2006 Dyna Recall 0126
Tourer
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From: Ventura, CA (So Cal)
RE: 2006 Dyna Recall 0126
I'll make sure and drop my bike off at the dealer right away, and let it sit there for 2 weeks before they fix it, i'm very concered about my bike catching on fire, NOT...
I took the tray out the day after i bought the bike because it has to come out to get the the starter that i had to remove when i took the primary apart to do the forward controls. Every bolt that i have taken out of my bike has either red, blue or purple loctite applied to it before re installing.
The bolt that came loose on me that i noticed by accident was the screw that holds on the seat, it now has purple loctite on it and never comes loose. Also, that nuts on the exuast flanges are tightened every oil change cause they dont stay tight and the loctite i put on them burned off after about 2 hours of riding.
I took the tray out the day after i bought the bike because it has to come out to get the the starter that i had to remove when i took the primary apart to do the forward controls. Every bolt that i have taken out of my bike has either red, blue or purple loctite applied to it before re installing.
The bolt that came loose on me that i noticed by accident was the screw that holds on the seat, it now has purple loctite on it and never comes loose. Also, that nuts on the exuast flanges are tightened every oil change cause they dont stay tight and the loctite i put on them burned off after about 2 hours of riding.
Road Captain
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RE: 2006 Dyna Recall 0126
ORIGINAL: jimw411
I'll make sure and drop my bike off at the dealer right away, and let it sit there for 2 weeks before they fix it, i'm very concered about my bike catching on fire, NOT...
I took the tray out the day after i bought the bike because it has to come out to get the the starter that i had to remove when i took the primary apart to do the forward controls. Every bolt that i have taken out of my bike has either red, blue or purple loctite applied to it before re installing.
The bolt that came loose on me that i noticed by accident was the screw that holds on the seat, it now has purple loctite on it and never comes loose. Also, that nuts on the exuast flanges are tightened every oil change cause they dont stay tight and the loctite i put on them burned off after about 2 hours of riding.
I'll make sure and drop my bike off at the dealer right away, and let it sit there for 2 weeks before they fix it, i'm very concered about my bike catching on fire, NOT...
I took the tray out the day after i bought the bike because it has to come out to get the the starter that i had to remove when i took the primary apart to do the forward controls. Every bolt that i have taken out of my bike has either red, blue or purple loctite applied to it before re installing.
The bolt that came loose on me that i noticed by accident was the screw that holds on the seat, it now has purple loctite on it and never comes loose. Also, that nuts on the exuast flanges are tightened every oil change cause they dont stay tight and the loctite i put on them burned off after about 2 hours of riding.
You can also put a very light squish on the nuts using a vise with soft jaws. I mean really light. Just enough to make it so you can't run them on with your fingers, but not so tight it tears up the threads. I used that tactic many times over the years on exhaust manifolds that used studs like on a Probe GT turbo.
Guess I'll check my battery tray bolt after Turkey dinner when I take the battery out for storage after the year's last ride. I hate to be to cynical here, but this sounds like one of those recalls to get people in to up sell work. I witnessed lots of them working in car dealerships for many years. It's that time of year for cold climate riders to not be missing their bikes. So it's easy to have a recall that gets people in and then they can say, "Hey, while it's in here do you want you such and such looked at? "
Road Warrior
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From: Central Jersey
RE: 2006 Dyna Recall 0126
ORIGINAL: Beagle1
There is higih heat Loc Tite available, but it's really expensive. Ford used it for turbo charger turbine housing bolts backing out on 1999-2002 7.3L diesels. The real fix is stainless weave flex in the downpipe, but they weren't going to do that recall.
You can also put a very light squish on the nuts using a vise with soft jaws. I mean really light. Just enough to make it so you can't run them on with your fingers, but not so tight it tears up the threads. I used that tactic many times over the years on exhaust manifolds that used studs like on a Probe GT turbo.
Guess I'll check my battery tray bolt after Turkey dinner when I take the battery out for storage after the year's last ride. I hate to be to cynical here, but this sounds like one of those recalls to get people in to up sell work. I witnessed lots of them working in car dealerships for many years. It's that time of year for cold climate riders to not be missing their bikes. So it's easy to have a recall that gets people in and then they can say, "Hey, while it's in here do you want you such and such looked at? "
ORIGINAL: jimw411
I'll make sure and drop my bike off at the dealer right away, and let it sit there for 2 weeks before they fix it, i'm very concered about my bike catching on fire, NOT...
I took the tray out the day after i bought the bike because it has to come out to get the the starter that i had to remove when i took the primary apart to do the forward controls. Every bolt that i have taken out of my bike has either red, blue or purple loctite applied to it before re installing.
