2006 Bigdog Ridgeback
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback. 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 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.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Tires
Had purchased at avon cobra 300 mm tire and at 1000 miles has a open join from manufacturing defect. *tr
- Tires
Purchased a avon tire from drag specialties 300mm. After about 3500 miles the tire started to separate(open join) they said it was a warranty issue. Paid $80 to ship back and they gave me a $125 credit. Not happy. *tr
- Power train › Manual transmission · Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
2006 big dog ridgeback. There IS a recall on the 2005 year model. The nhtsa campaign # IS 05v432000 for bolts on rear hub assembly backing out. I had the same problem with my 2006 ridgeback. The bolts backed out hit the frame putting me into an intermittent lock up then bolts broke away from the…
2006 big dog ridgeback. There IS a recall on the 2005 year model. The nhtsa campaign # IS 05v432000 for bolts on rear hub assembly backing out. I had the same problem with my 2006 ridgeback. The bolts backed out hit the frame putting me into an intermittent lock up then bolts broke away from the pulley to the hub/extension and left me with no power in the middle of traffic and my 9 year old daughter on the back. Lucky I avoided a crash. This can lead to loss of control of the bike, loss of power in traffic conditions to rear tire, parts creating spark when hitting frame or flying off hitting riders and other vehicles. the remedy would be to install bolts that would be secure from backing out, if already a problem replace damaged parts affected by recalled items. in my case the whole hub assembly and pulley are unusable and need to be replaced. The holes for bolts are warped and cracked beyond repair. I have given bigdog fair opportunity to remedy the problem but was told although my bike was built in 2005 it IS a 2006 model and not under the recall. I am asking for swift attention to this due to the amount of bikes of this type and model now on the streets with owners that have no warning that this problem exists on 2006 models as well as the 2005. Also I have my bike at the dealer awaiting my ok to replace the parts. *Tr
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.
- 10026245Bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolts on certain motorcycles may fail allowing the fender to detach from the motorcycle.
- 10023092Bigdog motorcycles - revised speedometer and mount.
- 10020374Rough shifting, or noisy transmission caused by loose transmission countershaft screw.
- 10020153Noisy primary chain, or excessive drive train vibration.
- 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.
- 10019963Shifting difficulty caused by loose transmission countershaft screw.
- 10019909Dielectric grease addition to connectors.
- 10019118Clutch cable guide replacement. Cable may contact fuel tank and rub paint.
- 10018992Excessive vibration at tail end of fuel tanks.
- 10018991Inaccurate speedometer operation - vibrations at high speed are causing signal loss to needle from speed sensor.
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