2005 Bigdog Pitbull
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 2005 Bigdog Pitbull. Newest first.
On certain motorcycles, a warped bus bar within the voltage regulator can cause a short circuit.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could possibly result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the existing circuit breaker located between the voltage regulator positive battery lead (b+ lead) and the positive battery terminal with an alternative circuit protection device that will prevent a thermal event if there IS a short to ground. the recall began on october 1, 2007. owners may contact big dog at 1-316-219-9129 or email to customer.service@bigdogmotorcycles.com.
On certain motorcycles, the electronic harness control (ehc) module can fail resulting in a total shut down of the vehicle's electronic power.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ehc modules free of charge. the recall began on september 19, 2006. owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This will allow the kickstand to deploy into the extended position and cause a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new kickstand spring free of charge. the recall began on february 17, 2006. owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
On certain motorcycles, the rear wheel hub bolts could loosen and back out allowing the hub and brake rotor to detach from the wheel with an associated loss of stopping power.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove, clean and reattach the rear hub bolts free of charge. the recall began on october 14, 2005. owners may contact big dog at 1-312-267-9121.
On certain motorcycles, the primary drive sprocket nut may back off the engine main shaft.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause the primary drive to lock up and cause a crash. this condition could occur without any prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the drive sprocket nut free of charge. the recall began on may 13, 2005. owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
Owner complaints
7 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Tires
I recently purchased an avon cobra motorcycle tire (300/35r18). In less than 2000 miles of normal riding conditions, the center of the tire IS beginning to "erode" off the tire. I don't spin or burnout, yet the center of the tire now has a 2" to 3" wide section that appears to be vanishing and has…
I recently purchased an avon cobra motorcycle tire (300/35r18). In less than 2000 miles of normal riding conditions, the center of the tire IS beginning to "erode" off the tire. I don't spin or burnout, yet the center of the tire now has a 2" to 3" wide section that appears to be vanishing and has actually left a groove in my tire. I don't feel safe riding this tire and have "grounded" my bike until I can get another tire. The avon venom tire I had before this got close to 10000 miles before a change was required. The rubber on the avon cobra feels soft and must be of different material/contruction than the previous avon venom tires. I feel this IS a factory defect or flaw in the materials used to manufacture this tire. My options for this size tire are limited and my past experience has been positive with avon. I would like to see their quality back to where it once was with the venom tires. *kb
- Electrical system
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 big dog pitbull. The contact stated that there was an intermittent loss of electrical power; the vehicle completely shut down. At times, the vehicle would immediately restart and other times, the contact had to wait several minutes before it would restart. The vehicle was…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 big dog pitbull. The contact stated that there was an intermittent loss of electrical power; the vehicle completely shut down. At times, the vehicle would immediately restart and other times, the contact had to wait several minutes before it would restart. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the dealer stated that the electronic harness controller was the cause of the failure and was repaired. The failure occurred again; the vehicle had not been repaired again. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they were no longer manufacturing the controller and were working on the part that would replace it. The current mileage was approximately 6,000. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
- Electrical system
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 big dog pitbull motorcycle. While the contact was driving 60 mph the vehicle shut off without warning. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign ID number 06v305000 (electrical system). The vin was not included in the recall. The contact experienced the same symptoms stated…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 big dog pitbull motorcycle. While the contact was driving 60 mph the vehicle shut off without warning. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign ID number 06v305000 (electrical system). The vin was not included in the recall. The contact experienced the same symptoms stated in the recall. The manufacturer refused to repair the vehicle under the recall remedy repair. There were concerns of the safety issues. The failure mileage was 2,242. updated 04-15-10 *bf updated 07/07/10.*jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Consumer complaint regarding 2005 big dog pit bull engine unexpectedly died while riding. *ts *jb
- Wheels › Hub
I just got a letter about a recall on my 2005 bigdog motorcycle. I have made several attempts (4) to contact bigdog to see if I can take it anywhere else other than the dealer which IS about 30 miles away, plus I do not trust the dealer (rolling thunder) to do the work properly because of terrible work done in the past. I have yet to hear back from them. Could you please help. *nm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Dt: consumer had purchased a big dog pit bull 2005 motorcycle on may 16, 2005. fuel delivery system did not pump fuel through the vehicle and vehicle would shut down and not move, on june 30, 2005 the vehicle was replaced, the replaced vehicle had the same problem. the back disc brakes locked…
Dt: consumer had purchased a big dog pit bull 2005 motorcycle on may 16, 2005. fuel delivery system did not pump fuel through the vehicle and vehicle would shut down and not move, on june 30, 2005 the vehicle was replaced, the replaced vehicle had the same problem. the back disc brakes locked up, the brake was smoking, vin number was for the replacement vehicle, none of the problems have been repaired as of now, when consumer contacted the manufacturer, they told him that they would get back to him. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
Recall campaign 05v052000 concerning electric harness control. Consumer was unable to get the dealer to honor this recall because no parts were available at this time.*ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10027045Bigdog motorcycle: hidden shock electrical cover hardware replacement. Electrical side covers may crack or break. 243-000011-00 for all models except 2006 K9. 243-000013-00 for 2006 K9 model.
- 10026833Bigdog motorcycle: new primary inspection cover gasket. Install new inspection cover gasket on all 2005-2008 big dog motorcycles.
- 10026832Bigdog motorcycle: fuel tank vent may become flooded with fuel, causing the motorcycle to run poorly due to a fuel mixture that IS too rich.
- 10026442Big dog motorcycle: electrical side cover contact with belt guard. A wire bundle may protrude into the right electrical side cover.
- 10026428Bigdog motorcycles: this letter highlights the difference between the various electronic harness controllers (ehcs). For models years 2005-2009 motorcycles.
- 10020374Rough shifting, or noisy transmission caused by loose transmission countershaft screw.
- 10020152Horn harness wires may break.
- 10020065Headlamp connector may melt, making bulb replacement difficult.
- 10020064Intermittent printed circuit board operation.
- 10020045Ehc contact improvement procedure (revised). Current seal does not allow connector pins to seat properly and moisture may be present in connector.
- 10019984Tachometer board replacement - inaccurate tachometer readings or fluctuation in readings due to moisture.
- 10019909Dielectric grease addition to connectors.
- 10019776Upper engine mount screw IS loose or missing.
- 10018991Inaccurate speedometer operation - vibrations at high speed are causing signal loss to needle from speed sensor.
- 1001896005 clutch bearing carrier identification.
- 10017598Abnormal primary chain noise resulting from displacement of the adjusting shoe 10MM external snap ring retainer.
- 10017597Engine running only on one cylinder and/or damaged ignition coil or ignition module.
- 10017596Exhaust end cap resonating rattling noise.
- 10017541Primary drive fluid seeping from the starter housing.
- 100169691/2 - 20 inch upper engine mount bolt retention. Big dog.
- 10015923Baker 6-speed main shaft snap ring.
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