New EHC choice?
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RamboJoe
Member
Thanks guys. I really appreciate the help. I think I'll be going with the DOCs unit for a few reasons. I'm not so worried of a 15 minute fix as I'd be happy to spend more time to do what seems to me is a better fix. I certainly have NO intention of getting rid of the bike, so I'm going for the long haul. I'll give you an update when I get through and let you know how the install went.
I just replaced the rear tire (330), the rear hubs (which were flaking most of the chrome off of them), and the rear sprocket (same issue).
Thanks again, I really appreciate the feedback!
I just replaced the rear tire (330), the rear hubs (which were flaking most of the chrome off of them), and the rear sprocket (same issue).
Thanks again, I really appreciate the feedback!
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Looks good! My chrome is flaking on my rotors too....whatcha gonna do.
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DrRx
2007 Bulldog/2009 K-9
Beautiful bike. You will be glad you went with docs and get the charging fault light option. It told me my VR was going out before it did. It's worth it.
DrRx- "DOC"
2007 bulldog
Mike Toz
Member
No question Jeff from dead one customs, Excellant product and service. Will always help you with all questions very knowledgable and professional!
BWG56
Guru
X2
He has helped me out with the Rip2 installed on someone else's bike also, which was purchased from the new Big Dog, but they would not answer the phone or call me back.
KingArthur
Member
Looks like I am going to have to replace mine this spring. Can I get some idea on prices of them? I contacted BigDog about what mines been doing and they suggested a new control module. Trying to get all my options first
DrRx
2007 Bulldog/2009 K-9
I would do new dead one customs esc and back bone harness. Water proof the connections and you shouldn't have to mess with it again. Will run about $650.
DrRx- "DOC"
2007 bulldog
DOC's ESC, I have it installed and best money I've ever spent. 6k miles since install with no issues.
francoblay1
The Spaniard
Hummmm.... Original Factory EHC in my bike.... this fucker does not brake!!! I even bought a spare one when I started reading about EHC failures, I sold it !!! Just dielectric grease in the connectors and I never ever had a problem!
BWG56
Guru
WTH, you ain't even riding it Wanker, the last time I saw you, you were on a red bike
Kobi
Member
The Axel unit has some nice programming features that you can change. All the factory functions work and some can be changed which is nice. For me I was not so worried about improving the water proofing of the unit itself. Seems unlikely enough water can get to the EHC under the seat to cause issues. You could plastic bag it if you ride in heavy rain at times. From what I understand, water on the handlebar switches cause most of the issues.. Price of $500 is nice, along with the 2 year warranty. All the factor when I researched all three options.
Maybe the off road riding helps condition it to be more durable..
KingArthur
Member
On the website it just says one year warranty?
RamboJoe
Member
It was around $700 with all of the options, tax, shipping.
RamboJoe
Member
Ok, so here's my update... The mods were minimum. Only required a VERY small piece of the underside of the seat was modified. Other than that, nothing else. I have a starter that turns over as quick as a metric bike, and I haven't put the battery tender on it at all. I have to say, so far that I am extremely happy with the Dead One Custom system. Thanks to Jeff! Directions were straight forward and didn't require any further support. I'm a believer!
Rally
Active Member
Been reading this thread and still on original EHC, some time ago after buying my 05 Chopper I bought the Wire Plus as a backup.
Never needed it and now it's a dinosaur and couldn't sell it here on the swap shop. If I were to get another replacement I'd probably go for Axel's as it's an easy install on my 05 compared to the others.
Either way all the options are better than "none".
Thanks for all the info
ps/WP is for sale
Never needed it and now it's a dinosaur and couldn't sell it here on the swap shop. If I were to get another replacement I'd probably go for Axel's as it's an easy install on my 05 compared to the others.
Either way all the options are better than "none".
Thanks for all the info
ps/WP is for sale
Yea, unfortunately that WP is a dinosaur if you can hock it on fleabay for $100 I'd call that a success. Some guys may just scoop it up for spare parts if they already installed it. Nobody in there rightind should install one these days from scratch in my opinion.
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