2007 Big Dog Bulldog
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2007 Big Dog Bulldog. Newest first.
On certain motorcycles, the rear fender strut attaching bolts can fail allowing the rear fender to detach from the motorcycle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could occur without prior warning and could result in an injury or a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove existing strut bolts and replace with higher tensile strength attaching bolts and updated washers. higher torque values will be observed when installing the replacement fasteners. the recall began on january 21, 2008. owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
Certain big dog aftermarket sissy bar assemblies sold as an accessory part for the motorcycles listed above. the sissy bar assemblies may be undersized, allowing excessive movement of the sissy bar. over time, this could cause the bolts that retain the sissy bar to break allowing the sissy bar to detach from the motorcycle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could occur without warning and could result in injury and/or a crash.
Remedy
Big dog will notify owners and replace the affected sissy bars free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin on or about august 24, 2007. owners can contact big dog motorcycles customer service department collect at 316-267-9121.
On certain motorcycles, the tachometer board may have been improperly installed.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Improperly installed tachometer boards may develop a short circuit that could cause the motorcycle to shut down. this could occur without prior warning and result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will isolate the tachometer board from the housing. the recallbegan on august 27, 2007. owners may contact big dog at 1-316-219-9129 or e-mail at customer.service@bigdogmotorcycles.com.
Owner complaints
4 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Tires
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…
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 other feedback from forum members, warranty coverage IS rare or denied all together. in the meantime the customer must wait for results and not able to ride. customer also pays for returm postage and labor to remove and replace. warranty IS worthless imo. avon tire representatives options: 1. Purchase a tire from your dealer and have it mounted. Have them return the tire for warranty determination. Once the determination IS made it will either be 100% replace, prorated price or warranty denied. or 2. Have the dealer return your tire for warranty consideration and wait until the determination IS made before you get a replacement tire. It will either be 100% replace at no cost, prorated price or warranty denied. ........ http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/dog-pound/22687-new-300-avon-cobra-tires-junk.html ...... http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/dog-pound/29537-avon-cobra-tires.html *tt
- Tires
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…
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. Tire has bubbled in numerous areas from the separation. Attempts to get the tire to avon contacting[xxx] have gone in vain. I was told by him it was a manufacture defect and they would replace it but they have put me through ringer changing the story on getting the tire to them. Said it minor number of failures and not a concern to them. Now many people from the forum have the same issue. This IS happening with the 250mm cobra series too. Inspection of the tire showed the failure at a rest stop. 10-15 people have inspected there tires on the bdm forum after I posted pics and have the same issue. Http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/dog-pound/22687-new-300-avon-cobra-tires-junk.html http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/dog-pound/29537-avon-cobra-tires.html http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/general/29748-avon-cobra-rep.html I have been in contact with[xxx]with avon from 070711 to now with no resolution. [xxx] account manager avon motorcycle tyres north america 4600 prosper dr. stow, ohio 44224 direct cell[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Tires
Avon AV72 300/35/vr18 tire splitting. *kb
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
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…
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 consumer stated he was unable to read the speedometer at any speed as it fogged up. The odometer was replaced at a cost OF$55. Updated 11/18/11
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10027045Bigdog 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.
- 10026833Bigdog motorcycle: new primary inspection cover gasket. Install new inspection cover gasket on all 2005-2008 big dog motorcycles.
- 10026832Bigdog motorcycle: fuel tank vent may become flooded with fuel, causing the motorcycle to run poorly due to a fuel mixture that IS too rich.
- 10026614Bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolt remedy. Rear fender strut bolts may fail allowing the fender to detach from the motorcycle.
- 10026469Big dog motorcycle: strut bolts replacement. Remove strut bolts and install strut bolt kit p/n 243 000010-00.
- 10026442Big dog motorcycle: electrical side cover contact with belt guard. A wire bundle may protrude into the right electrical side cover.
- 10026428Bigdog motorcycles: this letter highlights the difference between the various electronic harness controllers (ehcs). For models years 2005-2009 motorcycles.
- 10026245Bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolts on certain motorcycles may fail allowing the fender to detach from the motorcycle.
- 10026244Bigdog motorcycle: high beam led indicator will not illuminate and motorcycle will not restart after being shut off.
- 10023092Bigdog motorcycles - revised speedometer and mount.
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