Technical Service Bulletins of the 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback

There have been 19 technical service bulletins issued for the 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback.

1 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback owners/service manual TSB (Bulletin SIL-0008)

Bulletin Date: May. 11, 2008
Component: Owners/service manual.
Bulletin Summary: Big dog motorcycle: electrical side cover contact with belt guard. A wire bundle may protrude into the right electrical side cover.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Bigdog Big Dog, 2006 Bigdog Big Dog, 2005 Bigdog Bulldog, 2006 Bigdog Bulldog, 2007 Bigdog Bulldog, 2005 Bigdog Chopper, 2006 Bigdog Chopper, 2007 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Chopper Dt, 2005 Bigdog Dt Chopper, 2006 Bigdog K-9, 2007 Bigdog K-9, 2008 Bigdog K-9, 2005 Bigdog Mastiff, 2006 Bigdog Mastiff, 2007 Bigdog Mastiff, 2008 Bigdog Mastiff, 2008 Bigdog Mutt, 2005 Bigdog N-chopper, 2005 Bigdog Pitbull, 2006 Bigdog Pitbull, 2007 Bigdog Pitbull, 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2007 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2008 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2005 Bigdog Rolling Thunder, 2005 Bigdog T Chopper.

2 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback owners/service manual TSB (Bulletin SIL-0001)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 18, 2008
Component: Owners/service manual.
Bulletin Summary: Bigdog motorcycles: this letter highlights the difference between the various electronic harness controllers (ehcs). For models years 2005-2009 motorcycles.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Bigdog Bulldog, 2006 Bigdog Bulldog, 2007 Bigdog Bulldog, 2008 Bigdog Bulldog, 2009 Bigdog Bulldog, 2005 Bigdog Chopper, 2006 Bigdog Chopper, 2007 Bigdog Chopper, 2008 Bigdog Chopper, 2009 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog K9, 2006 Bigdog K9, 2007 Bigdog K9, 2008 Bigdog K9, 2009 Bigdog K9, 2005 Bigdog Mastiff, 2006 Bigdog Mastiff, 2007 Bigdog Mastiff, 2008 Bigdog Mastiff, 2009 Bigdog Mastiff, 2005 Bigdog Mutt, 2006 Bigdog Mutt, 2007 Bigdog Mutt, 2008 Bigdog Mutt, 2009 Bigdog Mutt, 2005 Bigdog Pitbull, 2006 Bigdog Pitbull, 2007 Bigdog Pitbull, 2008 Bigdog Pitbull, 2009 Bigdog Pittbull, 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2007 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2008 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2009 Bigdog Ridgeback.

3 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback owners/service manual TSB (Bulletin SB-1106)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 18, 2008
Component: Owners/service manual.
Bulletin Summary: Bigdog motorcycle: new primary inspection cover gasket. Install new inspection cover gasket on all 2005-2008 big dog motorcycles.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Bigdog Big Dog, 2006 Bigdog Big Dog, 2005 Bigdog Bulldog, 2006 Bigdog Bulldog, 2007 Bigdog Bulldog, 2008 Bigdog Bulldog, 2005 Bigdog Chopper, 2006 Bigdog Chopper, 2007 Bigdog Chopper, 2008 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Chopper Dt, 2005 Bigdog Dt Chopper, 2006 Bigdog K-9, 2007 Bigdog K-9, 2008 Bigdog K-9, 2005 Bigdog K9, 2006 Bigdog K9, 2007 Bigdog K9, 2008 Bigdog K9, 2005 Bigdog Mastiff, 2006 Bigdog Mastiff, 2007 Bigdog Mastiff, 2008 Bigdog Mastiff, 2005 Bigdog Mutt, 2006 Bigdog Mutt, 2007 Bigdog Mutt, 2008 Bigdog Mutt, 2005 Bigdog N-chopper, 2005 Bigdog Pitbull, 2006 Bigdog Pitbull, 2007 Bigdog Pitbull, 2008 Bigdog Pitbull, 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2007 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2008 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2005 Bigdog Rolling Thunder, 2005 Bigdog T Chopper.

