Are Big Dog Bikes eventually becoming obsolete?

[Superglue687]

I own a 2006 Big Dog K9 and love my bike but every time i tell someone that i own a Big Dog bike, i am told to get rid of it because there are no parts available for these bikes. I have always thought that bikes are like automobiles that can be modified with after market parts and any part can be replaced with other similar parts? I believe that perhaps the people that offer me this advice think that because the manufacturer went out of business, Bid Dog owners like myself are left with no options but to sell our bikes. Has anyone else encountered such negativity about these awesome bikes?

 

[francoblay1]

I own a 2006 Big Dog K9 and love my bike but every time i tell someone that i own a Big Dog bike, i am told to get rid of it because there are no parts available for these bikes. I have always thought that bikes are like automobiles that can be modified with after market parts and any part can be replaced with other similar parts? I believe that perhaps the people that offer me this advice think that because the manufacturer went out of business, Bid Dog owners like myself are left with no options but to sell our bikes. Has anyone else encountered such negativity about these awesome bikes?

First check THIS out!

Then this: Big Dog 2016

 

[Brew]

Not true, in fact new ones are being made today, here's a 2016 model K-9. Plus there are vendors out there still carrying parts.

 

[pauldeepsea]

And a custom means a one off so what find a wsy to make it work

 

[Superglue687]

That's what i am talking about Brew, this individual i spoke to has been an owner of a local motorcycle shop for many years but he mostly caters to japanese bikes. When i told him that all parts on our Big Dog bikes are still available, he rebutted by saying that eventually parts would run out. I honestly don't give a rats a$$ what he has to say and i will never get rid of my K9. I really hope that these bikes do continue being manufactured for a long time.

 

[Superglue687]

And a custom means a one off so what find a wsy to make it work

You got that right pauldeepsea! If other bike builders can put a bike together from the ground up using parts from a variety of manufacturers and have the bikes running within a few weeks, replacing parts on our Big Dog bikes isn't rocket science....

 

[RON WHITLEY]

what a great day when the new big dog was unveiled and finaly announced to the public I think all us big dog owners had heard the rumors and new it was on the way .sure made me smile from ear to ear . and I guess some parts have gotten scarce but the support you get from rip and all the people involved with the big dog has been great . even down to the people on this forum have all been very helpful and all to kind.i myself have been a biker for 35 years and have joined several biker sites on the internet and with most sites you are treated as just another biker but here on the big dog forum its totally different you are treated like family not just another biker .so people can say what they want ,I am a proud big dog owner and the people at big dog have worked really hard to bring back an awesome bike even in this bad economy .so I give them a big ole hell yes and a big thank you for giving us the opportunity to purchase a brand new big dog , hopefully one day as things progress they can add the pit bull back into the new list of bikes . I have learned that most of the ones that have negative things o say about big dog have never even owned one . RON WHITLEY worlds proudest big dog owner...............

 

[pauldeepsea]

Agree very happy about the big dog continuation but they are outside the "trend" and will have a hard tilt without doing an original bike ! Hope it's a start but I have my doubts..

 

[SKOGDOG]

Hey superglue...another point is that the engine is S&S, transmission is Baker, and so on. Parts for the entire power train of these bikes is available any day of the week from established companies that are doing just fine.
Tell you what...next time he starts with that crap. Ask him what specific parts does he mean? Get an example....our EHC's are replaceable, entire power train is supported, etc.
You'll find he is blowing air, just like the schmucks who walk up, look at the K9 and say " Cool bike but you can't ride it very far!" Always ask...'Ever ridden one?' Of course they haven't.
Dumbasses are so narrow-minded they could look thru a keyhole with both eyes.....

 

[FrankBDPS]

I don't intend on getting rid of mine anytime soon and when I do it will not be due to a parts shortage. In fact I am looking to purchase another Big Dog.

 

[BWG56]

I think he's telling you that because he don't have one

 

[kickstart]

To the guy and his jap bikes, the reason they are so fast is because they are so F'n ugly

Jealousy is a terrible thing!

 

[TapioK]

Well eventually my days on this earth will run out, do I spend any time worrying about it? Hell no! Enjoy your bike! Heck, our bikes may well all outlive us all, at least we take better care of them as our selves!


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[FrankBDPS]

He just dosent want to work on the Big Dogs. They do what they want,when they want. You just need to find the right shop or learn to work on it you're self.

 

[Nukeranger]

It sounds like his comments did bother you. Try avoiding stupid people and they won't bother you so much.

 

[Twisted]

Even if all the Big Dog specific parts ran out, theres enough inventive guys with these bikes to make or modify just about anything. In the end its still a frame, enigine, trans, and a bunch of components. Not worried here, although I love a challenge!!!

 

[BBChopper]

S&S and Baker are still making parts the rest is just fluff.

 

[Superglue687]

Hey superglue...another point is that the engine is S&S, transmission is Baker, and so on. Parts for the entire power train of these bikes is available any day of the week from established companies that are doing just fine.
Tell you what...next time he starts with that crap. Ask him what specific parts does he mean? Get an example....our EHC's are replaceable, entire power train is supported, etc.
You'll find he is blowing air, just like the schmucks who walk up, look at the K9 and say " Cool bike but you can't ride it very far!" Always ask...'Ever ridden one?' Of course they haven't.
Dumbasses are so narrow-minded they could look thru a keyhole with both eyes.....

Hey superglue...another point is that the engine is S&S, transmission is Baker, and so on. Parts for the entire power train of these bikes is available any day of the week from established companies that are doing just fine.
Tell you what...next time he starts with that crap. Ask him what specific parts does he mean? Get an example....our EHC's are replaceable, entire power train is supported, etc.
You'll find he is blowing air, just like the schmucks who walk up, look at the K9 and say " Cool bike but you can't ride it very far!" Always ask...'Ever ridden one?' Of course they haven't.
Dumbasses are so narrow-minded they could look thru a keyhole with both eyes.....

True true, i can relate to that.....i've had people tell me that it's an awesome bike but it wouldn't be comfortable riding it long distances and say that my chopper is more of a bar hopper.......and all i have to say to these ignorant people is "go fuck yourself." They will never have a clue how comfortable it is to ride a BD K9 unless they can afford to own one.

 

[onaprwl]

They don't make 65 Shelby Cobra's anymore either, but I'm damn sure not getting rid of that either!

 

[francoblay1]

They don't make 65 Shelby Cobra's anymore either, but I'm damn sure not getting rid of that either!