2006 BIGDOG RIDGEBACK Recalls (2)

Campaign:
06V019000 on 01/24/2006
Component:
Structure:motorcycle kickstand/center stand
Manufactured:
08/07/2003 - 01/12/2006
Affected:
9,726
Defect:
On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.
Consequence:
This will allow the kickstand to deploy into the extended position and cause a crash.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
07V356000 on 08/14/2007
Component:
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured:
07/12/2005 - 10/12/2006
Affected:
7,611
Defect:
On certain motorcycles, a warped bus bar within the voltage regulator can cause a short circuit.
Consequence:
This could possibly result in a fire.
Correction:
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 customer.service@bigdogmotorcycles.com.
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2006 BIGDOG RIDGEBACK TSBs (19)

Bulletin:
1072
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Inaccurate speedometer operation - vibrations at high speed are causing signal loss to needle from speed sensor. *tt
Bulletin:
1071
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Excessive vibration at tail end of fuel tanks. *tt
Bulletin:
1070
Component:
101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:
Clutch cable guide replacement. cable may contact fuel tank and rub paint. *tt
Bulletin:
1075
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Dielectric grease addition to connectors. *tt
Bulletin:
1081
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Shifting difficulty caused by loose transmission countershaft screw. *ak
Bulletin:
1080
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Tachometer board replacement - inaccurate tachometer readings or fluctuation in readings due to moisture. *ak
Bulletin:
1078
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Ehc contact improvement procedure (revised). current seal does not allow connector pins to seat properly and moisture may be present in connector. *tt
Bulletin:
1069
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Intermittent printed circuit board operation. *tt
Bulletin:
1077
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Headlamp connector may melt, making bulb replacement difficult. *tt
Bulletin:
1088
Component:
341000 communications:horn assembly
Summary:
Horn harness wires may break. *tt
Bulletin:
1086
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Noisy primary chain, or excessive drive train vibration. *tt
Bulletin:
1090
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Rough shifting, or noisy transmission caused by loose transmission countershaft screw. *tt
Bulletin:
1092
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Bigdog motorcycles - revised speedometer and mount. *nj
Bulletin:
R07V-580
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolts on certain motorcycles may fail allowing the fender to detach from the motorcycle. *pe
Bulletin:
SIL-0001
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Bigdog motorcycles: this letter highlights the difference between the various electronic harness controllers (ehcs). for models years 2005-2009 motorcycles. *pe
Bulletin:
SIL-0008
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Big dog motorcycle: electrical side cover contact with belt guard. a wire bundle may protrude into the right electrical side cover. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-1099
Component:
091100 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
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. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-1106
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Bigdog motorcycle: new primary inspection cover gasket. install new inspection cover gasket on all 2005-2008 big dog motorcycles. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-1102
Component:
350000 equipment
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. *pe

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