This is what I found in relation to this change of bearings at 15K miles on the 06 dynas...
On February 17th 2006, Ron Mundt, Director of Service Support Operations, sent a letter to all dealers, stating that replacement was no longer required... based on the performance and continued evaluation of these new models...
Amazing, without changing anything, all those guys out there with 2006 Dynas that needed their bearings changed at 15,000 miles, suddenly didn't need them changed any more, and at the same time, the transmission oil change interval was increased from 5,000 to 20,000 miles. All in the name of, "to ultimately ensure the most positive ownership experience possible"
If you have any questions regarding this modification to the new bearing, you should contact customer service at 414-343-4056
Harley Davidson Customer services
3700 West Juneau Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
In order to monitor the quality of our products, it has become customary in recent years for Harley-Davidson to implement an Initial Care Program on any significant new product changes.
These programs are generally managed through the Company’s authorized dealers during the motorcycle’s introduction period.
In keeping with this practice, Harley-Davidson implemented an Initial Care Program for the all new 2006 model year Dyna motorcycles at the time of introduction. This program allows Harley-Davidson to better monitor initial repair trends on this new motorcycle family and provide rapid resolution to customer concerns. The Initial Care Program for the 2006 Dyna motorcycles differs from the service interval information published in your owner’s manual:
♦ A lubricant change for the primary chain and transmission is now specified at
1,000 miles, and at every 5,000 miles thereafter, and
♦ An inner primary bearing replacement is required at 15,000-mile intervals.
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 15,000-mile intervals, at no cost to you. This service requirement may change over time as we make improvements and monitor repair trends on 2006 Dyna motorcycles. Your authorized Harley-Davidson dealer will be your best source of any updates to this requirement.
Please acknowledge that you have read and understood these provisions regarding your new Dyna motorcycle by signing below. We request that you keep your copy of this notification with your Owner’s Manual so that you have it for future reference.
Steve Phillips
Vice President – Quality and Customer Service
These programs are generally managed through the Company’s authorized dealers during the motorcycle’s introduction period.
In keeping with this practice, Harley-Davidson implemented an Initial Care Program for the all new 2006 model year Dyna motorcycles at the time of introduction. This program allows Harley-Davidson to better monitor initial repair trends on this new motorcycle family and provide rapid resolution to customer concerns. The Initial Care Program for the 2006 Dyna motorcycles differs from the service interval information published in your owner’s manual:
♦ A lubricant change for the primary chain and transmission is now specified at
1,000 miles, and at every 5,000 miles thereafter, and
♦ An inner primary bearing replacement is required at 15,000-mile intervals.
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 15,000-mile intervals, at no cost to you. This service requirement may change over time as we make improvements and monitor repair trends on 2006 Dyna motorcycles. Your authorized Harley-Davidson dealer will be your best source of any updates to this requirement.
Please acknowledge that you have read and understood these provisions regarding your new Dyna motorcycle by signing below. We request that you keep your copy of this notification with your Owner’s Manual so that you have it for future reference.
Steve Phillips
Vice President – Quality and Customer Service
On February 17th 2006, Ron Mundt, Director of Service Support Operations, sent a letter to all dealers, stating that replacement was no longer required... based on the performance and continued evaluation of these new models...
Amazing, without changing anything, all those guys out there with 2006 Dynas that needed their bearings changed at 15,000 miles, suddenly didn't need them changed any more, and at the same time, the transmission oil change interval was increased from 5,000 to 20,000 miles. All in the name of, "to ultimately ensure the most positive ownership experience possible"
If you have any questions regarding this modification to the new bearing, you should contact customer service at 414-343-4056
Harley Davidson Customer services
3700 West Juneau Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
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