Inner primary bearing failed @ 11,000 mis.
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The Siberian Tiger's born on date is 12/05. They said it was the primary bearing and the washer. They said the heat treating on the washer may have been bad and it went 1st then the bearing. Nothing was said about the trany when I picked the bike up. oregonrider
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Went for a 100 mi. ride today, just into town and back. When I started it up the whine wasn't really noticeable but when I stopped at the first traffic light, about 30 miles. It was pretty loud, probably not quite as loud as the 1st ride. The sound is across between a whine and a whistle. Bike shifts very smooth, rally no other issues except the sound. oregonrider.
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RE: Inner primary bearing failed @ 11,000 mis.
Kinda makes me feel better to know that Honda have issues too!
And don't get me started on the fit and finish issues I had on my VTX1300C...
Every brand has their issues.
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I had the same type of noises you are hearing. I took off my primary cover and found teeth missing from the sprocket on the back side of the clutch hub and the drive sprockets. Brought it to the dealer I bought it from. They pulled it apart and said basically every part of the primary drive is junk. Including the starter gear, drive sprockets, chain, clutch, all the bearings ...etc.. They replaced everything under warranty. They had the bike for twelve days waiting for parts. I had 10,500 miles on my bike, 06 BOB.
Of course they said that they had not had not seen this problem before, but the inner primary bearing race was on backorder from Harley. Forty dealership were waiting for the same part. The part only fits the 06 Dyna models. So I guess I am the only one, LOL!!!!!!!!!
Everything seems good since they replaced everything, but I am expecting to have problems about every 10K. After the warranty runs out, I will go to an open belt primary in hopes of making a one time investment and eliminating an on going issue. I haven't seen any available yet for the 06 Dynas, but it may happen sooner than later considering they look the ***** as well.
Of course they said that they had not had not seen this problem before, but the inner primary bearing race was on backorder from Harley. Forty dealership were waiting for the same part. The part only fits the 06 Dyna models. So I guess I am the only one, LOL!!!!!!!!!
Everything seems good since they replaced everything, but I am expecting to have problems about every 10K. After the warranty runs out, I will go to an open belt primary in hopes of making a one time investment and eliminating an on going issue. I haven't seen any available yet for the 06 Dynas, but it may happen sooner than later considering they look the ***** as well.
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ORIGINAL: dog06bob
Of course they said that they had not had not seen this problem before, but the inner primary bearing race was on backorder from Harley. Forty dealership were waiting for the same part. The part only fits the 06 Dyna models. So I guess I am the only one, LOL!!!!!!!!!
Of course they said that they had not had not seen this problem before, but the inner primary bearing race was on backorder from Harley. Forty dealership were waiting for the same part. The part only fits the 06 Dyna models. So I guess I am the only one, LOL!!!!!!!!!
their warranty has expired. I would be very pleased if the MoCo would reinstate the bearin inspection and replacement program.
Also I am wondering if the 07 has the same exact setup as the 06.
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This does not give me a warm fuzzy feeling. I would venture to guess that many dyna owners will not get past 10k until after
their warranty has expired. I would be very pleased if the MoCo would reinstate the bearin inspection and replacement program.
Also I am wondering if the 07 has the same exact setup as the 06.
WillieC
their warranty has expired. I would be very pleased if the MoCo would reinstate the bearin inspection and replacement program.
Also I am wondering if the 07 has the same exact setup as the 06.
WillieC
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RE: Inner primary bearing failed @ 11,000 mis.
ORIGINAL: WillieC
This does not give me a warm fuzzy feeling. I would venture to guess that many dyna owners will not get past 10k until after
their warranty has expired. I would be very pleased if the MoCo would reinstate the bearin inspection and replacement program.
Also I am wondering if the 07 has the same exact setup as the 06.
WillieC
ORIGINAL: dog06bob
Of course they said that they had not had not seen this problem before, but the inner primary bearing race was on backorder from Harley. Forty dealership were waiting for the same part. The part only fits the 06 Dyna models. So I guess I am the only one, LOL!!!!!!!!!
Of course they said that they had not had not seen this problem before, but the inner primary bearing race was on backorder from Harley. Forty dealership were waiting for the same part. The part only fits the 06 Dyna models. So I guess I am the only one, LOL!!!!!!!!!
their warranty has expired. I would be very pleased if the MoCo would reinstate the bearin inspection and replacement program.
Also I am wondering if the 07 has the same exact setup as the 06.
WillieC
As a matter of fact, they have stated that the bearing will be junk at 15000.
Can't take that back by sending out letters.
Paper work I had to sign before taking delivery
was titled "notice of amendment to owner's manual".
Third paragraph stated -
"Harley-Davidson has preliminarily determined the inner primary bearing
on your 2006 Dyna motorcycle will require replacement at 15,000 mile intervals.
The bearing will be replaced by your authorized Harley-Davidson dealer
at 15,000 miles and at subsequent at 15,000 mile intervals,
at no cost to you."
I assume this cost was factored into the original sales price of the machine.
mud
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RE: Inner primary bearing failed @ 11,000 mis.
I just brought my bike into the dealer today at 6100 miles for the same issue, I do believe it is the primary bearing, it has a whining noise in neutral and when riding in gear, when you depress the clutch in gear or neutral = no whine.
I'm wondering what is causing premature failure of the bearing, because I don't want to change the bearing as a routine maintenance item.
Looking through the manual 99481-06A on page 6-6 it says "Mainshaft bearing retaining ring must be installed using proper orientation. Failure to do so will cause blockage of oil passage which will result in damage to bearing"
I think this could be the Gremlin. I could see this happening in the factory, who would think that you would have to position a retaining ring to clear a oil passage.
I'm wondering what is causing premature failure of the bearing, because I don't want to change the bearing as a routine maintenance item.
Looking through the manual 99481-06A on page 6-6 it says "Mainshaft bearing retaining ring must be installed using proper orientation. Failure to do so will cause blockage of oil passage which will result in damage to bearing"
I think this could be the Gremlin. I could see this happening in the factory, who would think that you would have to position a retaining ring to clear a oil passage.