New engine new problems
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New engine new problems
Proud owner of a M8 and love it, been riding H-D's for over 40 years and have owned many different types of Harleys from Sprints to now M8. It is a great MC and the motor co finally listened to what the riding public had to say! However as with any "new" product issues do happen, I have had it back to the dealer 4 times for oil leak located in the front portion of the bike. Oil port feeding the cooler, clamps , a hose was replaced, this isnt 1966 they aren't suppose to leak this day in time. I ride roughly 12,000 miles a year and so far ( the bike only has 1400 miles on it ) I like it the ride is the best EVER IT HAS GREAT POWER AND HANDLING I live in North Carolina so there are some fantastic places to ride to. I have also heard a "ping" under acceleration back to the dealer, i was told they couldn't hear it, sounds like a spark knock to me but I was told it COULD NOT spark knock due to knock sensors ect associated with the fuel management systems? ?? Who knows I ride it new bike new problems glad it is on record with Harley-davidson just in case it is detonation, has anyone else heard a pinging under acceleration from around 2500 RPM?
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We have one station in are town that sales ethanol free 91 octane and that's what my bikes get but when I am away I put nothing but 91 in and they for the most part do fine although my 2012 did ping once in a while. Fuel Moto couldn't even get it out of it with one of there custom tunes so I am sure there are some bikes that just flat out have to ping.
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For a minute I thought I needed glasses. or had too much coffee this morning. Kept seeing double posts..
just in case I missed the original post..
no pinging on mine.. btw congrats on your new bike! sorry to hear you are having an awful first impressions with the new bike. From what I have seen and heard the oil leak is a known issue caused by the type of hose clamp HD used during assembly. HD used a spring loaded clamp instead of the traditional screw type hose clamp. Apparently they come loose or are not positioned properly. The easy fix is to swap it out for a screw on type. My local HD shop is doing that to all of their customers during service. I have not had any issues with mine nor have I swapped mine out but I intend to do so when I bring it in for its oil change come spring. Just something to consider.
Overall the bike is great and a huge improvement in so many ways. I know you'll love it. ride safe.
just in case I missed the original post..
no pinging on mine.. btw congrats on your new bike! sorry to hear you are having an awful first impressions with the new bike. From what I have seen and heard the oil leak is a known issue caused by the type of hose clamp HD used during assembly. HD used a spring loaded clamp instead of the traditional screw type hose clamp. Apparently they come loose or are not positioned properly. The easy fix is to swap it out for a screw on type. My local HD shop is doing that to all of their customers during service. I have not had any issues with mine nor have I swapped mine out but I intend to do so when I bring it in for its oil change come spring. Just something to consider.
Overall the bike is great and a huge improvement in so many ways. I know you'll love it. ride safe.
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There was a production change on the oil cooler clamps, Mine came with crimp on clamps like the shovels had years ago. I hate worm drive clamps so when My fan assist cooler was installed I had them use crimp on clamps.
Now, Because there have been issues, in case I get a leak there, I see there is plenty of room to add a second clamp, so I carry a couple worm drives in my kit.
Now, Because there have been issues, in case I get a leak there, I see there is plenty of room to add a second clamp, so I carry a couple worm drives in my kit.
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