The Big Bear Devil’s Advocate is a stylish chopper which offers a bullet proof build quality, a great handling and a pretty decent riding position.
In terms of style, the motorcycle features an elongated fuel tank, a long and elegant fork and a set of sharp-cut fenders. At the heart of the motorcycle lies a low vibration V111 polished engine which develops a maximum output of 115.8 bhp and 122.8 lb/ft of torque. The engine is mated on a Baker 6-speed overdrive transmission.
The motorcycle’s backbone is a stiff frame that borrows the looks from Big Bear’s Venom frame with its single downtube and Venom swingarm. However, unlike the Venom, the Devil’s Advocate is fitted with a larger 280mm rear tire and different tanks and fenders. The guys from Big Bear used a 0.250 wall, 1.5” tube steel for the backbone and downtube and a 0.160 wall, 1.125” tube for the rest of the frame.
Hit the jump for more information on the Big Bear Choppers Devil’s Advocate.
2013 Big Bear Choppers Devil's Advocate
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- Model: 2013 Big Bear Choppers Devil's Advocate
- Engine/Motor: BBC-S&S V111™ EFI Evolution
- Horsepower: 115
- Torque: 112
- Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
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Overview
The Devil’s Advocate Chopper has proven itself in the American big-twin market with its great handling, style, reliability and high-end components. The frame has a 6” stretched single radius downtube to give it a chopper stance. The Devil’s Advocate Chopper is perfect for if you’re looking for a wide tire, chopper-style motorcycle with incredibly clean lines at an affordable price. Standard components include the proprietary low vibration V111™ polished engine in front of a Baker 6-speed overdrive transMision, exclusive primary drive, chrome frontend and controls, and so on. This chopper handles remarkably well due to our extensive R&D. Our frame and frontend calculations are ‘to the tee’ with the final trail measurement, resulting in no frontend flop or high speed wobble. The Devil’s Advocate Chopper was designed to feel good in the saddle from here to Sturgis and back. So you can have your style and ride it too.
Design Features
-Distinctive large diameter single radius downtube
-Tall Chopper style neck height with an obtainable yet appealing 40° rake
-Low seat of 23.5” that enables low speed confidence and maneuverability
-Flowing oil tank and rolling fenders finish with an exaggerated tip
-Sleek large capacity tear drop style fuel tank
-Famous patented Venom™ arched swingarm
-Stylistic and ergonomically sound handlebars
Component Features
-V111™ Low Vibration Polished Engine at
122.8 lbs. of Torque
-6-Speed Right-Side Drive Polished Transmission
-BBC Enclosed Primary Drive
-Forged Billet Wheel Choice with 21” Front and
280mm Rear Tire
-4-Piston Brakes with Rear Belt Drive-Side™ Brake
System
-Chrome Frontend with Hidden Axle Design
-Chrome Foot and Hand Controls
-Chrome Digital Dash
-Chrome Radius Tuned Exhaust
Factory Options
-Optional Redemption Tank
-BDL Open Belt Drive
-Wheel Design Choice
-Chrome Wheels and Brake Calipers
-Standard or Custom Paint Scheme
Specifications
Reliability, power and comfort... the best of all worlds. And when we say reliability, we not only mean the life of the engine, but the life of motorcycle and everything that's bolted to it. Branded as V111™,' this internally reformed 111 cubic inch engine boasts a healthy 122.8 lbs. of torque at the crank. With a configuration of a 4 1/8” bore and 4 1/8” stroke, proprietary compression ratios, redesigned cam timing, and reciprocating weights all result in an incredibly smooth running engine while meeting all the strict legal requirements. While looking like any other S&S Super Sidewinder engine from the outside, the essence of this new engine is the low vibration. High engine vibration is an enemy to both the rider and the motorcycle. The effects of high engine vibration may cause premature rider fatigue as well. Eliminate engine vibration and you will eliminate potential problems.
