2006 dyna
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RE: 2006 dyna
RE- Cluncking sound (front end)
This may sound strange but it solved two problems. The bike was pulling to the right from new (DXDI35) with the cluncking sound. The dealer found nothing wrong after two visits, in the end I was so pissed I insisted the problem be fixed. It was discovered that the right fork was about 6mm proud of the top brace as compared to the left, this was rectified. Still pulling to the right, not as much but noticable and still with the clunck whilst applying front brake. I put a thread on this forum and all my probs were fixed.
Answer: Undo the front guard so it is loose and work the suspension and stearing. Have someone sit on the bike to keep it upright and level and reposition the guard and tighten so all is in line again. You would not beleive it....no more cluncks and no more pulling to the right. You have only to use your imagination to see that the gaurd was pulling on one side of the forks and puting undue pressure on other parts. My sincere thanks to all that helped me on this one.....you would think the tool guy at the stealer would have picked up on this.
At the end of the day it is only four bolts on the guard......try it...who knows, could be an easy fix for you.
PS What a great ride the Dyna is now...
Cheers
Kevin
This may sound strange but it solved two problems. The bike was pulling to the right from new (DXDI35) with the cluncking sound. The dealer found nothing wrong after two visits, in the end I was so pissed I insisted the problem be fixed. It was discovered that the right fork was about 6mm proud of the top brace as compared to the left, this was rectified. Still pulling to the right, not as much but noticable and still with the clunck whilst applying front brake. I put a thread on this forum and all my probs were fixed.
Answer: Undo the front guard so it is loose and work the suspension and stearing. Have someone sit on the bike to keep it upright and level and reposition the guard and tighten so all is in line again. You would not beleive it....no more cluncks and no more pulling to the right. You have only to use your imagination to see that the gaurd was pulling on one side of the forks and puting undue pressure on other parts. My sincere thanks to all that helped me on this one.....you would think the tool guy at the stealer would have picked up on this.
At the end of the day it is only four bolts on the guard......try it...who knows, could be an easy fix for you.
PS What a great ride the Dyna is now...
Cheers
Kevin
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From: Hamburg, Germany
RE: 2006 dyna
1. Did you change pipes? Full exhaust or slip on? AMC Slip ons
2. Did you remap? Power Comander
3. How do you like the 6 speed? A big improvement
4. How is the new clutch? This is the way a clutch has to be
5. How does your passenger (if you carry one) like the swingarm mounted pegs? No problem
6. Any other general observations comparing it to older dynas or other HD's. I've had a Dyna Sport - the 06er Dyna is in every point the better bike. The new frame and works work so much better!
Is my Bob smooth? No, it is pure Harley.
Teppo
2. Did you remap? Power Comander
3. How do you like the 6 speed? A big improvement
4. How is the new clutch? This is the way a clutch has to be
5. How does your passenger (if you carry one) like the swingarm mounted pegs? No problem
6. Any other general observations comparing it to older dynas or other HD's. I've had a Dyna Sport - the 06er Dyna is in every point the better bike. The new frame and works work so much better!
Is my Bob smooth? No, it is pure Harley.
Teppo
Road Warrior
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RE: 2006 dyna
I have an 06 Wide Glide.
Just installed the V&H Big Shots
Doherty Power pack air cleaner
Screaming Eagle Race Tuner.
Clutch is nice,Easy pull with a great feel
Tranny,compared to the 5 speed on the FXR...I like the 5 better
I too have the click in the front end.When I take it in Il have it looked at.
Love the bike alot.
I did keep my 84 FXR though.Tough to get rid of an old friend.
Just installed the V&H Big Shots
Doherty Power pack air cleaner
Screaming Eagle Race Tuner.
Clutch is nice,Easy pull with a great feel
Tranny,compared to the 5 speed on the FXR...I like the 5 better
I too have the click in the front end.When I take it in Il have it looked at.
Love the bike alot.
I did keep my 84 FXR though.Tough to get rid of an old friend.
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: USA
RE: 2006 dyna
Ok the new dyna is a fine machine with a few bugs but gettin em out is easy....here is my $.02:
1. Did you change pipes? Full exhaust or slip on? SLIP ONS= LESS $$$
2. Did you remap? HD or aftermarket SERT= FULLY ADJUSTABLE FOR FUTURE MODS
3. How do you like the 6 speed? = GREAT AFTER THE RECALL FIX WITH REDLINE SHOCKPROOF HEAVY OIL
4. How is the new clutch? = MY 8 YEAR OLD CAN PULL IT
5. How does your passenger (if you carry one) like the swingarm mounted pegs? F*%K THEM LET EM BUY THEIR OWN BIKE!!
6. Any other general observations comparing it to older dynas or other = BETTER RAKE, CHROME, SEAT
BUY ONE
1. Did you change pipes? Full exhaust or slip on? SLIP ONS= LESS $$$
2. Did you remap? HD or aftermarket SERT= FULLY ADJUSTABLE FOR FUTURE MODS
3. How do you like the 6 speed? = GREAT AFTER THE RECALL FIX WITH REDLINE SHOCKPROOF HEAVY OIL
4. How is the new clutch? = MY 8 YEAR OLD CAN PULL IT
5. How does your passenger (if you carry one) like the swingarm mounted pegs? F*%K THEM LET EM BUY THEIR OWN BIKE!!
6. Any other general observations comparing it to older dynas or other = BETTER RAKE, CHROME, SEAT
BUY ONE
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,346
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From: Texarkana, TX
RE: 2006 dyna
Well,... After a week here is my opinion of my new Dyna:
1. Did you change pipes? Yes, DynoPower Slipons,... Sounds great and lot less $$$
2. Did you remap? No,... Havent remapped yet,... I havent added the A/C yet and will install my A/C and SERT next week
3. How do you like the 6 speed? I love the 6 speed,... Smooth as silk
4. How is the new clutch? Very little clutch effort,....It's great
5. How does your passenger (if you carry one) like the swingarm mounted pegs? I still have the factory solo seat,.Dont know.
