2005 Bigdog Chopper
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 2005 Bigdog Chopper. Newest first.
On certain motorcycles, the rear fender strut attaching bolts can fail allowing the rear fender to detach from the motorcycle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could occur without prior warning and could result in an injury or a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove existing strut bolts and replace with higher tensile strength attaching bolts and updated washers. higher torque values will be observed when installing the replacement fasteners. the recall began on january 21, 2008. owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
On certain motorcycles, the long pivot bolt may bend or break during normal operation of the motorcycle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could potentially cause the rear fender to abrade against the rear tire while the motorcycle IS being driven. this condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the long pivot bolt and, if necessary, straighten the rear frame side panel. the short left side pivot bolt and pivot shaft may also be replaced free of charge. the recall began on november 1, 2006. owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
On certain motorcycles, the electronic harness control (ehc) module can fail resulting in a total shut down of the vehicle's electronic power.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ehc modules free of charge. the recall began on september 19, 2006. owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
On certain motorcycles, the ignition modules are oriented within the battery tray in a way that makes the ignition module susceptible to vibration.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This susceptibility to vibration may contribute to a stalling condition that could occur without any prior warning and result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new ignition module mounting system free of charge. the recall began on august 25, 2006. owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This will allow the kickstand to deploy into the extended position and cause a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new kickstand spring free of charge. the recall began on february 17, 2006. owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
On certain motorcycles, the rear wheel hub bolts could loosen and back out allowing the hub and brake rotor to detach from the wheel with an associated loss of stopping power.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove, clean and reattach the rear hub bolts free of charge. the recall began on october 14, 2005. owners may contact big dog at 1-312-267-9121.
On certain motorcycles, the primary drive sprocket nut may back off the engine main shaft.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause the primary drive to lock up and cause a crash. this condition could occur without any prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the drive sprocket nut free of charge. the recall began on may 13, 2005. owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
Owner complaints
5 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
Purchased an avon 250/40r18 AV72 tire for my motorcycle,and with less than 2000 miles,there IS an open join splice going across tire. I have not ridden motorcycle since finding defect, for fear of having a blowout at highway speed and losing control of motorcycle. Avon needs to step up and recall these tires before someone dies or IS severely injured. *tt
- Electrical system
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 big dog chopper. While the vehicle was parked and he attempted to start it, the wiring on the electronic harness control (ehc) melted and caught fire. He pulled the wiring apart and the vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer replaced the ehc. Several years later…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 big dog chopper. While the vehicle was parked and he attempted to start it, the wiring on the electronic harness control (ehc) melted and caught fire. He pulled the wiring apart and the vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer replaced the ehc. Several years later while driving approximately 3 mph the vehicle stalled and he pushed the vehicle to the side of the road. He waited for an hour and the vehicle started normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the ehc need to be replaced. He referenced nhtsa recall 06v305000, electrical system and was advised by the manufacturer that there were no recalls. The failure mileage was 1,500 and the current mileage was unknown.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand · Wheels
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 big dog chopper. the contact has had six life threatening recalls consisting of the wheel hub nut, computer harness, swing arm pendent, ignition relay, kick stand spring, and voltage regulator. he received recall notices for all six recalls and the vehicle IS currently…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 big dog chopper. the contact has had six life threatening recalls consisting of the wheel hub nut, computer harness, swing arm pendent, ignition relay, kick stand spring, and voltage regulator. he received recall notices for all six recalls and the vehicle IS currently in the shop being repaired. he stated that the manufacturer has failed to rectify the failures and has offered no assistance. the powertrain was unknown. the failure mileage was 1,500 and current mileage was 4,500.
- Electrical system
Dt*: the contact stated the motorcycle seems as if it attempted to start itself after the motorcycle became wet. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who changed the gaskets and greased the connections to stop the water from shorting out the electrical system. the manufacturer has been alerted.
- Vehicle speed control
Dt*: the contact stated the speedometer intermittently provides an incorrect reading. the motorcycle was seen by a dealer. they determined the magnetic sensor above the transmission interferes with the speedometer which results in the incorrect reading. the dealer cleaned the magnetic strip, but the problem returned.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10027045Bigdog motorcycle: hidden shock electrical cover hardware replacement. Electrical side covers may crack or break. 243-000011-00 for all models except 2006 K9. 243-000013-00 for 2006 K9 model.
- 10026833Bigdog motorcycle: new primary inspection cover gasket. Install new inspection cover gasket on all 2005-2008 big dog motorcycles.
- 10026832Bigdog motorcycle: fuel tank vent may become flooded with fuel, causing the motorcycle to run poorly due to a fuel mixture that IS too rich.
- 10026614Bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolt remedy. Rear fender strut bolts may fail allowing the fender to detach from the motorcycle.
- 10026469Big dog motorcycle: strut bolts replacement. Remove strut bolts and install strut bolt kit p/n 243 000010-00.
- 10026442Big dog motorcycle: electrical side cover contact with belt guard. A wire bundle may protrude into the right electrical side cover.
- 10026428Bigdog motorcycles: this letter highlights the difference between the various electronic harness controllers (ehcs). For models years 2005-2009 motorcycles.
- 10023092Bigdog motorcycles - revised speedometer and mount.
- 10020374Rough shifting, or noisy transmission caused by loose transmission countershaft screw.
- 10020152Horn harness wires may break.
- 10020065Headlamp connector may melt, making bulb replacement difficult.
- 10020064Intermittent printed circuit board operation.
- 10020045Ehc contact improvement procedure (revised). Current seal does not allow connector pins to seat properly and moisture may be present in connector.
- 10019984Tachometer board replacement - inaccurate tachometer readings or fluctuation in readings due to moisture.
- 10019909Dielectric grease addition to connectors.
- 10019776Upper engine mount screw IS loose or missing.
- 10018991Inaccurate speedometer operation - vibrations at high speed are causing signal loss to needle from speed sensor.
- 1001896005 clutch bearing carrier identification.
- 10017598Abnormal primary chain noise resulting from displacement of the adjusting shoe 10MM external snap ring retainer.
- 10017597Engine running only on one cylinder and/or damaged ignition coil or ignition module.
- 10017596Exhaust end cap resonating rattling noise.
- 10017541Primary drive fluid seeping from the starter housing.
- 100169691/2 - 20 inch upper engine mount bolt retention. Big dog.
- 10015923Baker 6-speed main shaft snap ring.
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