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 to investigate the failure and to determine if the manufacturer would supply a solution to the dealer. The failure was progressing. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was not available.
The worst 2006 Big Dog K-9 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Tires3
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Tires3
- Electrical1
Recalls 4
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the rear fender strut attaching bolts can fail allowing the rear fender to detach from the motorcycle.
- Risk
- This could occur without prior warning and could result in an injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove existing strut bolts and replace with higher tensile strength attaching bolts and updated washers. Higher torque values will be observed when installing the replacement fasteners. The recall began on january 21, 2008. Owners may contact big dog at 316‑267‑9121.
Recall number 07V580000 · Recall details
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, a warped bus bar within the voltage regulator can cause a short circuit.
- 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 [email protected].
Recall number 07V356000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the electronic harness control (ehc) module can fail resulting in a total shut down of the vehicle's electronic power.
- 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.
Recall number 06V305000 · Recall details
Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.
- 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.
Recall number 06V019000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Big Dog K-9 21
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Big dog motorcycle: strut bolts replacement
- Big dog motorcycle: electrical side cover contact with belt guard
- Bigdog motorcycles: this letter highlights the difference between the various electronic harness...
- Bigdog motorcycle: new primary inspection cover gasket
- Bigdog motorcycle: hidden shock electrical cover hardware replacement
- Bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolts on certain motorcycles may fail allowing the fender to detach...
- Bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolt remedy
- Bigdog motorcycle: fuel tank vent may become flooded with fuel, causing the motorcycle to run poorly due...
- Bigdog motorcycles - revised speedometer and mount
- Intermittent printed circuit board operation
What 2006 Big Dog K-9 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tread splice splitting open.
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.
Avon 300 mm tire seperating at the splice. This is my second tire to do this.
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Questions about the 2006 Big Dog K-9
Is the 2006 Big Dog K-9 reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2006 Big Dog K-9, fewer than a typical K-9 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Big Dog K-9?
Tires, with 3 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Big Dog K-9 have?
4 recalls, covering structure and electrical system.
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