06 dyna glides

[SteveB]

I like mine. It's been to the dealer twice. One time for each recall item. It handles very strong with the Dunlop GT 502's (180mm)! I try to keep the tires nicely rounded but still have about 1/2" chicken strips on the rear as opposed to 1/4" or less on the 591's (160mm). The 591's were a little loose after a couple thousand miles while the 502's are still strong after 5,000 and they feel more stable and lean farther. Best economy 58mpg(rare) in Yellowstone.Normal economy 40-50 mpg. If this bike needs replaced I'll look for another 2006.

[claydbal]

steveB, you are running a 180 on a 06 dyna without mods? i have a dunlop sportmax here 180, that i was thinking of trying , just didnt have time to worry about fitment. if you are doing it, without any problems, i will install it and give it a go.

edit: why the chicken strips? does the bike want to break loose? front tire getting loose and back still getting a bite? please clarify.

[SteveB]

Claydbal, when I bought the bike new I also purchased the removable passenger backrest. There are two mount kits one regular the other for the wider tire. So you see I was ready from the git go.
The Sportmax is a radial isn't it? It probably requires a wider rim if it is.
The curves around here don't require more tire . They're posted 40 and 25 mph. Usually run 60 so as not to block traffic. That's while watching for deer and other critters. The stainless front brake line and DOT 5 really help when I spot one. The DOT 4 faded wayyyy to quickly.
The extra rubber on the side makes the ride feel much more stable when leaned over. There was a stone (maybe 3/4") once or twice that caught the frame or somethin' when leaned way left saw it fly but the bike didn't jump. The extra rubber definitely is more stable.
I hope this answers your questions, if not let me know.
An open question: If an impact wrench will seperate the inner and outer pieces of a Chevy harmonic balancer which is glued together with space age glue that has a little give, what will that impact wrench do to a pressed/bolted together crankshaft?

[claydbal]

yep, its a radial. curious as to why you went to a 180? i have this one because it was free. went ahead and mounted it but havnt run it yet. with the stock tire , i would scrub the ends off and fold up the footpegs, with the 170 metzeler , same thing, but rear got loose at times, easier to drift. my main concern with a 180 is the rear continuing to bite, but the front letting go------i would rather get warning from the rear if i am on the edge of traction.

so, with the 180, you still have 1/2 inch chicken strips on the rear, but none on the front? that could give a quick surprise! if the front starts to wash, can you break the rear loose with the throttle to get her back on the line?

[SteveB]

Sorry for delay, last post didn't go to e-mail. Front has about same size strip a little less. The 502's are multi- compounded for longer life and better traction. They were 15$ more each and the bike neede 2 new tires this is the third rear. When the front starts to wash, a slight throttle is all that's needed to pull the front back into line , so far. Even the 591's are better than what I ran on the 88" FXS and FXWG. They really grip! By that I mean sliding isn't needed. Leaned over covers about 3/4-2/3 of the lane with good banking. With off camber banking and no see through... fugeddaboutit , won't even try. Just too many animals on and along the road. With 5,500 miles there's 0.156 tred left on rear. Been heavy handed every day almost. Frront is wearing about same, been braking harder too. The first 591 yielded 8,500 miles and had worn through the top layer of rubber. The second was good for 10,000 with a trip out West and back. Even when the road is damp and cool the 502's feel more stable. I'm just not sure if the radials are right for this bike. They should give better economy shouldn't they?

[NJ RIFF RAFF]

My '08 FXDC can be a little tight at times. Already replaced the rear shocks w/ Progessive 412's. But I have nothing to compare it to until I can afford a Street Glide.

[claydbal]

Originally Posted by SteveB

Sorry for delay, last post didn't go to e-mail. Front has about same size strip a little less. The 502's are multi- compounded for longer life and better traction. They were 15$ more each and the bike neede 2 new tires this is the third rear. When the front starts to wash, a slight throttle is all that's needed to pull the front back into line , so far. Even the 591's are better than what I ran on the 88" FXS and FXWG. They really grip! By that I mean sliding isn't needed. Leaned over covers about 3/4-2/3 of the lane with good banking. With off camber banking and no see through... fugeddaboutit , won't even try. Just too many animals on and along the road. With 5,500 miles there's 0.156 tred left on rear. Been heavy handed every day almost. Frront is wearing about same, been braking harder too. The first 591 yielded 8,500 miles and had worn through the top layer of rubber. The second was good for 10,000 with a trip out West and back. Even when the road is damp and cool the 502's feel more stable. I'm just not sure if the radials are right for this bike. They should give better economy shouldn't they?

ya know how crazy the bar hoppers think we are?

thanks for the feedback. i ride hard, even at sane speeds, i like to challenge the turns and smell the front brakes. i think the oem rear was great, but front sukked. went to metzelers for two or three years now, and the front is great, but rear traction will blow up without notice. great tire set for drifting the sweepers tho. one day, i will find a 16" rear wheel so i can have some better tire choices. would love to try some venoms!

i get around 3000 miles per set of tires, so i just have the dealer save take-offs and i can fet almost the same mileage from them, seems the center weras down really quick on new tires, then they get to the good traction area and stay there for a good while.

maybe one day i can get some rebuildable rear shocks so i can play with valving, front is spot on, and i have some bagger air shocks i have been playing with oil vis and level.

keep charging hard man, my leg and shoulder still hurt but ya gotta have fun-----------its much better than stylin and profiling at 15 mph!!!

holler back .

