2007 Big Dog K-9 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (3) · Power Train:manual Transmission (1) · Electrical System (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
2013-02-17 · Tires · 17,500 mi“i have an avon cobra 250/40/18 tire mounted on my 2007 big dog chopper with approximately 2000 miles on it and it has almost split from on side to the other. *tr…”
2011-08-28 · Tires“i own a 2007 big dog k9 that originally came with an avon venom 300/35r18 on the rear. avon has discontinued making the venom and replaced it with the cobra. i replaced my venom in june of 2010 with the new cobra. after approximately 1200 miles, i found that the tire was starting to separate on each side at a splice joint. i called the people i bou…”
2011-08-27 · Tires · 15,611 mi“i have an 07 big dog k-9 w/ av72 300/35vr18 cobra series w/ 2028 miles and 4/32 of tread left measured at the wear bar. the tire has began to split or seperate in several places. *tt…”
2010-12-10 · Electrical System“2007 big dog k-9 motorcycle, loss of electrical, head and tail lights, speedometer,horn high beam indicator light, engine shut down and all lights went out while riding at night. *bf the consumer was informed the electric controller shorted out. *jb…”
2007-09-06 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 1,500 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2007 big dog k-9. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle downshifted from sixth to fourth gear without warning. the dealer inspected the vehicle, but were unable to diagnose the cause of failure. the failure occurred on four occasions. the contact stated that the vehicle has now started to leak oil. the failure mileage was 1,5…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.