I was riding on the highway at 60 mph and all of a sudden the back suspension felt very hard. When I stopped I found both rear shock mounting bolts had sheared off causing my frame to collapse onto the tire. The left shock completely separated from the frame at the top rotating down. The right shock stay somewhat in position because the sheared bolt jammed into the seat. The rear fender literally was rubbing on the rotating tire and that destroyed the rear wiring harness that is routed under the rear fender. In addition, the bolt breakage bent the shock absorber shafts. Fortunately, the tire did not lock up perhaps due to the jammed right sheared bolt. If it had, I would have lost the bike at 60 mph and crashed. I had the bike towed to my house where I took pictures and replaced the bolts with grade 8 bolts, purchased and replaced the rear shocks and repaired the wiring harness. I discussed with issue with two Harley Davidson dealers shortly after the incident and they said they never heard of this situation. Other details. Only 20,000 miles on the bike, no suspension modifications, only single person riding. No heavy loads or abusive riding over the life of the bike. Issue occurred August 12, 2020. Only getting to this after finding out about this site through a friend.
The worst 2007 Harley-Davidson FXD problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Suspension1
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- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Suspension1
Recalls 1
Tires
- What is wrong
- Certain sportster and dyna model motorcycles were built with an incorrect front tire.
- Risk
- This incorrect tire could cause performance issues, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the front tire and replace it if necessary. The recall began on march 5, 2007. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1‑414‑343‑4056.
Recall number 07V025000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Harley-Davidson FXD 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Market specific battery introduction
- Milwaukee eight and twin cam camshaft drive gear retention kit changes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Milwaukee-eight and twin cam transmission gear packs.
- Milwaukee-eight and twin cam transmission gear packs.
- Milwaukee-eight and twin cam transmission gear packs.
- Noise from the cam chest area possibly accompanied by milky engine oil
- Harley davidson: engine idle temperature management system. the calibration offers limited rear cylinder...
What 2007 Harley-Davidson FXD owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley-davidson fxd dyna glide. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the front brakes failed. The vehicle was towed to mancusco harley-davidson crossroads (12710 crossroads park dr, houston, tx 77065) where it was diagnosed that the front brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000. The VIN was not available.
While trying to start the bike it exploded into flames burnt to the ground burned me badly, I barley lived.
Tl* the contact owns 2007 harley davidson fxd. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the electrical system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 17,678.
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Is the 2007 Harley-Davidson FXD reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2007 Harley-Davidson FXD, 2.0 times a typical FXD model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Harley-Davidson FXD?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2007 Harley-Davidson FXD have?
1 recall, covering tires.
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