2004 Big Dog Chopper Electrical system Problems

“The 2004 big dog Chopper I was operating electrically shut down while I was traveling on the interstate at 70 MPH nearly causing me to crash in traffic. I called the manufacturer and was told the electronic harness control module needed dieletric grease in the connector to keep water from shorting it out. I applied their fix and the unit still does not function. I had to purchase the 2007 unit for 641.99 dollars. After researching the matter, I discovered there was a recall on the 2005 and 2006 models but not the 2004. …”

“1) signal lights quit working,then headlight blew out, then speedometer quit working, then all electrical went out and bike will not start and all electrical is out. 3) called Bigdog motorcycle dealer. Was told the 2004 ehc module has been discontinued and must up grade to an 07 with harness. Cost difference $202.00 for 2004 and 650.00 for an 2007 module.”

“The contact owns a 2004 big dog motorcycle Chopper. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under NHTSA recall campaign id number: 10v180000 (electrical system) in 2006, but the repair did not correct the failure. The contact stated that the motorcycle continued to stall while traveling at any speed. The dealer and the manufacturer were contacted and both advised that the recall was performed on the motorcycle therefore they will not assist with additional repairs. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 5,500. …”