FYI: Recall for Ridgeback rear wheel

[JeffShoots]

I just got a call from my dealer that the rear wheel has to be replaced as the middle of the pitchfork design in the rear wheel is too thin and will crack.

I'm taking my bike in next Wed for replacement.

 

[barhopper]

Do you get a set of matching rims?

 

[jimizee028]

and does this apply to every big dog motorcycle made????not enough information......

 

[Shredder]

The SB I saw said they were simply inspecting the wheels for cracks, not replacing ahead of any cracking issue. And if they do replace it, it looks exactly like the stock version but is thicker in the potential crack area.

Shredder

 

[WB Cycles]

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V147000
Summary:
BIG DOG IS RECALLING 1,257 MY 2005 RIDGEBACK MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR WHEEL MAY HAVE WEAK SPOTS IN THE DESIGN, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE WHEEL TO CRACK UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.
Consequence:
IF UNDETECTED, THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 316-267-9121.
Notes:
OWNERS 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 .

 

[ALDog]

Thanks for the clarification Nelson

 

[avdhunter]

Nelson ..... on top of it as usual!

 

[seatmaker]

Yep, ordered mine today.

 

[Shredder]

Ordered what today?

 

[seatmaker]

New Wheel through Beezers

 

[JeffShoots]

Ordered what today?

Did you read the post "if you have a Ridgeback get a new rear wheel from your dealer".

That's all :2thumbs: I was going to re polish mine but now

 

[jon57]

Bigdog told me all 05 Ridgebacks, Dealer told that they are replaceing rear wheels. There havent had any cracks. Just a weak spot in the wheel. they are replaceing before they have any problems.

 

[txchopperguy]

Smart move on BDM's part...wheels without suspension do tend to take more abuse.

 

[surferdude]

Mine is on order too ... hope I don't crash before it gets replaced ...

 

[JeffShoots]

Bigdog told me all 05 Ridgebacks, Dealer told that they are replaceing rear wheels. There havent had any cracks. Just a weak spot in the wheel. they are replaceing before they have any problems.

Wrong call Don at Indian Cycle in Sacramento. He's had a customer that has been welding his rear wheel twice from cracks. That's what triggered BD to the recall.

But I do agree BD is doing a great job too bad my dealer is 3.5 hours away.

 

[stlmikie]

3.5 hours is worth a wheel and or to aviod an accident though.

Wrong call Don at Indian Cycle in Sacramento. He's had a customer that has been welding his rear wheel twice from cracks. That's what triggered BD to the recall.

But I do agree BD is doing a great job too bad my dealer is 3.5 hours away.

 

[Eric]

why is the wheel cracking? I've got a pitbull, & yea I read the SB, but is it due that the ridgeback has a wider wheel, do you think all ridgids will be an issue?? where is it cracking??

 

[jon57]

Just going by what my dealer told me. mine is 2hrs away.

 

[JeffShoots]

The dealer is being very cool with me as he ordered 3 wheels for the bikes on the showroom floor but he's putting one on my bike this week so I don't have to wait

Good dude also doing a electric board recall at the same time at no charge

So far Sac Indian Cycle is the place. He also tuned and installed the G carb/mani that runs great but does that decel popping but I'm sure it's the short pipes I have on her. Sounds nasty

 

[Ridgeback Boy]

So is the new wheel identical to the old? Wonder if they would apply towards a wheel upgrade?