Big Dog K9 shuts down and horn sounds after 10 min of running
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Ya may have to contact the men in black to get those aliens, or maybe even Franco if he's not busy! 
francoblay1
The Spaniard
Just going for the easier stuff first.... Has anyone mentioned the Ignition Key?
Wiggle it around to make sure it does not brakes contact....
Wiggle it around to make sure it does not brakes contact....
Twisted
Well-Known Member
I had a similar problem once where the horn would sound and bike would die, ended up being my tag light wire pulled off the light board and the vibration would eventually allow it to hit the metal and short it out. Only noticed because I finally saw the light flickering. Not saying that's what it is but could be something shorting out!
francoblay1
The Spaniard
It's a DTT triggering. Bike sits with key on, engine off... within so many minutes/seconds the horn is triggered. Can't be the switch sitting there in the on position. Bike runs and stalls. Loose key switch should have failed by now or loosened up enough to pinpoint. Make sense?
francoblay1
The Spaniard
Yup, I am thinking a short somewhere as Twisted mentioned b4.
2007EZ
Member
I have wiggled the key while the bike was running and it didn't effect the bike. The tag light was not working, thought that could have been the problem. I unplugged the connection and the bike still turns off.
This morning I sent the EHC to Curtis for testing. If it test good, then I have a short. Tests bad, I will need a new EHC or wiring kit. If it need to be reset, then I am lucky and can put some miles on the bike soon.
The previous owner replaced the Battery and that is when the Electrical Issues started. 
Are you still running the same battery that he bought. Even though you had it Load tested, I would get rid of that dam Battery. You replaced the VR, was it a 32 amp VR as the stocker. I think the Compu Fire VR are 40 Amp VR's, working of a 32 Amp Stator. 
I don't know, I would say you are low on voltage and that VR should be a match to the Stator. 
If you need a stock stator, I have a used one I also have a used stock VR. I put a Compu Fire Charging system on mine and still have the used set up. They have about 2 thousand miles on them maybe less. Let me know.
Carlos
Are you still running the same battery that he bought. Even though you had it Load tested, I would get rid of that dam Battery. You replaced the VR, was it a 32 amp VR as the stocker. I think the Compu Fire VR are 40 Amp VR's, working of a 32 Amp Stator. I don't know, I would say you are low on voltage and that VR should be a match to the Stator. If you need a stock stator, I have a used one I also have a used stock VR. I put a Compu Fire Charging system on mine and still have the used set up. They have about 2 thousand miles on them maybe less. Let me know.Carlos
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francoblay1
The Spaniard
Yes, we do!
I must shoot off now but I will find it or you. I am quite sure it was posted by John, AKA: @cdogg556
miket@wattsenterprises
Member
I am thinking I will have to replace my EHC also with a gen 2 RIP. let me know how the install goes. Curtis is testing my EHC also, BTW I am from Houston. Sugarland area,
2007EZ
Member
Today I installed the R.I.P Gen II EHC kit. Tried to turn it over and the starter locked up after the third attempt. The gear from the starter got stuck and would not disengage. I went to remove the starter but it was cocked to one side and I ended up breaking the starter front mount. Since I will have so much of the starter taken apart I will do a full rebuild.
It will be another week before I am able to fully test the new Gen II EHC kit and will give another update then. While I wait for the part to arrive I will change the primary fluid, trans fluid, and clean up the area.
It will be another week before I am able to fully test the new Gen II EHC kit and will give another update then. While I wait for the part to arrive I will change the primary fluid, trans fluid, and clean up the area.
francoblay1
The Spaniard
Arrrrghhhhhhhh
miket@wattsenterprises
Member
What was your experience like installing the Gen 2 RIP. Was it a true plug and play as it is represented. I am planning on installing one shortly and curious about the install time.Arrrrghhhhhhhh
Mike T
BWG56
Guru
Do you have any pics? along with the 2 mounting screws there is also a 1/4" locating pin in the nose also by the rear mounting screw, Was that in there?
2007EZ
Member
Starter front mount. After taking the starter completely apart, I noticed that oil had been leaking past the seal and oil was covering the interior parts. Glad that I found the issue now instead of 100 miles away from home. I will clean everything up and put it back together with the new front mount.
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BWG56
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Wow, I haven't seen one broken there before, do you think you caused that because it was cocked when you tried to get it out? Did it have the dowel pin by the lower mounting screw for locating?
If you look at the top mounting hole on your pic, you can kinda see threads inside the hole, thats how close the clearance hole is for the mounting bolt, reason I'm saying this is because I had a new nose mount installed on mine and I could not get the mounting bolts to thread into the inner primary to install. I had to open up the mounting holes on the starter by .020-.030 in order for the screws to clear the nose and thread into the inner primary. Just an FYI if you can't get the screws to thread in.
If you look at the top mounting hole on your pic, you can kinda see threads inside the hole, thats how close the clearance hole is for the mounting bolt, reason I'm saying this is because I had a new nose mount installed on mine and I could not get the mounting bolts to thread into the inner primary to install. I had to open up the mounting holes on the starter by .020-.030 in order for the screws to clear the nose and thread into the inner primary. Just an FYI if you can't get the screws to thread in.