Completely Dead Ridgeback

[Chris11764]

I have a 2006 BigDog Ridgeback. The bike has ran great and hasn't had any issues as of yet. Yesterday I went to start it and it was completely dead. When turning the ignition key there are no lights (speedo, head light, signals etc), or any click noises. I instantly assumed it was the battery and ran out and bought a new one. Well that wasn't it, so I checked all the cables / ground and everything looks good. Any advice where to go from here or am I about to be a member of the elite rewire / replace the ECM club.

 

[BWG56]

Jiggle the key switch, or unplug it and jumper it with a paper clip, and is everything dead with the new battery?

 

[Chris11764]

Everything is completely dead with the new battery. I did jiggle the key, I will try to jump across it tomorrow with a paper clip. Thanks for the idea! I'm hoping it's something simple like the ignition switch or the breaker. I'm not really crazy about the idea of replacing the ECH.

 

[woodbutcher]

did you have the battery charged when you bought it? batteries right off the shelf are rarely at anywhere near full charge. also, not a bad idea to have it load tested even though it is "NEW". heaven forbid if a new battery isn't worth a shit.

 

[shansel88]

Fuse?? No light or anything would make me think fuse. Or start unplugging connectors one at a time to see if anything will come on?? The EHC does ace a power indicator light, I believe??
Sounds like ignition or fuse to me??