"Bad Habit" is a play on words... It's the place you go to when your ride needs some updates (performance & shiny stuff.)
Started as a small shop doing mostly American v-twin motorcycles, but over the years it expanded with the needs of the customer base. But, the mid 2000's hit hard and fun money was gone.
2000:
Opened in suit C and the idea to serve the community began.
Curtis and Charlie were the main v-twin machanics.
2002:
Business expanded at the location to accommodate more work space and performance space, suit B was added.
2004:
Darrin and Jason brought in the large watercraft such as Eliminator, Ultra and Commander Boats (30' to 55'+.)
2005: (summer)
With space for bikes and boats one last section was needed... Powerful classic super cars like the a/c Cobra and Don joined the team. RIP Don.
During those wonderful, yet challenging days, there were opportunities to celebrate the goodtimes.
The location was used for private "after hours" Coachella events. BB also found the location a handful of times for his events. And of course we treated our customers to some very fun shows and entertainment through those years.
Grammy Award winning "Skillet" played 3 different concerts (right out of the shop, which had acquired stage and lighting to make it a real show.) The shows were huge and wish I could remember all the people that we met and the stories that were shared. The last show was May 11, 2007. AMAZING!
2007: December
That was the month that we closed. Went through so many great events and learned how to be more than only a business... We were part of the community of Palm Desert and surrounding Coachella cities.
We did trips, and Bike weeks and trailered tons of stuff all over. Met all sorts of families and groups and had a blast. Yes, there were challenges and hardships too, but all the great things took place and that's incredible to consider those moments in life.
The economy just wasn't for a shop like us, basically caring for the needs of families with very expensive "toys." When it gets tight on money hot rods and hot bikes and hot boats just don't make it... Or least we didn't :(
Today is a new day and you never know what might happen. Hope to hear from those out there. Be fun to hear of successes and how B Habit was part of your memories, it's all part of this life. read more