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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 01:42 AM
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I was out last weekend just looking around at Roadhouse cycles in Post Falls ID and they made me a deal on an '06 Ridgeback that I couldnt refuse. I am an impulse buyer so I didnt do any research on Big Dog before buying.

What are some of your opinions on these bikes? The build quality looks good and it runs like a raped ape with that 117" engine. Take care....

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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 02:26 PM
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Some have reported qlty probs recently, but I cannot speak to that. They are sharp bikes. The motor may need a rebuild at 40-50k being a bigger stroker. But enjoy the power, and congrats.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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Some guy just posted a laundry list of problems with them but personally I dont know!!
 
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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I just traded my 07 night train for an 06 ridgeback as well.So far so good.I have added 2.5" extended controls and thats all.I'm tryin to figure out what exhaust to get.All I've found are Martin bros mean mothers,V&H big radius, and Grumpys twisted sisters.I like the V&H but almost every Big dog I see has them.Good luck with the back and hold on tight when you hit the bumps LOL.Later
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 02:02 AM
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Bocephus,

My stock pipes lasted 250 miles til I couldnt stand it anymore. I installed a set of Hooker Widetails which look and sound real good,also installed an S&S .600 cam and rejetted with a .031 intermediate and .076 main.

The thing runs much better now and sounds like it should........Take Care!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 01:11 PM
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hi,
i just got a 2006 bdm chopper.i also own a 2005 ann.fatboy.as you know there are a lot of problems with some of bdm bikes.so far i,m cool on that.
just make sure you break it in right.keep revs under 3000 rpm,s..i do.cause anything you do will show up on snapshot of ecm at service intervals.i got
windshield,18" sissy bar,2.5 footpeg extension,xtra rear seat and pegs,will get h.d.to install.good luck on your new big dog.....growlll
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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Nice bike! I've been wanting the Pitbull! I'm an impulse buyer as well, but my budgets tight and I can't see me trading in the Fatboy.[&:] Good luck with that machine and keep us posted on the quality issues...

Ride safe!
 
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 12:04 PM
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hers a link for some good bd info.

http://bigdogownergroup.com/

lots ofcool, not necessarily good,pipes for rsd
 
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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You made a good choice. Bigdog quality is second to none. Enjoy you're new ride[/align][/align]
 
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