BDM Positive Reliability

[oldmutt]

I brought my mutt in for a 5000 mile service. The tech noticed that the oil line from the filter to the oil bag was leaking. Four weeks later they are still waiting for a warranty oil line from big dog. They tell me they have no clue when the hose will arrive. I will give it two more weeks then I will pull the bike from the service center and fix it myself with an in stock drag specialties oil line.

 

[LamboV12]

Raywood's Twin Brother

Christmas Eve I'm at my buddy's shop cutting down my rear fender and I guy pulls up on a 2005 Chopper. Start talking with him and he tells me he's a retired Marine. Tell him I like to ride a lot - Takes me to his bike to show me his odometer. - 53,000.

Never had the motor out - no issues with EHC, etc etc.

He's done a couple of cross country runs... Black 05 Chop.... retired Vet....
Sounds like Ray's twin....

 

[InDaDogHouse]

Nice! He has some good luck with that EHC.

 

[OZONER BILLY]

I' D RATHER PUSH MY BIGDOG UPHILL IN A HAIL STORM THAN RIDE ANYTHING ELSE !

 

[InDaDogHouse]

I hear ya there man.

 

[TKbulldog05]

i have been thru 2 speedos,1 clutch cable and 1 shattered clutch basket now i have a leaky fork seal. these are minor problems for a high performance machine. 15k miles- never been stranded (i did have to power shift home when clutch blew up) love my dog and all the attention that it gets. i would buy another, just not a new one next time

 

[BBChopper]

I' D RATHER PUSH MY BIGDOG UPHILL IN A HAIL STORM THAN RIDE ANYTHING ELSE !

Ray has!!!!!! Out of Gas!!!!!!:roll::roll::roll:

 

[InDaDogHouse]

LMAO!

 

[Nukeranger]

:2thumbs::2thumbs::2thumbs:Had the opportunity to Ride home in a Louisiana Thunderstorm today. We had Tornado Warnings and a Watch in affect. Lighting was all around. Not the smartest thing to do! But I was getting off work and going home soaking wet was worth it (You got it, I didn't plan for rain - no rain gear). I had my concerns about my 2008 Ridgeback (not more than a month old for me) since reading some threads that dogs don't like rain. DoubleD sold me an awesome bike and I can't keep the grin off my face. To keep it short, I will only say I don't know why I was concerned. The Dog ran great and didn't care that it was pouring buckets of rain. I will admit that riding in a bad rain storm is not smart. If I wasn't at work and wanted to go home some kind of bad, I probably wouldn't. But, what a true test of a Dog that doesn't care about the water. Actually, I am not scared at all to ride any of my bikes in the rain and the latest addition to the family also plays well in the water

 

[KnotSo]

Many of us ride in heavy rain on a constant basis with no issues.
Some do yet most have no issues.
Good to hear you had a positive ride and you got home safely.:2thumbs:
I have also never had the pleasure of wearing official rain gear even though I know it will rain.
Getting in the "bubble" is enough for some of us.

Ride with Raining Raywood and you will be very wet in no time.

 

[Raywood]

Ride with Raining Raywood and you will be very wet in no time.

Smart ass, yes Knotso and I have run many miles in heavy rain in the PNW. Never a problem except for being wet and mildewing leathers

 

[Dirty-Sanchez]

All your comments re-assure me I did the right thing. I'm picking up an 05 Ridgeback on Sat. It has 7,000 miles on it so it's fallry young still! I can't wait!

 

[Dirty-Sanchez]

I'm soooo bummed they went out of business, it's really too bad!

 

[tommy666]

2010 BAGGER. 3500 MILES. HAULS ASS, GET'S THE LOOKS AND THE HARLEY GUY'S AREN'T SAYING TOO MUCH BECUASE IT SMOKES THEIR ASS THROUGH 1-6. THAT'S THE WAY I LIKE IT!!!!!!!!!!

 

[KnotSo]

Having knocked out a couple of 700+ mile days riding alone in 2014, this Big Dog will go down in history as one of the most reliable motorcycles I have owned. :choppersmiley:

 

[francoblay1]

:2thumbs:

 

[cdogg556]

Having knocked out a couple of 700+ mile days riding alone in 2014, this Big Dog will go down in history as one of the most reliable motorcycles I have owned. :choppersmiley:

700 miles in a day!! You are hard core KnotSo! Don't know if I could keep up with those miles in one day!:2thumbs:

 

[KnotSo]

700 miles in a day!! You are hard core KnotSo! Don't know if I could keep up with those miles in one day!:2thumbs:

Lotta people do it all over this and other countries, these bikes are made for cruising and are quite comfortable when set up right

 

[KnotSo]

11+ years and still no major issues even riding in the rain and (some snow) a lot, and zero electrical issues 'cept for one VR early on...

 

[francoblay1]

700 miles in a day!! You are hard core KnotSo! Don't know if I could keep up with those miles in one day!:2thumbs:

No, you could not keep up!!! your bike would get dirty.