Boss Hoss takes the saying “Go Big or Go Home” seriously. Since its inception in 1990, Boss Hoss Cycles’ claim to fame has been stuffing V-8 engines into supersized motorcycle frames. Its V-8-powered trikes are just as outrageous.
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Feast your eyes on the jet-black paint, hot rod flames, and chrome beach bars. The 2004 Boss Hoss 34 Ford Coupe for sale on eBay - opens in new window or tab. borrows the iconic cool of the four-wheeled 1934 Ford Coupe - opens in new window or tab., especially the car known as the California Kid - opens in new window or tab..
A 355-HP Trike
The big Boss Hoss trike’s crown jewel is its small-block V-8, providing 355 horsepower. This 2004 Boss Hoss 34 Ford Coupe rocks a 5.7L Chevrolet V-8 ZZ4 350 engine with an Edelbrock 795cfm Quadra jet carb - opens in new window or tab.. The setup gets those massive 275mm back wheels rolling.
In 2004, Boss Hoss offered owners a choice between two engines—a GM ZZ4 350 or a ZZ502/502 big block. The smaller configuration suits this trike just fine.
The stellar custom-fabricated exhaust leads your eyes to the shiny pearl of an engine.
Driving a Boss Hoss three-wheeler is a heart-pounding experience. But housing all that V-8 power requires a sturdy chassis. Boss Hoss takes pride in its patented frames. Each Boss Hoss frame uses 1.5-inch 4130 chrome-moly tubing - opens in new window or tab. with an investment cast heat-treated 4130 alloy neck.
Boss Hoss states:
Every cut, bend, and weld in the construction of the Boss Hoss frame is done by ANSI/AWS certified welders at our facility.
Ready for Daytona Beach
Boss Hoss trikes use a rear sub-frame that connects to the motorcycle frame at the motorcycle swingarm pivot point and upper shock mounting points. This subframe allows the company to mount a remanufactured narrowed Ford 7.5-inch rear wheel axle assembly - opens in new window or tab. mated with a remanufactured GM 350 Hydramatic transmission - opens in new window or tab.. In addition, the layout provides the perfect platform for the fiberglass 1934 Ford Coupe-inspired back end.
The Boss Hoss’s front fender, strapping 8.5-gallon tank, and converted back end are a big canvas to all those hot rod flames. The timeless design has the proper attitude for a V-8-powered three-wheeler. So does shiny chrome wheels and sweeping beach bars. Props to Atlanta Boss Hoss for the custom touches applied to the three-wheeled hot rod.
The 2004 Boss Hoss 34 Ford Coupe on eBay would look at home cruising the PCH in California. Or screaming down Main Street Daytona Beach. Daytona’s Rats Hole—the most prestigious custom show at Bike Week - opens in new window or tab.—holds a yearly show and parade for Boss Hoss owners.
The trike for sale on eBay - opens in new window or tab. has three new tires and fresh fluids. The three-wheeler was completely serviced and inspected at Crystal Harley-Davidson in Homosassa, Fla. So it’s primed for a new owner to lead the parade this year in Daytona. Save us a spot at the Rat’s Hole.
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