To keep your vision unobstructed, there is a choice between a 10.5-inch sport windscreen, in either clear or tinted versions. If you choose to carry a passenger, then you can select either a 12-inch or 18-inch sissy bar system. You can choose and interchange between a single seat and a double. Luggage racks and a leather sissy bar bag make taking this bike on a road trip easy. There are leather tool bags, various exhaust systems, and several hand grips to choose from. The 2006 Big Dog Ridgeback is available in 18 color choices, all of them vibrant and nicely offset by extensive chrome detailing on every available surface of the bike. One of the biggest thrills of owning a chopper-style bike like this (besides actually riding), is the chance to customize it, and to make it truly an extension of one’s personality. Despite the proportions of this bike, riding is comfortable and controllable due to the four inches of ground clearance, and excellent rider ergonomics. The massive frame is stretched a whopping 8 inches in the downtube, and four inches in the backbone. In front is the 1.6 inch diameter telescopic fork, beautifully chromed and pushed out by the frame’s 39-degree rake. The Big Dog Ridgeback earns its name due to its rigid rear suspension. Cruising in sixth gear feels like a dream. This combination gives quick rider input response, and smooth shifting. While the primary drive runs via chain, the final drive runs on a one 1/8th inch belt. The 2006 Big Dog Ridgeback''s Baker six-speed transmission is responsible for distributing the explosive power of the 1,916cc engine to the wheels, and works well across the powerband.

Fuel economy on the Big Dog Ridgeback is surprisingly good at 44 miles per gallon. This dependable engine has more than enough power to push the hefty 654 pound, nine foot long Ridgeback rider and passenger, and yet it still feels light on its toes. The two cylinder powerplant is air cooled, and fed fuel via carburetor, with an oil capacity set at 3.5 quarts. Like all BDM motorcycles, the 2006 Ridgeback is powered by the S&S 1,916 cc V-Twin four-stroke engine. In 2006, BDM carries over the Ridgeback, a chopper with optional seating for two. Big Dog Motorcycles, is known for producing factory custom choppers and cruisers that have the appearance and feel of unique custom-built bikes.

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