Rear Primary Bearing Question
Thread Starter
|
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,411
Likes: 22
From: Connecticut
Rear Primary Bearing Question
'06 Low Rider had 5,500 miles and I thing I'm hearing "funny noises".
What are the symptoms of a badrear primary bearing?
Dealer can't get the bike infor a few days.
Thanks,
Sammi
What are the symptoms of a badrear primary bearing?
Dealer can't get the bike infor a few days.
Thanks,
Sammi
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 673
Likes: 30
From: Warrington England
RE: Inner Primay Bearing Question
Hi,Sammi.I'm definatley not an expert,but my 07/FXD,has a noise which seems to be coming from the primary drive area,which my dealer tells me is the "Compensator",I think it may be an auto tensioner(not Sure),But they can't seem to make it stop after 3 attempts,it's probably a figment of my imagination(like all the 6 speed issues)but the noise is still there.
Cheers,Graham.
Cheers,Graham.
Thread Starter
|
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,411
Likes: 22
From: Connecticut
RE: Inner Primay Bearing Question
ORIGINAL: cadman311
15,000 of The 06 lowrider were recalled for the bearing ask the dealer if your number is on the recall lists.
15,000 of The 06 lowrider were recalled for the bearing ask the dealer if your number is on the recall lists.
Thnaks,
Sammi
Club Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 14,564
Likes: 9,223
From: the 50s & the 60s
RE: Inner Primay Bearing Question
ORIGINAL: cadman311
15,000 of The 06 lowrider were recalled for the bearing
ask the dealer if your number is on the recall lists.
15,000 of The 06 lowrider were recalled for the bearing
ask the dealer if your number is on the recall lists.
where did you get this info
that 15,000 LRs were recalled.
mud
Stage IV
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
RE: Inner Primay Bearing Question
Hi Sammi,
I just had my primary inner shaft bearings replaced at 10,700 mi on my 2006 fxdi. The sound is unmistakable. When I first started it and cold there was no noise, then after putting it in gear and even going around the block and coming to a stop there was no noise. Leave the engine running and put transmission in neutral and let the clutch out, you will hear grinding noise or rubbing noise. It gradually gets louder as you ride it more. I finally decided I had a problem when you could hear that noise while riding down the road.
crpdstr
I just had my primary inner shaft bearings replaced at 10,700 mi on my 2006 fxdi. The sound is unmistakable. When I first started it and cold there was no noise, then after putting it in gear and even going around the block and coming to a stop there was no noise. Leave the engine running and put transmission in neutral and let the clutch out, you will hear grinding noise or rubbing noise. It gradually gets louder as you ride it more. I finally decided I had a problem when you could hear that noise while riding down the road.
crpdstr
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,411
Likes: 22
From: Connecticut
RE: Inner Primay Bearing Question
ORIGINAL: crpdstr
Hi Sammi,
I just had my primary inner shaft bearings replaced at 10,700 mi on my 2006 fxdi. The sound is unmistakable. When I first started it and cold there was no noise, then after putting it in gear and even going around the block and coming to a stop there was no noise. Leave the engine running and put transmission in neutral and let the clutch out, you will hear grinding noise or rubbing noise. It gradually gets louder as you ride it more. I finally decided I had a problem when you could hear that noise while riding down the road.
crpdstr
Hi Sammi,
I just had my primary inner shaft bearings replaced at 10,700 mi on my 2006 fxdi. The sound is unmistakable. When I first started it and cold there was no noise, then after putting it in gear and even going around the block and coming to a stop there was no noise. Leave the engine running and put transmission in neutral and let the clutch out, you will hear grinding noise or rubbing noise. It gradually gets louder as you ride it more. I finally decided I had a problem when you could hear that noise while riding down the road.
crpdstr
Off to dealer as soon as they can fit me in.
Did it take the dealer long to fix once they got the parts?
Sammi
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
From: Enumclaw
RE: Inner Primay Bearing Question
crpdstr already described it pretty well. I had no noticable noise when in gear but put it in neutral and let the clutch out and it was loud as hell. I had the misfortune of having my bike at the dealership when everyone else did in the middle of July. Took me three weeks to get it back and that was after calling the owner. Hope you have better luck.