GAS tank is to small,
what problems did the 2007's have
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Corpus Christi, Tx
Some people complained of heat issues due to the lean nature of the stock setup. Simple enough to resolve by adding a fuel management system.
Others were bothered by the 5th gear whine (which I did notice during break in but can't hear any longer).
Some owners were unhappy that the IDS didn't come out until '08. It's a nice addition, but I wouldn't call not having it a 'deal breaker'.
Mine's been a great bike, overall.
Others were bothered by the 5th gear whine (which I did notice during break in but can't hear any longer).
Some owners were unhappy that the IDS didn't come out until '08. It's a nice addition, but I wouldn't call not having it a 'deal breaker'.
Mine's been a great bike, overall.
Last edited by Thirdup; Oct 14, 2009 at 02:35 PM.
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The problem with the '07's was they were different than the '99-'06's.
1st and 5th straight cut gears were louder. That can be addressed with heavier tranny gear lube/IDS.
They were hotter than the '06's. Many ways to address that issue.
There was a rattling in the drivetrain that can be addressed with IDS.
In other words the '07's were different and according to the experts in '07 they were all going to self destruct and Harley would be out of business by now. Hasn't happened. There are alot of satisfied '07 owners.
I'm keeping mine.
1st and 5th straight cut gears were louder. That can be addressed with heavier tranny gear lube/IDS.
They were hotter than the '06's. Many ways to address that issue.
There was a rattling in the drivetrain that can be addressed with IDS.
In other words the '07's were different and according to the experts in '07 they were all going to self destruct and Harley would be out of business by now. Hasn't happened. There are alot of satisfied '07 owners.
I'm keeping mine.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2007
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From: Maryland
07 is the best year for the SG. 09 went with a new frame that is to stiff and sits an 1" higher. 08 have the tbw, fat 6 gallon tank...to wide. 2010's have all above plus catlytic converters and no duals.
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From: Desert S. West
I never really looked at like that but you're right. If the back end starts getting a little loose there are some good inexpensive fixes for that now too. The Progressive and Throttleup units come to mind.
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I have great respect for anyone who can offer a truly objectice assessment of any bike/model year.
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I don't have the IDS, and don't seem to need one. The fifth gear whine is very very faint, and of no concern whatsoever. I do have a swingarm brace to go on to combat the rear wheel steer issue.
The bike ran real hot even with an oil cooler until I put the fuelpak on. No real problems after that. I may still do the true duals just to get rid of that goofy h-pipe.
There's nothing wrong with an '07, other than it came in a too-lean condition from the factory. The bike needs a good stage I treatment to wake it up, which, co-incidently, usually addresses the heat problem.
The bike ran real hot even with an oil cooler until I put the fuelpak on. No real problems after that. I may still do the true duals just to get rid of that goofy h-pipe.
There's nothing wrong with an '07, other than it came in a too-lean condition from the factory. The bike needs a good stage I treatment to wake it up, which, co-incidently, usually addresses the heat problem.