2005 Big Dog Ridgeback problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels:hubcap/Cover (5) · Wheels (2) · Electrical System (2)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (23)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2008-05-11 · SIL-0008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
big dog motorcycle: electrical side cover contact with belt guard. a wire bundle may protrude into the right electrical side cover. *pe
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2008-04-18 · SB-1106 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bigdog motorcycle: new primary inspection cover gasket. install new inspection cover gasket on all 2005-2008 big dog motorcycles. *pe
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2008-04-18 · SIL-0001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bigdog motorcycles: this letter highlights the difference between the various electronic harness controllers (ehcs). for models years 2005-2009 motorcycles. *pe
Equipment:electrical 2008-04-11 · SB-1102 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bigdog 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. *pe
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly 2008-01-11 · SB-1099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bigdog motorcycle: fuel tank vent may become flooded with fuel, causing the motorcycle to run poorly due to a fuel mixture that is too rich. *pe
Vehicle Speed Control 2007-05-18 · 1092 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bigdog motorcycles - revised speedometer and mount. *nj
Showing the 6 most recent of 23 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-10-27 · Electrical System · 26,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 big dog ridgeback. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ehc failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 26,000.…”
2011-08-27 · Tires“1 have an avon tire 300 av72 that has the tread separating down the center of the tire this is the second time this tire has done this to me with less than 3000 miles how many complaints will it take before someone gets killed with one of these tires !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *tt…”
2010-09-13 · Wheels:hubcap/Cover · 6,400 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 big dog ridgeback. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v147000 (wheels: center section) in june 2009. he stated that he was informed by the dealer that the replacement wheel would be arriving soon in order for the vehicle to be repaired under the recall. the part never arrived and the vehicle…”
2010-06-01 · Electrical System · 2,000 mi“information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) 2004 big dog motorcycles have a safety recall for power failures while the motorcycle is being operated. i have a 2005 big dog ridgeback and have experienced the same on 2 separate occasions. please research to see if other owners have had the same problem…”
2010-03-23 · Wheels:hubcap/Cover · 8,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 big dog ridgeback motorcycle. he received notification of a recall campaign (nhtsa campaign id number 09v147000: wheels: center section) on may 29, 2009. the dealer was contacted several times in an attempt to secure an appointment for a recall repair; however, the dealer informed him each time that the parts needed to p…”
2010-02-24 · Wheels · 6,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2005 big dog ridge back. the contact received a recall notice stating that the rear wheel could crack or come apart and needed to be replaced. the motorcycle was taken to a dealer but after inspecting the wheel they decided that they could not repair the vehicle. the big dog manufacturer advised him to try another dealer. he t…”
2009-11-02 · Wheels:hubcap/Cover · 2,100 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 big dog ridgeback motorcycle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer in reference to recall campaign id number 09v147000 (wheels:center section). the recall remedy has not been performed due to the unavailability of the part required for the repair. the part was on national back-order. he has been waiting for…”
2009-08-25 · Wheels · 1,520 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2005 bigdog ridgeback motorcycle. he stated that the dealer repaired recall 09v147000 component: wheels:center section; however, the failure continued to occur. the dealer wasn't able to balance the wheels; therefore he was unable to drive the motorcycle. the current and the failure mileages were 1,520. …”
2009-07-17 · Wheels:hubcap/Cover“consumer received recall notice #09v-147 on may 29th for big dog motorcycle's wheel remedy but the dealership do not know when the parts are arriving. *nj recall# 09v147000. *jb…”
2009-06-30 · Wheels:hubcap/Cover · 9,600 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2005 bigdog ridgeback motorcycle. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 09v147000 (wheels:center section) in may of 2009 and immediately called the dealer. the dealer stated that the wheel was on back order for approximately six months, but advised the contact to schedule an appointment. the manu…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.