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DoubleDog

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Hi,

Does anyone know where I can download a service manual for a 2008 K9 EFI. It doesn't matter what format.

Also, I absolutely love my K9, however I have had one problem after the other ever since buying the ----- thing. I have a 2006 HD Ultra and haven't had the first problem with it since I purchased it. What's up with the big dog. For the amount of money you pay for these bikes you would think that the quality control guy's at Big Dog would be get some of these bugs worked out. Come on Guys, get it together and make a bike that you don't worry about if you are going to make it home or not.

Right now my clutch is slipping in 4th -6th gears. Can this be corrected so that I do not have to worry about it happing again, or is this going to be a on going maintenance nightmare?

Last but not least... Is there anyone out there who has a bike with NO problems.

Ciao
 
justftw

justftw

Member
My clutch slipping in 4th was a problem I couldn't solve. I gave up and installed a Karata. Problem solved, permanently.
 
BBChopper

BBChopper

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Just installed a Bandit!!!:2thumbs:

How many people comment on your Ultra???:rolleyes:
 
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V

Guru
Do my own maintenace and I ain't scared to just hop and ride. No time for worry. :2thumbs:

Might just need to adjust your clutch. Easy job. Take ya less than 2 beers.:cheers:
 
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V

Guru
My 08 Ridgeback does. I got a .590 cam, XXX carb, Tuneable igntion.
No slipage here.
 
tatt22er

tatt22er

Active Member
I have an 08 K9 EFI with just over 10000 mi on it, had 6400 on it when I purchased it in April, had the Voltage regulator replaced the first week and the fork seals replaced a few months later. Other than that she has run perfect, put nearly 4000 miles on it this year including my run to Sturgis and back. Just had the 10000 mi service done on it and it is ready for spring! It has always started and never left me stranded (knock on wood), very reliable, I love my Dog!
 
DoubleD

DoubleD

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I have been through two clutches in 16K. The factory gave out at 12K the second was my fault for not adjusting it properly. One things for sure once it slips there's no adjustment that is going to fix it. Its time for a replacement.

To answer your question about a download I couldn't find anything to download. I finally bit the bullet and ordered the factory service manual. After getting it I was glad I did. Its full of good information!!
 
slam

slam

Member
Almost 9K on my "08 K-9 and no problems. Let me down once(dead battery) Replaced it and so far so good.
 
RubWhore

RubWhore

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DoubleD said:
I intrested in the Bandit and Karata Clutches. Were did you find them?
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Jim Longo who owns Karata is a member here you can Pm him or go to his website

Jim good people and discounts to us forum folk and providesumlimited support
for his stuff
 
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BigDogrunner31

Member
Yes I have an 09 K9 I have 7,500 miles on it and haven't had a miutes problem with it I ride it like i own it and Love it Not like I stoll it To Me thats the Key!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
frosty

frosty

Member
i have a 2000 pro sport with 10359 miles has the 107 ci s&s the only problems with mine have been 1 bat. two rear tires,installed fuseable link from the volt reg to the bat that the factory forgot to put on,and just a little oil weepage from the carb breather but no clutch problems mattter of a fact the clutch feels like the day i bought it love this bike so good so far good luck
 
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