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The worst 2005 Bigdog Pitbull problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Wheels1
Recalls 5
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
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the rear wheel hub bolts could loosen and back out allowing the hub and brake rotor to detach from the wheel with an associated loss of stopping power.
- Risk
- This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove, clean and reattach the rear hub bolts free of charge. The recall began on october 14, 2005. Owners may contact big dog at 1‑312‑267‑9121.
Recall number 05V432000 · Recall details
Power train
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the primary drive sprocket nut may back off the engine main shaft.
- Risk
- This could cause the primary drive to lock up and cause a crash. This condition could occur without any prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the drive sprocket nut free of charge. The recall began on may 13, 2005. Owners may contact big dog at 316‑267‑9121.
Recall number 05V149000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Bigdog Pitbull 16
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Big dog motorcycle: electrical side cover contact with belt guard
- Intermittent printed circuit board operation
- Rough shifting, or noisy transmission caused by loose transmission countershaft screw
- Ehc contact improvement procedure (revised)
- Headlamp connector may melt, making bulb replacement difficult
- Baker 6-SPEED main shaft snap ring
- Dielectric grease addition to connectors
- Tachometer board replacement - inaccurate tachometer readings or fluctuation in readings due to moisture
- Upper engine mount screw is loose or missing
- Inaccurate speedometer operation - vibrations at high speed are causing signal loss to needle from speed...
What 2005 Bigdog Pitbull owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I just got a letter about a recall on my 2005 bigdog motorcycle. I have made several attempts (4) to contact bigdog to see if I can take it anywhere else other than the dealer which is about 30 miles away, plus I do not trust the dealer (rolling thunder) to do the work properly because of terrible work done in the past. I have yet to hear back from them. Could you please help.
Dt: consumer had purchased a big dog pit bull 2005 motorcycle on may 16, 2005. Fuel delivery system did not pump fuel through the vehicle and vehicle would shut down and not move, on june 30, 2005 the vehicle was replaced, the replaced vehicle had the same problem. The back disc brakes locked up, the brake was smoking, VIN number was for the replacement vehicle, none of the problems have been repaired as of now, when consumer contacted the manufacturer, they told him that they would get back to him.
Recall campaign 05v052000 concerning electric harness control. Consumer was unable to get the dealer to honor this recall because no parts were available at this time.
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Questions about the 2005 Bigdog Pitbull
Is the 2005 Bigdog Pitbull reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2005 Bigdog Pitbull, 1.3 times a typical Pitbull model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Bigdog Pitbull?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Bigdog Pitbull have?
5 recalls, covering electrical system, structure and wheels.
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