The bolt that came loose on me that i noticed by accident was the screw that holds on the seat, it now has purple loctite on it and never comes loose. Also, that nuts on the exuast flanges are tightened every oil change cause they dont stay tight and the loctite i put on them burned off after about 2 hours of riding.
I'll make sure and drop my bike off at the dealer right away, and let it sit there for 2 weeks before they fix it, i'm very concered about my bike catching on fire, NOT...
I took the tray out the day after i bought the bike because it has to come out to get the the starter that i had to remove when i took the primary apart to do the forward controls. Every bolt that i have taken out of my bike has either red, blue or purple loctite applied to it before re installing.
The bolt that came loose on me that i noticed by accident was the screw that holds on the seat, it now has purple loctite on it and never comes loose. Also, that nuts on the exuast flanges are tightened every oil change cause they dont stay tight and the loctite i put on them burned off after about 2 hours of riding.
You can also put a very light squish on the nuts using a vise with soft jaws. I mean really light. Just enough to make it so you can't run them on with your fingers, but not so tight it tears up the threads. I used that tactic many times over the years on exhaust manifolds that used studs like on a Probe GT turbo.
Guess I'll check my battery tray bolt after Turkey dinner when I take the battery out for storage after the year's last ride. I hate to be to cynical here, but this sounds like one of those recalls to get people in to up sell work. I witnessed lots of them working in car dealerships for many years. It's that time of year for cold climate riders to not be missing their bikes. So it's easy to have a recall that gets people in and then they can say, "Hey, while it's in here do you want you such and such looked at? "
I agree with you man...this sounds like a case of something just really random happening to someone and the MoCo responding with a recall...just to protect themselves. I could be totally wrong here, but what I do know is that I've taken my battery out a couple times since I got the bike a year ago..and I always check those bolts...they've always been tight.
The way I see it...if they send me a recall letter, the next time I'm at the dealer, I'll just ask for the bolt and install it myself. Why the hell would I bring my bike there to have that done?
Todd
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Road Master
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From: Central Illinois
RE: 2006 Dyna Recall 0126
Boy, so much for throwing the word out. Nowhere did I tell anyone they couldn't loc-tite it themselves or complain about how competent someone else is. Just thought the people who haven't had their battery tray's out five times this year might want to check. According to our Gov. the dealer has to perform this recalls and the manufacture must report situations like this. So much for looking out for others. MOCO or HDF. Nex time bring your wiener's. Nice flame job.
Road Captain
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From: Indiana
RE: 2006 Dyna Recall 0126
ORIGINAL: Gutman
Boy, so much for throwing the word out. Nowhere did I tell anyone they couldn't loc-tite it themselves or complain about how competent someone else is. Just thought the people who haven't had their battery tray's out five times this year might want to check. According to our Gov. the dealer has to perform this recalls and the manufacture must report situations like this. So much for looking out for others. MOCO or HDF. Nex time bring your wiener's. Nice flame job.
Boy, so much for throwing the word out. Nowhere did I tell anyone they couldn't loc-tite it themselves or complain about how competent someone else is. Just thought the people who haven't had their battery tray's out five times this year might want to check. According to our Gov. the dealer has to perform this recalls and the manufacture must report situations like this. So much for looking out for others. MOCO or HDF. Nex time bring your wiener's. Nice flame job.
Road Captain
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RE: 2006 Dyna Recall 0126
Don't take the comments the wrong way. It's just most people haven't had very good dealer experiences, myself included. I am willing to bet many people read the thread, didn't comment, but will be checking the bolt. I kmow I won't let the dealer do it though.
Thanks for the info, sorry if you felt people sounded ungrateful.
Thanks for the info, sorry if you felt people sounded ungrateful.
4th Gear
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RE: 2006 Dyna Recall 0126
I agree, when my dealer told me to take out my PC III before they would do ANY warranty work I decided to buy the service manual and never to go back. I doubt I'll buy another brand new bike either. Loctite it is!!!
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Road Warrior
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From: Central Jersey
RE: 2006 Dyna Recall 0126
ORIGINAL: Gutman
Boy, so much for throwing the word out. Nowhere did I tell anyone they couldn't loc-tite it themselves or complain about how competent someone else is. Just thought the people who haven't had their battery tray's out five times this year might want to check. According to our Gov. the dealer has to perform this recalls and the manufacture must report situations like this. So much for looking out for others. MOCO or HDF. Nex time bring your wiener's. Nice flame job.
Boy, so much for throwing the word out. Nowhere did I tell anyone they couldn't loc-tite it themselves or complain about how competent someone else is. Just thought the people who haven't had their battery tray's out five times this year might want to check. According to our Gov. the dealer has to perform this recalls and the manufacture must report situations like this. So much for looking out for others. MOCO or HDF. Nex time bring your wiener's. Nice flame job.
Tell you what...I know of a good site you could get a hold of some xanax
Todd
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