2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdwgi problems, complaints & recalls

2019-08-08 · Wheels · 11,500 mi

“rear sprocket bolts are known to back out and harley davidson has multiple occurrences regarding the dynas and has yet to inform the public. my bolts backed out twice. once last night and once about 6 months ago. i have photos and documents regarding the 1st occurrence. my harley is now back at the harley dealership with the same exact issue. th…”

2014-09-01 · Service Brakes · 32,091 mi

“screws holding 2 piece rotor assembly came loose on fwy on way to work.heard a faint metallic knock on left side by primary cover. after work fired it up and headed to mechanic shop (non hd). check engine light and battery light came on so to avoid more damage and poss accident i had aaa tow it to bike shop. they had to replace rotor,stator, volt r…”

2014-09-01 · Power Train · 26,950 mi

“noise on primary side that changes when clutch pulled in. dealer replaced inner primary and clutch hub bearings under extended warranty in compliance with harley d's tsb regarding this known defect. *tr…”

2014-08-31 · Electrical System · 25,600 mi

“while ridding rear wheel locked up and than released followed by a grinding noise that seem to come from the left side of the engine. i removed the side cover and found broken wires in the bottom of the cover. these look to be stator wires. i removed the alternator rotor and found loose bolts and a torn up stator. *tr …”

2014-06-02 · Engine · 37,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2006 harley davidson fxdwgi motorcycle. the contact stated that while riding 70 mph, the check engine and battery warning indicators illuminated as the engine stalled. the contact was able to recharge the batteries and restart the motorcycle. the contact removed the rotor and the bolts that held the compensating spring were …”

2012-07-10 · Electrical System · 2,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2006 harley davis fxdwg motorcycle. the contact stated that while driving, the contact noticed noise coming from the primary. upon further inspection, found screws loose or imbedded into the alternator. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileage was 2,000. up…”

2010-11-02 · Power Train · 11,400 mi

“ six (6) of the eight (8) internal wrenching bolts the hold the rotor section of the alternator system on my 2006 harley davidson fxdwgi worked loose and two sheered off of the compensator drive assembly causing it to lock my rear wheel and start to send me to the side of the road due to rear wheel lock and a for sure crash into the ditch. i w…”

2010-04-07 · Exterior Lighting · 10,200 mi

“rear tail light fills with water when riding in wet weather. this causes the taillight bulb to burn out so there are no taillights or brake light working. the back of the bike is completely dark. also later it affected the turn signals because the contacts corroded and failed to work also. talked to 3 harley dealers and they said it was a common pr…”

2008-11-14 · Suspension · 5,500 mi

“i own a 2006 harley davidson dyna wide glide which i purchased brand new, 25 months later the stator and stator rotor went out. the stator broke away from the spring cover which was held together with 8 screws, the screws then tore up the stator. i talked to many harley davidson dealers and was told it was a bad part as the company changed the part…”

2008-09-06 · Suspension · 12,558 mi

“06 harley-davidson fxdwgi (still under warr). inner primary bearing fails due to the imperfect alignment of the 06 primary case. h-d is aware of this problem and will not install the new improved '07 primary case (perm. fix) until the bearing fails twice. when the bearing fails, a loud grinding noise emanates from the primary cover area, and ult…”