Black Dog Posted September 25, 2004 Posted September 25, 2004 Hi Guys, I've just bought myself a BT 1100 Bulldog, just love the design and the noise it makes. It'll sound even better when I put some race cans on though. Anyone else out there got one? Anyone know what the performance figures are? As I'm trying to run it in I haven't opened it up yet! Cheers Andy.
Moderator YamaHead Posted September 25, 2004 Moderator Posted September 25, 2004 :hi to the Forum Black Dog Those BullDogs are pretty cool from what I've heard 8) Aren't they powered by a RoadStar motor?..........can't recall :dunno
XT Alan Posted September 26, 2004 Posted September 26, 2004 I think the Bulldog is a really fine looking bike. The engine is from one of the Yamaha cruisers and I don't think it is much of a hooligan from what I've read. The engine puts out about 60bhp and shaft drives use quite a bit of power. So, it is probably be a relaxed laid back tourer type bike. I was thinking of getting one a while ago and I'm sure you'll enjoy owning it. Bike has performance figures at the back.
Black Dog Posted September 26, 2004 Author Posted September 26, 2004 Hi guys, Thanks for the welcome. The Bulldog engine is the 1100cc out of the Dragstar or Vstar as it's known as in the States. It hasn't got too many horses but the torque is impressive. I like it better than my previous 650cc Dragstar, more comfort and a lot more sure footed on those twisty roads and nicely balanced. I like it as I'm not a speed freak, I like the cruiser engine in the sports frame which I think is a great combination. Also the brakes are awesome coming out of the R1 - they need to be because of the Bulldogs weight. Cheers Andy
N_Tart Posted September 26, 2004 Posted September 26, 2004 :wave Welcome Black Dog. I had a go on the bulldog that came in our shop the other day, it suprised me cos I liked it when I thought I would hate it! :shock:
wynedwards Posted October 31, 2004 Posted October 31, 2004 Hi - bought my Bulldog 3 Sept - now run in and just back from France & Germany - really enjoyable tourer at 80% of an equivalent BMW - and a good engine - I had a 1100 Virago for 10 years - so I know how strong and reliable the engine is! I'm trying to find the dealer mentioned in a past copy of MCN who can release a few more bhp -anyone know? Meanwhile love the looks - in Fr & Ger people came up and asked " is it italian" for which the answer is .."about 50%" Regards Wyn
Moderator Beezkneez Posted November 3, 2004 Moderator Posted November 3, 2004 :hi guys, any chance of some pics of those bikes ?
Moderator YamaHead Posted November 3, 2004 Moderator Posted November 3, 2004 Indeed!....I'd love to see some pics of that BullDog 8)
stormy Posted December 6, 2004 Posted December 6, 2004 Hi guys, Thanks for the welcome. The Bulldog engine is the 1100cc out of the Dragstar or Vstar as it's known as in the States. It hasn't got too many horses but the torque is impressive. I like it better than my previous 650cc Dragstar, more comfort and a lot more sure footed on those twisty roads and nicely balanced. I like it as I'm not a speed freak, I like the cruiser engine in the sports frame which I think is a great combination. Also the brakes are awesome coming out of the R1 - they need to be because of the Bulldogs weight. Cheers Andy Just watch out for being hard on the brakes going into a tight right hand bend, cos the front down pipe can ground fairly easily ........ go on, ask me how I know!!! yeh, I know it was only a demonstrator bike ..... stormy
mick Posted December 21, 2004 Posted December 21, 2004 I have had my bulldog for a year now.Superb ride and a good looker.But shame about the poor italian build quality.Nothing but probs with mine.New cylinder and oil pipe fitted due to corrosion.The speedo has been changed three times.Started it up a few weeks ago and had smoke coning from under the tank,earth strap came off engine.Had to have it recoverd.Now its giving me running probs when cold.In the hot weather petrol cones out of the carb when standing in direct sunlight.Yamaha say this is a known problem and quite norman ???.Im just glad i have a first class dealer to put things right.I would love to keep this bike but may get rid of soon.I would not like to own this bike when the warranty runs out. Mick
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