Big Dog Chopper 2005

Model Chopper made in 2005 by Big Dog got 14 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and structure.

Model 2005

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
02/15/20061500
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 big dog chopper. while the vehicle was parked when he attempted to start the vehicle the wiring on the electronic harness control (ehc) melted and started to catch fire. he pulled the wiring apart with gloves on his hand. the vehicle was towed to a dealer. the dealer replaced the ehc. several years later while driving approximately 3 mph the vehicle stalled. he pushed the vehicle to the side of the road. he waited for an hour and the vehicle started as normal. the vehicle was again taken to the dealer and he was again advised that the ehc needed replacing. he referenced 06v305000, electrical system and was advised there was no recall per the manufacture. the failure mileage was 1,500 and the current mileage was unknown.
06/16/20061900107/16/2005
 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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
12/01/20051500606/16/2005
 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.
STRUCTURE - MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTERSTAND
12/01/20051500606/16/2005
 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.
TIRES
08/10/2011
 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.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
02/25/20065200108/01/2005
 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.
WHEELS
12/01/20051500606/16/2005
 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.

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