moshe_levy Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Not much cross-shopping between Big Dog and BMW, I know, but looks like Big Dog's folding. http://motorsportsnewswire.wordpress.com/2011/04/09/big-dog-motorcycles-is-don-0709113/ -MKL Link to comment
John Ranalletta Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Likely, it's a credit crunch story. Any bike or car maker that doesn't have a captured financing entity or who can't afford to extend easy credit is doomed to fail. I'd be interested to see the buyer demographics for Big Dogs. Link to comment
Kathy R Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I agree with John and add that the demographic is aging in a bad economy. Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Bike enthusiasts can’t believe it, saying they love the bikes because Big Dog is big, loud .... How do I differentiate myself from enthusiasts like these? Link to comment
ragtoplvr Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I live close to Wichita, and visited the factory several times trying to become a supplier. Big Dog was the king of the factory custom bikes. They really did a good job, they put together their own engines from S&S parts, broke them in at the factory before installing in the bikes. Every bike was test ridden and not released until perfect. The air brush artists were given free rein within reason, and they had tank and fender sets painted so you could visit and pick your paint, or get custom. They had dreams of being the next Harley. They had a few issues, as all mfg do. Bike fanatics, every one of them, and I know they smile as much as I do when the ride. I feel bad for all the people who lost their dream job. Who knows, maybe I will be able to pick one up for cheap as a toy. I know, but it has two wheels and goes. Rod Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Bike enthusiasts can’t believe it, saying they love the bikes because Big Dog is big, loud .... How do I differentiate myself from enthusiasts like these? Twist the wrist? Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Bike enthusiasts can’t believe it, saying they love the bikes because Big Dog is big, loud .... How do I differentiate myself from enthusiasts like these? Twist the wrist? That would work, but I'm riding an EX-500 this week. Most of the time the throttle is pretty near the stop... Link to comment
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