The Big Bear Choppers brand, based in San Bernardino County, California, was founded in 1998 as a custom bike shop. A few years later, the brand obtained a manufacturing license, and they put out their first two models in 2002. In 2011, the brand was purchased by Rage Hard Choppers.

Models include the following:

• Big Bear Choppers Athena
• Big Bear Choppers Bear Bones
• Big Bear Choppers Devil’s Advocate
• Big Bear Choppers GTX
• Big Bear Choppers Merc
• Big Bear Choppers Miss Behavin
• Big Bear Choppers Paradox
• Big Bear Choppers Rage
• Big Bear Choppers Reaper
• Big Bear Choppers Redemption
• Big Bear Choppers Screamin Demon
• Big Bear Choppers The Sled
• Big Bear Choppers Titanium
• Big Bear Choppers Venom

After the change of ownership, new motorcycles fell under the Big Bear Choppers by Rage Hard Choppers, Inc. brand.

In general, it is not possible to file a lemon law claim against a manufacturer that have gone out of business. In cases in which a claim is possible, the process can be challenging. When manufacturers go bankrupt or out of businesses, they will not be available to provide replacements, repairs, or refunds. However, in cases in which the manufacturer’s assets were acquired by another company or manufacturer, then the new entity may be responsible for any claims that arise (including warranty claims and claims under the lemon law). If the manufacturer is completely dissolved (that is, the assets were not acquired by another entity), then there may not be any entity to sue under lemon law.

If another entity took over warranty obligations when the original manufacturer shit down, you could still have grounds to file a claim. You may have been sent a notice of the warranty change in the mail.

If you purchased the motorcycle used or pre-owned through a dealership, you could have grounds to file a claim against the dealership for misrepresenting the status of the motorcycle and the warranty, for instance.

To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of your right to file a lemon law claim for your defective motorcycle, contact us today.

Under the Song-Beverly Act, or the lemon law, consumers could have grounds to file claims against manufacturers that have released defective vehicles. Of course, this applies to motorcycles as well as other types of vehicles. To be able to meet the definition of a lemon, vehicles must still be under active warranty, have a defect that cannot be repaired even after a reasonable number of repair attempts, and must have a defect that affects, safety, value, or use of the vehicle. If your motorcycle meets the definition of a lemon under the lemon law, then you could have grounds to file a lemon law claim against the manufacturer.

Under the lemon law, consumers could be eligible for some of the following remedies:

• A motorcycle buyback (which is essentially a refund) or a replacement motorcycle of similar value
• Full reimbursement for all out-of-pocket costs, including repair costs
• Coverage for all legal costs (that is, all legal fees are paid by the manufacturer)

For more information about the remedies available for your motorcycle lemon law claim, contact us today.

When filing a lemon law claim, one of the most important things is that you have records that show the issues present in your motorcycle and the different repair attempts that were made. This may include dated receipts, repair orders with summaries of the problem, etc. The goal is to have enough records of the specific issues present in the motorcycle, the repairs that were made, the total time that the motorcycle was in the shop, and the total costs of said repairs.

Since the motorcycle will still need to be under an active warranty to be considered a lemon, you will need documents showing that your warranty is still active (this may include documents sent by other companies that took over warranty responsibilities after the original company went out of business).

We also recommend that you reach out to an experienced motorcycle lemon law lawyer as soon as possible to ensure that you have the guidance that you need to fight for your rights.

Can I take care of my claim on my own? – although this is a valid question and it is definitely possible to pursue these claims independently, we recommend having appropriate representation for all lemon law claims. Some claims can be complicated and require expert legal help. Also, some manufacturers may try to do anything possible to avoid paying out consumers, including making unfairly low offers and denying claims altogether. When you have an experienced lemon law lawyer on your side, you have a better chance of being fairly compensated under the lemon law.

Will I have to pay legal costs for my lemon law claim? – no, under the lemon law, manufacturers are required to cover all legal costs associated with lemon law claims brought forth by consumers. This means that you will not be required to pay anything out-of-pocket for simply pursuing your claim.

Did your Big Bear Choppers Motorcycle turn out to be defective? If so, you could have the right to file a lemon law claim. You could benefit from having an experienced lemon law attorney on your side – especially if the company that manufactured your motorcycle has since gone out of business. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact our experienced lemon law experts at your earliest convenience. Our team is ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to seek justice.