2005 Bigdog Chopper problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Electrical System (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (24)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension:front:macpherson Strut 2008-10-30 · 07V580 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
big dog motorcycle: strut bolts replacement. remove strut bolts and install strut bolt kit p/n 243 000010-00. *pe
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2008-05-11 · SIL-0008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
big dog motorcycle: electrical side cover contact with belt guard. a wire bundle may protrude into the right electrical side cover. *pe
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2008-04-18 · SB-1106 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bigdog motorcycle: new primary inspection cover gasket. install new inspection cover gasket on all 2005-2008 big dog motorcycles. *pe
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2008-04-18 · SIL-0001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bigdog motorcycles: this letter highlights the difference between the various electronic harness controllers (ehcs). for models years 2005-2009 motorcycles. *pe
Equipment:electrical 2008-04-11 · SB-1102 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bigdog 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. *pe
Structure:body:bumpers 2008-01-14 · 07-V-580 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolt remedy. rear fender strut bolts may fail allowing the fender to detach from the motorcycle. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 24 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2007-12-31 · Wheels · 1,500 mi“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 man…”
2006-07-07 · Electrical System · 1,900 mi“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. …”
2006-03-06 · Vehicle Speed Control · 5,200 mi“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. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.