With its aggressive style, powerful engine and bullet proof built quality, the Big Bear Choppers Merc Rigid is ready to reward you with a pretty unique riding experience every time you jump in its saddle.

The guys from Big Bear have carefully tweaked the frame’s geometry so the bike feels and handles extremely well considering the long wheelbase.

The most notable features of the bike include a 48 degree neck rake, spoke wheels, swooping rear frame section, unparalleled curvaceous fuel tank and a long reaching springer. You also get a set of old school, minimalist fenders and a chromed headlight.

The motorcycle’s center piece is a capable 111 cubic inch engine with polished case and chrome covers which puts out 115.8 bhp and 122.8 lb/ft of torque. All this power is sent to ground by means of a five speed transmission.

Hit the jump for more information on the Big Bear Choppers Merc Rigid.

2013 Big Bear Choppers Merc Rigid

Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 2013 Big Bear Choppers Merc Rigid
  • Engine/Motor: BBC-S&S V111™ EFI Evolution
  • Horsepower: 115
  • Torque: 122
  • Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
  • [do not use] Vehicle Model: Array

Overview

This bike is our most aggressive and in your face design, packed with a hard core attitude. Don’t be concerned about that 20” over stock springer frontend, we’ve dialed in the frame and springer geometry so it feels and handles extremely well considering the wheelbase. You and everybody else will be surprised how well this bike takes the corners and its low speed maneuvering. With her radius dual downtube, a bold 48 degree neck rake, spoke wheels, swooping rear frame section, unparalleled curvaceous fuel tank and the long reaching springer, this vintage inspired rigid chopper rolls with new school technology. The Merc Rigid is perfect for the rider that wants to make a statement on the road that doesn’t mind the rigid ride. State-of-the-art technologies and pioneering design have united to create the most powerful vehicle today. Experience the ride of a born leader. Your Merc Rigid will never be forgotten.

Design Features

-Tall Chopper style neck height with an aggressive 48° rake for the ultimate statement on the road

-Low seat of 23.5” that enables low speed confidence and maneuverability

-Radius dual downtube and stretched backbone to achieve the chopper stance

-Impressive extended Merc™ springer frontend

-Retro inspired round oil tank

-Patented distinctive fuel tank

Component Features

-V111™ Low Vibration Engine at 122.8 lbs.

of Torque

-5-Speed Left-Side Drive Polished Transmission

-BDL Open Belt Drive

-60 Spoke Stainless Steel Wheels with 21” Front

and 250mm Rear Tire

- 4-Piston Caliper Brakes

-Long 20” Over Stock Springer Frontend

-Chrome Digital Dash

-Chrome Tuned Exhaust

Factory Options

-Polished Engine

- 6-Speed Transmission

-Billet Wheels

-Red Rims and Hubs for Spoke Wheels

-Standard or Custom Paint Scheme

Specifications

Option #1 BBC-S&S V111™ EFI Evolution

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 Electronic Fuel Injection

Air Cleaner

S&S Tear Drop

Oil Pump

S&S High Volume

Warranty

2 Year / 20,000 Mile


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 Merc Series motorcycles are our most aggressive chopper in our fleet with a 48° raked neck and style to kill. The double barrel shotgun type radius downtube is a very unique element in the frame design.

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 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 Merc Rigid

Type

Rigid

Frame Tube

0.160" Wall DOM Seamless

Backbone

Thick 0.250" Wall, 3" Stretch

Downtube

0.160" Wall, 6" Stretch

Neck Rake

48°

Seat Height

23" from ground

Wheel Base

88" axle to axle

Overall Length

116" end to end

Weight

650 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 Merc (Pat. #512951). 3.875 Gallons

Gas Cap

BBC Flush Mount Pop-Up

Oil Tank

BBC Merc 14 Gauge Steel

Rear Fender

BBC Standard 12 Gauge Steel

Front Fender

BBC Standard 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 Merc Springer

Finish

Raw for Kits, Painted/Chrome for Builds

Triple Tree Rake

Trail Length

3.75"

Lengh Length

18" Over Stock

Travel

3"


Wheels and Brakes

Wheels

RC Components

Type

Stainless Steel Spokes, Chrome Rim & Hub

Finish

Polished

Front Rim

21" x 3.5"

Rear Rim

18" x 8.5"

Front Tire

Avon Cobra 120mm

Rear Tire

Avon Cobra 300mm

Front Brake

Dual Disc with P.M. 4-Piston Calipers

Rear Brake

P.M. 4-Piston Caliper


Accessories

This is where a lot of manufacturers cut corners to cut costs. Well, we don't. In fact, we march though every corner of the motorcycle's manufacturing, assembly and component selection without a doubt that we are providing to you the best possible bike for your money.

Pipes

Chrome 2 into 1 Baffled EPA Approved

Bars

BBC V-Bar

Hand Controls

Chrome OEM Style

Dash

Dakota Digital 5011

Grips

Chrome with Black Rubber

Foot Controls

BBC Chrome

Headlight

Chrome

Signals

Chrome DOT Approved

Mirrors

Chrome DOT Approved

Seat

BBC-High End

Kickstand

BBC Mid-Mount

Cables

Goodridge Stainless Steel Clear Coated

Warranty 1 year from the Factory. 2 years in Europe.


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