Boss Hoss Trike Build Sports Corvette Style, Massive 606 Cubic-Inch V8
Motorcycles don’t get much wilder than this Boss Hoss trike packing a massive, all-aluminum big block V8.
In the world of custom motorcycles, Boss Hoss quickly made a name for itself when it began selling V8-powered bikes back in 1990. Enough folks have lined up to purchase one of these crazy machines over the past few decades that the company is still cranking out wild, potent two-wheelers, which feature heavy Harley-Davidson styling influence and an abundance of chrome. However, this wild Boss Hoss trike recently spotted at Destination Daytona during Biketoberfest by CycleDrag might just take the cake as the craziest one yet.
What’s particularly interesting about this Boss Hoss trike – which is owned by a fellow named Jerry Myers – is its custom bodywork – the rear portion of the three-wheeler is designed to look like one lifted from a second-generation Corvette – one of the best-looking cars ever conceived. Amazingly, it looks right at home back there, and helps to cover up a massive set of wheels and tires.
When Myers purchased this 2008 model year Boss Hoss trike, it wasn’t in the greatest condition, however, and had quite a bit of pitting in its original chrome bits and pieces. As such, he’s done a ton of work to get it show worthy again, and the results quite simply speak for themselves. However, Myers did make one other major change to this bike that overshadows its sports car-influenced looks – he swapped out the factory big block with an even larger unit.
The new powerplant measures in at a mammoth 606 cubic-inches and features an aluminum block to help save weight, though that’s not really an issue here, considering engines this big weren’t necessarily made to power motorcycles. It’s mated to a 4L60 four-speed gearbox, which helps the trike cruise along at a smooth 1,850 rpm on the highway, making it quite livable, actually. As one might imagine, however, it’s a bit dangerous as well, with Myers noting that it will still pull its front wheel off the ground with ease.
But then again, that’s precisely what’s so appealing about Boss Hoss’ V8-powered offerings – they’re exhilarating in an old fashioned way, paying homage to a time when danger equaled fun. These days, cars and even many motorcycles are so refined that they can be a bit boring, but that’ll never be the case with this big block-powered bike.
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