Big Dog Problems

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pauldeepsea

pauldeepsea

Guru
As I read through the forumn and look at all the problems with these bikes really makes you wonder why anyone would bike these bikes? Really do like the bike and who wants to be like every HD owner out there! these bikes are like BOATS Bring. Another. Thousand. To. Service. it Changed to WP and installed new cam sensor now looking at the carb for jetting...
 
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hollywoodjohnny

Banned
Why ?? you said it, Dog owners are not like everyboby else, we walk by 15 vairations of the same bike to get to OURS, were 2 wheel hot roders and along with owning a hot rod comes alot of tlc & maintenance, If I could afford to I would own 2 more :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

(Ridgeback & Bagger)
:cheers:
 
RCAdd1ct

RCAdd1ct

JAFO
In the four years I have had my HD it has been in the shop about a year, so anyone can have issues.

My yamaha never left me stranded, but you don't see me whining about it all the time.
 
lineman 112

lineman 112

Member
For me the choice was easy i wanted somthing different, i looked at harleys for about a second n they all looked the same to me, plus i am a bigger guy n when i sat on a harley just felt to small, unless it was a bagger n i just dont care for that style yet. I know the upkeep on a dog is a little more but to me its worth it cause ya very seldom see the same dog weather it is paint, accessories,or somthing else, guess i just wanted to be different than everyone else.
 
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Eric

Banned
Easy fix to your issue... just get 1 or 2 of each........:D I did.... still looking for another pro street to add to the collection... its all good bro.... dont get me wrond I like my HDs but thay aint no dog...:2thumbs:
 
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GDOG_PITBULL

GDOG_PITBULL

Well-Known Member
Ummm yea, STFU and be glad you can obtain and ride one of these works of art! I am without mine and can only count the days till I feel the power again! They are not for the weak of heart and spirit in the world! :2thumbs:
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Bowhunter

Bowhunter

Well-Known Member
I know these bikes take extra work, but you gotta wipe the smile off your face every time you ride one! My metric bikes are free of problems, but it ain't the same ride.
 
zipsman03

zipsman03

Active Member
Was at the local Harley shop yesterday, it was a meet and greet Harley execs thing, asked what I rode by one of them:) I proudly said a BIG DOG!! they said where is it, I ran home in the mini, brought it back and WILLIE G says nice, real nice:):):)
 
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SF180A

Guest
I run a 7 year old Mastiff and have no complaints other then finding a competent wrench to work on the dog, as there are a lot of OJT wannabes out there who don't know shit about turning wrenches and just want to charge you $$ . When I thought I was having an ECH problem it turned out to be just a broken wire. It was back up in no time, and that event is now a distant memory not worth thinking about.

The smiles, thumbs up, and new friends I meet when out on the road more then make up for any future issues I may have. The only modification I could think of now is go out and buy another bike to share the garage with. :2thumbs:

Ride safe and enjoy your Pitbull,

SF180A
:cheers:
 
Jersey James

Jersey James

Jersey James
When I was looking for a bike, it just happened that a Big Dog was for sale, at the right price. Really glad I bought this bike, I never looked back. I have owned many Harleys through out the years (been riding since 1970), this is my first Big Dog. As of right now, I am looking for a Ridgeback, to park next to my Pit Bull. I just love the looks of a ridgid. As for me, I would never consider another bike, unless it was a BDM motorcycle. One of my better choices, in life...
 
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SKITZO

Member
Love the BDM, I own a metric that is a show stopper and can be ridden cross country any day, I have owned my share of customs and Indians, and if you want to be different then the rest for the HD sea of sameness you either ride a kick ass custom or a kick ass custom metric, I love HDs but they are all the same unless you spend 20k in catalog extras why bother, buy a Big Dog and do your own thing . I compared my Swift chopper to a 1972 muscle car, I compare my Ridgeback to a 2010 Lembo. High Tech power machine.
 
2004BC

2004BC

FREEDOM!!!
pauldeepsea said:
As I read through the forumn and look at all the problems with these bikes really makes you wonder why anyone would bike these bikes? Really do like the bike and who wants to be like every HD owner out there! these bikes are like BOATS Bring. Another. Thousand. To. Service. it Changed to WP and installed new cam sensor now looking at the carb for jetting...
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Anything nice to say??? :(
 
coach

coach

Active Member
Every bike I have slung my leg over for a test ride since I've owned the BD.......has the response of a slug......IMO. Is it without flaws ???? .....probably not. Would I go back to a Harley......very doubtful.
 
Five Five

Five Five

Well-Known Member
Hey Paul.....sorry about your frustration...I got to tell you though I run the SHIT out of my dog (ridden every friken day) and it keeps on going like the enigizer bunny...I have read all your post since I've joined the website and I agree you've had your share of problems...but with all the repairs you have done I would say your dog should be pretty reliable at this point.....so get out and ride and show off that scoot of yours...

"55"
 
Bmarchant

Bmarchant

Active Member
I have a 2003 BD chopper, and its my every day bike. Speedo is at 18,000, and it runs just fine. Every Sunday morning, while my lady is sleeping, I wipe it down and clean it. While doing that, I check for loose stuff, and fix it if necessary. Then all week long, I ride it.

These are hot rods, and you have to treat them like hot rods.
 
K9Anniv

K9Anniv

Well-Known Member
I've had LOTS of Harleys through the years, including a couple CVO bikes, and they're nice bikes for the most part.

BUT...none of them (including the 2011 models I've seen fo far) get my adrenaline pumping and "smile factor" going like the Big Dogs.:whoop:

Of course, I've had zero problems ("knock on wood") with mine in the short 12K miles I've put on them (combined).

Anyway, that's my :zz2cents: worth...
 
PurpleDog

PurpleDog

Well-Known Member
pauldeepsea said:
As I read through the forumn and look at all the problems with these bikes really makes you wonder why anyone would bike these bikes? Really do like the bike and who wants to be like every HD owner out there! these bikes are like BOATS Bring. Another. Thousand. To. Service. it Changed to WP and installed new cam sensor now looking at the carb for jetting...
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You buy a used 6 yr old anything and expect it to be "issue" free?

I bought a used Ford T-Bird one time, didn't know what the hell I was doing trying to repair the condition it had, but I replaced the computer in it, damn thing still didn't run right. Fords suck ya know - f'in piece of shit, I dunno why anyone would buy one of those either.

:bang:
 
Ray

Ray

Well-Known Member
Yep, My Suzuki never left me stranded either and it was fast. My son in law and my daughter ride HD's. I have rode them as well, I have a key to their garage :D . There is nothing like hammering down on the scooter let's say getting on the interstate, like you better hold on for all it is worth. I am in the process of replacing the EHC in mine, just bought the Wire plus replacement, and switch from Jake. Hopefully, I will be up and running by next week end as time allows. I am in no real rush, but I really like riding my scooter even if it had to be trailered home. I agree with all these guys about the dogs ...:cheers:

Ray
 
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