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NightTrain wasn't a certified BDM mechanic that I know of!
But he "WAS" an electrical engineer that worked for BDM for a while correcting a bunch of their electrical problems!
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Only Bad "NEWS" Brad could dream this chit up!
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Good try though! :2thumbs:
Thanks for this mornings little laugh! :2thumbs:
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I didn't dream this shit up Dead. Well, maybe about the part of him being a mechanic, but I was close. Rocky says if I'm close, that's good enough for her.......except there was that one time I was off by a couple of inches and she don't play that shit!
Here's Night Trains post about this. He's a little long winded, but seems to know what he's talking about. Here ya go:
I am sure I am going to repeat some of what you wrote in your original post, I just want to make sure I have it clear. You indicated the bike "died" while riding just like the key was turned off but from the way you write it, it sounds like the lights, speedo and other elctrical was still fine. So in reality was it more like the "Off" button was pressed? You also indicated that at one time you had the seat off and there were no LEDs on the EHC with key on. Did you press the "Run" key before you looked at it? None of the lights on a 2004 EHC will illuminate unless you have a fault on certain circuits or the Run button has been pressed (after run has been pressed the third LED will light). It is entirely possible the EHC is bad however lets check a couple more things out before you drop the money for a new module.
1. The cam plates are notorious for issues on 2004. Take the cam plate cover off and inspect. Some times you can see obvious damage. When you loose spark check to see if the light on the ignition module blinks when you have key on, run pressed and the starter is turning the motor over. It should blink as you crank.
2. As said the ignition diagnostic light on the EHC should not illuminate if the run button has been pressed. The EHC will default to Off when it is powered up. Next time you stall if it is safe do not touch the key, or any buttons on the hand controls. Pull off to the side of the road and take the seat off. See if the ignition LED is illuminated or if it is off. If it is on try to fire it back up and see if the ignition module light blinks. If the LED is not illuminated check your key switch to make sure it is not having an intermittent open. You should also check the wiring on your right side hand control. I have seen the wires damaged where the wires enter the bars under the hand controls and causes the EHC to think the bike was turned off. Take the hand control off and make sure none of the wires have been damaged.
3. There was a service bulliten that is now a recall on the 2004 EHC. It called to remove the dust seal from the ECH and fill the cavity with dielectric grease. The seal is too thick and does not allow the connector to fully seat and lock into place. The "seal" does nothing to keep out water anyway. Fill it with dielectric grease (not wheel bearing grease or assembly lube, don't laugh I have seen that). Fill the cavity with grease to about the top of the connector pins. When you put the connector back on some of the grease will squish out over the edge and help keep water out. All 4 locks should now engage and keep the connector connected. I have seen some people wire tie the connector as well.
I have not heard of any issues with the HID light on a 2004 EHC but I could not rule it out (Jake could probalby tell you if he has had anyone return an HID on a 2004). This is very unlikely but I will not pull anything off the table when I do not have any data to prove it one way or another.
Start with what I talked about above. Post any more observations, issue or questions you have and I and others will try to help ya out. Possible you have an EHC issue but I would lean towards one of the three items above. Worst thing that happens is you spend no money to look a little deaper and if it turns out to be the EHC you feel confident before you drop the coin.
Also, just because your battery is reading 13+ volts does not make it good. Take a reading while pressing the start button. Can you hear any "click" sounds while trying to start your bike?