2007 Big Dog K-9
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2007 Big Dog K-9. 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.
Owner complaints
5 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Tires
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
- 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…
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 bought the tire from and they promptly got me a replacement tire. My original cobra had a date code of 4009. My new cobra has a date code of 1111. *tt
- Tires
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
- 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
- Power train › Manual transmission
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 1,500 and current mileage was 4,100.
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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