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2004 Bigdog Daytec Chopper

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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4Owner complaints

Model-year median: 4

2Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Electrical System
3Exterior Lighting
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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 4 of 4 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

3 reports
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11,000 miles · Sep 9, 2010
Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BIG DOG CHOPPER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REFERENCING, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V180000, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL REMEDY IN JUNE AND THEY STATED THEY HAD TO ORDER THE PARTS AND IT WOULD BE ABOUT 2 MONTHS. AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT, THE MANUF…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BIG DOG CHOPPER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REFERENCING, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V180000, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL REMEDY IN JUNE AND THEY STATED THEY HAD TO ORDER THE PARTS AND IT WOULD BE ABOUT 2 MONTHS. AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE PART IS NOT MANUFACTURED ANYMORE AND THEY MAY BE ABLE TO GET IT FROM ANOTHER SUPPLIER BUT IT WOULD TAKE AN ADDITIONAL 6 TO 7 WEEKS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 11,000.

NHTSA ODI #10354718

25,440 miles · Feb 13, 2009
Electrical System

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BIGDOG DAYTEC CHOPPER MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECENTLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN PERFORME…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BIGDOG DAYTEC CHOPPER MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECENTLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN PERFORMED DIAGNOSTIC TESTS AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY INOPERABLE AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 25,440.

NHTSA ODI #10258602

210,002 miles · Mar 11, 2008
Electrical System

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BIG DOG DAYTEC CHOPPER. WHENEVER THE CONTACT RIDES THE VEHICLE, ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SHUT OFF, INCLUDING THE MOTORCYCLE ITSELF. HE HAS TAKEN THE BIKE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE EHC MODULE FAILED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE, BUT IT DOES NOT INCLUDE HIS MO…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BIG DOG DAYTEC CHOPPER. WHENEVER THE CONTACT RIDES THE VEHICLE, ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SHUT OFF, INCLUDING THE MOTORCYCLE ITSELF. HE HAS TAKEN THE BIKE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE EHC MODULE FAILED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE, BUT IT DOES NOT INCLUDE HIS MODEL YEAR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,00 AND CURRENT MILEAGE IS 23,00. UPDATED 04-08-08 *BF

NHTSA ODI #10220824

Official recalls

2

04V523000 · Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center Stand

Nov 2, 2004

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE KICKSTAND SPRING ATTACHING STUD MAY BREAK OFF ALLOWING THE KICKSTAND TO DEPLOY INTO THE EXTENDED POSITION.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THE KICKSTAND DEPLOYS, IT COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A NEW KICKSTAND UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.

04V137000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder

Mar 23, 2004

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE PISTON IN THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY SIZED, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO DRAG OR LOCKUP.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PISTON FROM THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW PISTON. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-267-9121.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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