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I agree that it can be done IF its restructured completely different than it is now. Its the overhead that kills it I think. I don't know the exact particulars but my guess is that there are to many partners and outstanding loans and employees, high insurance premiums and no money for marketing. Th...

I agree that it can be done IF its restructured completely different than it is now. Its the overhead that kills it I think. I don't know the exact particulars but my guess is that there are to many partners and outstanding loans and employees, high insurance premiums and no money for marketing. Th...

as far as emmisions are concerned, i can fit the latest 2017 model Corvette v8 motor in a Barbarian v8 bike. add pre approved cattalitic exhausts and the bike can pass all American State and European emmision standerds. its also very easy to add ABS brakes for European needs. so staying ahead of th...

This post is mainly for John who I know and respect. I am not implying that everyone has a boatload of cash to spend but I am just relaying my own experience selling NEW V8 Choppers. I did it for only 3 shows as they are in the other end of the country and at the time I also had a small trucking co...

i think Boss Hoss can survive,but they will need to restructure the company. a much smaller factory with only a few employees and no dealer network would be a better way to go and allow them to stay in buisness I disagree...produce an entry level bike / not so intimidating and help established Afte...

i think Boss Hoss can survive,but they will need to restructure the company.
a much smaller factory with only a few employees and no dealer network would be a better way to go and allow them to stay in buisness

Ricky
you did a great job improving the bike
not many have the balls and commitment to step up and attempt what you did

all the best
cheers
warren

V8 Bikes and Trikes are at the top of the food chain. there will always be a demand for them by riders who want to experience the ultimate thrill. they are a niche market ,but that can be a good thing.its not like you can purchase one from every corner v-twin shop. producing a high quality product, ...

for a business that manufactures a niche market product,a large dedicated factory with numerous employees can become a serious drain on resources, unless you have very deep pockets. you need to be very streamlined ,or diversify. for many years i worked together with a well established motorcycle sho...

if V8 Choppers can do very well without having any Dealers at all,then why is it so important that Boss Hoss needs a large Dealer network in order to do well?

SQ4MN=thanx so much for the compliment i have always beleived that Barbarian v8 could do great things in America. in fact,when i heard that Ricky had taken over the famous Boss Hoss factory,i tried in vain to contact him. i thaught it would be awesome if he could manufacture the Barbarian in the USA...

hallo Jack
our frame is different from the King V.
our swingarm is also narrower and we only use 2 shocks.
no need to change the suspension on the Barbarian to get the Winters tranny to fit

we are working on a few options.
looks like the Winters Transmission can also fit on our bike with some small modifications.

thanx Wag,i hope you can do that sometime soon

2years ago i was ready to move to the USA and start production over there.
the Buissess Visa to allow myself and my wife to live and work in the States was the dealbreaker.the Visa rules were so restrictive it made it impossible

cheers
warren

our clutch system works real well and all power goes directly to the rear wheel.no lurching at all.
we can also soon offer a upgrade to a 2spd with reverse for 5grand more

v8 bikes are always gonna be a niche market for the lucky few. the average rider fears their power. these days you can buy great performing motorcycles for very low prices ,so price is definatly a major factor. i think a BarbarianV8 franchise in the USA will definately add to the popularity and acce...

a company called rolls v8 bikes from sweden built those bikes.google swedish v8 bike for more info.
they are no longer in buisness,but they made great bikes.
the owner was a very smart engineer

wow,this looks great.
gonna try it in one of my bikes.
does it have reverse?

remember the good old days,when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous.
now u got abs brakes, electronic ride modes,air bags and harley davidson cofee shops :

these days motorcycles are very mainstream you got docters,lawyers,ladies,yuppies and hipsters on bikes. only1 % of bikers are outlaws most riders now,would probably never dream of drinking alchahol and riding their bikes. in most countries they would loose their licence if caught.and the cops check...

Hello everybody I am the owner of Barbarian V8 Motorcycles Australia. www.barbarianv8.com We manufacture the most compact and sleek V8 bike in production. We have been in business for 10 years. The King V was my inspiration, but I wanted our bike to be more streamlined and compact. So we designed ou...