2003 CHOPPERS
- Thread starter MULCH63
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Yeah, it has an EHC!!! My first BD was an 03 and many members here have one. I prefer the 05 and newer though for the RSD.
03's suffered from the recall for the broken frames. So ensure the one you buy has been fixed. It was on all the RT frames.
Good luck
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BDMCHOPPERFREAK
Member
03 RT Chopper here.
I have a 03 RT Chopper. I did have the frame recall and gas tank mount recall. I have a little over 10,000 and the only problem I have had is I replaced 1 starter. Compression releases can be installed and I'll go this route if I or when I replace another starter. I like this year model because it doesn't have all Big Dog parts.
I have a 03 RT Chopper. I did have the frame recall and gas tank mount recall. I have a little over 10,000 and the only problem I have had is I replaced 1 starter. Compression releases can be installed and I'll go this route if I or when I replace another starter. I like this year model because it doesn't have all Big Dog parts.
Bmarchant
Active Member
I too have a 2003 chopper. Before I bought it, I contacted Big Dog about any outstanding recalls (thanks to this site). The bike is totally stock, and has had zero issues after 12,000 miles. 2000 of them put on by me this year so far. The Mechanic who has serviced the bike since it was brand new is my brother inlaws brother, so I know everything that has been done to it. All it has needed is normal servicing......
Chopperfreak is correct, because it has mostly standard parts, the guys at the shop say its a breeze to work on. Something to think about.
Chopperfreak is correct, because it has mostly standard parts, the guys at the shop say its a breeze to work on. Something to think about.
MULCH63
New Member
thexaulted
Member
I have the 03 Chopper also. I did have quite a few electrical issues. Had the EHC taken out, rewired with the Wire-Plus 143 for the lighting and signals. Three fuses now control the electrical system. The dyna 2000 ignition put in and she is much better! And like they said a lot of standard parts which is a big plus! I believe that the frame recall was the DT's though. If you contact big dog with the VIN they will tell you if it is one and if it has been fixed.:up:
