hick up
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chaingunner
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I'd start here, it's common and most have it fixed this way.
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/how/4943-how-adjust-your-carb-check-jetting.html
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/how/4943-how-adjust-your-carb-check-jetting.html
BigDogBro1
Made in the USA
Sounds like it could be many things causing the effect you described.
Loose wire connection
battery condition
EHC
Cam sensor
Keyswitch
handelbar control stop button
Fuel feed
Next time it happens try to take a mental picture of the gauge lights and conditions to help diagnose the problem later.
Good luck!
more than likely, on the '05 you have the "E" carb instead of the "G". you may even still have the restrictor plates between the manifold and the jugs. if the carb has Super G stamped in it, ignore the first part of the post.
thexaulted
Member
My 03 Chopper has been doing the same thing and that is exactly how I described it, "a hick up!" The guy that has been working on mine is pretty knowledgeable and has adjusted the carb for me in the past. Anyway, when I mentioned it to him recently he said, "before we get to far into this and get real complicated when's the last time you checked or changed your spark plugs?" I'll let you know what happens, its been over 100 degrees everyday for more than a week so I haven't been real compelled to get out there and try it or ride it!
I know it sounds simple but one other time I had a really odd problem, this time it was at the Big Dog dealer, and after not being able to figure it out and contacting BD the person at BD asked if they tried the spark plug wires. That was about the only thing they hadn't tried, they were into all kinds of shit! Guess what? They changed the wires and it was good to go! So just maybe!
I know it sounds simple but one other time I had a really odd problem, this time it was at the Big Dog dealer, and after not being able to figure it out and contacting BD the person at BD asked if they tried the spark plug wires. That was about the only thing they hadn't tried, they were into all kinds of shit! Guess what? They changed the wires and it was good to go! So just maybe!
sewell49
Member
I have a super G carb... my garage is air conditioned could it be when i pull it out in warm weaather i am getting condisation im gas tank???? because i notice when i polish my bike up and then take it out my chrome is foged up!!!! i put some heet in my gas tank hope that works...... and i think i might get new spark plug wires..... Does anybody know about the super G carb... Wht do you know sturgis is one week away and my bike has to mess up now
phatchopper300
I just wanta ride
Could it be exhaust leak? Exhaust brackets gotten loose? Just sayin
Reddog2009
Member
My 09 Coyote did this right after I first got her, found out that the plug wire was loose from me clipping my key ring to it. I just tightened up the wire end so that I got a good "snap" when I pushed it on the end of the plug, and now I check it every time I get on to ride, and it has never done it since.
armad
Active Member
My 08 Mutt does it too. Especially when the weather is hot. From what I am reading I am going to change the intermediate jet. I don't have any problem while accelarating or idling. Just when out on the road cruising at a steady speed. It doesn't do it a lot. Just when it is hot out, and while I am cruising.
BadBrad
2005 Pitbull
This is the same problem many of us have had soon after getting our dogs. For the majority, the fix was simple. Increase your intermediate jet! 
You'll have to drop the bottom of your carb to do this. If I were to guess, the most common jet combination would be close to a 76-78 main and a 31-33 intermediate. The hiccup will only get worse with time. Mine sure did. Actually, when I bought my Dog, the previous owner told me it did this and no one could ever find the reason why. As soon as I joined the forum, the answer was one that many others had experienced. Never had a hiccup since. 
You'll have to drop the bottom of your carb to do this. If I were to guess, the most common jet combination would be close to a 76-78 main and a 31-33 intermediate. The hiccup will only get worse with time. Mine sure did. Actually, when I bought my Dog, the previous owner told me it did this and no one could ever find the reason why. As soon as I joined the forum, the answer was one that many others had experienced. Never had a hiccup since.