moesterman
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Am I reading here BDM is no longer making avialable EHC's and and other parts to keep the Dog's running? Is bankrupcy looming?
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moesterman
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Read it here today. I believe author indicated not available until Sept. It was recommendedto elimate the EHC
:lol:moesterman
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I should have been more specific "not available until Sept" Written by glodbergk9 "Help....need computer" I am certainly not attempting to start and rumors. I just found it a concerning considering Sept would mean an entire season for me.
We get a lot of these "heard from an employee at a dealer" threads. If your real concerned I would email BDM directly and get it from the horses mouth.
chihuasbigdog
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We get a lot of these "heard from an employee at a dealer" threads. If your real concerned I would email BDM directly and get it from the horses mouth.
what he said.
Let's be honest here. I understand the desire to "get it from the horse's mouth," but -
1) I've yet to find a company in deep trouble that gave an honest picture,
2) If GM or Ford said "Sorry, vehicle computers will not be available for FOUR months, what do you think would happen in the press?
3) Buddy with an AIH asked the AIH plant about parts -- they said things were fine and they would get them right out....the next week they went under.
But then again I made the switch away from the BDM electrical system more than a year ago...I've already placed my bet.
1) I've yet to find a company in deep trouble that gave an honest picture,
2) If GM or Ford said "Sorry, vehicle computers will not be available for FOUR months, what do you think would happen in the press?
3) Buddy with an AIH asked the AIH plant about parts -- they said things were fine and they would get them right out....the next week they went under.
But then again I made the switch away from the BDM electrical system more than a year ago...I've already placed my bet.
moesterman
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First and foremost, BDM makes a great bike! I did Google BDM and read about all the finacial whoo's which are understandable considering today's climate. I guess I am gettng nervous after blowing the fuse to the charging system and can not find a good reason for it. We do not have a dealer in Iowa, they folded several months ago. I was suggested there were some problems with the voltage regulator but I just do not want start swaping parts that seem to be working fine. IS anyone aware of the VR problem and what are the symptoms? I already changed the battery and later found it was the charging system and the battery was okay. I just do not want to spend money and vacation time in Stugis with a non-working bike and no way to get it repaired. Chacha, did you change out the entire system or swap it with the conversion from Low Down Choppers? I want to do something to keep riding my K-9 and would appreciatrre to hear about any and all ideas. I have not found anything yet I would be willing to replace it with.
Devone
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When my voltage regulator went out I could charge the battery all night and the bike would run fine until I shut it off, then the battery would be dead again. I could jump it off to get home and charge it again and would have the same thing happen the next day. The charging system was working fine the voltage regulator just wasn't letting evough voltage thru to run the bike and charge the battery at the same time. After the VR was replaced no more problems.
moesterman asked;
I contacted WIRe+ and they made a harness (based on HD controls) for me and I used their post mount box (relays and switch). I changed bars and went with standard HD controls. Changed the ignition over to the DYNA2000, though I think the stock thunderheart is an OK unit. I recovered a lot of my costs by selling the old stuff on ebay -- hell I got 400 just for the EHC!
I swapped out every thing except for the speedo/tach combo. Low Down's conversion is a good thing - it gets rid of the EHC, but I lost confidence in BDM electrics.
I contacted WIRe+ and they made a harness (based on HD controls) for me and I used their post mount box (relays and switch). I changed bars and went with standard HD controls. Changed the ignition over to the DYNA2000, though I think the stock thunderheart is an OK unit. I recovered a lot of my costs by selling the old stuff on ebay -- hell I got 400 just for the EHC!
gixxbynite
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the reality is that the company is just nursing a bleeding wound. and i take my hat off to them for doing it this long. however, eventually the blood will all leak out. it would be nice if the company received a windfall from investors to carry them for the next 5-7 years to fund their R&D and expansion into foreign markets. as well as to provide a lifeline to comfort them through the rebound of this nightmare called an economy.more like the great depression that politicians & media disguise for political correctness. so lets be politically correct and say THE SLOW ECONOMY.... "TELL THAT TO THE UNEMPLOYED". then brace for the bitch slap in the mouth that they offer you.