6. Any other general observations comparing it to older dynas or other ? The factory solo seat on the Superglide SUCKS,... I did my first longer ride on the bike, "appx 1 hour", and my *** was draggin'"
Overall the Dyna is a great bike,....just do your A$$ a favor and replace that seat.
John
1. Did you change pipes? Yes, DynoPower Slipons,... Sounds great and lot less $$$
2. Did you remap? No,... Havent remapped yet,... I havent added the A/C yet and will install my A/C and SERT next week
3. How do you like the 6 speed? I love the 6 speed,... Smooth as silk
4. How is the new clutch? Very little clutch effort,....It's great
5. How does your passenger (if you carry one) like the swingarm mounted pegs? I still have the factory solo seat,.Dont know.
6. Any other general observations comparing it to older dynas or other ? The factory solo seat on the Superglide SUCKS,... I did my first longer ride on the bike, "appx 1 hour", and my *** was draggin'"
Overall the Dyna is a great bike,....just do your A$$ a favor and replace that seat.
John
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RE: 2006 dyna
Comparing OLD to NEW is like comparing apple to oranges... Two different animals... My last Harley was a '68 Electra Glide... So, when I said the hell with it..I'm goin' to get another Harley.. My first thought was do I really want another wallowing elephant...? Old one was slow, rattled and handled like crap... sounded great with fish tails... but, that was about it....
an old girl friend called it the "cow"...lol.. So when I took the new one for a test ride.... WOW... what difference.... night and day... Would I take the old one back..? In a heart beat... it's worth big $$$ now... but to go back to the old handling, ride and reliabilty...No Thanks.....[sm=biker2.gif]
an old girl friend called it the "cow"...lol.. So when I took the new one for a test ride.... WOW... what difference.... night and day... Would I take the old one back..? In a heart beat... it's worth big $$$ now... but to go back to the old handling, ride and reliabilty...No Thanks.....[sm=biker2.gif]
Road Captain
Joined: May 2006
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From: Bowling Green, KY
RE: 2006 dyna
Got my 06 Street Bob in Oct 05. Took it in for 5 K service today. Had the tranny recall done-no problems.
1. pipes-SE tapers, SE AC
2. HD remap
3. Tranny-love the six speed. It loves the interstate. I use sixth only over 65 mph. 45+ mpg.
4. Clutch-good
5. Passenger pegs are not an issue.
6. Only HD I had to compare with was a sportster, no compairson.
My front brake clicks when I apply pressure. I believe it is just the floating disc reacting to the force being applied.
1. pipes-SE tapers, SE AC
2. HD remap
3. Tranny-love the six speed. It loves the interstate. I use sixth only over 65 mph. 45+ mpg.
4. Clutch-good
5. Passenger pegs are not an issue.
6. Only HD I had to compare with was a sportster, no compairson.
My front brake clicks when I apply pressure. I believe it is just the floating disc reacting to the force being applied.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 449
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From: Ventura, CA (So Cal)
RE: 2006 dyna
Everybody talked crap about fuel injection when it came out in cars, now it's standard on everything. You get more power, precise tuning, and you never have to jack with adjustment screws. The 6-speed is awesome on the highway after 65mph, and the clutch is feather lite. I put on the Vance and Hines big shots and a hypercharger and had the sert and dyno done and it's ready to go. I never have to jack with it again unless i want to. The beauty of fuel injestion is just turning the key and going. If you ride to an area that is different in elevation the FI models run the same all the time and the carb models lose thier jetting.
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RE: 2006 dyna
Its hard to deny that if you've owned the older bikes, the new improvements are like night and day yet take nothing away from enjoying the pure Harley experience. The New Dyna's are a prime example of this.
It's a balancing act for Milwalkee. Keeping the essential harley elements intact while refining certain parts of the bike. I like the direction and look forward to the future.
It's a balancing act for Milwalkee. Keeping the essential harley elements intact while refining certain parts of the bike. I like the direction and look forward to the future.
Cruiser
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RE: 2006 dyna
I have the same clunk when applying the brake a low speed its NOT the neck berring try this hold your brake an push an pull the front handle bars up an down mine clunks didnt do this when new it the front brake DISK floating rotor moving back an forth hitting against the rim mounts Im under the impression the rotor is spose to be under spring washer pressure for movement from side to side not front to back Im thinkin this is a bad thing due to wear on rim from rotor hitting forward an back when rockin or applying brakes I took it to the dealer to find the clink an was told its the rotor also an that the nature of the beast I want to call HD an find out whats up since it didnt do it when new just getting worse the more miles I stack on it