Is Big Dog Motorcycles really done?
- Thread starter Tim
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scott70d
Member
OK Coach Fill us in on the NEW BD Parts co. ?? We all need something.Coming from Big Dog of Atlanta...to their knowledge...BD closed the plant and immediately re-opened BD Parts. I canceled an order for a spare key.
RubWhore
Asshole Extraordinaire
I knowed last Thursday morning but was swored to keep my mouth shut, but those that are concerned about parts its kinds like... I can pretty much asure everybody that they haint no issues as the folks in the no haint been buying much in Wichitau anyway cause they haint never got nuthing but I do know that thare is a place thats got bought near every part I ever needed
RoofDude
Well-Known Member
Well.... that sucks for sure. However, there is always a bright side Wont be as many people running around on our bikes :up: Not sure what that'll due to the value of em....maybe worse (can it get worse), maybe better. who knows?
Doesn't affect my bike much. Mines a keeper. With the reports of BD PP, most of us should be fine as far as parts too. There was starting to be a few too many on the road anyways...:roll: jk
When I first got my pit, 2004... I felt like a rockstar every time I rode it. It drew alot of attention. These days, not so much. The BD population in my area has grown tremendously since '04. I aint saying that's a bad thing, just that, it aint gonna get anymore watered down now.
Those of us with em, will now have unique custom bikes that others, regardless of wallet, cant just go out & buy.
Wont be as many people running around on our bikes :up: Not sure what that'll due to the value of em....maybe worse (can it get worse), maybe better. who knows?Doesn't affect my bike much. Mines a keeper. With the reports of BD PP, most of us should be fine as far as parts too. There was starting to be a few too many on the road anyways...:roll: jk
When I first got my pit, 2004... I felt like a rockstar every time I rode it. It drew alot of attention. These days, not so much. The BD population in my area has grown tremendously since '04. I aint saying that's a bad thing, just that, it aint gonna get anymore watered down now.
Those of us with em, will now have unique custom bikes that others, regardless of wallet, cant just go out & buy.
Corey
Member
So what would be a list of propriety parts that would need to be odrered from Big Dog? Fenders, Tank, Bars, Seats, Backrest, Frame ??? Where do they get their forks? Do they actually make their seats in house? I don't believe any of the drive train has to be ordered from BD. I'm sure we'll survive this until they get restructured
RubWhore
Asshole Extraordinaire
Thats whats gonna be so amazing about this seats are a perfect example
if you buy won from BigDog you pay threw the nose and the quality sucks but if you call sterling you can get a quality custom seat for less money ,some of the sheet metal may be a problem but I dont see where its gonna be either all the drive train stuff haint propritery the only reel issue I see is the handle bar boards otherwize theres sources for everything
Nukeranger
Nukeranger
:2thumbs::2thumbs:I think Tim was busted by Lena. Good Job Lena. Women know they have to constantly work at keeping the Men in line:2thumbs::2thumbs::roll::roll::roll:If my better half didn't keep me in line, I would be out of control. Just saying.:lol::lol:
bdmridgeback
Low Down Chop Shop
Haus of Trikes and Bikes, BDM dealer, didn't know anything about it today when I called and asked Paul.
Not true... you can't buy them. The bikes are owned by BDM, which is owned by the bank.
I have spoke with Rick, yes Fairless, earlier today. He has also confirmed this. I have been in contact with Cyril since the other day and helped him break the news. It's not a rumor.
The worst part is that Sheldon didn't even tell some of the employees. That's down right disrespectful.
The parts will come from the BDM Performance Parts which is being run by Sheldon, Jim Nasi, and Nick Messer. Sheldon has already mortgaged himself to "re-purchase" the now bank owned BDM parts. Further the warranties will be funneled through that brand name. He has to honor all warranties and must provide parts servicing for 7 years (Fed regs/laws).
See above.
The dealers that were more proavtive found out sooner. Like Strokers.Coming from Big Dog of Atlanta...to their knowledge...BD closed the plant and immediately re-opened BD Parts. I canceled an order for a spare key.
See above. The receptionist in this thread wasn't even told and her speaking out of turn and off cuff is irresponsible. But not as bad as her upper management.
worked for a yacht builder 6-7 years ago. one day business as usual, next day an off-site meeting that everybody had to attend. they lock and chained the gates and put armed guard at the entrances and wouldn't even let us go in and get our own personal tools($$$) until several days later and then only 2 at a time with a guard to make sure we didn't steal anything.
just saying, that's corporate for you.
just saying, that's corporate for you.