2007 Big Dog Bulldog problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (3) · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (10)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension:front:macpherson Strut 2008-10-30 · 07V580 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
big dog motorcycle: strut bolts replacement. remove strut bolts and install strut bolt kit p/n 243 000010-00. *pe
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2008-05-11 · SIL-0008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
big dog motorcycle: electrical side cover contact with belt guard. a wire bundle may protrude into the right electrical side cover. *pe
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2008-04-18 · SB-1106 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bigdog motorcycle: new primary inspection cover gasket. install new inspection cover gasket on all 2005-2008 big dog motorcycles. *pe
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2008-04-18 · SIL-0001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bigdog motorcycles: this letter highlights the difference between the various electronic harness controllers (ehcs). for models years 2005-2009 motorcycles. *pe
Equipment:electrical 2008-04-11 · SB-1102 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bigdog motorcycle: hidden shock electrical cover hardware replacement. electrical side covers may crack or break. 243-000011-00 for all models except 2006 k9. 243-000013-00 for 2006 k9 model. *pe
Structure:body:bumpers 2008-01-14 · 07-V-580 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolt remedy. rear fender strut bolts may fail allowing the fender to detach from the motorcycle. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 10 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2011-08-27 · Tires · 8,200 mi“avon tires, installed: 11-13-2009 mileage: 3200 miles, no abuse, normal riding conditions. avon cobra 300/35vr18 av72. dot: atap 12 (4708) defect: join splice separation. first noticed tire layer separation on 7-12-2011. required to go through installer - distributor, then distributor will determine warranty coverage. from hearing othe…”
2011-08-16 · Tires · 2,500 mi“i have a avon motorcycle tire, av72 300/35vr18 cobra series mounted on a 2007 big dog motorcycle, model bulldog. it has a dot code of 0609. tire has split or separated on each side at about 2500 miles and is coming apart. avon said it is a open joint splice failure. numerous tires have the same issue on the big dog forum on the big dog motorcycles.…”
2011-08-16 · Tires · 20,000 mi“avon av72 300/35/vr18 tire splitting. *kb…”
2011-06-16 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 100 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 bigdog bulldog motorcycle. while driving approximately 45 mph during rainy weather, the entire instrument panel became extremely foggy and remained foggy for three days. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure yet the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100. updated 07/21/11 *bf the c…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.