Finish |
Polished Case & Chrome Covers |
Displacement |
111" |
Bore X Stoke |
4 1/8" X 4 1/8" |
Horsepower |
115.8 bhp |
Torque |
122.8 lb/ft |
Induction |
S&S Super E Carburetor |
Air Cleaner |
S&S Tear Drop |
Oil Pump |
S&S High Volume |
Warranty |
2 Year / 20,000 Mile |
Options 2 : BBC-S&S V111™ EFI Evolution
Between the EFI and the carbureted V111™, there isn’t going to be much of a difference in performance, provided you maintain constant ambient conditions (humidity, temperature, elevation, etc.). This is where the beauty of the closed-loop EFI system comes into play. The system is continuously monitoring the engine, and tuning itself to optimize performance for that given scenario or environment. So, while you might not be able to notice power difference between the EFI and a carbureted engine, once you take that bike up the mountain, or get a day that’s significantly hotter than the day it was tuned, that EFI engine will easily outperform the carbureted engine (unless you want to take a supply of different jets with you on the ride).
Finish |
Polished Case & Chrome Covers |
Displacement |
111" |
Bore X Stoke |
4 1/8" X 4 1/8" |
Horsepower |
115.8 bhp |
Torque |
122.8 lb/ft |
Induction |
S&S Electronic Fuel Injection |
Air Cleaner |
S&S Tear Drop |
Oil Pump |
S&S High Volume |
Warranty |
2 Year / 20,000 Mile |
Transmission
This is the original 6-speed design that revolutionized the American V-Twin industry. Yet, it's still the best overdrive 6-speed built to this day ...hands down. This Detroit built tranny is designed and manufactured to comfortably handle the power from our engines while looking good behind it.
Brand |
Baker |
Finish |
Polished Case & Chrome Covers |
Drive |
Right Side |
Gears |
6-Speed Overdrive |
Warranty |
2 Year / 24,000 Mile |
Drivetrain
Keeping with the mindset of making form and function coexisting, this newly designed proprietary primary is built tough and reliable along with a very sleek, new generation styled aesthetics with a cool BBC branded inspection cover. This primary drive is approximately 200% stronger than most other manufacturer’s primaries with its machined forged aluminum inner and outer cases. The dense aluminum material makes for a unit that does not flex under heavy torque, and absorbs most engine vibration. Another great attribute that sets this primary drive ahead of the curve is the triple seal design on the main shaft, as opposed to an industry standard single seal, insuring virtually no leaks. The starter motor shaft accessory plate is removable for an easy starter change-out. The internals utilize an easy-to-replace standard type clutch basket and a compensating sprocket for a smooth power transfer.
Primary Drive |
BBC Enclosed Primary |
Finish |
Polished |
Final Drive |
RSD Belt |
Electrical
We teamed up with Wire-Plus, the industry's leader in motorcycle electronics, to design a wiring harness with no compromises. Combine this harness with the high-end brand name electrical components like the Spyke charging system and the Crane ignition, and we're sure your seat time will be long. You won't be on the side of the road kicking rocks.
Wiring Harness |
BBC-WirePlus |
Charging System |
BBC 40 Amp |
Ignition |
S&S |
Coil |
80,000 Volt Mini |
Starter |
Polished Case & Chrome Covers |
Battery |
Extreme Magna Power AGM |
Frame
The Devil's Advocate Chopper frame borrows the looks of our Venom frame with it's single downtube and Venom swingarm, but is equipped with a larger 280mm rear tire and different tanks and fenders. We also threw out the seat post in the D.A.'s for style points.
The frame is the foundation of the motorcycle's aesthetics and reliability. All our frames are designed and manufactured in house in our San Bernardino facility. Every frame component (e.g. neck, side plates, tank mounts, tranny plate, axle adjusters, etc) are CNC manufactured with precision. Utilizing a 0.250 wall, 1.5” tube steel for the backbone and downtube and a 0.160 wall, 1.125” tube for the rest of the frame, BBC uses the best steel possible for our frames. All frames are 100% TIG welded for a clean, strong and precise fusion. We think we make a statement about our confidence with a lifetime warranty on the frames we make.
