_whole]

FINALLY, after the years of lies

[@1995RangeRover]

Woooo Weeeee!!!!!

[@randyvfromtheperch]

What was final max HP on the dyno? .

[@paulcrocker4553]

Not anywhere near what the seller said.

[@paulcrocker4553]

The last video about it says, but I wanna say 250 or something like that

[@jonnycando]

@@paulcrocker4553it can never make the manufacturers rated horsepower because it is not using the manufacturers exhaust.

[@colinm1325]

A post by Sean said 240hp, 440tq at the wheel

[@vtxgenie1]

$50-60k, huge, barely able to handle, and maybe worst, all that horsepower and torque and they're extremely slow in every way compared to modern 150-200hp bikes. I would like to see a street legal one they tune for drag racing and see what they can get, at least with different tire configurations, but I wish they were better in at least one way than other bikes, other than being the one with the Chevy v8. Oh, and the average stock RR bike engine is more reliable than an ls, let alone any number of other engines.

[@owenjones506]

Bet it drinks fuel .

[@JESTERFISH1]

Meanwhile in the uk allen milliyard sits back sips his tea and points to his viper v10 motorbike built in his garage

[@murdoch9106]

This thing looks like it was built by one man in a shed over an afternoon, I'd rather be seen on kick bike on the motorway in my under pants than riding that thing! xD

If you do that, please record it and post in on youtube

[@sommebuddy]

That is why you must wear a full face helmet with a mirrored shield.

[@russcoaus2043]

😎👌

[@californiamicke9527]

🇸🇪👋👋

[@browngreen933]

Stupid waste of money. 😂

[@yournightmare9999]

I prefer honda rune over hoss boss

[@sommebuddy]

Or 12 Groms....same price.

[@wigletron2846]

Or Honda Valkyrie

[@wigletron2846]

Or Honda Valkyrie

[@dchilton]

V8 choppers look so much better than the Boss.

[@billbonu1639]

OMG let's milk this bike to death for content.gotta "influence"the "followers"and all 😅😂

[@RR137G]

Automatic boo 👎

[@bfiftytwo1155]

So I guess it is a bit of a sissy bike.

[@marcusmcclelland]

Honestly, they look like a half built thing. A v8 bike is a cool idea but i don't think a car engine is a great idea.

[@JustinRepo29]

1st view... enjoy my sloppy seconds KZbin!

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Sloppy 4th 😆

[@trevorsanders5303]

More pseudo religious bullshit 🙄🙄

[@dominiquedrozak3723]

can you make a video without publicity and religious shit?

[@nicknelson9450]

I doubt it, those are his priorities.

[@austinwathen1067]

If you don't like it move along. You have the ability