2006 Big Dog K-9 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (3) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (21)
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.
Suspension:front:macpherson Strut 2008-10-30 · 07V580 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
big dog motorcycle: strut bolts replacement. remove strut bolts and install strut bolt kit p/n 243 000010-00. *pe
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
Structure:body:bumpers 2008-01-14 · 07-V-580 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolt remedy. rear fender strut bolts may fail allowing the fender to detach from the motorcycle. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 21 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-05-13 · Electrical System“tl* the contact owns a 2006 bigdog k9. the contact stated that while riding at a high rate of speed, there was a sudden loss of power and the motorcycle randomly stalled. a dealer diagnosed that the alternator and motor fractured prematurely while the motorcycle was in operation. the contact attempted to reach the manufacturer on several occasions …”
2011-09-15 · Tires · 16,580 mi“tread splice splitting open. *kb…”
2011-08-27 · Tires · 2,700 mi“tire seperating at the splice. this is the second tire to do this. you do not have my tire size (300/vr18) listed on your auto complete form. this is my second complaint, not a duplicate complaint. *tt…”
2011-08-27 · Tires · 4,000 mi“avon 300 mm tire seperating at the splice. this is my second tire to do this. *tt…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.