The worst 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
Recalls 2
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
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 Bigdog Ridgeback 13
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. a wire bundle may protrude into the...
- Bigdog motorcycles - revised speedometer and mount. nj
- Intermittent printed circuit board operation. tt
- Rough shifting, or noisy transmission caused by loose transmission countershaft screw. tt
- Noisy primary chain, or excessive drive train vibration. tt
- Ehc contact improvement procedure (revised). current seal does not allow connector pins to seat properly...
- Headlamp connector may melt, making bulb replacement difficult. tt
- Shifting difficulty caused by loose transmission countershaft screw. ak
- Dielectric grease addition to connectors. tt
- Tachometer board replacement - inaccurate tachometer readings or fluctuation in readings due to moisture. ak
Compare the 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback
Other model years
Questions about the 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback
Is the 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and structure.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history