Let's hear about any and all Issues that CAN be attributed to the EHC

[KnotSo]

What was the Issue
What were the Symptoms
Who diagnosed this issue
How was this Issue Resolved
Was this Issue resolved?
Is the Issue ongoing?
Details, it's all in the details... Let's hear about it.

 

[toadstool]

What was the Issue: The bike would not start
What were the Symptoms: This was back in 2008 but as I remember a clicking noise could be heard but the lights would flash and the bike would not start.
Who diagnosed this issue: A BDM dealership in Akron, Ohio
How was this Issue Resolved: The EHC was replaced with an upgraded unit
Was this Issue resolved? Yes
Is the Issue ongoing? No

 

[1BADK9]

My first wife and I divorced and she ended up marrying my "ex"best friend. Even had a child at age 40...... I blame it on my EHC.

 

[aspen874]

knotso, please let the EHC issue die

 

[Mad Dog]

My first wife and I divorced and she ended up marrying my "ex"best friend. Even had a child at age 40...... I blame it on my EHC.

Your killin me Brooks.:roll::lol::roll:

 

[Nukeranger]

It rained all week on the Dog and it still runs as if it wasn't washed or rained on. Should I replace the EHC with WP? Since my original EHC still performs acceptably, I am inclined to leave it alone. I am so confused over EHC issues that it gives me a headache. Should I see a doctor or start a Class Action Suit. I really don't want to do this!

:roll::roll::roll:

 

[BadBrad]

My first wife and I divorced and she ended up marrying my "ex"best friend. Even had a child at age 40...... I blame it on my EHC.

If your wife had a child at 40 with your x best friend, then I would say you're even. She'll be damn near 60 when the child graduates high school. What the hell was she thinking? I would occasionally drive by her house on your Dog and wave as she's changing diapers.

 

[Mad Dog]

Should I see a doctor or start a Class Action Suit.
:roll::roll::roll:

I hear these guys are pretty good..........

 

[oldmutt]

April 2011 start the bike in the garage to get ready for the first ride of the season. Runs great. Shut it off roll it out to the driveway and gather my gear. Put my gear on and try to start the bike. I get the 4 ways. I look at the ehc and the leds say the low beam is out. Sure as shit it is. Pull the bulb and it tests fine. Put it back and bike starts. If I was in the middle of no where at 2 AM I would not be a happy camper. The ehc is too over protective. The next day I ordered my wireplus. First ride of the season 2012 the low beam burns out again. But since I have the wireplus and I start the bike with lights off no problem. I switch to the high beam and ride into the sunset.

 

[stryfox]

Isn't the ehc designed to flash the 4ways when you try to start and the voltage is too low.
I would assume this would be a battery problem not an ehc problem.

 

[pknowles]

My first wife and I divorced and she ended up marrying my "ex"best friend. Even had a child at age 40...... I blame it on my EHC.

You should thank him. Sounds more like a grounding problem than ehc

 

[bigdogtech01]

Isn't the ehc designed to flash the 4ways when you try to start and the voltage is too low.
I would assume this would be a battery problem not an ehc problem.

Exactly!!! So many people are jumping to the assumption that the EHC is the problem, when in fact, it is not. That Wire Plus ( WP ) everyone seems to be changing out to is garbage in my opinion. The company never answers their phones, it eliminates the use of the engine OFF/RUN switch, it is WAY over priced for what it does. I have only messed around with one of these, never hooked one up, but the one I have out in the garage right now has clearly melted down. Thunder Heart makes the same type of setup, but half the price. Its built out of Aluminum, not plastic, so it removes heat a lot better.
If you are having problems with your bike running, make sure your checking ALL the electronics, not just EHC..work from Battery back...ALWAYS start with your battery. I have seen more ignition systems fail, than I have EHC's...Just my $.02

 

[Nukeranger]

:bang:It rained all day over the Dog again yesterday. And I have not had any EHC shutdowns or issues whatsoever. What should I do? I mean, I need some real help here. This is serious. A few things break and I fix them and it is a solid running bike. I don't get it.

 

[BBChopper]

Nuff Said!

 

[toadstool]

:bang:It rained all day over the Dog again yesterday. And I have not had any EHC shutdowns or issues whatsoever. What should I do? I mean, I need some real help here. This is serious. A few things break and I fix them and it is a solid running bike. I don't get it.

