2006 Big Dog Ridgeback problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (2) · Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (19)
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
Structure:body:bumpers 2008-01-14 · R07V-580 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolts on certain motorcycles may fail allowing the fender to detach from the motorcycle. *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
Showing the 6 most recent of 19 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2011-09-20 · Tires · 12,000 mi“had purchased at avon cobra 300 mm tire and at 1000 miles has a open join from manufacturing defect. *tr…”
2011-09-02 · Tires · 3,500 mi“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…”
2009-05-28 · Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · 3,700 mi“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.