Brand |
BBC Devil's Advocate Chopper. 6.0 Gallons Carb, 5.875 Gallons EFI |
Type |
Softail |
Frame Tube |
0.160" Wall DOM Seamless |
Swingarm |
BBC Devil's Tail (Pat. #D542191) |
Backbone |
Thick 0.250" Wall 3" Stretch |
Downtube |
0.160" Wall 6" Stretch |
Mid Section |
4" Stretch |
Neck Rake |
40° |
Seat Height |
20" from ground |
Wheel Base |
88" axle to axle |
Overall Length |
111" end to end |
Weight |
700 lbs approx. |
Warranty |
Lifetime of Original Owner |
Sheetmetal
Like our frames, our tanks and fenders are designed and manufactured in-house. We produce the sheetmetal with the frame as a unit, then gets 'mock-up' before we hand it over to our painters or ship it out to the unassembled kit customers. We use heavy duty 12 gauge steel for our fenders and 14 gauge steel for the tanks. All tanks are pressure tested and the fenders are computer cut. We guarantee and warranty any leaks from the tanks and cracks in the fenders for your lifetime.
Fuel Tank |
BBC Standard Tear Drop, 5.0 Gallons |
Gas Cap |
BBC Flush Mount Pop-Up |
Oil Tank |
BBC Devil's Advocate Pointed Horse Shoe Type |
Rear Fender |
BBC Athena 12 Gauge Steel |
Front Fender |
BBC Pointed 12 Gauge Steel |
Warranty |
Lifetime of Original Owner |
Suspension
Designed and manufactured in-house, our fully chrome frontend is exclusively made for our motorcycles to be aesthetically cool and functionally bomb proof. The BBC logo branded 6° triple trees have what we call a 'smooth mount' design - you don't see the tube and axle nuts on top. And what we mean with the 'hidden axle' - it's a nutless type axle, making the finish smooth. With all our calculations with the frame and frontend, we've landed the front wheel in the sweet spot of the final trail measurement. This allows for a motorcycle with no frontend flop and high speed wobble.
And at the back, there's no better American Made shock to use than the industry's premier shock absorber, Progressive Suspension. The chrome pair of oil dampened shocks produce a good ride, which is just one more reason why our motorcycles out handle and beat the comfort of the other guys bikes.
Frontend |
BBC Smooth Mount Hidden Axle |
Finish |
Chrome |
Triple Tree Rake |
6° |
Trail Length |
3.75" |
Tube Length |
12" Over Stock |
Rear |
Progressive Suspension |
Finish |
Chrome |
Travel |
3" |
Wheels and Brakes
Wheels |
RC Components |
Type |
Forged Aluminum |
Finish |
Polished |
Front Rim |
21" x 2.125" |
Rear Rim |
18" x 10.5" |
Front Tire |
Avon Cobra 90mm |
Rear Tire |
Avon Cobra 300mm |
Front Brake |
P.M. 4-Piston Caliper |
Rear Brake |
BBC-P.M. 4-Piston Caliper |
Accessories
Pipes |
BBC Chrome Baffled Radius Design |
Bars |
BBC Chrome Devil's Advocate |
Hand Controls |
Chrome OEM Style |
Dash |
BBC-WirePlus Raw Round Digital |
Grips |
BBC Chrome with Black Rubber |
Foot Controls |
BBC Chrome |
Headlight |
BBC Chrome |
Signals |
Chrome DOT Approved |
Mirrors |
Chrome DOT Approved |
Seat |
BBC Leather/Vinyl |
Kickstand |
BBC Mid-Mount |
Cables |
Goodridge Stainless Steel Clear Coated |
Warranty |
1 year from the Factory. 2 years in Europe. |
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