2005 Big Dog Ridgeback Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 Big Dog Ridgeback, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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 milesRelated recalls
- 05V149000Apr 14, 2005On certain motorcycles, the primary drive sprocket nut may back off the engine main shaft.Covers: Big Dog Ridgeback 2005, Pitbull 2005, Chopper DT 2005 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10020374Aug 25, 2006Rough shifting, or noisy transmission caused by loose transmission countershaft screw.
- 10015923Jun 2, 2006Baker 6-speed main shaft snap ring.
- 10018960Aug 2, 200505 clutch bearing carrier identification.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2005 Big Dog Ridgeback
← 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.
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