2007 Big Dog Chopper

[Russ Magyar]

I have a 2007 Big Dog Chopper, It had a dead battery and I replaced it with a new battery, When I turn the key on the the horn sounds continuously, Is there a reset for this?

 

[HMAN]

Which battery did you put in? These bikes are kinda picky. A Deka EXT20L or better is recommended. That being said, Welcome from Kansas.

 

[Mickmorris]

I have a 2007 Big Dog Chopper, It had a dead battery and I replaced it with a new battery, When I turn the key on the the horn sounds continuously, Is there a reset for this?

Hmmmm. That’s usually not a good sign. Does your headlight come on when you turn on the key? What battery did you install? Exactly? Take a picture of the EHC under the seat near where the battery is. Post it here

 

[Russ Magyar]

Hmmmm. That’s usually not a good sign. Does your headlight come on when you turn on the key? What battery did you install? Exactly? Take a picture of the EHC under the seat near where the battery is. Post it here

The Head Light does not come on and no lights on the EHC light up.

 

[Russ Magyar]

Which battery did you put in? These bikes are kinda picky. A Deka EXT20L or better is recommended. That being said, Welcome from Kansas.

Thank you.

 

[knothead]

Factory ehc from the pics which I'm sure has finally played out.. wildsteedworx.com has the axel replacement ehc if you end up needing it

 

[Rottweiler]

Double check that all the wires are connected correctly to the battery. Then load test the battery is next.

 

[kickstart]

I see a space between the connectors on the hot terminal that tells me it may not be tight.

 

[Mickmorris]

Yeah check the connections as stated. I’m afraid I am going to have to agree with Knothead. If your battery is good & everything is connected correctly when you turn the key on the headlight should be the first thing to power up and the speedometer. If they aren’t it’s a good guess that the EHC has taken a dump. I’m pretty sure Curtis at wildsteedworx.com can test it for you. Also he sells the best replacement EHC available as Knott mentioned. Good luck & keep us posted! Oh and Welcome from Florida!

 

[Russ Magyar]

Yeah check the connections as stated. I’m afraid I am going to have to agree with Knothead. If your battery is good & everything is connected correctly when you turn the key on the headlight should be the first thing to power up and the speedometer. If they aren’t it’s a good guess that the EHC has taken a dump. I’m pretty sure Curtis at wildsteedworx.com can test it for you. Also he sells the best replacement EHC available as Knott mentioned. Good luck & keep us posted! Oh and Welcome from Florida!

Thank you from Colorado!

 

[Mikeinjersey]

I have a 2007 Big Dog Chopper, It had a dead battery and I replaced it with a new battery, When I turn the key on the the horn sounds continuously, Is there a reset for this?

Your battery should read approx 12.8 vdc. The horn blowing is not unusual when the battery is not up to snuff. Don't just look at your connections. Pull them and clean them and of course be sure to replace them to their original positions. Also make sure you haven't left any off (they like to hide). A new battery does not always mean its good, have it load tested to be sure it's not faulty. The EHC on these bikes can be very sensitive so be cautious when disconnecting and reconnecting. Always disconnect the NEG (-) side first and then the POS (+)side. When reconnecting do the exact opposite, connect the POS side first and then lastly the NEG side.
When you eventually get the bike running check to see the VR is working properly. It should be pushing approx 14 vdc but not more than 14.5 vdc. . Also it is a good policy to put a CB or Fuse between the battery and the EHC to protect it from a shorting battery. The stock bike only has a CB between the VR and Battery in order to protect the battery from a VR short or Overcurrent. The EHC would also be protected from the VR but if the battery shorts out ( and they do ) the EHC will smoke right along with it.
Good Luck

 

[Russ Magyar]

Your battery should read approx 12.8 vdc. The horn blowing is not unusual when the battery is not up to snuff. Don't just look at your connections. Pull them and clean them and of course be sure to replace them to their original positions. Also make sure you haven't left any off (they like to hide). A new battery does not always mean its good, have it load tested to be sure it's not faulty. The EHC on these bikes can be very sensitive so be cautious when disconnecting and reconnecting. Always disconnect the NEG (-) side first and then the POS (+)side. When reconnecting do the exact opposite, connect the POS side first and then lastly the NEG side.
When you eventually get the bike running check to see the VR is working properly. It should be pushing approx 14 vdc but not more than 14.5 vdc. . Also it is a good policy to put a CB or Fuse between the battery and the EHC to protect it from a shorting battery. The stock bike only has a CB between the VR and Battery in order to protect the battery from a VR short or Overcurrent. The EHC would also be protected from the VR but if the battery shorts out ( and they do ) the EHC will smoke right along with it.
Good Luck

Thank you for the advice, I probably won't get a chance to work on it till this weekend. I'll let you all know how it's going.

 

[Chong]

Welcome from Michigan !!