I agree that you need some help alright. You sir, with comments like this, drastically take away from this forums validity and legitimacy. Please either post something relevant that is worth reading or simply stop pressing keys on your keyboard.

 

[Nukeranger]

I agree that you need some help alright. You sir, with comments like this, drastically take away from this forums validity and legitimacy. Please either post something relevant that is worth reading or simply stop pressing keys on your keyboard.

Jesse, I am just pressing keys on my keyboard - again. But while I am doing that, could you copy your opinion on the Jokes section. I really hate reading those funny jokes and they have no validity and legitimacy here. I am so confused - does spine fusion belong here? So, from what I gather, it is only appropriate to post problems here and not mention that you have a bike with no real issues. Is that correct? Crap, my bike sat out in a downpour again on Thursday and it still runs right. Just so I am clear, what are the rules for posting what we think? I just want to know the laws and rules.

I just want to obey the rules. Am I stuttering while pressing keys? If I became an undocumented worker, could I ignore the laws and rules? Ok, I know this answer since I am friends with sheriff. If you get in an accident with an undocumented individual, the cop has to say have a nice day and write tickets for the american citizen. I thought I served this country to defend the freedom of speech, etc. Maybe I should go back to England where I was born and be proud to serve the Queen who has class, experience, etc vice the great leader (Commander and chief!) we elected to office! (Now this is a rule I deliberately broke - no politics)

Nukeranger

So, my opinion of your comment is that it is BS

 

[Fibersnake]

First time
What was the Issue: No oil pressure light, due to bent pin at EHC to Main Harness from when I bent it after removing harness connection to install di-electric grease

What were the Symptoms: The light didn't light, pressure was checked with gage good

Who diagnosed this issue: Me and Mr. Fluke

How was this Issue Resolved: Eventually changed out EHC

Was this Issue resolved? Yes when I changed to new one, save old for back up

Is the Issue ongoing? No

Second Time
What was the Issue: Dead EHC due to short from chaffing on power harness side causing short across systems and kill battery

What were the Symptoms: No power, battery shot

Who diagnosed this issue: Me (with help from some BD buddies while on RT run) and Mr. Fluke

How was this Issue Resolved: Found chaff and short, repaired, bought cheap battery from Walmart, Changed back to the old EHC with broken oil pressure indicator pin, eventually changed all out to PDM.

Was this Issue resolved? Not sure, put only about a few thousand miles on the old EHC with broken OP pin and removed to replace with PDM. Still ahve the old 6 year old EHC with the broken pin. The cheap Walamart battery is still working, the PDM is doing fine

Is the Issue ongoing? Not right now


Oh I got rocketed the other night and bout crapped my pants when the building next too me flew pieces of cement through the air. After the typical old carp, help me lord, 3-4 smokes, finaly got my mind right and nailed it to the EHC

 

[Fibersnake]

Exactly!!! So many people are jumping to the assumption that the EHC is the problem, when in fact, it is not. That Wire Plus ( WP ) everyone seems to be changing out to is garbage in my opinion. The company never answers their phones, it eliminates the use of the engine OFF/RUN switch, it is WAY over priced for what it does. I have only messed around with one of these, never hooked one up, but the one I have out in the garage right now has clearly melted down. Thunder Heart makes the same type of setup, but half the price. Its built out of Aluminum, not plastic, so it removes heat a lot better.
If you are having problems with your bike running, make sure your checking ALL the electronics, not just EHC..work from Battery back...ALWAYS start with your battery. I have seen more ignition systems fail, than I have EHC's...Just my $.02

Cannot say nothing on the WP since I have not messed with one, but dead on about too many assumption on EHC failures when it may indeed be soemthing else or many times when it does fail it ws brought on by something else to begin with.

 

[stlmikie]

:flag:
Toadstool! Finally something we agree on!

I agree that you need some help alright. You sir, with comments like this, drastically take away from this forums validity and legitimacy. Please either post something relevant that is worth reading or simply stop pressing keys on your keyboard.

 

[Nukeranger]

Mike, It figures you would agree adding validity and legitimacy to the forum!

So, in general you don't agree with toadstool but dislike me enough to agree with him. Wow!