Twin Cam Ultra Limited vs M8 UL
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Twin Cam Ultra Limited vs M8 UL
Last July, I sold my 2015 Ultra Limited, thinking I was getting out of riding for good. But I've got the itch to return and am debating whether I'd be better off getting another 2015 Limited or a M8.
A 2015 Limited has everything I want/need and a lower price tag for sure, but there is always a risk buying used.
A newer M8 Ultra Limited would provide the improved GPS functions within the GTS radio (a personal hot button of mine), more HP (which is not a big deal for me). What are some of the major M8-era advantages/improvements over a 2015 Limited ? I know I'd be giving up the CB by going to a 2017 or newer - any other take-aways ? (Oh yeah, the heel shifter, too !!) What M8 years would keep me away from the sumping and tranny/primary transfer issues ?
Thanks.
A 2015 Limited has everything I want/need and a lower price tag for sure, but there is always a risk buying used.
A newer M8 Ultra Limited would provide the improved GPS functions within the GTS radio (a personal hot button of mine), more HP (which is not a big deal for me). What are some of the major M8-era advantages/improvements over a 2015 Limited ? I know I'd be giving up the CB by going to a 2017 or newer - any other take-aways ? (Oh yeah, the heel shifter, too !!) What M8 years would keep me away from the sumping and tranny/primary transfer issues ?
Thanks.
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Last July, I sold my 2015 Ultra Limited, thinking I was getting out of riding for good. But I've got the itch to return and am debating whether I'd be better off getting another 2015 Limited or a M8.
A 2015 Limited has everything I want/need and a lower price tag for sure, but there is always a risk buying used.
A newer M8 Ultra Limited would provide the improved GPS functions within the GTS radio (a personal hot button of mine), more HP (which is not a big deal for me). What are some of the major M8-era advantages/improvements over a 2015 Limited ? I know I'd be giving up the CB by going to a 2017 or newer - any other take-aways ? (Oh yeah, the heel shifter, too !!) What M8 years would keep me away from the sumping and tranny/primary transfer issues ?
Thanks.
A 2015 Limited has everything I want/need and a lower price tag for sure, but there is always a risk buying used.
A newer M8 Ultra Limited would provide the improved GPS functions within the GTS radio (a personal hot button of mine), more HP (which is not a big deal for me). What are some of the major M8-era advantages/improvements over a 2015 Limited ? I know I'd be giving up the CB by going to a 2017 or newer - any other take-aways ? (Oh yeah, the heel shifter, too !!) What M8 years would keep me away from the sumping and tranny/primary transfer issues ?
Thanks.
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I would potentially consider a new or used M8.
I'd like to know the significant differences (improvements/take-aways) by year, if not too overwhelming to list. And which M8 years to avoid (ie sumping, trans/primary transfer, whatever else).
I'd like to know the significant differences (improvements/take-aways) by year, if not too overwhelming to list. And which M8 years to avoid (ie sumping, trans/primary transfer, whatever else).
I owned a 2015 oil cooled Road Glide with a 103. It was the most miserable Harley I have ever owned. I tried everything to get that turkey to run cooler. I spent thousands on exhaust, fans and coolers before just dumping that chump. I purchased a 2020 Road Glide Limited new with liquid cooled heads and a 114 M8 motor. It is the first time in my life I didn't want to change anything. What a difference. I know you want a bat wing which is great, but the drive trains would be the same. Tons more power, runs very cool. I even left the stock shocks on. Major improvement over those stupid air shocks (spent a grand for new shocks on the 15) I did replace the fork oil with Screaming Eagle oil. I think it gives it less dive. I am at 20 K miles and have had no issues. I cannot speak for the 107 M8 owners but my friends that own them love them. I paid 28 K for mine in 20 but the same bike new is listed for 33K. Good luck and happy shopping.
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I dont recall the year, but at some point, the Ultra Limited did not come with a CB (like it did back in 2015 and other years). Of course it could be added
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So none of you M8 owners have had the sumping issue ? Or the tranny/primary fluid transfer issue ?
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As of model year 2020, the new oil pump design has been solid. Also primary vent was standard that year, so the transfer issue appears to be behind them
