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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Chopper</td>
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				<td valign='top'><strong class="total">&nbsp;$27,900.00</strong>
				
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;24</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;V Twin</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;2</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4-Stroke</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Air</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;OHV - Pushrod</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;9.6:1</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Electric</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Gas</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Manual</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;6</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;MH90-21</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;82 / 2082.8</td>
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		<h5>06 ridgeback</h5>
		<div class="date">By marvin lyons(Owner),  Mar. 30, 2009</div>
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		For a ridgid the ride good.  The handling is good.  The bike is perfectly balanced.  The 117 cubic inch motor has more than enough power. 
		
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		<h5>Great Bike</h5>
		<div class="date">By Mike Loesekann(Owner),  Jun. 25, 2010</div>
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		I purchased a used 06' Ridgeback and have had very little problems. Most of them I was able to fix myself. If you are looking to have a bike that stands out and not look like everyone else this is the one or any of the other Big Dogs. Yes these bike need loving care and maintance but the ride is wor<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">th it.  </span>
		
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		<h5>hate it</h5>
		<div class="date">By VTAUR3@AOL.COM(Owner),  Aug. 14, 2009</div>
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		WE BOUGHT THIS BIKE 3 YEARS AGO AND SINCE OUR FIRST SUMMER WITH IT WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. WE HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES FOR THE TRANSMITION. TONIGHT WHILE ON A RIDE THE SPEEDOMETER FELL OFF. JUST FELL OFF. IT IS THE WORST BIKE WE HAVE EVER OWNED AND WE HAVE OWNED A FEW. NEVER AGAIN W<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">ILL WE EVEN CONSIDER A BIG DOG MOTORCYCLE   </span>
		
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2006 Big Dog Ridgeback™ Base

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Model Type	Chopper
BASE MSRP(US)	$27,900.00
Warranty	24
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Engine:
Engine Type	V Twin
Cylinders	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Air
Valve Configuration	OHV - Pushrod
Compression Ratio	9.6:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Belt
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	MH90-21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	300/35 R18
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	82 / 2082.8
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	4.4 / 16.7
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By marvin lyons(Owner), Mar. 30, 2009
For a ridgid the ride good. The handling is good. The bike is perfectly balanced. The 117 cubic inch motor has more than enough power. Read Full Review
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By Mike Loesekann(Owner), Jun. 25, 2010
I purchased a used 06' Ridgeback and have had very little problems. Most of them I was able to fix myself. If you are looking to have a bike that stands out and not look like everyone else this is the one or any of the other Big Dogs. Yes these bike need loving care and maintance but the ride is wor... Read Full Review
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By VTAUR3@AOL.COM(Owner), Aug. 14, 2009
WE BOUGHT THIS BIKE 3 YEARS AGO AND SINCE OUR FIRST SUMMER WITH IT WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. WE HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES FOR THE TRANSMITION. TONIGHT WHILE ON A RIDE THE SPEEDOMETER FELL OFF. JUST FELL OFF. IT IS THE WORST BIKE WE HAVE EVER OWNED AND WE HAVE OWNED A FEW. NEVER AGAIN W... Read Full Review