4 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback equipment TSB (Bulletin SB-1102)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 11, 2008
Component: Equipment.
Bulletin Summary: 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.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Bigdog Big Dog, 2006 Bigdog Big Dog, 2005 Bigdog Bulldog, 2006 Bigdog Bulldog, 2007 Bigdog Bulldog, 2008 Bigdog Bulldog, 2005 Bigdog Chopper, 2006 Bigdog Chopper, 2007 Bigdog Chopper, 2008 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Chopper Dt, 2005 Bigdog Dt Chopper, 2006 Bigdog K-9, 2007 Bigdog K-9, 2008 Bigdog K-9, 2005 Bigdog K9, 2006 Bigdog K9, 2007 Bigdog K9, 2008 Bigdog K9, 2005 Bigdog Mastiff, 2006 Bigdog Mastiff, 2007 Bigdog Mastiff, 2008 Bigdog Mastiff, 2005 Bigdog Mutt, 2006 Bigdog Mutt, 2007 Bigdog Mutt, 2008 Bigdog Mutt, 2005 Bigdog N-chopper, 2005 Bigdog Pitbull, 2006 Bigdog Pitbull, 2007 Bigdog Pitbull, 2008 Bigdog Pitbull, 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2007 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2008 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2005 Bigdog Rolling Thunder, 2005 Bigdog T Chopper.

5 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback electrical equipment TSB (Bulletin SB-1102)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 11, 2008
Component: Electrical equipment.
Bulletin Summary: 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.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Bigdog Big Dog, 2006 Bigdog Big Dog, 2005 Bigdog Bulldog, 2006 Bigdog Bulldog, 2007 Bigdog Bulldog, 2008 Bigdog Bulldog, 2005 Bigdog Chopper, 2006 Bigdog Chopper, 2007 Bigdog Chopper, 2008 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Chopper Dt, 2005 Bigdog Dt Chopper, 2006 Bigdog K-9, 2007 Bigdog K-9, 2008 Bigdog K-9, 2005 Bigdog K9, 2006 Bigdog K9, 2007 Bigdog K9, 2008 Bigdog K9, 2005 Bigdog Mastiff, 2006 Bigdog Mastiff, 2007 Bigdog Mastiff, 2008 Bigdog Mastiff, 2005 Bigdog Mutt, 2006 Bigdog Mutt, 2007 Bigdog Mutt, 2008 Bigdog Mutt, 2005 Bigdog N-chopper, 2005 Bigdog Pitbull, 2006 Bigdog Pitbull, 2007 Bigdog Pitbull, 2008 Bigdog Pitbull, 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2007 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2008 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2005 Bigdog Rolling Thunder, 2005 Bigdog T Chopper.

6 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback equipment adaptive TSB (Bulletin SB-1102)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 11, 2008
Component: Equipment adaptive.
Bulletin Summary: 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.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Bigdog Big Dog, 2006 Bigdog Big Dog, 2005 Bigdog Bulldog, 2006 Bigdog Bulldog, 2007 Bigdog Bulldog, 2008 Bigdog Bulldog, 2005 Bigdog Chopper, 2006 Bigdog Chopper, 2007 Bigdog Chopper, 2008 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Chopper Dt, 2005 Bigdog Dt Chopper, 2006 Bigdog K-9, 2007 Bigdog K-9, 2008 Bigdog K-9, 2005 Bigdog K9, 2006 Bigdog K9, 2007 Bigdog K9, 2008 Bigdog K9, 2005 Bigdog Mastiff, 2006 Bigdog Mastiff, 2007 Bigdog Mastiff, 2008 Bigdog Mastiff, 2005 Bigdog Mutt, 2006 Bigdog Mutt, 2007 Bigdog Mutt, 2008 Bigdog Mutt, 2005 Bigdog N-chopper, 2005 Bigdog Pitbull, 2006 Bigdog Pitbull, 2007 Bigdog Pitbull, 2008 Bigdog Pitbull, 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2007 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2008 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2005 Bigdog Rolling Thunder, 2005 Bigdog T Chopper.

