another 2007 bites the dust
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Boise Idaho
There doesn't seem to be of anything wrong with 07-08 Baggers except on this web sight.
The trany noise has been explained a hundred times here, the heat problem has been explained here a hundred times and the IDS is not a bandage, foriegn bikes have been using it for 30+ years.
I personally think there are alot of whiners riding Harley's these days.
The trany noise has been explained a hundred times here, the heat problem has been explained here a hundred times and the IDS is not a bandage, foriegn bikes have been using it for 30+ years.
I personally think there are alot of whiners riding Harley's these days.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 886
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From: Virginia
There doesn't seem to be of anything wrong with 07-08 Baggers except on this web sight.
The trany noise has been explained a hundred times here, the heat problem has been explained here a hundred times and the IDS is not a bandage, foriegn bikes have been using it for 30+ years.
I personally think there are alot of whiners riding Harley's these days.
The trany noise has been explained a hundred times here, the heat problem has been explained here a hundred times and the IDS is not a bandage, foriegn bikes have been using it for 30+ years.
I personally think there are alot of whiners riding Harley's these days.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,393
Likes: 38
From: The real N.CA (not S.F. Bay Area)
There doesn't seem to be of anything wrong with 07-08 Baggers except on this web sight.
The trany noise has been explained a hundred times here, the heat problem has been explained here a hundred times and the IDS is not a bandage, foriegn bikes have been using it for 30+ years.
I personally think there are alot of whiners riding Harley's these days.
The trany noise has been explained a hundred times here, the heat problem has been explained here a hundred times and the IDS is not a bandage, foriegn bikes have been using it for 30+ years.
I personally think there are alot of whiners riding Harley's these days.
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Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Union Bridge, MD
Hey Max, did you do the cams with your setup? How do you like it?
I have an 07 that has had some problems like starter and clutch assy.
It is approaching 20k and I still run the crap out of it. When it breaks
I fix it.
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From:
Ah'm thar with ya!<G>
Warn't aimin' my comment(s) at any particular person, just a general observation. It's an air-cooled engine that doesn't like ta be run under 2k rpm. Nuthin' unusual 'bout that. Me, ah'm happy. Those that ain't are free ta choose another.
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Northeast Ohio
[quote=ButtMan1000;4025544]If you are referring to my post,
Problems:
1) The 6 speed tranny noise issues, whatever the cause,
2) The 96 C.I. heat issues, whatever the cause,
3) The IDS "A Band-Aid", at least in my opinion,
4) The 110 CVO bikes and their gasket, cylinder issues,
quote]
Filled the tranny with Redline Shockproof Heavy, added a Boarzilla pipe - What noise?
Built it to a 120" - engine temps run about 205 cruising - heat, what heat?
Installed the IDS, made it much smoother, dont consider it a band-aid.
120 doesnt leak a drop - gasket and cylinder issues?
Ok, now that I have had my fun, I can say the 07's did have some issues, when stock mine was unbearable hot in traffic, and I did have the "can of rocks sound in the primary and the tranny whine in 5th, but aside from the issues I cured by doing modifications, it has been no better or worse than my previous HD's. Oh, the HK stereo did take a crap earlier this year, and thankfully, that was still under warranty.
Problems:
1) The 6 speed tranny noise issues, whatever the cause,
2) The 96 C.I. heat issues, whatever the cause,
3) The IDS "A Band-Aid", at least in my opinion,
4) The 110 CVO bikes and their gasket, cylinder issues,
quote]
Filled the tranny with Redline Shockproof Heavy, added a Boarzilla pipe - What noise?
Built it to a 120" - engine temps run about 205 cruising - heat, what heat?
Installed the IDS, made it much smoother, dont consider it a band-aid.
120 doesnt leak a drop - gasket and cylinder issues?
Ok, now that I have had my fun, I can say the 07's did have some issues, when stock mine was unbearable hot in traffic, and I did have the "can of rocks sound in the primary and the tranny whine in 5th, but aside from the issues I cured by doing modifications, it has been no better or worse than my previous HD's. Oh, the HK stereo did take a crap earlier this year, and thankfully, that was still under warranty.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 829
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From: Central Texas
If you are referring to my post,
Problems:
1) The 6 speed tranny noise issues, whatever the cause,
2) The 96 C.I. heat issues, whatever the cause,
3) The IDS "A Band-Aid", at least in my opinion,
4) The 110 CVO bikes and their gasket, cylinder issues,
I considered trading or selling my 2003 Super Glide to purchase a CVO Bagger, but after reading about the problems with these bikes, leading to the "Recall", I want no parts of that problem. I kept the Super Glide and now have two pre- 07 Harley's.
