2005 Big Dog Chopper DT
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2005 Big Dog Chopper DT. Newest first.
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 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
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling
Dt: 2005 big dog motorcycles. The consumer bought a motorcycle and when he picked it up and drove it less than one hour there was a massive amount of white smoke that was coming out of the engine. took motorcycle to dealer, and they could not duplicate the smoking problem. Drove it home, and…
Dt: 2005 big dog motorcycles. The consumer bought a motorcycle and when he picked it up and drove it less than one hour there was a massive amount of white smoke that was coming out of the engine. took motorcycle to dealer, and they could not duplicate the smoking problem. Drove it home, and the smoke was coming out of the engine again. Called manufacturer, and they said to bring vehicle back again, this was the second time. the dealership wanted to re-out the oil hose that came out of the heads. they checked the hose, and that was where the oil was leaking out, and it was going through the air breather underneath the motorcycle to the back tire, drive belt. It did not fix the problem. *ak
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.
- 10026442Big dog motorcycle: electrical side cover contact with belt guard. A wire bundle may protrude into the right electrical side cover.
- 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.
- 10019963Shifting difficulty caused by loose transmission countershaft screw.
- 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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