7 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback structure TSB (Bulletin R07V-580)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 14, 2008
Component: Structure.
Bulletin Summary: Bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolts on certain motorcycles may fail allowing the fender to detach from the motorcycle.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2007 Bigdog Bulldog, 2007 Bigdog Chopper, 2006 Bigdog K9, 2007 Bigdog K9, 2008 Bigdog K9, 2006 Bigdog Mastiff, 2007 Bigdog Mastiff, 2008 Bigdog Mastiff, 2008 Bigdog Mutt, 2006 Bigdog Pitbull, 2007 Bigdog Pitbull, 2008 Bigdog Pitbull, 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2008 Bigdog Ridgeback.

8 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback structure body TSB (Bulletin R07V-580)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 14, 2008
Component: Structure body.
Bulletin Summary: Bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolts on certain motorcycles may fail allowing the fender to detach from the motorcycle.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2007 Bigdog Bulldog, 2007 Bigdog Chopper, 2006 Bigdog K9, 2007 Bigdog K9, 2008 Bigdog K9, 2006 Bigdog Mastiff, 2007 Bigdog Mastiff, 2008 Bigdog Mastiff, 2008 Bigdog Mutt, 2006 Bigdog Pitbull, 2007 Bigdog Pitbull, 2008 Bigdog Pitbull, 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2008 Bigdog Ridgeback.
 

9 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback body bumpers TSB (Bulletin R07V-580)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 14, 2008
Component: Body bumpers.
Bulletin Summary: Bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolts on certain motorcycles may fail allowing the fender to detach from the motorcycle.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2007 Bigdog Bulldog, 2007 Bigdog Chopper, 2006 Bigdog K9, 2007 Bigdog K9, 2008 Bigdog K9, 2006 Bigdog Mastiff, 2007 Bigdog Mastiff, 2008 Bigdog Mastiff, 2008 Bigdog Mutt, 2006 Bigdog Pitbull, 2007 Bigdog Pitbull, 2008 Bigdog Pitbull, 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2008 Bigdog Ridgeback.

10 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback tank assembly TSB (Bulletin SB-1099)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 11, 2008
Component: Tank assembly.
Bulletin Summary: 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.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2002 Bigdog BDM, 2003 Bigdog BDM, 2005 Bigdog Big Dog, 2006 Bigdog Big Dog, 2002 Bigdog Boxer, 2003 Bigdog Boxer, 2004 Bigdog Boxer, 2002 Bigdog Bull Dog, 2000 Bigdog Bulldog, 2001 Bigdog Bulldog, 2002 Bigdog Bulldog, 2003 Bigdog Bulldog, 2004 Bigdog Bulldog, 2005 Bigdog Bulldog, 2006 Bigdog Bulldog, 2007 Bigdog Bulldog, 2008 Bigdog Bulldog, 2003 Bigdog Chopper, 2004 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Chopper, 2006 Bigdog Chopper, 2007 Bigdog Chopper, 2008 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Chopper Dt, 2004 Bigdog Daytec Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Dt Chopper, 2002 Bigdog Husky, 2006 Bigdog K-9, 2007 Bigdog K-9, 2008 Bigdog K-9, 2005 Bigdog K9, 2006 Bigdog K9, 2007 Bigdog K9, 2008 Bigdog K9, 2002 Bigdog Mastiff, 2003 Bigdog Mastiff, 2004 Bigdog Mastiff, 2005 Bigdog Mastiff, 2006 Bigdog Mastiff, 2007 Bigdog Mastiff, 2008 Bigdog Mastiff, 2002 Bigdog Motorcycle, 2005 Bigdog Mutt, 2006 Bigdog Mutt, 2007 Bigdog Mutt, 2008 Bigdog Mutt, 2005 Bigdog N-chopper, 1997 Bigdog Pitbull, 1998 Bigdog Pitbull, 1999 Bigdog Pitbull, 2000 Bigdog Pitbull, 2001 Bigdog Pitbull, 2002 Bigdog Pitbull, 2003 Bigdog Pitbull, 2004 Bigdog Pitbull, 2005 Bigdog Pitbull, 2006 Bigdog Pitbull, 2007 Bigdog Pitbull, 2008 Bigdog Pitbull, 2003 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2004 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2007 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2008 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2005 Bigdog Rolling Thunder, 2004 Bigdog T Chopper, 2005 Bigdog T Chopper.

