2006 Big Dog K-9 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K-9 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Big Dog K-9. That ranks 2nd out of 3 K-9 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 4,000 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Big Dog K-9 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 75% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Big Dog K-9 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:body
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the rear fender strut attaching bolts can fail allowing the rear fender to detach from the motorcycle.
Risk: This could occur without prior warning and could result in an injury or a crash.
Fix: Dealers will remove existing strut bolts and replace with higher tensile strength attaching bolts and updated washers. Higher torque values will be observed when installing the replacement fasteners. The recall began on january 21, 2008. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: On certain motorcycles, a warped bus bar within the voltage regulator can cause a short circuit.
Risk: This could possibly result in a fire.
Fix: 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 [email protected].
Electrical system
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the electronic harness control (ehc) module can fail resulting in a total shut down of the vehicle's electronic power.
Risk: This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ehc modules free of charge. The recall began on september 19, 2006. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.
Risk: This will allow the kickstand to deploy into the extended position and cause a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bigdog k9. The contact stated that while riding at a high rate of speed, there was a sudden loss of power and the motorcycle randomly stalled. A dealer diagnosed that the alternator and motor fractured prematurely while the motorcycle was in operation. The contact…
Tread splice splitting open. *kb
Avon 300 mm tire seperating at the splice. This is my second tire to do this. *tt
Tire seperating at the splice. This is the second tire to do this. You do not have my tire size (300/vr18) listed on your auto complete form. This is my second complaint, not a duplicate complaint. *tt
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Big Dog K-9?
Owners most often report tires, electrical system problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Big Dog K-9?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Big Dog K-9 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K-9 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.