Let me introduce myself first. I am in North Carolina and I have a small MC repair shop and am most familiar with Big Bear Choppers. I have owned a 2000 Big Dog Pit Bull and I am currently working on a 2004 BD Chopper. When I turn the key on the bike starts to crank. I am getting power to the solenoid causing the starter to engage. The switch on the bars appears to be fine, it seems like a relay may be sticking that the start switch usually engages. The battery is toast on this bike as well. Has anyone seen this issue. I will be replacing the battery but I still think the start circuit will be stuck in the "On" position because I hooked my jumper box to the existing battery and it still has the same symptoms. Any insight from someone that has run across this issue or similar would be appreciated. Thanks
2004 Big Dog Chopper Starting Problem
- Thread starter Outfitter
- Start date
have you checked the contacts in the starter solenoid?
BikersDream
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Check the wiggle pin yet?
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Im sorry i just had to do that, have you washed it?
Not sure what you are referring to?
bigdogtech01
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I think he is asking is your starter solenoid burned up causing it to stick in the open position or should I say pushed out, causing it to have power all the time? I have seen this and yes it is possible. Take the end off your solenoid and take the plunger out, inspect, and replace starter if needed. I have seen it with Harley when a relay goes bad it causes this to happen. It will be a good idea to take that primary cover off and inspect the starter jackshaft and clutch ring gear. If I think of anything else I'll write ya. Good luck man.
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Yes bigdogtech!:up: This man is on the right track!:up:
bigdogtech01
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One other thing I thought of it could be that Damn thunder heart EHC. I just replaced one today on an '03. It did not have the same symptoms but had a bunch of other crazy things going on, burned up ignition in the nose cone, no tail lights, no head light, all caused from that cheap EHC. I replaced all the wires, installed a Twin Tec Ignition, and new EHC and now the old dog is running good as new.
Well thanks for the replies. The starter is doing what it is supposed to do. The problem is, I have power on the small wire which powers the solenoid even when the start button is not pushed. I contacted Big Dog tech support and went through a few things with him and he determined it was the EHC.
TheDeadOne
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I've seen the same thing or very similar many times to what you are describing. Usually with +/- 8.9 DCV on the solenoid trigger wire when the start button is "not" being depressed.
Check the brushes inside the starter for proper contact seating. These starters have the tendency to get infiltrated with water and cause the brushes to stick in their holding brackets and stop making contact with the armature. I've seen some that will work intermittently and others that stop working altogether.
Hope this helps. :2thumbs:
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Check the brushes inside the starter for proper contact seating. These starters have the tendency to get infiltrated with water and cause the brushes to stick in their holding brackets and stop making contact with the armature. I've seen some that will work intermittently and others that stop working altogether.
Hope this helps. :2thumbs:
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