11 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback vehicle speed control TSB (Bulletin 1092)

Bulletin Date: May. 18, 2007
Component: Vehicle speed control.
Bulletin Summary: Bigdog motorcycles - revised speedometer and mount.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Bigdog Bulldog, 2007 Bigdog Bulldog, 2005 Bigdog Chopper, 2006 Bigdog Chopper, 2007 Bigdog Chopper, 2006 Bigdog K-9, 2007 Bigdog K-9, 2006 Bigdog Mastiff, 2007 Bigdog Mastiff, 2006 Bigdog Pitbull, 2007 Bigdog Pitbull, 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback.

12 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback electrical system TSB (Bulletin 1069)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 3, 2006
Component: Electrical system.
Bulletin Summary: Intermittent printed circuit board operation.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Bigdog Big Dog, 2005 Bigdog Bulldog, 2006 Bigdog Bulldog, 2005 Bigdog Chopper, 2006 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Chopper Dt, 2006 Bigdog K-9, 2005 Bigdog Mastiff, 2006 Bigdog Mastiff, 2005 Bigdog Pitbull, 2006 Bigdog Pitbull, 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2005 Bigdog T Chopper.

13 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback power train TSB (Bulletin 1090)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 25, 2006
Component: Power train.
Bulletin Summary: Rough shifting, or noisy transmission caused by loose transmission countershaft screw.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Bigdog Big Dog, 2005 Bigdog Bulldog, 2006 Bigdog Bulldog, 2005 Bigdog Chopper, 2006 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Chopper Dt, 2006 Bigdog K-9, 2005 Bigdog Mastiff, 2006 Bigdog Mastiff, 2005 Bigdog Pitbull, 2006 Bigdog Pitbull, 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2005 Bigdog T Chopper.

14 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback horn assembly TSB (Bulletin 1088)

Bulletin Date: Jun. 30, 2006
Component: Horn assembly.
Bulletin Summary: Horn harness wires may break.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2002 Bigdog BDM, 2003 Bigdog BDM, 2002 Bigdog Boxer, 2003 Bigdog Boxer, 2004 Bigdog Boxer, 2002 Bigdog Bull Dog, 2004 Bigdog Bulldog, 2005 Bigdog Bulldog, 2006 Bigdog Bulldog, 2003 Bigdog Chopper, 2004 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Chopper, 2006 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Chopper Dt, 2004 Bigdog Daytec Chopper, 2002 Bigdog Husky, 2006 Bigdog K-9, 2004 Bigdog Mastiff, 2005 Bigdog Mastiff, 2006 Bigdog Mastiff, 1998 Bigdog Pitbull, 1999 Bigdog Pitbull, 2002 Bigdog Pitbull, 2004 Bigdog Pitbull, 2005 Bigdog Pitbull, 2006 Bigdog Pitbull, 2004 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2004 Bigdog T Chopper, 2005 Bigdog T Chopper.

15 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback power train TSB (Bulletin 1086)

Bulletin Date: Jun. 30, 2006
Component: Power train.
Bulletin Summary: Noisy primary chain, or excessive drive train vibration.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2006 Bigdog Bulldog, 2006 Bigdog Chopper, 2006 Bigdog K-9, 2006 Bigdog Mastiff, 2006 Bigdog Pitbull, 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback.

