Just a thought about 07 Street Bobs
Road Warrior
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From: Backwoods of NH
RE: Just a thought about 07 Street Bobs
No problems here either -- think you're all correct, it's the '06s and very early '07s that had the inner primary probs. Nothing I've read indicate any common issues on '07s after initial production. But what do i know, I just ride my bobstah and pray keeps being trouble free!
Road Warrior
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From: Ohio
RE: Just a thought about 07 Street Bobs
Cornbread,
I am glad you have broken the ice so I can address a few issues I have with my '07 Bob.
First - Whenever I put weight on the seat it seems like I am not able to get my legs back under me to get off the bike. Maybe cutting off my circulation to my legs. It gets worse the longer I ride, and sometimes costs me a whole afternoon. Second - I have noticed that after I ride for any extended period of time my wife comments on my pleasant mood, wind-blown Hollywood hair, and general aura of virility. I am pretty sure the bike is sick, because I often catch people looking at it in the parking lot when I approach from a store or bar, and sometimes they even express that very sentiment, as in "Your bike looks sick, man." And yesterday I noticed that the front end felt really light when I shifted into second and twisted the throttle almost all the way open. It was kinda loud too. Also, I think the clock on the speedometer needs calibration, because when I am riding it seems like I look down and hours have gone by without me noticing. I called a buddy of mine who has an '06 to compare notes, but his OL keeps telling me he is "out in the garage cussin' up a storm." I love a good rivalry.
Blubob
I am glad you have broken the ice so I can address a few issues I have with my '07 Bob.
First - Whenever I put weight on the seat it seems like I am not able to get my legs back under me to get off the bike. Maybe cutting off my circulation to my legs. It gets worse the longer I ride, and sometimes costs me a whole afternoon. Second - I have noticed that after I ride for any extended period of time my wife comments on my pleasant mood, wind-blown Hollywood hair, and general aura of virility. I am pretty sure the bike is sick, because I often catch people looking at it in the parking lot when I approach from a store or bar, and sometimes they even express that very sentiment, as in "Your bike looks sick, man." And yesterday I noticed that the front end felt really light when I shifted into second and twisted the throttle almost all the way open. It was kinda loud too. Also, I think the clock on the speedometer needs calibration, because when I am riding it seems like I look down and hours have gone by without me noticing. I called a buddy of mine who has an '06 to compare notes, but his OL keeps telling me he is "out in the garage cussin' up a storm." I love a good rivalry.
Blubob
Road Master
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RE: Just a thought about 07 Street Bobs
I bought a new 07 SB in April 07.
Gas cap ratted, I put a new one on.
Fuel gauge popped out, I pushed it back.
Had the front end "clunk", dealer fixed it before I knew I had it.
Kickstand spring feel off going 60, dealer fixed it.
A cylinder stopped working (bad injector),
the dealer picked up the bike and took care of it.
Stock seat looks like older than me, oh well.
Speedometer fogâs up, oh welled again.
10.000 miles and still rolling, works for me.
Road Warrior
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From: Backwoods of NH
RE: Just a thought about 07 Street Bobs
ORIGINAL: BluBob
Cornbread,
I am glad you have broken the ice so I can address a few issues I have with my '07 Bob.
First - Whenever I put weight on the seat it seems like I am not able to get my legs back under me to get off the bike. Maybe cutting off my circulation to my legs. It gets worse the longer I ride, and sometimes costs me a whole afternoon. Second - I have noticed that after I ride for any extended period of time my wife comments on my pleasant mood, wind-blown Hollywood hair, and general aura of virility. I am pretty sure the bike is sick, because I often catch people looking at it in the parking lot when I approach from a store or bar, and sometimes they even express that very sentiment, as in "Your bike looks sick, man." And yesterday I noticed that the front end felt really light when I shifted into second and twisted the throttle almost all the way open. It was kinda loud too. Also, I think the clock on the speedometer needs calibration, because when I am riding it seems like I look down and hours have gone by without me noticing. I called a buddy of mine who has an '06 to compare notes, but his OL keeps telling me he is "out in the garage cussin' up a storm." I love a good rivalry.
Blubob
Cornbread,
I am glad you have broken the ice so I can address a few issues I have with my '07 Bob.
First - Whenever I put weight on the seat it seems like I am not able to get my legs back under me to get off the bike. Maybe cutting off my circulation to my legs. It gets worse the longer I ride, and sometimes costs me a whole afternoon. Second - I have noticed that after I ride for any extended period of time my wife comments on my pleasant mood, wind-blown Hollywood hair, and general aura of virility. I am pretty sure the bike is sick, because I often catch people looking at it in the parking lot when I approach from a store or bar, and sometimes they even express that very sentiment, as in "Your bike looks sick, man." And yesterday I noticed that the front end felt really light when I shifted into second and twisted the throttle almost all the way open. It was kinda loud too. Also, I think the clock on the speedometer needs calibration, because when I am riding it seems like I look down and hours have gone by without me noticing. I called a buddy of mine who has an '06 to compare notes, but his OL keeps telling me he is "out in the garage cussin' up a storm." I love a good rivalry.
Blubob
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Road Master
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From: New Hampshire
RE: Just a thought about 07 Street Bobs
Judging from all the replies, me thinks Mr. Corn should perhaps limit his "thoughts" to his own scoot....no offense intended!!
My speedo actually needs cal also. When I am riding extremely fast on the highway, the clock seems to begin running backwards....and my hair looks less gray after the ride. Weird.
My speedo actually needs cal also. When I am riding extremely fast on the highway, the clock seems to begin running backwards....and my hair looks less gray after the ride. Weird.
Road Master
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From: ohio
RE: Just a thought about 07 Street Bobs
hey : what`s all the talk about inner primary problems on the 06? i`m looking at one for sale now 1500 mi.
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Road Warrior
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From: Backwoods of NH
RE: Just a thought about 07 Street Bobs
ORIGINAL: djack
hey : what`s all the talk about inner primary problems on the 06? i`m looking at one for sale now 1500 mi.
hey : what`s all the talk about inner primary problems on the 06? i`m looking at one for sale now 1500 mi.
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RE: Just a thought about 07 Street Bobs
Early '06 Dynas can have problems with the inner primary bearing and the 8 (or 9) degree fuel injectors. Neither has a quick fix but the factory corrected both by the mid model year. IIRC, HD offered free replacement of the inner primary bearings on certain early '06 Dynas for a time. Not sure about the injectors. The '06 Dynas turned out to be the test bed for both the 6 speed and certain engine upgrades like the cam chain tensioner (despite being a TC88) that were later rolled out across the '07 Dyna, Softail, and Touring lines.
'07 and later Dynas (or any TC96) are known to run hotter to due stricter emission controls. This is relatively easy to fix with a Stage 1, PCIII, SERT, etc. Other than that, the city MPG dropped like a brick for the TC96 at 35mpg vs 44mpg (06 EFI). Tho the MPG was probably not much of an issue until recently.
'07 and later Dynas (or any TC96) are known to run hotter to due stricter emission controls. This is relatively easy to fix with a Stage 1, PCIII, SERT, etc. Other than that, the city MPG dropped like a brick for the TC96 at 35mpg vs 44mpg (06 EFI). Tho the MPG was probably not much of an issue until recently.