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.
The worst 2005 Bigdog Chopper problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Wheels1
Recalls 7
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the rear fender strut attaching bolts can fail allowing the rear fender to detach from the motorcycle.
- 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.
Recall number 07V580000 · Recall details
Structure
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the long pivot bolt may bend or break during normal operation of the motorcycle.
- 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.
Recall number 06V389000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the electronic harness control (ehc) module can fail resulting in a total shut down of the vehicle's electronic power.
- 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.
Recall number 06V305000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition: module
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the ignition modules are oriented within the battery tray in a way that makes the ignition module susceptible to vibration.
- 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.
Recall number 06V301000 · Recall details
Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.
- 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.
Recall number 06V019000 · Recall details
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 05V432000 · Recall details
Power train
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the primary drive sprocket nut may back off the engine main shaft.
- 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.
Recall number 05V149000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Bigdog Chopper 18
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Big dog motorcycle: strut bolts replacement. remove strut bolts and install strut bolt kit p/n 243 000010-00.
- Big dog motorcycle: electrical side cover contact with belt guard. a wire bundle may protrude into the...
- Bigdog motorcycles - revised speedometer and mount. nj
- Intermittent printed circuit board operation. tt
- Rough shifting, or noisy transmission caused by loose transmission countershaft screw. tt
- Ehc contact improvement procedure (revised). current seal does not allow connector pins to seat properly...
- Headlamp connector may melt, making bulb replacement difficult. tt
- Baker 6-SPEED main shaft snap ring. sc
- Dielectric grease addition to connectors. tt
- Tachometer board replacement - inaccurate tachometer readings or fluctuation in readings due to moisture. ak
What 2005 Bigdog Chopper owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
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Questions about the 2005 Bigdog Chopper
Is the 2005 Bigdog Chopper reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2005 Bigdog Chopper, fewer than a typical Chopper model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Bigdog Chopper?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Bigdog Chopper have?
7 recalls, covering structure, electrical system and wheels.
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