16 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback electrical system TSB (Bulletin 1078)

Bulletin Date: Jun. 23, 2006
Component: Electrical system.
Bulletin Summary: Ehc contact improvement procedure (revised). Current seal does not allow connector pins to seat properly and moisture may be present in connector.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2004 Bigdog Boxer, 2004 Bigdog Bulldog, 2005 Bigdog Bulldog, 2006 Bigdog Bulldog, 2004 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Chopper, 2006 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Chopper Dt, 2004 Bigdog Daytec Chopper, 2006 Bigdog K-9, 2004 Bigdog Mastiff, 2005 Bigdog Mastiff, 2006 Bigdog Mastiff, 2004 Bigdog Pitbull, 2005 Bigdog Pitbull, 2006 Bigdog Pitbull, 2004 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2004 Bigdog T Chopper, 2005 Bigdog T Chopper.

17 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback headlights TSB (Bulletin 1077)

Bulletin Date: Jun. 16, 2006
Component: Headlights.
Bulletin Summary: Headlamp connector may melt, making bulb replacement difficult.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Bigdog Big Dog, 2004 Bigdog Boxer, 2004 Bigdog Bulldog, 2005 Bigdog Bulldog, 2006 Bigdog Bulldog, 2004 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Chopper, 2006 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Chopper Dt, 2004 Bigdog Daytec Chopper, 2006 Bigdog K-9, 2004 Bigdog Mastiff, 2005 Bigdog Mastiff, 2006 Bigdog Mastiff, 2004 Bigdog Pitbull, 2005 Bigdog Pitbull, 2006 Bigdog Pitbull, 2004 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2004 Bigdog T Chopper, 2005 Bigdog T Chopper.

18 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback manual transmission TSB (Bulletin 1081)

Bulletin Date: May. 4, 2006
Component: Manual transmission.
Bulletin Summary: Shifting difficulty caused by loose transmission countershaft screw.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2006 Bigdog Bulldog, 2006 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Chopper Dt, 2006 Bigdog K-9, 2006 Bigdog Mastiff, 2006 Bigdog Pitbull, 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback.

19 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback electrical system TSB (Bulletin 1075)

Bulletin Date: May. 3, 2006
Component: Electrical system.
Bulletin Summary: Dielectric grease addition to connectors.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Big Bear Choppers Venom Chopper, 2004 Bigdog Boxer, 2004 Bigdog Bulldog, 2005 Bigdog Bulldog, 2006 Bigdog Bulldog, 2004 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Chopper, 2006 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Chopper Dt, 2004 Bigdog Daytec Chopper, 2006 Bigdog K-9, 2004 Bigdog Mastiff, 2005 Bigdog Mastiff, 2006 Bigdog Mastiff, 2004 Bigdog Pitbull, 2005 Bigdog Pitbull, 2006 Bigdog Pitbull, 2004 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2004 Bigdog T Chopper, 2005 Bigdog T Chopper.

20 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback structure TSB (Bulletin 1080)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 27, 2006
Component: Structure.
Bulletin Summary: Tachometer board replacement - inaccurate tachometer readings or fluctuation in readings due to moisture.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Bigdog Big Dog, 2004 Bigdog Boxer, 2004 Bigdog Bulldog, 2005 Bigdog Bulldog, 2006 Bigdog Bulldog, 2004 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Chopper, 2006 Bigdog Chopper, 2005 Bigdog Chopper Dt, 2004 Bigdog Daytec Chopper, 2006 Bigdog K-9, 2004 Bigdog Mastiff, 2005 Bigdog Mastiff, 2006 Bigdog Mastiff, 2004 Bigdog Pitbull, 2005 Bigdog Pitbull, 2006 Bigdog Pitbull, 2004 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback, 2004 Bigdog T Chopper, 2005 Bigdog T Chopper.