The worst 2005 Bigdog Big Dog problems
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Recalls 1
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, an electronic component failure could occur in the electric harness control (ehc) module.
- Risk
- This could result in a total shut down of the motorcycle's electrical power increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a resistor harness to eliminate the susceptibility of the component in the electric harness control module to fail free of charge. The recall began on march 15, 2005. Owners may contact big dog motorcycles at 316‑267‑9121.
Recall number 05V052000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Bigdog Big Dog 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Big dog motorcycle: electrical side cover contact with belt guard
- Bigdog motorcycle: fuel tank vent may become flooded with fuel, causing the motorcycle to run poorly due...
- Intermittent printed circuit board operation
- Rough shifting, or noisy transmission caused by loose transmission countershaft screw
- Headlamp connector may melt, making bulb replacement difficult
- Tachometer board replacement - inaccurate tachometer readings or fluctuation in readings due to moisture
- Inaccurate speedometer operation - vibrations at high speed are causing signal loss to needle from speed...
- Abnormal primary chain noise resulting from displacement of the adjusting shoe 10MM external snap ring...
- Engine running only on one cylinder and/or damaged ignition coil or ignition module
- Primary drive fluid seeping from the starter housing
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Questions about the 2005 Bigdog Big Dog
Is the 2005 Bigdog Big Dog reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2005 Bigdog Big Dog.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Bigdog Big Dog?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2005 Bigdog Big Dog have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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