The 07 and 08 bikes have gearing that makes 6th gear useless below 70 MPH. The 09 finally resolved this issue. I have ridden an 09, and I am extremely envious of the range of speeds that gear can be used in.
THe IDS should have at least been a "Factory Retrofit", offered for free to anyone that "Self-inflicted" the problem that required the factory to offer the kit.
The heat issue required Harley to re-design the exhaust for the first time in years for the sole purpose of helping alleviate engine heat. The system installed on the 09's actually shuts down the rear cylinder to again help alleviate the engine heat. Prior to 07 there were offerings of Lexan Heat Shields to place below the front seat to deflect heat from the engine.
Reading ElectraRick, who used to post here frequently, was the final straw that led to my decision top avoid the 07's. He described eloquently his problems and disgust with his 07, and got rid of the bike.
Do a search for these issues here on the forum,
I am stating my opinion after reading many posts on this forum. I did not say, and do not say, that every 07 has these issues. I do not however, want to be one of the posters complaining about the 07 I might have bought. Piece of mind from my perspective, in my decision.
Nuff Said,
Problems:
1) The 6 speed tranny noise issues, whatever the cause,
2) The 96 C.I. heat issues, whatever the cause,
3) The IDS "A Band-Aid", at least in my opinion,
4) The 110 CVO bikes and their gasket, cylinder issues,
I considered trading or selling my 2003 Super Glide to purchase a CVO Bagger, but after reading about the problems with these bikes, leading to the "Recall", I want no parts of that problem. I kept the Super Glide and now have two pre- 07 Harley's.
The 07 and 08 bikes have gearing that makes 6th gear useless below 70 MPH. The 09 finally resolved this issue. I have ridden an 09, and I am extremely envious of the range of speeds that gear can be used in.
THe IDS should have at least been a "Factory Retrofit", offered for free to anyone that "Self-inflicted" the problem that required the factory to offer the kit.
The heat issue required Harley to re-design the exhaust for the first time in years for the sole purpose of helping alleviate engine heat. The system installed on the 09's actually shuts down the rear cylinder to again help alleviate the engine heat. Prior to 07 there were offerings of Lexan Heat Shields to place below the front seat to deflect heat from the engine.
Reading ElectraRick, who used to post here frequently, was the final straw that led to my decision top avoid the 07's. He described eloquently his problems and disgust with his 07, and got rid of the bike.
Do a search for these issues here on the forum,
I am stating my opinion after reading many posts on this forum. I did not say, and do not say, that every 07 has these issues. I do not however, want to be one of the posters complaining about the 07 I might have bought. Piece of mind from my perspective, in my decision.
Nuff Said,
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If you are referring to my post,
The heat issue required Harley to re-design the exhaust for the first time in years for the sole purpose of helping alleviate engine heat. The system installed on the 09's actually shuts down the rear cylinder to again help alleviate the engine heat. Prior to 07 there were offerings of Lexan Heat Shields to place below the front seat to deflect heat from the engine.
The heat issue required Harley to re-design the exhaust for the first time in years for the sole purpose of helping alleviate engine heat. The system installed on the 09's actually shuts down the rear cylinder to again help alleviate the engine heat. Prior to 07 there were offerings of Lexan Heat Shields to place below the front seat to deflect heat from the engine.
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Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,647
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From: Stockbridge, GA (Atlanta)
I may have gotten lucky (but i don't think so) I had 23480 miles on my 07 SG with HQs 103 on it --I did not take it easy on the bike -- I did wheelies, rolling burnouts, raced it, got it sideways as often as I could, wrecked it twice (one was my fault) I did not have one problem out of the bike. It was hot, it was loud, but everything held up.
If the dumb-azz that painted it (actually I'm the Dumb *** cause I paid him) would have followed my instuctions instead of his artistic intuition I would have kept it.
Some people have bad expierences with every model year
If the dumb-azz that painted it (actually I'm the Dumb *** cause I paid him) would have followed my instuctions instead of his artistic intuition I would have kept it.
Some people have bad expierences with every model year