[elamey]

06 Street Bob Here...Here's some things of note.

1. Injector recall for early production 06 dynas. Check if you have the 8 degree injectors, they will replace with 25 degree.
2. Inner bearing. Lost mine at 9500 miles. Was a warrenty replacement.
3. Single year parts as mentioned.
4. TC88's can only be bored to 95". If you want to do the Axtell oversquare (or other vendor equivilent) you have to split the cases. If I am wrong, please someone tell me, i'd like to do do that upgrade this winter :-)
5. I have read in some posts that the 06 heads were better than the 07/08 for some reason as well.

IMHO - Following upgrades are needed to make the bike like it should be.
1. Progressive front fork springs
2. Progressive shocks
3. SuperBrace
4. True Track
5. Mustang/Corbin seat w/ mean city cycles memory foam.

Finally, get rid of the spokes...just an opinion. But my bike got wobbly the past month. No problems with the motor mounts or true track. Some spokes kept coming loose and I had stripped some of them. I found a set of 06 WideGlide mags on Craigslist and it tightened the bike right back up. I had something funky going on with the spokes that mags fixed. Got rid of the front end clunk too. The best part is now I can actually clean the wheels.

Don't let the above stop you. If you don't do anything over a couple of hours you probably don't need any of the above upgrades. Good luck, post pics when/if you buy it

[SteveB]

Originally Posted by claydbal

ya know how crazy the bar hoppers think we are?

thanks for the feedback. i ride hard, even at sane speeds, i like to challenge the turns and smell the front brakes. i think the oem rear was great, but front sukked. went to metzelers for two or three years now, and the front is great, but rear traction will blow up without notice. great tire set for drifting the sweepers tho. one day, i will find a 16" rear wheel so i can have some better tire choices. would love to try some venoms!

i get around 3000 miles per set of tires, so i just have the dealer save take-offs and i can fet almost the same mileage from them, seems the center weras down really quick on new tires, then they get to the good traction area and stay there for a good while.
maybe one day i can get some rebuildable rear shocks so i can play with valving, front is spot on, and i have some bagger air shocks i have been playing with oil vis and level.

keep charging hard man, my leg and shoulder still hurt but ya gotta have fun-----------its much better than stylin and profiling at 15 mph!!!

holler back .

The barhoppers...Got tired of hangin' with 'em. Loud and slow when it's time to be quick or loud and fast when it's time to be slow. Still here 'em runnin' round takin' as long to get outta first as it takes the '06 FXDL to get to 6th. Love mags -hate spokes.
The stock front is okay for me when temps are 60F or higher. They were a little stiff in Vegas at 115F. Goin over Beartooth withflurries was a little mushy but those are extremes. I wonder if Progressives would help those situations? Had 'em on my FXWG and really liked 'em.

[SteveB]

Originally Posted by elamey

06 Street Bob Here...Here's some things of note.

1. Injector recall for early production 06 dynas. Check if you have the 8 degree injectors, they will replace with 25 degree.
2. Inner bearing. Lost mine at 9500 miles. Was a warrenty replacement.
3. Single year parts as mentioned.
4. TC88's can only be bored to 95". If you want to do the Axtell oversquare (or other vendor equivilent) you have to split the cases. If I am wrong, please someone tell me, i'd like to do do that upgrade this winter :-)
5. I have read in some posts that the 06 heads were better than the 07/08 for some reason as well.

IMHO - Following upgrades are needed to make the bike like it should be.
1. Progressive front fork springs
2. Progressive shocks
3. SuperBrace
4. True Track
5. Mustang/Corbin seat w/ mean city cycles memory foam.

Finally, get rid of the spokes...just an opinion. But my bike got wobbly the past month. No problems with the motor mounts or true track. Some spokes kept coming loose and I had stripped some of them. I found a set of 06 WideGlide mags on Craigslist and it tightened the bike right back up. I had something funky going on with the spokes that mags fixed. Got rid of the front end clunk too. The best part is now I can actually clean the wheels.

Don't let the above stop you. If you don't do anything over a couple of hours you probably don't need any of the above upgrades. Good luck, post pics when/if you buy it

Cool I lived in Evansville until 1973.

[claydbal]

my money will be saved until i can find some shox that i can revalve and play with the fluid. some fxdx shox would do until then.

the progressives would be a little better ride than stock, but you still have no control (for how we ride). JMHO

[NJ RIFF RAFF]

Originally Posted by claydbal

my money will be saved until i can find some shox that i can revalve and play with the fluid. some fxdx shox would do until then.

the progressives would be a little better ride than stock, but you still have no control (for how we ride). JMHO

The progresive 412s definately made a good improvement. Just leave them on the pre set soft position. Hey Dennis, great build on the July ROTM. FYI, I need votes this month.