What year had the least amount of problems???

[GDOG_PITBULL]

Are there any stats on what year of BDM was the most trouble free? Model?
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[seatmaker]

I think it'll vary with who's tinkering with what and what riding styles. I always thought the 05 was the problem child and maybe it was but thanks to Beezer, he caught everything in time before it became an issue with mine. Been running solid with minimal down time 4 years running. :2thumbs:

 

[GDOG_PITBULL]

I am gonna add a chopper or a K9 to the pound and I am thinking maybe another 04 might be the way to go vs. a newer model
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[bdmridgeback]

Good ole' 2005 had the most... Like they say...

The AMF year !!!


But hey, all the little issues can be fixed with minimal $$$ and effort and be just as, or more reliable, than a new model.

My 2004 had many issues, wrong pistons matched to the cylinders! so it needed a complete rebuild before 2000 miles, then the trans went south
because part of the casting broke loose and sucked inside and went through the gears.

 

[reloaderbmg]

2004 chooper with 107 s&s. but the 07 k9 is very close!

 

[GDOG_PITBULL]

2004 chooper with 107 s&s. but the 07 k9 is very close!

Hey man hows O town these days? I went to tech school in Altamonte in 85.
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[BadBrad]

I have an '05, so I'll have to say a 2010 that's still on the showroom floor has the least amount of problems. :roll::roll: But I do love my dog!

 

[oldfool]

2004 with the 107.

 

[avdhunter]

My 04 has been a good one..... only problems have been self induced:bang::bang::bang:

 

[GDOG_PITBULL]

My 04 has been just awesome, very few problems, all were minor.
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[Raywood]

Coming from a AMF HD I sure would never compare my 05 Chopper to it (although I got many many miles out of it). Guess I better get rid of my 05 before I get any more miles out of it!!!!!

I believe it all comes down to maintenance. You take care of your bike and it will take care of you.

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[GDOG_PITBULL]

Coming from a AMF HD I sure would never compare my 05 Chopper to it (although I got many many miles out of it). Guess I better get rid of my 05 before I get any more miles out of it!!!!!

I believe it all comes down to maintenance. You take care of your bike and it will take care of you.

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Amen on that!

 

[BadBrad]

Coming from a AMF HD I sure would never compare my 05 Chopper to it (although I got many many miles out of it). Guess I better get rid of my 05 before I get any more miles out of it!!!!!

I believe it all comes down to maintenance. You take care of your bike and it will take care of you.

:2thumbs:

Ditto!

 

[titus722]

i agree with Raywood,i have done all the maintence on my 06 ridgeback,with minimal problems, 20,000 miles and still strong,i may a little more anal on maitence, i change all fluids, plugs,and ck all my bolts etc,every 1500 miles,

 

[Gas Man]

Nope... 03 and older. Pre-ehc and micro switches in the hand controls.

 

[Bmarchant]

Nope... 03 and older. Pre-ehc and micro switches in the hand controls.

This makes my day........Love my 03 chopper.....:flag::2thumbs:

 

[GDOG_PITBULL]

Nope... 03 and older. Pre-ehc and micro switches in the hand controls.

Chris, thanks man! I had no idea that the EHC started in 04
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[bdmridgeback]

Coming from a AMF HD I sure would never compare my 05 Chopper to it (although I got many many miles out of it). Guess I better get rid of my 05 before I get any more miles out of it!!!!!

I believe it all comes down to maintenance. You take care of your bike and it will take care of you.

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I take of my shit better than anyone on here, anyone local would tell you I am anal!!!

Issues I have had are all BDM issues, not self inflicted.

My 2004, wrong pistons in the motor, and broken casting in the trans.

My 2005, broken clutch carrier, valve guides caused unseated rings so entire top end rebuild needed, hand control pad went bad, headlight plug melted, VR went out 2 times, EHC went about 6 times.

I'd say that stuff will go no matter how well you take care of the bike. my bike is a 2005, with about 10,000 miles on it, and it looks like the day I bought it.

 

[GDOG_PITBULL]

I take of my shit better than anyone on here, anyone local would tell you I am anal!!!

Issues I have had are all BDM issues, not self inflicted.

My 2004, wrong pistons in the motor, and broken casting in the trans.

My 2005, broken clutch carrier, valve guides caused unseated rings so entire top end rebuild needed, hand control pad went bad, headlight plug melted, VR went out 2 times, EHC went about 6 times.

I'd say that stuff will go no matter how well you take care of the bike. my bike is a 2005, with about 10,000 miles on it, and it looks like the day I bought it.

You frickin FL guys just tear shit up!!!!.....
(LOL, I grew up in Melbourne)
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[mobsta]

i am also anal about my 04.2500miles swing arm found bent from factory,3500 miles bent piston rod,4000miles ehc went south,7000miles head gaskets blown, studs pulled out of cases.the list goes on an on.however wouldnt trade it for another.oh yea all out of my pocket.