going back to the shop AGAIN tomorrow (3rd in 500 miles)

[BigDogBro1]

It was a simple 12 dollar fix, and I didn't even have to venture outside my family to get it fixed. my uncle chased down all the wiring. Loose wire in the ignition, loose wire in the kill switch, and the spark plugs were gapped way off...basically the shops didn't do anything whatsoever to look at wiring, just wanted to blame it on the EHC. I was elated to have it fixed, but pissed that I spent so much of my tax return fixing shit that wasn't broken, and another 600 bucks on gas.

Could you please provide a bit more detail regarding the loose ignition and kill switch wire. What cost $12 bucks?

I agree 100% with what Fibersnake said.

Not many MC mechanics have the knowledge and/or experience to properly troubleshoot any Bigdog electrical problems.

 

[bigdogtech01]

Personally I think the biggest issue with the EHC and many other problems with BD is that the shops and mechanics that worked on such do not know what they are doing, especially if it involves the electrical system. The EHC is sensitive for sure and could have been more robust, but that said how many have been fried due to like bad batteries, added accessories that were done crappy like Lizard Lights or other such stuff, or even stuff as simple as basic checks such as making sure the battery clamps are tight?
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I agree 100% with this statement...sadly its a huge downfall for a lot of the guys working on motorcycles, cars, ATV's, ect...
When I was going to school at MMI, the class seemed to get cut in more than half when we got to the electrical classes..guys dropped out, failed, whatever, I couldn't believe it...that was mostly all textbook stuff, it's not till your actually out in the field and see the real world problems. I myself love electrical problems...the more challenging the better. But hands on is the only way to go..can make it hard to dio something over the internet
But one thing to remember is, ALWAYS start at the battery with a known GOOD battery, and work back....that always works for me anyhow

 

[bearman]

It's part of the adventure with motorcycle and not limited to BD.... Ride the BD and do not be afraid of it breaking down or getting wet, just for the long trip, allow more time for the unknown and if and when they pop up, year later you will be able to tell the story of broken down in the middle of American and the adventures that came with such.

A wise man once said "It is not the destination, but the Journey that is important" or I may have heard it on a TV commercial

 

[Fibersnake]

I agree 100% with this statement...sadly its a huge downfall for a lot of the guys working on motorcycles, cars, ATV's, ect...
When I was going to school at MMI, the class seemed to get cut in more than half when we got to the electrical classes..guys dropped out, failed, whatever, I couldn't believe it...that was mostly all textbook stuff, it's not till your actually out in the field and see the real world problems. I myself love electrical problems...the more challenging the better. But hands on is the only way to go..can make it hard to dio something over the internet
But one thing to remember is, ALWAYS start at the battery with a known GOOD battery, and work back....that always works for me anyhow

:2thumbs:

 

[Fibersnake]

A wise man once said "It is not the destination, but the Journey that is important" or I may have heard it on a TV commercial

Smart man:2thumbs:

I know if I have to be some where on time with no buffer, the BD is not the way to go. If I want to enjoy the most of the BD or my other MC and decide to take a trip, for me the essentials are time, patience, a charged cell phone with some contacts, and good credit card and most important to not forget the reason I choose to ride the motorcycle in the first place.

 

[TylerDavin06K9]

I'll have to ask the uncle what it was he went out and purchased, but i'll find out for you!