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2005 Big Dog Ridgeback Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
17%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
868miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Big Dog Ridgeback, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 868 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10159108, filed 2006-06, 1,700 miles

“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 longer wish to bring my bike there for service. …”

NHTSA complaint #10186711, filed 2007-04, 36 miles

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2005217%

Other parts of the 2005 Big Dog Ridgeback

Wheels
7 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Big Dog Ridgeback

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology