Big dog is recalling 1,257 my 2005 ridgeback motorcycles. The rear wheel may have weak spots in the design, which may cause the wheel to crack under certain operating conditions.
Covers2005 Bigdog Ridgeback
2004-2008 · 4 model years
Bigdog Ridgeback Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Bigdog Ridgeback across 4 model years, and it has 11 recalls. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 11
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Ridgeback complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Ridgeback problems
Bigdog Ridgeback recalls 11
Big dog is recalling 38 rear passenger foot rest assemblies, part no. 163-000040-01, Sold as an accessory for my 2008 ridgeback motorcycles that were built between july 16, 2007, and february 28, 2008. The subject passenger peg assemblies may resonate and...
Covers2008 Bigdog Ridgeback
On certain motorcycles, the fuel line can potentially contact heated metal parts of the motorcycle and melt.
On certain motorcycles, a warped bus bar within the voltage regulator can cause a short circuit.
On certain motorcycles, the electronic harness control (ehc) module can fail resulting in a total shut down of the vehicle's electronic power.
On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.
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.
On certain motorcycles, the primary drive sprocket nut may back off the engine main shaft.
On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring attaching stud may break off allowing the kickstand to deploy into the extended position.
On certain motorcycles, a screw may become loose in the handlebar control due to the lack of a lock washer and loctite.
On certain motorcycles, the piston in the rear master cylinder may have been improperly sized, which could cause the rear brakes to drag or lockup.
Latest Ridgeback complaints
Immediately after purchasing my 2005 big dog ridgeback, multiple problems began to arise. The bike would randomly shut off for no apparent reason, also it had an ever increasing squeal that eventually became louder than the engine. The dealer that the bike was purchased from was unable to repair the issues and was dishonest about the service that they were supposed to do. Eventually that dealer refunded the money for my first service and paid me back for most of the damage that was done to my bike. Obviously I no...
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longer wish to bring my bike there for service. After realizing that there were no factory service centers within a reasonable distance, I contacted the big dog factory and was given the run around. I even trailered the bike to daytona where the factory mechanic did a non-approved repair on the squeal, but this is a temporary fix that needs to be addressed. Since daytona the factory has failed to remedy my problems including the front and rear hub bolts are coming loose, the engine still shuts off randomly, and the re-machining of the front pulley could lead to a belt failure at highway speeds. I't appears that several of my bikes issues were actually recalls that both the dealer and the factory have iggnored. Help!!!!!!!!!!!! This bike is unsafe!!!! *Jb
The two bolts holding the front caliper on my 2005 bigdog ridgeback backed out. I discovered it after riding the motorcycle. The two bolts had backed out to where they were being held by a couple of threads. I then removed the bolts, and found that there was absolutely no" locktite" applied to either of the bolts. If the front caliper falls off while riding, it could be catastrophic. I purchased some "locktite", and applied it to the bolt threads, and reinstalled the bolts. *Jb
While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the control module needed to be replaced. *Nm the stalling occurred while stopped at signal lights and would stall after starting. At the present time, the vehicle is fixed. The consumer stated that the sales dealer had private rights to the key system such as the electronics/wiring. No other...
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dealer including the authorized dealer could repair the problem without the intervention of the sales dealer. There was a battery acid leak, the disc pads and rotors had worn out, the rear rocker box leaked oil, there was an oil pump leak, the transmission cover leaked, the ignition switch was bad, there was noise in the front end, and the engine would stall with no start and when the vehicle cooled down, the engine would run normal. *Sc *jb
Questions about the Bigdog Ridgeback
Which Bigdog Ridgeback years have the most problems?
Which Bigdog Ridgeback years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Bigdog Ridgeback problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (3), electrical system (2), transmission & drivetrain (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Bigdog Ridgeback have?
NHTSA lists 11 recalls across all Bigdog Ridgeback model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data