unfortunately its hard for BDM to find investors to provide what is necessary because the business was built and expanded on a TREND. the trend has now died, and even if the sales were better. they would still not be equal to that of which the company was expanded to be.such as in its peak of 2003-2005. it would just be constant funding and no profit. does not matter what you do as a company, in the end if the product is not selling. then there are no sales. meaning there is no money. such is happening now, and its trickled down the scale. with more and more dealers closing those that own bikes are very limited to get the help they need for recalls or warranty or just work in general.NOT A PROBLEM IF YOU LOVE TO WORK ON YOUR OWN BIKE and can find an after market part to substitute .. but a major issue for the guy that just paid 27k for a new k-9 and wants to ride ...but his bike will be sitting at the dealership for a few weeks while he waits for a part. hats of to big dog especially in these times for still standing. especially since most have folded such as american iron horse and others. and its great that there are those such as the people in this forum that are trying to help by purchasing new big dogs or existing inventory if they are capable. however that is not enough to save the company. and as the slow bleeding continues, then the customer service, parts and dealership support will continue to be less than what it previously was. simply due to lack of staff. on a positive note, if you purchase a big dog and do not mind working on it yourself, these issues wont effect you and you will have a very unique bike that you wont see many riding around. however if you are not the do it yourself type. then be prepared if there is a problem to have your bike parked for a while until they can get to it.
unfortunately its hard for BDM to find investors to provide what is necessary because the business was built and expanded on a TREND. the trend has now died, and even if the sales were better. they would still not be equal to that of which the company was expanded to be.such as in its peak of 2003-2005. it would just be constant funding and no profit. does not matter what you do as a company, in the end if the product is not selling. then there are no sales. meaning there is no money. such is happening now, and its trickled down the scale. with more and more dealers closing those that own bikes are very limited to get the help they need for recalls or warranty or just work in general.NOT A PROBLEM IF YOU LOVE TO WORK ON YOUR OWN BIKE and can find an after market part to substitute .. but a major issue for the guy that just paid 27k for a new k-9 and wants to ride ...but his bike will be sitting at the dealership for a few weeks while he waits for a part. hats of to big dog especially in these times for still standing. especially since most have folded such as american iron horse and others. and its great that there are those such as the people in this forum that are trying to help by purchasing new big dogs or existing inventory if they are capable. however that is not enough to save the company. and as the slow bleeding continues, then the customer service, parts and dealership support will continue to be less than what it previously was. simply due to lack of staff. on a positive note, if you purchase a big dog and do not mind working on it yourself, these issues wont effect you and you will have a very unique bike that you wont see many riding around. however if you are not the do it yourself type. then be prepared if there is a problem to have your bike parked for a while until they can get to it.
tatt22er
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I remember when HD had major problems, does anybody remember AMF. I beleive that if BDM makes it through 2010 they will survive. Fad that has died?, Everyone I know or meet love these bikes and tink they are badass bikes, even the hardcore HD owners, sure the baggers are in but the fat tire choppers will always rule!
pathfinder
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Not fueling the fire - but the dealer in Tulsa has brought in BMW and taken all of their show room except a 10' x 20' space for BDMs, and only have (4) total 09 models, no 10s, and obviously no 11s. I cant get VRs, valve box gaskets where also and issue. I fear a looming impedance to getting service/parts in the near future.
BMW? really? Just doenst mix well with USA BigDogs
BMW? really? Just doenst mix well with USA BigDogs
Why do you need your dealer to get you valve box gaskets (I assume you mean Rocker boxes). They are S&S and any bike shop can order them for you, they are not BDM specific.
For the VR, get a Compu-fire and be done with it!
I use to work for that dealer and quit before all the BMWs arrived. BMW had them jumping thru hoops and had to have everything their way including the wall color and amount of showroom. It truly had nothing to do with Big Dog at the time.
N8KAM
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I work at a Chrysler ,Dodge.... "Fiat" Fiatsler whatever they are today.... and the kind if things that are on back-order are ridiculous. Front wheel bearing/hub assemblies for 2000-2008, 1500 trucks Come on..... Valve-cover Gaskets for 5.2- 5.9L take a week....
a/c parts... don't ask... But yet Chrysler just came out of "BR"...
The fact is these parts are for Dodge or ehc's for BDM they are not made In-house.. and until the suppliers are paid on a regular basis the parts "i would assume" will only arrive as the bills are paid.. Not to mencion the EHC take a lot of unnecessary blame...
LONG LIVE B.D.M. :2thumbs::2thumbs::2thumbs::2thumbs:
Just tryin to do my part..
whatever they are today.... and the kind if things that are on back-order are ridiculous. Front wheel bearing/hub assemblies for 2000-2008, 1500 trucks Come on..... Valve-cover Gaskets for 5.2- 5.9L take a week....a/c parts... don't ask... But yet Chrysler just came out of "BR"...
The fact is these parts are for Dodge or ehc's for BDM they are not made In-house.. and until the suppliers are paid on a regular basis the parts "i would assume" will only arrive as the bills are paid.. Not to mencion the EHC take a lot of unnecessary blame...
LONG LIVE B.D.M. :2thumbs::2thumbs::2thumbs::2thumbs:
Just tryin to do my part..