Recently acquired 05 big dog ridgeback from a tweeter that couldn't pay his bond. Wiring nightmare. It seems to me that everyone has had ehc issues and my guess is the reason for the demise of manufacturer . So my guess is the customers must foot the bill to correct poor design by the manufacturer which is quite costly and a real pain in my but.not to mention time consuming. I've installed the wire plus kit and everything lights up except ignition module and won't turn over or make a clicking sound or nothing . Can I get a clue from someone on what the issue is or a point in the right direction would help and be greatly appreciated. Cause next step is a bullet and a match . Lol thanks in advance
Well welcome and sorry that you are having problems from day one. Not much I can offer on the WP Kit, however if you did the kit install, would double and maybe triple check all the connectors against the schematics and instruction. If nothing sticks out,then pull out the multi-meter and start checking the continuity on the connectors from source back. Focus on components not working.
Also give it sometime and hopefully others with more knowledge than me will help you on specifics for the WP (I have a PDM in mine).
In regards to why BD went under, I would say economy most of all, pretty much same reason that others did too as well as say why HD shut down Buell and sold off M/V Augusta. Electronics may be a week point on the later BD, however I think for the majority of one sold, no problems overall and there is many members on here that still have the original EHC with no issues. Hell even HD just issued a recall for over 100,000 MC for 2014 and 2015 due to faulty clutch, and not let's forget the nearly 34 million recall for Air Bags going out soon.
Get it fixed and start riding and you will be happy as most of us are here.
When you get a chance, post an intro also, never know may find a good riding buddy or someone near you that can help you out.